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Sunday, July 31, 2022

England wins its first ever major women's championship in Women's Euro 2022 win

In front of a crowd of 87,192 fans -- a record for a European Championship, men's or women's -- England won its first ever major championship in a dramatic extra-time victory, beating Germany 2-1 in the final of the Women's Euro.

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Tomato Mode

Fresh summer tomatoes lend themselves beautifully to some exceptional no-cook and low-cook meals.

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Is America Stuck in a Gerontocracy?

Michelle Cottle and David Brooks on what we really mean when we talk about age in politics.

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A Town’s Housing Crisis Exposes a ‘House of Cards’

In the Idaho resort area of Sun Valley, there are so few housing options that many workers are resorting to garages, campers and tents.

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McKinney Fire Burns 51,000 Acres in California

The fire sent a huge cloud called a pyrocumulonimbus 39,000 feet into the air. Storm winds, high temperatures and drought conditions helped it grow over the weekend, officials said.

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You Want to Clean Up the House? Same Here

How to improve the House of Representatives.

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Bill Russell: NBA leads tributes after Boston Celtics great dies at the age of 88

American basketball great Bill Russell has died at the age of 88.

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Saturday, July 30, 2022

How Have You Been Dealing With Extreme Weather in the U.S.?

We want to hear from you.

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Top Democrats want $21 billion to fight Covid and other outbreaks

Senate Democrats have included $21 billion in possible appropriations funding to provide resources for the coronavirus pandemic, as well as funding that could be used for testing and vaccines related to the monkeypox virus.

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Biden Tests Positive for Covid Again in ‘Rebound’ Case

The president tested positive on Saturday morning and will once again isolate, though his symptoms have not come back, the White House physician said.

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New studies agree that animals sold at Wuhan market are most likely what started Covid-19 pandemic

In June, the World Health Organization recommended that scientists continue to research all possible origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, including a lab leak. Two newly published studies take totally different approaches but arrive at the same conclusion: The Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, China, was most likely the epicenter for the coronavirus.

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Julianna Peña vs. Amanda Nunes: U.F.C. Battle of Toddler Moms

Years ago, the U.F.C. excluded women. The contestants in Saturday’s title bout, Julianna Peña and Amanda Nunes, are proud to be fighters and mothers.

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Friday, July 29, 2022

Turkey's plan for Syria is far from finished

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to launch yet another military incursion into northeast Syria.

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Ricardo Cruciani, Pain Doctor, Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Patients

Ricardo Cruciani was known as a gifted neurologist. But Manhattan prosecutors said he took advantage of his patients’ chronic pain.

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How Do Workers’ Wages Relate to Inflation?

Why workers’ pay has become central to inflation debates.

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Pushing an Immigration Conspiracy Theory, While Courting Latinos

Blake Masters, a top candidate in Arizona’s Republican primary for the Senate, has accused Democrats of plotting to “import” new voters. That poses a challenge in a state where a third of the voters are Hispanic.

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Viktor Bout Could Be Swapped for Brittney Griner. Who Is He?

Viktor Bout has been accused of supplying arms to Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and rebels in Rwanda. His exploits helped inspire a 2005 film, “Lord of War,” that starred Nicolas Cage.

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Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan

Tensions rise as reports emerge of a plan by the US's Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan.

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Watch: Animatronic Baby Yoda looks like it's alive

EFX Collectibles showed off an animatronic Baby Yoda puppet at San Diego Comic-Con. The toy, produced by Garner Holt Productions, is arguably the most lifelike one to date.

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In Monkeypox, Gay Men Confront a Crisis With Echoes of the Past

Monkeypox has sparked frustration and anxiety among gay and bisexual men in New York, who remember mistakes and discrimination during the early years of the AIDS crisis.

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How Goes the War on Inflation?

The news on prices is surprisingly good.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Could Trump Face Criminal Charges?

One of the last federal prosecutors to lead an investigation into Donald Trump discussed the challenges of bringing charges against him in the Jan. 6 case.

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George Floyd death: Last two ex-officers sentenced to prison

J Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were convicted in February of violating George Floyd's civil rights.

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Opinion: Trump's ego and greed help divide a sport

As 40 pros chase little dimpled balls around his course this week in New Jersey, at least four of former President Donald Trump's favorite things will converge: publicity, cash, conflict and golf.

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F.T.C. Files to Block Meta’s Virtual Reality Deal

The move is a blow to Meta’s metaverse efforts and signals a shift in how the Federal Trade Commission is approaching tech deals.

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The US and Russia Are Locked in a Dangerous Spiral

Escalation, though incremental and thus far contained in Ukraine, is already underway.

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Mario Draghi’s Fall Is a Triumph of Democracy, Not a Threat to It

No voter ever cast a ballot for him.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Merrick Garland does not rule out charging Trump and others in January 6 probe

Attorney General Merrick Garland has declined to rule out prosecuting former President Donald Trump and others for their role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol or attempting to interfere with the presidential election.

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U.S. Authors Dominate Booker Prize Nominees

Six of the 13 writers in contention for the prestigious British literary award are from the United States, with novelists from Britain, Ireland and Zimbabwe also on the list.

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Caught on camera: Bridge buckles in scorching heat

Video from Chinese social media shows a bridge in the city of Quanzhou in southern China's Fujian province breaking in half due to high temperatures as a heatwave sweeps across China. CNN's Steven Jiang reports.

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English Is Messy. Do I Have to Spell It Out?

Whither our aspirational Esperanto.

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Grand jury testimony of Pence aides brings Justice Department Jan. 6 probe into Trump's White House

The move by the Justice Department to bring two top aides to former Vice President Mike Pence in front of a federal grand jury is the most aggressive public step taken yet by prosecutors investigating the plots to subvert the 2020 election.

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Paul Sorvino: A Voluble Man Who Excelled as a Brick of a Mobster

The actor may be best known for “Goodfellas,” but he almost bailed on it because the character of the underboss Paulie Cicero was so difficult to pin down.

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Monday, July 25, 2022

See the emotional trailer for the 'Black Panther' sequel

Marvel Studios gives a first look at the highly anticipated "Black Panther" sequel that will debut November 11th. CNN's cultural commentator Christopher John Farley joins New Day to discuss the trailer.

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The Politics of Litigation May Be Changing

For years it was mainly Democrats who used the courts to force social change.

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Pope Francis: Pontiff says he is 'deeply sorry' to Canadian residential school survivors

Pope Francis "begs forgiveness" for the Catholic Church's role in abuse against indigenous peoples.

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X-59: NASA's quest to build a 'quiet' supersonic plane

If you've heard a sonic boom recently, you probably remember it. The loud, explosion-like bang -- caused by a plane flying faster than the speed of sound -- can be startling, and even crack windows.

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Woman Is Shot and Arrested After Opening Fire at Dallas Love Field

The shooting sent travelers scrambling for cover inside the airport, but no other injuries were reported, the authorities said.

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Sunday, July 24, 2022

Supreme Court's climate change ruling complicates the push for sweeping student debt cancellation

A recent Supreme Court decision that limits the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to fight the climate crisis could also hamstring President Joe Biden's authority to cancel federal student loan debt.

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Can Fashion Influencers Persuade Us to Consume Less? A Times Virtual Event

Join Vanessa Friedman on July 28 as she explores how popular culture and the influencer economy might shift the industry toward responsible fashion.

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Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard wins his first Tour de France title

Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard won his first Tour de France title in Paris on the famed Champs-Élysées Sunday.

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71-year-old man mauled to death by dogs; owner arrested, sheriff's office says

A 71-year-old man was mauled to death by seven dogs while he walked to a neighborhood store last Tuesday in Fresno, Texas, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.

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We Can’t Afford Not to Prosecute Trump

He will never willingly walk away from the presidency. It was the greatest grift of his life.

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Jonas Vingegaard Wins Tour de France on Second Try

Vingegaard, 25, carried an insurmountable lead into Paris, setting the stage for a new rivalry with the two-time champion he dethroned, Tadej Pogacar.

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Saturday, July 23, 2022

What’s the Most Unusual Place You Have Ever Gone on a Date?

Share your story with the Modern Love Podcast, and you may be featured in a future episode.

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'Black Adam' and 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' footage premieres at Comic-Con

DC Films fans were treated to new footage from "Black Adam" and "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend, and stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Zachary Levi were both on hand with surprises up their superheroic sleeves.

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Suspect in Zeldin Attack Is Arrested on Federal Charge

The suspect, who had been released without bail shortly after the Thursday attack on Representative Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, will be held pending a hearing next week.

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Wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park

Central and North Eastern regions of the US are also sweltering under extreme heat.

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Why Trump Is Weakening

Ron DeSantis and the Jan. 6 committee are exposing the limits of his grievance strategy.

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On the Docket: Atlanta v. Trumpworld

Eighteen months into a criminal investigation of election interference by Donald J. Trump and his allies, a Georgia prosecutor is beginning to show the broad contours of her inquiry.

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There Are 100 People in America With Way Too Much Power

Here’s how to put them in their place.

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Friday, July 22, 2022

'He chose not to act. Same review he got for 'Home Alone 2':' Colbert takes aim at Trump's inaction on Jan. 6

The "Late Show" host joked about former President Donald Trump's refusal to act during the insurrection at the US Capitol in the show's latest episode, which aired live after the eighth day of the January 6 hearings.

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Draghi’s Fall Reverberates Beyond Italy

The downfall of Italy’s prime minister has raised concerns across Europe about the power of populist movements and whether they will erode unity against Russian aggression.

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Ryan Gosling received a sign from the universe to play Ken in the 'Barbie' film

The premiere of Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" is still a year away, and yet Ryan Gosling has found a way to turn every press appearance into an excuse to wax poetic about his upcoming role as the plastic boy-toy Ken.

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Satellite Photos Show Lake Mead Water Levels Dangerously Low

New satellite images of the reservoir, a critical source of water for 25 million people, reveal dangerously low water levels.

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We Are Retired Generals and Admirals. Trump’s Actions on Jan. 6 Were a Dereliction of Duty.

A civilian leader’s misuse of the military could imperil one of the foundations of American democracy.

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Steve Bannon: Jury finds Trump ally guilty of contempt of Congress

An unofficial advisor to Donald Trump, Mr Bannon refused to cooperate with the January 6 committee.

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Why Did It Take So Long to Deploy the National Guard on Jan. 6?

The House committee’s hearing on Thursday could shed light on what steps were and were not taken by the Trump White House to send troops to help quell the violence at the Capitol.

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Man suffers 'serious injuries' after alligator attack

A man sustained "serious injuries to his arm" after being attacked by an alligator in Manatee County, Florida, on Wednesday.

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Opinion: Whether it's messy or not, take your summer vacation. Period.

Your summer vacation might be a mess this year.

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ECB Surprises With Big Rate Rise, Its First in 11 Years

Policymakers are trying to slow soaring inflation while avoiding a recession among the countries that use the euro.

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A Painful Deadline Nears as Colorado River Reservoirs Run Critically Low

The federal government has told states to agree on urgent water cuts to ensure dams can keep generating power. Researchers say reductions once considered “unthinkable” may be necessary in the long term.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Uvalde Superintendent Recommends Firing School Police Chief

Chief Pete Arredondo has been criticized for a delay of more than an hour in entering the classroom where a gunman had fatally wounded 19 students and two teachers.

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Doctors worry they'll be prosecuted for giving miscarriage care

When Marlena Stell had a miscarriage, she says she begged her doctor for help but instead was forced to walk around for at least two weeks with fetal remains inside her because of strict anti-abortion laws.

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Susan Collins: Reform the Electoral Count Act to Avoid Another January 6

The peaceful transfer of power should not depend on the valor and integrity of one man.

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In Argentina, a Battle Over Gender-Inclusive Language in Classrooms

The city of Buenos Aires banned gender-neutral language in schools, reigniting off a debate that is reverberating across the world.

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Ivana Trump's funeral held in New York City

The funeral of Donald Trump's first wife brings the family together for a rare public reunion.

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London Shows How Unprepared Northern Cities Are for a Warmer World

As the heat wave rolled out, it left behind fears about how Northern European cities can cope with extreme weather driven by global warming.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

US Capitol riot: Steve Bannon felt 'above the law', prosecutors say

As the ex-Trump strategist's trial begins, prosecutors say he rebuffed a "mandatory" legal summons.

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The world's most powerful passports for 2022

A trio of Asian passports offer their holders greater global travel freedom than those of any other countries, according to a new quarterly report released by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners.

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Inflation: A Revolution of Falling Expectations

Surprising hints that this may turn out OK.

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What’s Behind Europe’s Heat Waves?

This year’s scorching weather is in keeping with a trend. Scientists say a number of factors, including changes in the jet stream, are in play.

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Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial

Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid.

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Bill de Blasio Drops Bid for N.Y. House Seat

Polls showed Mr. de Blasio, the former mayor of New York City who also prematurely ended a 2020 presidential bid, trailing in a crowded Democratic primary.

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Georgia Congressman Jody Hice Subpoenaed in Trump Inquiry

Representative Jody Hice has been one of the most vocal proponents of false claims that Donald J. Trump won the 2020 presidential election.

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With a sniff or a swallow, new vaccines aim to put the brakes on Covid-19 spread

Injected vaccines against the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 have been hugely successful, saving nearly 20 million lives globally in their first year of use and slashing the pandemic's death toll by an estimated 63%, according to a recent study. Yet good as these shots are, they have not stopped the virus from spreading from person to person.

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Biden’s Fist Bump With the Saudi Prince

President Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia; Merrick Garland and Donald Trump; the erased Secret Service texts; political changes; Columbia unranked.

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The Unraveling of an Award-Winning Documentary

The director of “Sabaya,” about Yazidi women who had been sexually enslaved by ISIS, says that he wasn’t present for a key scene and that he substituted footage.

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Business Updates: Takeaways From Big Banks’ Quarterly Financial Reports

Profits were lower than they were a year ago, but data showed consumers were still spending and borrowing.

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Sunday, July 17, 2022

Modern Love Podcast: A Mother’s Secret

He always thought his father was the only one at fault. Until one day, deep into adulthood, his mother asked him if they could go on a walk.

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Has remote work changed your relationships with colleagues?

Tell us about your experience with work friendships when you’re not in the office.

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Texas shooting: Uvalde report finds 'systemic failures' by authorities

Authorities have been heavily criticised for how they handled the attack that killed 19 children.

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On Ukraine Front Line in Donetsk, Small Victories Carry a Heavy Toll

Ukrainian soldiers say they live under almost constant Russian bombardment but dismiss any suggestion that they cede land.

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Jak Knight, Known for the Netflix Series ‘Big Mouth,’ Dies at 28

Mr. Knight, who had been a successful stand-up comedian for several years, was also a writer for the ABC sitcom “Black-ish.”

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Cameron Smith Wins the 150th British Open at St. Andrews

The Australian, who tied for third at the Masters in April, overtook Rory McIlroy with a brilliant final round to capture his first major championship.

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Saturday, July 16, 2022

David Dalton, Rock Writer Who Lived the Scene, Dies at 80

An early writer for Rolling Stone, he traveled in the same circles as the Beatles, Janis Joplin and other stars, witnessing and documenting a time of cultural transformation.

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How to spot 'dark patterns' that digital stores use to trick customers

An "unsubscribe" option that's a little too hard to find. A tiny box you click, thinking it simply takes you to the next page, but it also grants access to your data. And any number of unexpected charges that appear during checkout that weren't made clearer earlier in the process.

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What the heck happened to the Gap?

In 1969, real estate investor Don Fisher opened a store in San Francisco aimed at teens and college kids, offering Levi's blue jeans alongside records and tapes.

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This one thing is pushing up the price of almost everything you buy

Although prices at the pump serve as one of the most prominent symbols of rampant inflation, economists are more worried about the spillover effects of price spikes for another major source of fuel: diesel.

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What It Means to See America in Person

Trading the online nation for the open road.

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The U.S. Has a New Crisis Hotline: 988. Is It Prepared for a Surge in Calls?

The United States is rolling out a reimagined suicide prevention number to address a national mental health crisis. But funding and staffing issues have left some questioning whether it’s ready.

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Friday, July 15, 2022

Are Middlemen Really Profit-Making Parasites?

Or do they make our lives easier?

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Hertz faces lawsuit from 47 customers claiming false arrests



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House Passes Two Bills Seeking to Ensure Access to Abortion

Neither piece of legislation has the votes to advance in the Senate, but Democrats intend them to draw clear lines on the issue for the midterm elections.

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The Worst Place in the World to Drill for Oil Is Up for Auction

Oil exploration in the Congo rainforest would be a pollution disaster for communities that depend on it and for wildlife.

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The U.S. Has a New Crisis Hotline: 988. Is It Prepared for a Surge in Calls?

The United States is rolling out a reimagined suicide prevention number to address a national mental health crisis. But funding and staffing issues have left some questioning whether it’s ready.

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

'Pretty grim': CNN reporter in Vinnytsia after Russian missile strike

Vinnytsia, a central Ukrainian town far from the front lines, has been struck by Russian missiles. The attack left at least 22 civilians, including three children, dead. CNN's Scott McLean reports from the scene.


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The Webb Telescope Restored (Some of) My Faith in Humanity

The machine that’s a low-key a triumph of the human spirit.

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Mom charged with son's death 23 years after his remains were found in a Georgia church cemetery

A mother is facing charges related to her son's death more than two decades after his remains were initially found, the DeKalb County District Attorney, said in a news release Wednesday.


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Officials take back statement that 13-year-old was driving in Texas collision that killed 9 in March

Federal investigators are walking back their assertion that a 13-year-old child was driving the pickup truck in a March collision that killed nine people, including members of a university's golf teams.


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The ‘Murdaugh Murders’ in South Carolina: What to Know

The deaths of a lawyer’s wife and son brought new scrutiny to three other cases in recent years.

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The Dollar Has Muscled Higher While the Euro Lost Ground

Why? Part of the answer is interest rates.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Ex-fugitive's murder charge in Alabama jailer's suicide has attorneys scratching their heads

A murder charge in a ... suicide? The latest development in the case of Casey White, a onetime fugitive charged with killing the jailer who helped him escape, is a first for many legal minds.


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Sunak Takes the Lead to Replace Johnson as U.K. Prime Minister

The former chancellor of the Exchequer led a pack of candidates after the first round, while an obscure trade minister surprised in second place.

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Nord Stream 1: Trudeau defends decision to return Russia-owned turbine

It released the turbine - used in a natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany - despite Ukraine's objections.

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Student loan interest accumulation could change under a proposed rule. Here's what it means for you

The Biden administration has a plan to slow interest from adding to borrowers' federal student loan debt balances.


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Many American Voters Want to Upend System, Poll Finds

Desire for structural changes cuts across both parties, a Times/Siena College poll found, but for starkly different reasons. Even Democrats now question if the government is a force for good.

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Mark Fleischman: Ex-Studio 54 club owner dies by assisted suicide at Dignitas

Mark Fleischman, who ran the legendary New York nightclub in the 1980s, dies by assisted suicide.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Elon Musk: Rocket test explosion 'actually not good'

An explosion on the launch pad during a test of a massive SpaceX rocket prototype was "actually not good" and the company is assessing the damage, company CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter.


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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Images Are Extraordinary

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope images are extraordinary.

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U.S. Military Says Senior ISIS Leader in Syria Killed in Drone Strike

The attack was the latest in a series of American operations against ISIS and Al Qaeda in Syria.

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Capitol riots: Trump tweet incited 6 January attack says committee

Mr Trump sent a rallying call to supporters after "the craziest meeting" of his presidency, the inquiry hears.

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LeBron James addresses Brittney Griner's detainment in new trailer for 'The Shop'

LeBron James has addressed Brittney Griner's detainment in a new video, just one week after comparisons between the two stars went viral.


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'The Bachelorette' features co-leads this season

For the first time in the show's history, Season 19 of "The Bachelorette" is featuring two women looking for love.


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Monday, July 11, 2022

What Is Delaware’s Court of Chancery and Its Role in Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal?

If Twitter sues Mr. Musk to force a sale of the company, the case is likely to end up at a 230-year-old court in Delaware.

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The Rajapaksa Family Promised Sri Lanka Prosperity, but Brought Destitution

The Rajapaksas fall, and take Sri Lanka with them.

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4 places moved to the CDC's 'high' risk category for travel

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has moved two South American destinations, one Middle Eastern country and a North African nation to its "high" risk category for travel.


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New York’s Top Judge, Janet DiFiore, to Step Down

Judge Janet DiFiore, after more than six years on the court, and whose legacy includes a sweeping opinion on gerrymandering, will leave her post at the end of August.

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Analysis: This rising star GOP governor refuses to say whether Donald Trump should stop pushing the 2020 election lie

Donald Trump has turned the 2020 election into a litmus test.


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