Car flips and more: four moments from Hurricane Idalia

Storm surges and wind speeds caused wide-spread damage across multiple US states.

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On Abortion, Trump Says He Has Advice for Republicans

The former president suggested that Republicans needed to talk about exceptions to abortion bans but was otherwise vague about how his party should discuss the issue.

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McConnell’s Potential Successors in the Senate Include ‘Three Johns’

The men are considered the leading candidates to replace the top Senate Republican, should he be forced to step aside for health reasons.

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A Shocking Soccer Kiss Demonstrates the Power of Scandal

By generating public outrage, scandals make inaction costly: suddenly, doing nothing carries greater risks.

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Hurricane Idalia's destruction, in pictures

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida before crossing into Georgia, with flooding the biggest concern.

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Women May Face Higher Risk of Stroke Following Infertility Treatment

In the largest study of its kind, scientists found higher odds of stroke after childbirth among women who had received the treatments. Still, the number of strokes remained very low overall.

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Under Uganda Anti-LGBTQ Law, Man Is Arrested on Charge Punishable by Death

Prosecutors used the death penalty provision of a newly passed law to charge a 20-year-old man. The measure has sown widespread fear among gay Ugandans.

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Jacksonville shooting: Audio of 911 call by gunman's dad released

The father is heard telling an emergency dispatcher his son stopped taking psychiatric medication.

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U.N.C. Grad Student Is Charged in Fatal Shooting of Professor

Tailei Qi, 34, was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Zijie Yan, an associate professor in the Department of Applied Physical Sciences, inside a campus lab on Monday.

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Tropical storm Idalia places Florida on alert for major hurricane

Florida warns residents living in low-lying coastal areas to seek higher ground as Idalia intensifies.

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Don’t Hate the Influencer Who Loves Her Big, Cheap Apartment. Wouldn’t You?

After her parents passed along their rent-stabilized apartment on the Upper West Side, Hattie Kolp used it to start a new career as a content creator in the home décor space.

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Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife

After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets.

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Japan Will Launch XRISM Telescope and SLIM Moon Lander: How to Watch

The telescope will help astronomers study some of the most energetic places in the cosmos, while the lunar mission will aid the development of Japanese landing technologies.

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Best Hamburger Helper Recipe

Clever tricks and smart additions make for one killer one-pot cheeseburger macaroni with over 6,000 reviews.

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Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'

The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says.

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U.S. Knew Saudis Were Killing African Migrants

The United States was told last year that Saudi security forces were shooting, shelling and abusing groups of migrants, but it chose not to raise the issue publicly.

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Bob Barker, who hosted The Price Is Right for 35 years, dies aged 99

Barker was the face of The Price Is Right, the longest-running game show in the US, for 35 years.

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The RealReal’s CEO on Turning the Luxury Resale Company Around

The one-time Wall Street darling has lost 92 percent of its stock value since its I.P.O. Can the former tire and power tool executive reclaim the luxury goods site’s luster?

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Bob Barker, Longtime Host of ‘The Price Is Right,’ Dies at 99

The winner of numerous Emmy Awards, he was almost as well known for his advocacy of animal rights as he was for his half a century as a daytime television fixture.

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Climate Risks Loom Over Panama Canal, a Vital Global Trade Link

Lack of rain and changing weather patterns are slowing the ship traffic that moves goods around the world.

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Floodwater surges through casinos in Las Vegas

Torrential storms hit the city's famous Las Vegas Strip and flooded streets and hotels.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future in Milwaukee Is Uncertain

The N.B.A. superstar has grand ambitions, as a businessman and basketball player. “I don’t want to be 20 years on the same team and don’t win another championship,” he said.

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Nikki Haley Is the Best Trump Alternative

Donors, this is the moment to give her a chance.

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New York Gov. Hochul Pushes Biden to Speed Up Migrant Permits

In a shift in tone, Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized the White House for failing to help the state deal with the continuing influx of migrants into New York.

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As Wildfires Spread, Anger Rises in Greece Over Government Response

Firefighters were battling scores of blazes nationwide, but the threat to a precious woodland north of the capital had some fearing a dystopian future.

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How Multiple Warnings About Killer Nurse Lucy Letby Were Missed

Since the trial of Lucy Letby, a nurse who murdered babies in her care, experts have warned of a culture of hostility toward whistle-blowers in Britain’s National Health Service.

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Toto Cutugno, Singer Whose ‘L’Italiano’ Struck a Chord, Dies at 80

The nostalgic ballads and catchy pop songs he wrote paved the way for an international career. He sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.

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Biden Incentives for Foreign Investment Are Benefiting Factories

Early data suggest laws to increase semiconductor production and renewable energy technology have shifted the makeup of foreign direct investment — but not increased it.

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UPS Workers Avert Strike by Approving New Contract

The vote by members of the Teamsters union removes a potential threat to the economy.

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As West Bank Shootings Rise, Israel’s Government Vows to Retaliate

An apparently unarmed Palestinian man and an Israeli teacher were among the recent victims. Israel’s government has pledged to strike at Palestinian assailants.

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Car drives into salon and barely misses customer

A driver in her 90s reportedly lost control of her car and ploughed into an Arizona business lobby.

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What to Know About the New Student Loan Repayment Plan

The Biden administration’s new income-driven repayment plan, SAVE, will reduce payments for millions of borrowers and more will qualify for $0 payments.

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Luis Rubiales Apologizes for Kissing Jennifer Hermoso After World Cup Win

“Probably I made a mistake,” Luis Rubiales, the Spanish soccer federation chief, said after grabbing Jennifer Hermoso and planting a kiss full on her mouth, igniting howls of outrage on social media.

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Flooding from Storm Hilary cuts off Palm Springs in California

Major roads in and out of the California desert town are closed after over 3in of rain fell.

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Un gran obstáculo

Un hombre, su hija, y lo que dejaron atrás.

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Trump Was Warned: Skipping Debate Could Let Biden Do the Same in ’24

The strong desire of Donald Trump’s advisers to see him debate President Biden in the event of a rematch could lead to a clash with the Republican National Committee.

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Hawaii wildfires: The red Lahaina house that survived Maui fires

The 100-year-old wood structure was recently renovated but not fireproofed, say owners.

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The Next Frontier for Corporate Benefits: Menopause

In an effort to attract and retain experienced women, some companies are adding menopause-specific care to their benefits packages.

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How Many Republicans Have Qualified for the Debate? It’s Still Unclear.

Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas said Sunday that he had met the criteria, which would make eight candidates onstage. Or nine. Or 10. The Republican National Committee isn’t saying.

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Spain Wins World Cup as Its Talent Trumps Its Troubles

A team that had endured all that Spain has in the past 12 months should not be able to win a World Cup. And yet that is precisely what it did.

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England, the World Cup’s Great Survivor, Runs Out of Lifelines

For weeks, England had found a way to win matches and keep its title dream alive. Against Spain, it ran out of magic, and time.

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Spanish Fans Rejoice at World Cup Win

The final against England brought out fans of all stripes and rallied girls in both countries to hit the field and play.

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Buoys Used to Protect Brooklyn’s Swimmers From Jet Skiers

Despite a state law, boats and Jet Skis were coming dangerously close to shore at Coney Island and Brighton Beach. A swimmer took matters into her own hands.

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I Refuse the Graceful Slide Into Cultural Irrelevance

Why I, an aging millennial, am not prepared to give up on cool just yet.

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Mexico Braces for Rain and Flooding from Hurricane Hilary

The torrential rain and flooding that threaten Southern California also menaced Baja California, the western Mexico state that is popular with tourists.

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How Nursing Homes Failed to Protect Residents From Covid

A series of hurdles prevented the facilities from shielding older people, despite the best efforts of staff. Experts are calling for reforms before the next virus arrives.

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Michael Jackson lawsuits alleging sex abuse can be revived, US appeals court says

Judges in California rule Wade Robson and James Safechuck can pursue lawsuits against the singer's companies.

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Why Washington is welcoming the détente between Seoul and Tokyo.

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Uma Thurman’s ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Accent Is One to Savor

Even the over-the-top ones, like Uma Thurman’s Southern drawl in “Red, White & Royal Blue,” can be awfully fun.

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Berenice Abbott Captured Manhattan’s Heady Skyscraper Boom

With skyscrapers rising around her, an ambitious photographer seized the opportunity to record New York’s 1920s building boom.

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Fire Exposes Flaws in Hawaii’s Defenses Against Climate Shocks

Neglected landscapes, weak building standards and decommissioned dams have left the state more vulnerable to wildfires.

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Sam Asghari files for divorce from Britney Spears after 14 months of marriage

Asghari cited "irreconcilable differences" in the 14-month marriage and is seeking spousal support.

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The moment a woman is surprised by a bear at her front door

A doorbell camera recorded a woman and her dog coming face-to-face with a bear outside her home

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Little Rock Will Offer A.P. African American Studies Despite State Objections

The school district in Little Rock, Ark., is resisting efforts by the administration of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to limit teaching about race.

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Schumer and McCarthy Agree Stopgap Spending Bill Necessary to Avoid Shutdown

The Senate majority leader said his meeting with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to agree to support a resolution that would extend funding for a few months was “a good sign.”

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The Killers booed at Georgia concert after bringing Russian fan on stage

Brandon Flowers asked concert goers to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia, the band later apologised.

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DeSantis’s Security and Travel Costs Rose by Nearly 70 Percent in a Year

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement spent about $8 million to protect and transport the governor as he sought to expand his national profile to run for president.

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Bradley Cooper: Leonard Bernstein's family defend actor over Maestro nose row

The trailer for a new film attracted criticism from some who said it played up to Jewish stereotypes.

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Mother Pleads Guilty to Child Neglect After 6-Year-Old Shot Teacher

The child’s mother, Deja Taylor, separately pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges in June.

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Joe Biden vows to visit Hawaii 'as soon as he can'

The US president has promised to provide whatever support Hawaii needs in the wake of deadly wildfire.

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George Santos Missed the Deadline to Reveal His Finances. Now What?

The New York congressman, who faces a 13-count federal indictment, is late with the much-awaited filing, adding to the mystery around his finances.

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In Greece, a ‘Beach Towel Movement’ Fights for a Spot on the Sand

As lounge chairs that rent for up to $130 pop up across the islands, local people have decided they won’t take it lying down.

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Rudy Giuliani jailed mobsters with a charge he now faces

The "Rico" Act helped earn Rudy Giuliani a reputation as a "mob buster". Now he's facing a Rico charge.

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Biden Administration Offers Guidance After Affirmative Action Decision

In its first guidance since the Supreme Court decision, the administration says many recruitment programs are still allowed, but other questions are left unanswered.

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Canadian couple win damages from Italian ruling party

The far-right party has been ordered to pay damages over a photo used in an anti-surrogacy campaign.

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Fans Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary

A nostalgic crowd turned out to see an all-star lineup on Friday at Yankee Stadium, not far from the genre’s birthplace.

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Michigan air show: MiG-23 jet crashes moments after two occupants eject

The Soviet-era jet hit unoccupied vehicles in a parking lot, narrowly missing one apartment building.

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Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday.

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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Through the Eyes of a Dance Critic

The choreography on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour doesn’t ask her to do too much, but she knows how to use her simple moves to her advantage.

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Golden Egg Foo Young, Classic and Versatile

Serve with Cuban black beans and fried sweet plantains for a delightful Chino Latino dinner.

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Police Raid Kansas Newspaper Office

The search of the Marion County Record led to the seizure of computers, servers and cellphones of reporters and editors.

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After End of Pandemic Coverage Guarantee, Texas Is Epicenter of Medicaid Losses

Since the end of a pandemic-era policy that barred states from removing people from Medicaid, Texas has dropped over half a million people from the program, more than any other state.

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The Risks of ‘Skiplagging’

Booking a flight with a layover in the city that’s the real destination for the traveler can net big bargains, but airlines prohibit the practice.

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How Pinky's famous truck saved lives in Lahaina fire

Lynette “Pinky” Iverson drove "at least a dozen" people to safety in the back of her pickup truck.

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Pence Leans Into Civility Politics at Iowa State Fair

The former vice president met with Christian leaders and spoke about his respect for a late Democratic congressman despite their political differences.

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Grindr’s Strict RTO Policy, Amid Union Drive, Stirs Uproar

Two weeks after employees filed to organize, the company told some they had to change cities or would lose their jobs. It said the plan had long been in the works.

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Teenager Pleads Not Guilty in Hate Crime Killing of O’Shae Sibley

A lawyer for Dmitriy Popov said he might pursue a self-defense argument in a case stemming from a deadly dispute at a Brooklyn gas station.

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Robotaxi expansion gets green light in San Francisco

Companies hailed the moment as a milestone for the driverless car industry, despite safety concerns.

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Discovering the Secrets of the Gilder Center

A sculpture that could be Banksy’s, an astonishing vein of rock crystal, and Nabokov’s butterfly specimens — they are all found here.

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As City Struggles to Manage Migrant Crisis, a Line of Migrants Disappears

Migrants were sleeping in the streets because there was no more space, the city said. Within days, it had found beds, and critics argued there had been room all along.

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Brice Marden, Who Rejuvenated Painting in the 1960s, Dies at 84

When conceptual art, Pop Art and minimalist sculpture were in the ascendancy and many were saying that painting was dead, Mr. Marden issued a powerful counterstatement.

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Scientists at Fermilab close in on fifth force of nature

Physicists believe that an unknown force could be acting on sub-atomic particles known as muons.

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Rikers Watchdog Sues New York City Over Lack of Transparency

Members want their access to video from Rikers restored, filing their case the day before a critical hearing that could put the city’s jails on the path to a takeover by a federal court.

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San Francisco Balks at Expanding Driverless Car Services on City’s Roads

Local officials are worried that state regulators are too eager about a plan by the companies Cruise and Waymo to offer round-the-clock driverless taxi services.

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Lizzo: Lawyers reviewing at least six new allegations against singer

Lawyers representing three of Lizzo's former dancers say they are reviewing new complaints against her.

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DeSantis, With a Subtle Maneuver, Hides His Small-Dollar Donations

The campaign of the Florida governor, who is known to be reliant on rich donors, worked with a Republican fund-raising powerhouse to prevent the disclosure of information on small contributors.

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Cleanup Begins After Severe Storms Tear Through Eastern U.S.

Air travel was slowly returning to normal, as thousands of homes and businesses remained without power. The powerful storm system moved on to New England, bringing heavy rains and floods.

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Robbers try to steal cash machine with forklift

Two robbers, one forklift, and one pickup truck. What could possibly go wrong?

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Montgomery Police Investigate Brawl on Alabama Riverfront

Police in Montgomery detained several people over the weekend after a brawl broke out when a group of white boaters appeared to attack a Black guard.

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UPS driver pay deal in US to be worth $170,000 a year, firm says

The shipping giant warns of lower profits after it agreed a deal to avert a US drivers' strike.

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Book Review: ‘Sun House,’ by David James Duncan

David James Duncan’s epic novel “Sun House” follows seekers and strivers in a Montana valley.

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Who is Fani Willis, the prosecutor taking on Donald Trump in Georgia?

Fulton County’s first female district attorney is known for her ability to handle complex cases.

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Offshore Wind Runs Into Rising Costs and Delays

Some troubled projects are raising concerns about the role to be played by offshore wind farms in tackling climate change.

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William Friedkin: Director of The Exorcist and The French Connection dies aged 87

His Oscar-winning career spanned six decades and also included crime thriller The French Connection.

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Amazon to Meet Regulators as U.S. Considers Possible Antitrust Suit

Amazon’s meetings with the Federal Trade Commission, known as “last rites” meetings, are typically a final step before the agency votes on filing a lawsuit.

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Zoom orders workers back to the office

The company says staff living near offices should work in person at least twice a week.

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Our Galaxy Is Home to Trillions of Worlds Gone Rogue

Astronomers have found that free-floating planets far outnumber those bound to a host star.

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Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office

The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros.

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The Women’s Magazines of 2023 Are in a Facebook Group and Your Inbox

People still want to know what to wear and what is actually worth buying — and they want to trust the person telling them.

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Donald Trump says he will ask the Judge to step aside

Former US President Trump says that his lawyers will ask for a recusal of the judge on his election fraud case.

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‘Vindicating’: An Analyst Who Lowered the U.S.’s Credit Rating in 2011 on Fitch’s Downgrade

Nikola Swann played a key role at S&P when the agency became the first to strip America of its top ranking in 2011.

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Ann Patchett on Summer Love and Her New Novel

The author discusses “Tom Lake,” bookstore secrets and the play “Our Town.”

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Niger is Latest African Country Where France’s Fortunes are Fading

A recent military takeover in Niger has thrown into uncertainty the future of France’s presence in West and Central Africa, raising doubts about the future of U.S. military involvement there, too.

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3 Factors Keeping Americans From Wegovy and Other Weight-Loss Drugs

A survey showed that many Americans were interested in obesity treatments like Wegovy but lost interest when confronted with the price and other factors.

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Mark Margolis, Scene Stealer from ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 83

His character, an ex-drug lord in a wheelchair, was unable to speak, but the actor, who also appeared in the prequel “Better Call Saul,” didn’t need dialogue to wield fearsome power.

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Opera Star David Daniels Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault

The countertenor and his husband, Scott Walters, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a young singer in Houston in 2010, in a deal that will spare them jail time.

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Rishi Sunak Home Scaled by Greenpeace Protesters in Britain

The incursion by opponents of oil drilling raised concerns about the security of the British leader and his family.

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Osoyoos wildfires: 'We grabbed what we could'

Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record as the weeks-long devastation continues.

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The Best Chilaquiles You’ve Ever Had

The perfect breakfast of fried corn tortillas in salsa is always the one you just ate. This recipe is no exception.

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Meryl Streep and George Clooney Lead Donation Campaign for Striking Actors

The stars, joined by celebrities like Matt Damon and Oprah Winfrey, helped raise more than $15 million over the past three weeks.

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Beyoncé pays tribute to dancer fatally stabbed while dancing to her music

New York Police are investigating the death of O'Shae Sibley, a gay man, as a possible hate crime.

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Justin Trudeau To Separate From Wife, Sophie Grégoire

The Canadian prime minister and his wife have been married for 18 years and share three children.

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The Dance of Too-Hot Summer? Melt Into the Pinegrove Shuffle.

Garrett Lee, with an assist from DJ Khaled, fills a cultural hole with his floppy, hypnotic TikTok dance — still going strong in a sad, cathartic way.

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Where's Waldo? Suspect in Texas fails to hide

A local police department released the footage commenting on the suspect's bright orange shirt.

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NASA’s Voyager 2 Is Out of Contact but Not Lost in Space

The aging spacecraft’s antenna was misdirected by a glitch, although officials say the distant probe appears to be functioning as intended.

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Kenya Offers to Lead International Force to Help Restore Order in Haiti

Kenya has offered to lead a police force to help restore order to Haiti, where gangs that control vast parts of the country’s capital have fomented violence.

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DeSantis’s Super PAC Burned Through $34 Million as He Slid in Polls

The group behind Ron DeSantis had more money than those backing his rivals, including Donald J. Trump. But big spending has not helped his standing so far.

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New Energy Efficiency Rules Spell End of Incandescent Era

New efficiency rules, more than a decade in the making, have taken effect, relegating Edison’s glowing orbs to the history books.

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Driver captures lightning over a rainbow in Iowa

Intense electric storms have been reported in parts of the state since the end of July.

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