What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels

You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.

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Father of teen school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison

"It is clear you failed as a parent," the judge told Colin Gray, who was found guilty earlier this year on charges stemming from the deadly 2024 school attack.

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Saudi Arabia’s Strikes in Iraq Mark Entry Into U.S.-Iran War.

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Shipping Risks Spread Across Crucial Middle East Oil Routes

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait are disrupting the passage of oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.

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Two Americans convicted of murdering Canadian couple in Dominica

Daniel Langlois, whose animation software was used in numerous blockbuster films, was found dead in a burnt-out car with his partner in late 2023.

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Trump Loved Graham, Not So Much His Beloved Senate

The South Carolinian relished serving as a “bridge” between the institution he revered and the president, but now that bridge is gone.

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Cyclospora Outbreak: What to Know About Symptoms and Food Safety

The parasitic infections have reached unprecedented levels in the United States. Experts have tips on how to stay safe.

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New Yorkers Say Farewell to the REI SoHo

Customers gathered to mourn as the outdoor equipment retailer shuttered its location in the famed Puck building in SoHo, where it had been for 15 years.

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Sell the Company for $400 Million? He’s Giving It Away Instead.

After his sole heir died, Eddie Smith, the owner of Grady-White Boats, looked for a way to pass on his legacy. He was inspired by Patagonia to pledge future profits to charity.

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This new bridge aimed to show US-Canada unity but instead stoked divisions

A bridge linking Michigan to Ontario is about to open but Canada disinvited US dignitaries from Friday's ceremony.

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Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says

Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.

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Military Families Express Outrage After Pentagon Lowers Number of U.S. Troop Deaths in Iran War

The change in the number to 14 from 18 this week has prompted scrutiny over the Defense Department’s accounting and reporting practices.

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Blockbuster I.P.O.s Are Creating New Millionaires. Philanthropies Want a Cut.

As start-ups like Anthropic and OpenAI prepare to go public, nonprofits are hoping for a secondary giving windfall from the new tech ultrawealthy.

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US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs

Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

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Dispute Over Trump Tariffs Snarls Russia Sanctions Deal

A bipartisan bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham has become mired in a dispute over expanding President Trump’s tariff power.

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Watch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal

The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries.

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Louvre Gallery Reopens After Brazen Jewel Heist

Thieves stole crown jewels from the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum in October, forcing its closure. Tourists finally returned on Wednesday.

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Canada's Carney under pressure to fight back against Trump tariffs

The Canadian leader must weigh whether to make more concessions or take a tough stance as difficult trade talks drag on.

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Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings

They were arrested on Saturday after the UK announced dozens of new charges, including rape and sex trafficking, which they deny.

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What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths

Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.

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Inside the Deadly U.S. Airstrike on a Shadow Fleet Tanker

Evidence suggests the ship on which three Indian sailors died was not moving when it was struck in the Gulf of Oman, but it had been engaged in risky offshore transfers of oil.

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What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths

Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.

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In Maine Senate Race, Jackson Sprints Ahead of Pack, as Bellows Drops Out

Troy Jackson, a progressive, solidified his edge over his rivals in an abbreviated nominating contest to replace Graham Platner. Shenna Bellows, another candidate, bowed out.

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Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson among star appearances at World Cup closing ceremony

The celebrity line-up will continue at half-time with performances by Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS.

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In Arizona’s Primaries, Democrats Fight Over a House Seat They Need Badly

Democrats have a chance to flip a competitive battleground district in and around Scottsdale, but the winner of Tuesday’s primary will emerge bloodied and broke.

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Wildfires Continue To Burn in Ontario, Canada, Sending Smoke to U.S. Cities

Nearly 200 fires continued to devastate swaths of the province as smoke continued to drift across parts of Canada and the United States.

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Thunderstorms Bring Threat of Strong Winds to Northeast

Forecasters warned of winds over 70 miles per hour in New York City and Philadelphia.

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Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

The announcement comes after Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight into Saturday.

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Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts

Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.

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Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Seven People, Health Officials Say

The Israeli military said the attack targeted members of the second-biggest militant group in Gaza. It also said it was “aware of the claims that several uninvolved individuals” had been harmed.

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Burnham Becomes Labour Leader and Britain’s Incoming Prime Minister

At a time of political upheaval and economic stagnation, Andy Burnham will on Monday become the seventh prime minister in a decade.

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After Repeated Crises, Boeing Looks to Turn a Corner

The company recently opened a new production line to keep up with strong demand for its 737 Max, though orders for its new planes lag rival Airbus.

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Republican Senator Thom Tillis Demands Todd Blanche Meet With Epstein Survivors

Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina made the stipulation during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday for witnesses to discuss Mr. Blanche’s nomination.

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Could a 50-Year-Old Case Thwart Trump’s Attacks on the News Media?

The precedent said that “official harassment of the press” is forbidden by the First Amendment.

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Paul Pelosi’s Errant Driving Record Preceded His Latest Napa Valley Crash

Mr. Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, had at least eight traffic violations in one 13-year period before his crash this year, according to court records.

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At least one dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died

The same area devastated by floods last year - causing more than 130 deaths, including those at Camp Mystic - is once again being hit.

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Canada Wildfire Air Pollution and Heat Wave Combo Pose Heightened Health Risks

Days that are both extremely hot and polluted come with higher risks of respiratory ailments and other health risks.

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How Worried Should You Be About Cyclospora?

Don’t stop eating fruits and vegetables.

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When Originalism Jumped the Shark

Has the court learned nothing?

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Small Tribes Say They Lack the Clout to Secure Federal Recognition

The federal government can confer health care, education, housing and casino rights, but for small bands like many in the Pacific Northwest, recognition takes political muscle they don’t have.

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As White House Leans on Smithsonian, Little Uproar Over Board Vacancies

An odd silence has surrounded a delay to fill several open seats on the board of the Smithsonian, even as a fierce battle to control the institution ensues.

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Restaurant Review: Ambassadors Clubhouse in New York

At the high-flying New York outpost of Ambassadors Clubhouse, the Punjabi cooking is beguiling and the city feels miles away.

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Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity

The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

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At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting

Police say there was an exchange of gunfire between two individuals at the festival, and two firearms had been recovered from the scene.

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'Devastating' evidence against Charlie Kirk murder suspect laid out in court

Prosecutors build a vivid picture of the suspect's movements as they seek to try the 23-year-old.

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Fitness Influencers Are Not Making Men More Fit

Manosphere fitness influencers are the wrong model. Health requires looking at life as a whole, not as an exercise in “optimization.”

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Residents of Spanish Towns Caught in Fierce Blazes Recount Harrowing Escapes

Many say communication was chaotic and even nonexistent as flames tore through the area, taking 12 lives in one of the deadliest wildfires on record in Spain.

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The University Where Kirk Died Ponders How to Remember His Killing

Utah Valley University doesn’t want to be known as the place where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, and even a discussion of memorializing that day has provoked division.

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Whistle-Blowers Accuse Kennedy Center of Contracting Flaws Under Trump

Documents submitted to Congress detailed concerns about competitive bidding processes and a White House order to tear up new bathroom tile because of its color.

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In Sudan, a Preventable Atrocity

Hundreds of thousands of people in Sudan are bracing for their city to be overrun by a militia notorious for committing atrocities.

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Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Ann Widdecombe, Former U.K. Politician

The police said they had arrested a 26-year-old British man after Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former lawmaker, was found dead with serious injuries on Thursday.

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Palestinian Authority Sets Date for First Major Elections in 20 Years

Analysts expressed skepticism that the vote would take place as planned. In 2021, Mahmoud Abbas, the authority’s leader, scheduled and then canceled a similar election.

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‘There’s No Graham Platner Without Donald Trump’: 3 Writers on the Fiasco in Maine

How much have the rules of politics changed?

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US prosecutors charge Indian crime boss with murder of Sikh activist in Canada

The US charges against came as part of a sweeping series of arrests in the US, Canada and Europe.

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Venezuelans Criticize Own Government Response After Twin Earthquakes

Venezuelans are publicly expressing their anger over their government’s disaster response, despite the risk of imprisonment.

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Erika Kirk comes face-to-face in court with husband's alleged killer

Charlie Kirk's widow was joined by the late US activist's family - all of whom attended court for the first time in the case.

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'Definitely felt a big bang': Delta plane hit by firework while landing in Chicago

The plane had 52 passengers and six crew onboard. No injuries were reported.

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Infantino’s Yearslong Effort to Woo Trump for the World Cup

Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, has unabashedly courted the president’s favor. Soccer officials privately ask, who really benefits?

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Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary

The state senator sought to carve a middle path between a left-wing candidate and one backed by the party establishment, but she gained little traction.

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'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on the US at 250

From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.

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William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast

The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football".

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What We Should Learn From Nordic Happiness

Scandinavia is the land of five-week vacations, virtually free university, one-year parental leaves, easy child care — and very happy citizens.

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The West Has Let Russia Off the Hook. Time to Tighten the Screws.

NATO’s upcoming meeting in Ankara should close the sanctions loopholes that fund Russia’s war in Ukraine while oil prices are falling.

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As Heat Suffocates Washington DC, Calls to Emergency Medical Services Climb

Near 100-degree temperatures were expected to continue as medical workers prepared for more heat-related illnesses during celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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Why Am I Dreading Taylor Swift’s Wedding?

Are you not entertained?

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Dangerous US heatwave looms over 4 July holiday, World Cup and Swift wedding

The soaring temperatures are raising concerns as President Donald Trump hosts America's 250th birthday celebrations and multiple World cup matches take place outdoors.

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Empire State Climbers Charged After ‘Extreme Risk-Taking Behavior’

Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, extreme climbers who have illegally scaled buildings around the world, were arrested after getting engaged atop the Manhattan landmark.

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Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six surprising ways Trump made money in 2025

Official documents show the US president made billions of dollars as he returned to the White House.

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US Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to Trump, while expanding his power

The birthright ruling brings to an end a Supreme Court term that has delivered the president some key victories.

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