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Summer Weather in L.A. Was Perfect. Then Came Humidity and Mosquitoes.
Warmer water off the coast has made things slightly swampy for residents used to a succession of splendid days.
Reno Has Long Known of Wildfire Risk. The Hawk Fire Proved It’s Real.
The Sierra Nevada region is a hot spot for wildfires and some see the Hawk fire as providing an impetus for hardening communities against catastrophe.
With ‘Killer in the Code,’ Michael Connelly Puts His Reputation on the Line
The novelist Michael Connelly knows he is putting his reputation on the line with the podcast “Killer in the Code.” But despite critics’ skepticism, he finds the evidence “completely convincing.”
It Was Inevitable That Trump Would Come to This
Lèse-majesté, American-style.
Root's message has '100%' landed, says Tongue
Fast bowler Josh Tongue said captain Joe Root’s message to the England players about their off-field behaviour has “100%” been heeded.
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Major Scottish gangland figure Steven Daniel arrested in organised crime raid
Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel was arrested on Wednesday at his home in the north of Glasgow.
NHS failing child sex abuse victims in adulthood, say psychiatrists
There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report.
NHS failing child sexual abuse victims in adulthood, say psychiatrists
There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report.
Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer
Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media.
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Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar
The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more.
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Pop Artist Known for Polka-Dot Paintings, Dies at 97
The Japanese artist’s polka-dot covered paintings, phallic sculptures and public performances caused a stir in New York City and Europe in the 1960s.
At least one dead after car crashes into crowd in northern France
One suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.
Trump Administration Wants Billion-Dollar Businesses to Qualify as ‘Small’
Higher revenue and employee limits for small businesses that get federal contracts and loans could disadvantage the smallest companies, their owners say.
As a Storyteller, Tim Curry Had the Gift
He was a blast to watch, whether playing a mad scientist in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” a butler in “Clue” or a singing King Arthur in “Spamalot.”
New White House Counsel Isn’t a Yes Man, but He Won’t Say No, Either
Will Scharf has proved his loyalty to President Trump, even filming a TV ad in which he blows away documents from the president’s legal cases. His new role will be to provide in-house legal advice.
Susan Sarandon leads tributes to Rocky Horror Picture Show co-star Tim Curry
Stars of stage and screen grieve the cult British actor, who has died aged 80.
Judge Sides With Texas Over Minnesota on Extradition of ICE Agent
The two states have waged an unusual court battle over the agent facing charges over a shooting in Minneapolis. The agent could be released from jail on Thursday.
Woman who died in fire with niece, 7, was 'beautiful soul', mother tells BBC
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fire in Middlesborough, police say.
Deadly Nepal Flood May Have Been Caused by ‘Ice Avalanche,’ Scientists Say
An initial assessment of satellite imagery suggests an “ice avalanche” from a high-altitude glacier sent a giant cascade into the valley below.
My Question for the Formerly Woke
Before a Woke 2 takes over, let the proponents of its predecessor explain how and why they’re moving on.
He Thought He Destroyed a Flock Camera, but It Was a Decoy, Police Say
A Florida man is facing three felony charges over the Aug. 20 vandalism of a plastic reproduction of one of the automated license plate readers, the authorities said.
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