Drone deployed to fight mosquitoes in Southern California
By EUGENE GARCIA Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — A drone flies over a peaceful Southern California marsh and unleashes a rain of…
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California woman angry about waiting in line is sentenced for throwing Molotov cocktail into bank
Originally Published: 29 JUN 23 13:12 ET Updated: 29 JUN 23 14:01 ET By Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — A woman convicted of throwing a Molotov…
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Heavy drinkers really don’t ‘handle their liquor,’ study says
Originally Published: 19 JUN 23 04:52 ET Updated: 28 JUN 23 19:36 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — It’s a misnomer that heavy drinkers can…
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Handbag ‘smaller than a grain of salt’ sells for over $63,000
Originally Published: 29 JUN 23 02:50 ET By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — A minuscule handbag measuring just 657 by 222 by 700 microns (or less…
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Man follows woman for 20 minutes and makes lewd comments in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said they are investigating a case where a man allegedly followed a woman for 20 minutes and harassed…
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Ex-GOP Ohio House speaker sentenced to 20 years for role in $60M bribery scheme; appeal expected
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for…
Continue Reading Gatherings combining Pride and Juneteenth give Black LGBTQ+ people a refuge where they can celebrate
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — From a block party in New York City to a movie screening outside of Denver, groups across the U.S.…
Continue Reading Ukraine holds drills in Zaporizhzhia to prepare for radiation leaks from Russian-held nuclear plant
By VASILISA STEPANENKO Associated Press ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine saw the world’s worst nuclear accident at Chernobyl in 1986 and now,…
Continue Reading ConocoPhillips faces potential $914,000 fine over Alaska gas blowout, leak
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — ConocoPhillips Alaska faces a potential $914,000 fine over what a state regulatory agency called a “shallow underground…
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Seaside Police looking for attempted carjacking suspect
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday morning, Seaside Police is looking for a male suspect who attempted to steal a car on June 21. Seaside Police…
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Cannery Row hoping new attractions boost business post-pandemic
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- From arcades to even an amusement park ride—multiple new attractions are coming to Cannery Row, boosting an economy…
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Sriracha sauce is selling for as much as $120 amid prolonged shortage
Originally Published: 29 JUN 23 10:30 ET Updated: 29 JUN 23 12:26 ET By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business New York (CNN) — The prolonged…
Continue Reading Fate of record tech industry tie-up heads to judge as Microsoft defends $69B Activision deal
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The fate of what could be the priciest merger in tech industry history is now in…
Continue Reading Venezuelan women are increasingly taking up the grueling work of fishing in the Caribbean
By REGINA GARCIA CANO and MATÍAS DELACROIX Associated Press CHUAO, Venezuela (AP) — Dozens of people hop onto boats every day along Venezuela’s…
Continue Reading Affirmative Action Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is some background information about affirmative action as well as a few notable court cases. Affirmative…
Continue Reading Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 95
ATLANTA (AP) — Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., has died. Her niece, the Rev. Bernice King,…
Continue Reading Italian researchers reach the edge of space flying aboard Virgin Galactic’s rocket-powered plane
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A team of Italian researchers reached the edge of space Thursday morning, flying aboard a rocket-powered plane piloted by…
Continue Reading Pirates-Padres game delayed 45 minutes due to poor air quality from wildfires
By WES CROSBY Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — A game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres was delayed 45 minutes Thursday due to…
Continue Reading How to stay healthy as smoke spreads from Canada wildfires
By MADDIE BURAKOFF AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — As smoke spreads from wildfires in Canada, health agencies are recommending steps to stay safe…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic’s bid for Wimbledon title No. 8 and Grand Slam trophy No. 24 starts on Monday
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic will begin his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Wimbledon championship…
Continue Reading Bed Bath & Beyond lives on!(line). Overstock.com buys rights to bankrupt retailer and changes name
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO By AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bed & Bath & Beyond will live on, online at least, after Overstock.com…
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Woman accused of killing her husband and then writing a children’s book about grief is sued by his estate
By Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — Kouri Richins, the Utah widow accused of killing her husband with a fentanyl overdose and then writing a…
Continue Reading California woman angry about waiting in line is sentenced for throwing Molotov cocktail into bank
By Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — A woman convicted of throwing a Molotov cocktail into a Southern California bank after becoming angry over the…
Continue Reading Saying strike is “imminent,” UPS gets a Friday deadline from union to come up with a better contract
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer Frustrated by an “appalling counterproposal” earlier this week, the head of the union representing 340,000 UPS…
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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’s mom shares his final texts with her
Originally Published: 29 JUN 23 12:13 ET Updated: 29 JUN 23 12:25 ET By Lisa Respers France, CNN Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is…
Continue Reading Madonna Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Madonna, musician and actress. Personal Birth date: August 16, 1958 Birth place:…
Continue ReadingWarm-up Starts Today
The transition to warmer weather begins on Thursday. A ridge of high pressure will build in from the west, slowly moving over the area Thursday…
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Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions and says race cannot be a factor
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be…
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The gutting of affirmative action is a ‘clear and present danger’ to equal education, critics say
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s landmark decision to bar colleges and universities from considering race as a…
Continue Reading Mississippi prosecutor who excluded Black jurors is resigning after more than 30 years
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A white Mississippi district attorney has resigned after more than 30 years on the…
Continue Reading 3 charged in insider trading case related to taking Trump media firm public, accused of making $22M
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Three Florida men have been charged with making $22 million illegally by insider trading ahead…
Continue Reading Turkey’s president condemns Quran burning in Sweden, signals it’ll obstruct NATO membership
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned a Quran-burning protest in Sweden and signaled that it will be an obstacle to…
Continue Reading Fire breaks out in basement of New York City’s iconic Tiffany store
NEW YORK (AP) — A fire has broken out in the basement of the flagship Tiffany & Co. store on New York’s Fifth Avenue. Videos posted on the…
Continue Reading Prosecutors drop Varsity Blues charges against 2 parents after appeals court ruling
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors are dropping charges against two parents whose convictions in the…
Continue Reading Prosecutors drop Varsity Blues charges against 2 parents after appeals court ruling
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors are dropping charges against two parents whose convictions in the…
Continue Reading British royals’ public spending has gone up 5% in a year of historic change
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Royal accounts show that a change in monarchs, double-digit inflation and ongoing costs of renovating…
Continue Reading Supreme Court solidifies protections for workers who ask for religious accommodations
By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday used the case of a Christian mailman who didn’t want to…
Continue Reading Divided Supreme Court outlaws affirmative action in college admissions, says race can’t be used
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions,…
Continue Reading IMF says that without reforms, Lebanon faces ballooning inflation and public debt
By ABBY SEWELL BEIRUT (AP) — An International Monetary Fund report on Lebanon’s economic situation released Thursday warns that without reforms,…
Continue Reading 2024 Grammys will be held Feb. 4 in Los Angeles
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammy Awards are returning to Los Angeles on the first Sunday in February. The Recording…
Continue Reading Former Olympic gold medal cyclist convicted in German child sex abuse case
BERLIN (AP) — A former champion cyclist who won two gold medals at the 1976 Olympics has been convicted by a German court in a child sexual abuse…
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The life and death of Tupac Shakur
Stacker compiled a timeline of major moments in the life and death of Tupac…
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7 things financial pros say you should never do with your investments
If you are looking to get started on your investing journey, Bankrate spoke with a couple of experts on what you should never do with your…
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25 idioms that were common in the '70s
Drawing from archived newspapers, etymology-based sites, and pop-culture listicles, Stacker compiled a list of 25 idioms commonly used in the 1970s.…
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Watch out when you see these plates: America's worst drivers
Utilizing data from the NHTSA, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and other sources, MoneyGeek ranked the safest and most dangerous drivers in…
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The cost of college the year you graduated high school
The average new college grad’s student debt balance is nearing $30,000. Stacker compiled Education Department data to illustrate tuition costs over…
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How many children live in poverty in your state?
Stacker determined how many children live in poverty in each state by consulting the Census Bureau’s Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates…
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Bestselling musicians of the '70s
Stacker researched and highlighted 25 bestselling musicians from the 1970s, what they were doing in their prime, and what they are up to today.…
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America's most and least trusted professions
Stacker analyzed a 2022 Gallup ranking to determine Americans’ perception of the country’s most and least trusted professions.…
Continue Reading Israel’s President Herzog will address Congress to commemorate the 75th anniversary of its statehood
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog will address a joint meeting of Congress on July 19 to…
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