Education: July 2022

Sunday 31 July 2022

The Case Against Commercial Logging in Wildfire-Prone Forests

Logging tends to increase, not decrease, extreme fires.

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The Best Extracurricular May Be an After-School Job

Personally, I learned more working outside school than I did in the classroom.

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The Wonderfully Mundane Joys of Summer

Kids getting to be kids again.

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Recession? Not for Big Tech.

Many companies are navigating tough times better than investors had feared.

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What Does It Really Mean to Live ‘Paycheck to Paycheck’?

We don’t have a good agreed-upon definition.

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Fox News, Once Home to Trump, Now Often Ignores Him

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Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznick says new album 'Chaos in Bloom' was inspired by the pandemic

CNN's Chloe Melas caught up with Goo Goo Dolls star John Rzeznick about the band's 13th album "Chaos in Bloom."

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Saturday 30 July 2022

Despite Biden’s Success on Judges, Progressives Demand Faster Pace

Democrats may leave dozens of federal judicial vacancies unfilled this year, prompting concern among liberal groups about a blockade should Republicans win the Senate.

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House to vote on assault-style weapons ban today

The House will vote on a ban of assault-style weapons Friday, separating packages on gun control and policing laws that had been entwined, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Friday.

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Biden administration to close border wall gaps in Arizona

The Biden administration said Thursday it had authorized US Customs and Border Protection to close gaps in a border wall in Arizona near the Morelos Dam in order to protect migrants from drowning and sustaining injuries while trying to cross the Colorado River into the United States.

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Opinion: Why the Manchin-Schumer deal is a huge breakthrough

With the passage of the CHIPS Act to boost US production of semiconductors and the announcement of a deal among Senate Democrats on a bill addressing climate change, health care and taxes, President Joe Biden is on the verge of a huge political victory.

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Will Smith says he reached out to Chris Rock about the slap

Will Smith is "deeply remorseful" about slapping Chris Rock on stage during this year's Oscar's ceremony.

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Whoopi Goldberg apologizes for her statements on 'The View' about the organization Turning Point USA

Whoopi Goldberg has apologized for her statements on "The View" about the conservative organization Turning Point USA.

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Julia Fox takes the low-rise trend to new extremes

Since rising to fame in 2021 after a brief but indelible relationship with Kanye West, Julia Fox's sartorial unpredictability has become an almost constant source of internet chatter. From DIY-ing a bandeau top and matching bottoms out of a single pair of jeans using just a pair of scissors, to her now quintessential finger-painted black eyeliner look, Fox seemingly knows no bounds and is fast becoming the enfant terrible of celebrity fashion.

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Friday 29 July 2022

When the Heat Can’t Be Beat

This miserable summer — monthlong heat waves, record-breaking floods, no more Choco Tacos — has left many Americans with only one option: surrender.

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Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Strands Residents in Kentucky

The National Guard was preparing to rescue people from homes and rooftops during what Kentucky’s governor described as one of the “most devastating flooding events” in state history.

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Spelling Bee Forum

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Ohio GOP Senate candidate argues 'violent', 'unhappy' marriages shouldn't end in divorce

Ohio Senate candidate J.D. Vance is once again being called out for making controversial comments. In today's episode of The Point, CNN's Chris Cillizza breaks down whether the Republican could be dropping the ball in his campaign.

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Dallas Cowboys owner apologizes for using derogatory term

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has apologized for using a derogatory term for little people.

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This celebrity has a 20,000-gallon shark tank in his backyard

CNN's John Berman chats with actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, who is hosting a new TV special "Sharks! with Tracy Morgan" with his daughter as part of Discovery's annual "Shark Week." Discovery and CNN share the same parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Sydney Sweeney 'won't stop' doing nude scenes

With two first-time Emmy nominations for her roles in "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus," Sydney Sweeney is riding pretty high in Hollywood.

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Joyce Carol Oates claims White male writers are being shut out. The data disagrees

Joyce Carol Oates claims White male authors are in trouble.

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Thursday 28 July 2022

With Crisis Everywhere, Do Democracies Have an Edge?

The challenges of pandemic and climate change are being closely studied, but have done little so far to settle the eternal debate over whether authoritarian governments or democracies fare better in hard times.

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Ex-Officer Who Helped Pin George Floyd Is Sentenced to Prison

A judge sentenced J. Alexander Kueng, who held Mr. Floyd down with his knee, to three years in prison. Another officer is expected to be sentenced soon.

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James Lovelock, Whose Gaia Theory Saw the Earth as Alive, Dies at 103

A British ecologist, he captured imaginations with his hypothesis and was essential to today’s understanding of man-made pollutants and their effect on the climate.

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Hungarian leader Viktor Orban's 'mixed race' speech condemned by ex-aide and Holocaust victims' group

Hungary's hardline nationalist leader Viktor Orban is facing international condemnation after making remarks on race and multiculturalism that were slammed as a "pure Nazi text" by his longtime aide.

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Candace Cameron Bure explains JoJo Siwa calling her 'rudest celebrity'

According to Candace Cameron Bure, everything is "all good" between the actress and JoJo Siwa after Siwa pegged her as the "rudest celebrity" she's ever met.

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CEOs buy 50,000 Mega Millions tickets for employees

Raising Cane's Co-CEO AJ Kumaran tells CNN New Day that the company spent $100,000 on 50,000 Mega Million lottery tickets for its employees. Nobody won the jackpot so Kumaran says they are doing it all over again.

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Talking dog parenting with Chris Evans

The Internet is obsessed with him. His playful smile. His big, soulful eyes. The fact that he has no bad angle in photos.

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'Abortion issue' is one that 'needs to be talked about,' says Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh has told ESPN that "the abortion issue is one that's so big that it needs to be talked about" after saying he'd raise an unwanted baby from a player or staff member of his.

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Wednesday 27 July 2022

Senate Advances Expansive Industrial Policy Bill to Counter China

The vote indicated bipartisan support for the legislation, which had been at risk of being scaled back substantially until Republicans rallied around a more extensive bill.

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Rep. Kinzinger mocks GOP senator's January 6 hearing remarks

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) discusses fellow GOP Sen. Tom Cotton's remarks on the January 6 hearings, and Democratic groups supporting election deniers in hopes of improving their chances in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Biden administration is still deciding whether to extend student loan payment pause past August 31

With just over five weeks to go before federal student loan payments are set to restart after a yearslong pandemic pause, the Biden administration has yet to decide whether to push back the expiration date -- again.

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Lufthansa cancellations impact 134,000 passengers

Lufthansa announced the cancellation of nearly all flights in Germany on Wednesday due to strike action, the company said in a press release Tuesday.

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See the powerful first trailer for 'Till'

Emmett Till's life and and his and his mother's fight for justice are shown in the powerful new trailer for the movie "Till."

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Drone lifeguard saves 14-year-old from drowning

A lifeguard drone saved the life of a 14-year-old caught in a powerful tide off a beach in Valencia, Spain, moments before rescue crews arrived.

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Watch chess-playing robot break boy's finger

A chess-playing robot breaks a boy's finger during a game at the Moscow Chess Open. Nima Fazeli, an assistant professor from the University of Michigan and core faculty at the Robotics institute joins New Day to discuss the incident.

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Tuesday 26 July 2022

Russia's Gazprom announces reduction of gas flow through Nord Stream 1 pipeline again

• Analysis: Russia's Odesa attack shows its true colors after grain export deal • Russia says grain deal does not exclude strikes on military targets in Odesa

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The last 'Arab Spring' democracy is dangling by a thread

Once regarded as the sole democracy to have emerged from the mass protests of the Arab Spring in 2011, Tunisia is today voting on a newly minted constitution that analysts fear could be the final nail in the coffin of its democratic era.

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Keilar presses Pence-backed GOP candidate about 2020 election. See her response

Republican gubernatorial candidate for Arizona Karrin Taylor Robson tells CNN's Brianna Keilar that she does not believe the 2020 election was fair to former President Donald Trump, despite her endorsement from former Vice President Mike Pence who certified the election results.

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Opinion: As a Jewish American, I don't see this country quite the same way after January 6

Each session of the House committee investigating the events of January 6 showed us just how far parts of the country have traveled, unbeknownst to most of us, down a road towards extremism, white nationalism and antisemitism.

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Analysis: Welcome to the Great American recession guessing game

The Treasury Secretary says the US economy is not in a recession. One of her Democratic predecessors says a recession is highly likely. The economists at Goldman Sachs put the odds of a recession at 50/50.

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Tamara Ecclestone offers $7.2 million reward for return of stolen jewelry

British socialite Tamara Ecclestone is offering a £6 million ($7.2 million) reward for information that leads to the recovery of jewelry worth tens of millions of dollars which was stolen from her London home.

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Nearly a Third of Gen Z Is Living at Home (and They Plan to Stay)

And among those who moved out of their childhood bedroom, a third are spending about half of their monthly income on rent or mortgage.

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Monday 25 July 2022

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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Why Elvis Presley's Graceland going into default may have implications for other tourist attractions

"The Mississippi Delta is shining like a national guitar... And for reasons I cannot explain there's some part of me wants to see Graceland."

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A French University Confronts Medical Crimes and Its Nazi Past

A report on the University of Strasbourg’s takeover by Nazis during World War II and on medical crimes they committed there sheds light on a period that had been mostly scrubbed from official memory.

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A chain-reaction motorcycle crash leaves 6 people injured during the Helping Heroes Freedom Ride

A charity motorcycle ride on an Indiana freeway abruptly ended when a car cut between riders, setting off a chain-reaction crash that injured six people, officials said.

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Parents and 6-year-old girl killed in suspected triple homicide at Iowa state park

Two parents and their 6-year-old daughter were found dead at an Iowa campground Friday, and a 4th person died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, in what authorities are investigating as a triple homicide.

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On U.S. Foreign Policy, Biden Acts a Lot Like Trump

The Biden administration has charted the same course as the Trump administration on strategic priorities like China, the Middle East and U.S. military deployments.

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Pretty in Any Color: Women in Basketball Make the Style Rules

Players in women’s basketball are styling themselves how they want, because they can. Their choices also can be lucrative.

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Sunday 24 July 2022

Geling Yan Says a Movie Fails to Credit Her. The Film World Shrugs.

Geling Yan says that she is owed a screen credit for the Chinese film “One Second” — and that companies bringing it to Western audiences are complicit in censoring her.

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Opinion: This monkeypox outbreak didn't have to happen

For nearly two and a half years, Covid-19 has been center stage in the headlines. And still, this virus is not letting up. Our Covid-19 responses have been trying to play catchup. Health officials are now recommending second booster doses of vaccine for 50 and older and kids 12 and older who are immunocompromised, with the potential to expand eligibility to Americans adults under 50 years old as the latest BA.5 variant takes a foothold.

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Biden's symptoms 'continue to improve' after Covid-19 diagnosis

President Joe Biden's symptoms "continue to improve" after being diagnosed Thursday with Covid-19, the President's physician said in a Saturday letter.

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Woman sentenced to prison for collecting $400,000 in viral GoFundMe scam

A New Jersey woman has been sentenced to one year and a day in prison for her role in scamming more than $400,000 from GoFundMe donors, claiming to be collecting money for a homeless man.

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The surprisingly simple technique that can turn deserts green

When I was training to be a journalist, the best piece of advice I got was KISS-- keep it simple, stupid.

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Thousands join Budapest Pride march in sweltering heat

In sweltering temperatures, thousands of Hungarians took part in the annual Budapest Pride march on Saturday, vowing to keep up their fight against government policies on LGBTQ rights that have drawn EU condemnation.

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Saturday 23 July 2022

NY officers shot in 'cowardly ambush.' 29-year veteran of the force is killed

Two Rochester, New York, police officers were shot in a "cowardly ambush" late Thursday, a 29-year veteran fatally, the chief said.

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Why these 'unretirees' went back to work

In 2020, Joe DiPastena felt confident enough to retire earlier than planned. But by 2022, he was having second thoughts.

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Twitter’s Earnings Falter as It Fights with Elon Musk

The social media company swung to a loss in the second quarter and cited “uncertainty” over its pending takeover by the billionaire Tesla chief executive as a factor.

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Linda Evangelista settles cosmetic procedure suit

Former supermodel Linda Evangelista says she has settled a lawsuit over cosmetic procedures which she claimed ruined her career.

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In Iceland, a Volcanic Eruption Brings Researchers Closer to Earth’s Core

A 2021 eruption in Iceland gave researchers rare and illuminating access to the mantle, one of the Earth’s layers.

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A Recession Alarm Is Ringing on Wall Street

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Friday 22 July 2022

Biologist finds incredibly rare creature inside glacier

The Patagonian ice dragon lives on glaciers and is believed to have natural anti-freeze in its blood. This rare creature is endangered because its habitat is melting away. "Patagonia: Life on the Edge of the World" airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET.

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Divine Excess on Avenue C

With the once-bold Downtown scene replaced by slickness, a democratic open call at a gallery welcomed hundreds of artists desperate for exposure and recognition.

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Analysis: War and energy woes push the climate crisis to the back seat

As Russia resumed its supply of natural gas to Germany after weeks of what it called "maintenance" on its Nord Stream 1 pipeline, leaders in Berlin breathed a sigh of relief. A day earlier, US President Joe Biden chose to defer declaring a climate emergency, which could have unleashed a wave of resources to fight the crisis, despite his opponents torpedoing his plans.

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We’re Asking the Jan. 6 Committee to Do the Impossible

Can a country exhausted by scandal still be scandalized?

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Thomas Lane Sentenced for Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights

Mr. Lane, 39, helped to hold Mr. Floyd down while another officer fatally knelt on his neck. He was the only officer to suggest they should roll Mr. Floyd on his side so he could breathe.

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Thursday 21 July 2022

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss Will Compete to Replace Boris Johnson

The two emerged as the final candidates after five rounds of voting, and now will try to win over an electorate that had wearied of Mr. Johnson’s seemingly endless scandals.

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As Buffalo Supermarket Reopens, Memories of Massacre Haunt Workers

Two months after 10 were killed at Tops Friendly Market, employees and Masten Park residents confront the pain of returning and remembering.

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Why Is It So Hard to Adapt Austen? (The Fans Might Play a Part.)

The backlash to the Netflix version of “Persuasion” has as much to do with who’s watching as who’s scripting. Still, the new film broke some rules.

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Endemic Covid-19 Looks Pretty Brutal

100,000 annual deaths may be as good as it gets.

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Man runs through flames, narrowly escapes wildfire

A Spanish man was left in "serious condition" after fleeing a wildfire with his clothes in flames, according to a family friend. The dramatic moment was caught on video.

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Quidditch is changing its name to quadball to cut ties with J.K. Rowling

Quidditch, the real-life sport inspired by the airborne game played by young wizards in "Harry Potter," is ditching its whimsical name. Now, athletes will mount broomsticks to play quadball.

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America’s Safety Net for Workers Hurt by Globalization Is Falling Apart

A 60-year-old program that provides retraining to workers whose jobs are eliminated because of foreign competition has expired, leaving many at risk.

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Wednesday 20 July 2022

Her dad died during 9/11. Here's why she's 'astounded' by Trump

Families of 9/11 victims are urging former President Donald Trump to cancel a Saudi golf tournament that is to be held at his New Jersey golf course. Juliette Scauso, whose father died in the terrorist attack, says she is "disgusted" that the event will be in the backyard of Ground Zero.

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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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Starbucks may not be done closing stores over safety concerns

Starbucks may not be done closing stores over safety concerns.

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This Political Neophyte Is a Lock for Congress. His Name Helps.

Rob Menendez Jr., 37, is running his first race for office for a New Jersey congressional seat that his father, Senator Bob Menendez, once held.

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Opinion: Pilot shortage is about to get much worse

The ongoing pilot shortage has already wreaked havoc on summer vacation travel in the United States — and it's only the beginning. With too few pilots to meet demand, the industry is likely to be in store for even higher airfares, more reductions in schedules and routes, and a contraction of the nation's regional airline network. And these disruptions could persist for a decade.

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Tuesday 19 July 2022

Record-setting ring features 24,679 diamonds

A ring has made its way into the Guinness World Records for the most diamonds set in one ring. The sparkler is encrusted with more than 24,000 diamonds and weighs nearly a pound. Each stone was hand-placed and took nearly 3 months to complete. The one-of-a-kind ring broke the previous record set two years ago.

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See Ford's new Raptor pickup with desert-running power

Ford unveiled its high-performance F-150 Raptor R pickup truck with a V8 engine that can provide 700 horsepower.

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New images show Jupiter in a new light

The James Webb Space Telescope's first stunning images of the distant universe have been followed up by something a little closer to home.

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'Black hole police' discover dormant black hole outside our galaxy for first time

An elusive type of black hole has been discovered in a neighboring galaxy for the first time, according to a new study based on observations from the European Southern Observatory's (ESO's) Very Large Telescope.

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Why the Omicron offshoot BA.5 is a big deal

Once again, Covid-19 seems to be everywhere. If you feel caught off-guard, you aren't alone.

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Fauci says he plans to retire by end of Biden's current term

Dr. Anthony Fauci plans to retire by the end of President Joe Biden's current term in office, the government's top infectious disease expert told CNN on Monday.

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Claes Oldenburg Dies at 93; Pop Artist Made the Everyday Monumental

Taking ordinary objects like hamburgers and household items, he sculpted them in unfamiliar, often imposing dimensions — what he called his “Colossal Monuments.”

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Sharing Stories, and a View, Aboard the California Zephyr

A photographer traveled across America on one of Amtrak’s long-distance train routes. Here’s what she saw.

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Monday 18 July 2022

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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Opinion: Air travel chaos leaves us with one simple choice

Going anywhere fun this summer? Hmm, well, with all these travel disruptions, that was the idea, anyway. Having lost out on traveling farther afield for much of the last two years, many of us assumed we'd finally have the summer we'd been waiting for. The federal mask mandate ended in April. Many international borders reopened with few restrictions. Travel -- before new subvariants emerged on the scene, at least -- seemed relatively safe again, given immunity to Covid-19 through vaccines, prior infection or both. Europe, here we come!

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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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John Lewis' legacy lives on in friendship with 14-year-old fan

Tybre Faw met civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis when he was 10 years old. The two became friends for the remainder of Lewis' life. CNN's Dana Bash checks in with the now 14-year-old Faw on the second anniversary of Lewis' passing.

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As Russia Runs Low on Drones, Iran Plans to Step In, U.S. Officials Say

The potential delivery of hundreds of Iranian drones would help the Kremlin replenish a fleet that has suffered steep losses in Ukraine.

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Anthony Volpe of Yankees is ‘Built for New York’

Only 21, Anthony Volpe is so talented that the Yankees were willing to let the greatest free agent class of shortstops all land elsewhere.

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Sunday 17 July 2022

Two people were killed in flash flooding in Larimer County, Colorado

Two people were killed in flash flooding in Larimer County, Colorado, on Friday, according to the sheriff's office.

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As Biden Reaches Out to Mideast Dictators, His Eyes Are on China and Russia

Looking to make Moscow pay for its Ukraine war, and box China out of Mideast tech deals, the U.S. president tries to fall back on old Gulf alliances.

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Did Nature Heal During the Pandemic ‘Anthropause’?

Covid precautions created a global slowdown in human activity — and an opportunity to learn more about the complex ways we affect other species.

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Eric Adams Raises $850,000 for Re-election in 2025

Mayor Eric Adams has traveled across the country to court donors, receiving contributions from casino and sports betting executives.

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Who Engraves the British Open’s Claret Jug on Sunday?

Garry Harvey, who once played the Open and now engraves the claret jug, has mere minutes to prepare one of the most famous trophies in sports as millions watch.

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Dead but Not Buried, Angola’s Ex-President’s Body Sparks a Continental Fight

José Eduardo dos Santos ruled Angola for 38 years. But he died in Spain. A dispute over where to lay him to rest has divided his family and could decide the fate of his political party.

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What Will Post-Roe Medical Care Look Like? A Times Event.

The Opinion podcast host Lulu Garcia-Navarro explores the future of reproductive health care in a virtual event on July 21.

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Saturday 16 July 2022

20 Easy Salads for Every Summer Table

Using vibrant vegetables and fruits at peak freshness is a great way to eat well — and inexpensively — throughout the season.

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Spelling Bee Forum

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What happens when the royals go on holiday

As summer reaches its height in the UK and Europe, millions of people are heading off on vacation or taking some time away from work to catch up with friends and relatives.

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Biden Administration Retreats on Threat to Withhold Arizona Relief Funds

Treasury disbursed $2.1 billion in pandemic aid after warning it could be withheld because the state had used aid money to undercut school mask mandates.

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See 'Law & Order' star's nude Peloton commercial

'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' actor Christopher Meloni stars in new ad for Peloton as the company struggles to remain afloat.

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Friday 15 July 2022

New emojis may soon be coming to your phone

If you've ever wanted to high-five someone in your group texts, you may soon be in luck.

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South Carolina Lawyer Alex Murdaugh Charged With Killing Wife and Son

The double murder had remained unsolved for more than a year as Mr. Murdaugh was indicted on a series of financial crimes and the police re-examined the deaths of several people associated with the family.

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Janeane Garofalo Never Sold Out. What a Relief.

That concept might be the reason her trailblazing stand-up career has been overshadowed; it may also be the reason she’s still so sharp, our critic argues.

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Sri Lanka Protesters Seek to Contain Chaos

Activists are trying to prevent the movement, which is growing frustrated with the leadership uncertainty, from helping tip the country into outright anarchy.

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With Few Able and Fewer Willing, U.S. Military Can’t Find Recruits

Fighting headwinds from the pandemic, the tight labor market and demographic shifts, the armed forces may fall further short of enlistment quotas this year than they have in decades.

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Why Woodpeckers Don’t Mind Hitting Trees With Their Faces

The birds hammer away, yet they don’t get concussed. Scientists found that assumptions about the animals’ impact-absorbing skulls were wrong.

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Father pleads for help in search for missing University of Mississippi student

The father of missing 20-year-old University of Mississippi student Jimmie "Jay" Lee is pleading for the public's help in bringing the college student home after the discovery of the student's car.

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Thursday 14 July 2022

A 3-year-old found in a hot car outside an educational center is nation's 10th child heatstroke death this year

A 3-year-old died Monday after being left inside a vehicle by his father outside a Jewish education center in northern Miami-Dade County, Florida, the Miami Gardens Police Department said.

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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 and record tapes.

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Champagne bottle sells for record $2.5 million

A bottle of Champagne has sold for $2.5 million, eclipsing the auction record for bubbly and likely becoming the most expensive bottle of wine ever sold.

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Pete Davidson wants to have a kid: 'That's like my dream'

Pete Davidson is looking forward to fatherhood someday.

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Why requiring workers to spend more days in the office could backfire

Before the pandemic, many corporate leaders believed that allowing their employees to work from home would hurt productivity. But, in many cases, the pandemic proved otherwise.

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The Saga of a World War II Ancestor of Miss Piggy, Bert and Yoda

Long before Frank Oz brought many Muppets to life, his father, an amateur Dutch puppeteer, made a Hitler marionette as an act of defiance. He buried it during the war.

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