2 h. ago How the Catholic Church helped change the conversation about capital punishment in the United States

How the Catholic Church helped change the conversation about capital punishment in the United States  The Conversation

Culture

2 h. ago Tell us: Should the TSA end the shoe removal policy in security lines at the airport?

The policy change will reportedly kick in on Sunday. The post Tell us: Should the TSA end the shoe removal policy in security lines at the airport? appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Philadelphia Union Reaches Deal to End Strike That Led to Trash Pileup

The city’s largest public sector union and the mayor reached a tentative deal, ending a work stoppage that led to piles of trash on the streets.

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2 h. ago Umbrellas Optional? East Asia’s Monsoon Rains Are No Longer a Sure Thing

Parts of South Korea and Japan have had short rainy seasons this year. Scientists say that climate change has helped make the summer rains more unreliable.

Politics

3 h. ago NATO jets scrambled amid Russia's largest drone attack on Ukraine

Ukraine's military said it eliminated hundreds of Russian drones overnight after Moscow launched a massive aerial attack targeting the northwestern city of Lutsk.

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3 h. ago Author reveals why Caitlin Clark 'never had a chance' of making Olympic team

Caitlin Clark "never had a chance" of making the USA Olympic roster last summer, according to Christine Brennan's new book about the WNBA phenom.

Politics

4 h. ago Jeffries on Mamdani's Socialism, Israel Views: 'The Bigger the Tent,' the More People We Can Reach

On Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The Beat,” House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) responded to a question on if there’s room in the party for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s (D) views on democratic socialism and Israel The post Jeffries on Mamdani’s Socialism, Israel Views: ‘The Bigger the Tent,’ the More People We Can Reach appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago How changes in California culture have influenced the evolution of wild animals in Los Angeles

How changes in California culture have influenced the evolution of wild animals in Los Angeles  Los Angeles Times

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5 h. ago Barbra Streisand Says Texas Flood Tragedy Proves We Must ‘Redouble Our Efforts to Slow Climate Change’

Actress/singer turned self-regarding atmospheric science expert, Barbra Streisand, has had enough. She's watched in horror along with the rest of the world as flash floods and tornados have left a deadly trail of carnage across America and she wants climate action to end it. The post Barbra Streisand Says Texas Flood Tragedy Proves We Must ‘Redouble Our Efforts to Slow Climate Change’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago Baseline knowledge: Where tennis comes from and how the game has changed

Recent years have seen an upswing in people playing tennis (or at least dressing like it). But it's not just a phase. The sport — at least some version of it — has been around since medieval times.

Sport

5 h. ago High school students discover the big secret about consumer financial protection

The personal impact of the 2008 housing crisis on a student's family reveals why the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau matters as Trump administration cuts enforcement

Society

5 h. ago Making these 11 lifestyle changes could ward off Alzheimer's, expert says

Dr. Daniel Amen shares his BRIGHTMINDS approach for preventing Alzheimer's, addressing 11 risk factors including blood flow, inflammation and sleep for better brain health.

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5 h. ago In Texas, a major search effort is being led by the father of a flood victim

In Kerr County, Texas, Thad Heartfield is leading nearly 100 volunteers searching for flood victims. For him, this mission is personal. His son and three of his son's friends disappeared in the flood.

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6 h. ago Swansea academic’s book on US government’s role in assassinations wins Richard E. Neustadt Book Prize

Swansea academic’s book on US government’s role in assassinations wins Richard E. Neustadt Book Prize  Swansea University

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7 h. ago Rancho Palo Verdes’ Taylor Fritz says girlfriend helped him reach Wimbledon semifinals

Rancho Palo Verdes’ Taylor Fritz says girlfriend helped him reach Wimbledon semifinals  Los Angeles Times

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7 h. ago Hugging Face opens up orders for its Reachy Mini desktop robots

Hugging Face is releasing two versions of its desktop robot meant for designing and coding AI applications.

Politics

10 h. ago Research Suggests Climate Change Added Excess Deaths in European Heat Wave

The rapid analysis by World Weather Attribution calculated that climate change might have tripled the death toll from the event.

Events

14 h. ago 'Monty Python' comedian says Trump emboldened people to laugh again after woke activists ruined comedy

Filmmaker Terry Gilliam discusses how Trump changed the comedy landscape, claiming people are less frightened to laugh after years of woke activism.

Politics

14 h. ago Biden's strange use of teleprompter in donor's home infuriated supporters, dashed expectations

Former President Biden's reliance on teleprompters at small fundraisers angered donors who paid thousands for personal interactions, according to a new book on the 2024 campaign.

Politics

15 h. ago White House waives executive privilege for Biden doctor Kevin O'Connor in cover

The House Oversight Committee is investigating allegations that former President Joe Biden's senior aides covered up his mental and physical decline, including his physician.

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