2 h. ago Before Sandra Cisneros Returns to Chicago this Fall for the Harold Washington Literary Award, Her Classic Novel Becomes an Opera This Summer

Before Sandra Cisneros Returns to Chicago this Fall for the Harold Washington Literary Award, Her Classic Novel Becomes an Opera This Summer  Newcity Lit

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3 h. ago A Giant Planet and a Small Star Are Shaking Up Conventional Cosmological Theory

A giant gas planet comparable in size to Saturn exists around a small red dwarf star. The discovery is beyond the scope of conventional astronomy theory, and is making experts reconsider conventional notions of planet formation.

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4 h. ago Inspectors signed off on Camp Mystic's emergency plans days before flooding

Camps are required to develop their own emergency plans.

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4 h. ago Severe weather emergency alerts: How to get loud phone warnings

Having reliable, loud, and timely emergency alerts on your phone or device is important because when severe weather strikes, every second counts.

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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 Gary Coleman's ex knows more about his death 'than she's telling': former FBI agent

Polygraph examiner George Olivo states that Gary Coleman's ex-wife Shannon Price knows why she did poorly on "Lie Detector: Truth or Deception" when asked about the late star's 2010 fall.

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5 h. ago Implantable device could save diabetes patients from dangerously low blood sugar

The new implant carries a reservoir of glucagon that can be stored under the skin and deployed during an emergency — with no injections needed.

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5 h. ago Texas is relying on FEMA. State leaders said it should be cut

The governor and top emergency official in Texas are both members of a council advising the Trump administration on options for eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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6 h. ago Westport firefighter deployed to battle devastating wildfires in Alaska

Westport firefighter deployed to battle devastating wildfires in Alaska  Fall River Herald News

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6 h. ago Bryan Kohberger traded death penalty for life sentence that could still end violently behind bars

Prison experts discuss how Bryan Kohberger's admission to the Idaho student murders might make him vulnerable in prison, where inmates serving life sentences have nothing to lose.

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7 h. ago UN expert Albanese slams states that let Netanyahu fly over airspace to US

UN expert Albanese slams states that let Netanyahu fly over airspace to US  Al Jazeera

Technology

11 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: State OK'd camp's emergency plans 2 days before floods

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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11 h. ago Zohran Mamdani secures victory with 'most total votes' in NYC mayoral primary history

Zohran Mamdani officially claimed victory in NYC's Democratic mayoral primary, securing a record 565K votes and declaring a “mandate" for his progressive agenda.

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12 h. ago Tariff case pits Cato Institute against Trump over ‘unlimited’ executive power under emergency law

Cato Institute challenges Trump's emergency tariffs in new amicus brief, arguing the administration overstepped authority under IEEPA and undermined separation of powers.

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13 h. ago After Texas Flooding, Questions About FEMA’s Role and Fate Under Trump

President Trump wants to shutter the agency and shift responsibility and costs of emergency management to the states. In Texas, that process appears to already be underway.

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15 h. ago In Washington, health care workers at acute care hospitals report almost 80% flu vaccination rate

In Washington, health care workers at acute care hospitals report almost 80% flu vaccination rate  Northwest Public Broadcasting

Science

16 h. ago Kerr County plan labeled flash flooding 'highly likely' with 'major' impact

A "Basic Plan" for emergency response for three Texas counties labeled flash flooding as having a "major" impact on public safety, according to a page on a city website.

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17 h. ago CDC declares bird flu emergency over as experts warn of possible fall resurgence

The CDC ends its emergency response to H5N1 bird flu after recording 70 human cases and one death nationally, even as experts note seasonal patterns may increase fall cases.

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19 h. ago ‘Superman’ Review: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Reboot!

Beginning again with Man of Steel, this time in the hands of James Gunn.

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19 h. ago April, July, now August: Our expert guide to Trump’s latest tariff moves

April, July, now August: Our expert guide to Trump’s latest tariff moves  Atlantic Council

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