55 m. ago With a Shovel and a Dream, a Woman Finds a 2.3 Carat Diamond in Arkansas

After three weeks, with bug bites and tattered hiking boots, Micherre Fox found the stone at Crater of Diamonds State Park.

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79 m. ago New England has 2 of the most colorful small towns in America, according to Fodor’s Travel

One is in Massachusetts. The post New England has 2 of the most colorful small towns in America, according to Fodor’s Travel appeared first on Boston.com.

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93 m. ago D.C. sues to block Trump’s federal takeover of its police department as crackdown intensifies

The lawsuit comes after U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday night that DEA boss Terry Cole will assume the police chief's duties and approval authority for any orders issued to officers. The post D.C. sues to block Trump’s federal takeover of its police department as crackdown intensifies appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Meet the first batch of VCs set to judge Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Startup Battlefield 200 is the crown jewel of TechCrunch Disrupt. From thousands of applicants, only the top 20 will take the Stage at Disrupt 2025 (October 27–29, San Francisco) to pitch their vision to panels of top-tier VCs in front of a live audience. Every contender is chasing game-changing impact — and we’re here for the drama, the breakthroughs, and the big reveals.

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2 h. ago Does AI really boost productivity at work? Research shows gains don't come cheap or easy

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being touted as a way to boost lagging productivity growth.

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2 h. ago Q&A: Expert discusses building a clean energy economy that benefits everyone

Floods. Fires. Drought. Extreme heat. Massive storms. It's impossible to read the news these days without seeing clear distress signals from a planetary climate system in growing disarray. The impacts of climate change are no longer some theoretical future harm. We're living them today. And unless we take urgent action to end our reliance on fossil fuels, things will continue to get worse.

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3 h. ago Exclusive: Rep. Mary Miller to Introduce Bill Combating Illinois Law Requiring ‘Invasive’ Student Mental Health Screenings

Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) is hoping to give Illinois parents and students an easier way out of a new state law requiring students between grades 3 and 12 to undergo a mental health screening once a year. The post Exclusive: Rep. Mary Miller to Introduce Bill Combating Illinois Law Requiring ‘Invasive’ Student Mental Health Screenings appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Flash Floods in Pakistan Kill at Least 150 People in a Single Day

The country has endured heavier rain during monsoon seasons, which scientists have attributed to climate change. The authorities said that about 150 people died on Friday.

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3 h. ago Alec Baldwin Floats Trump D.C. Crime Crackdown Conspiracy Theories: ‘What’s Next? Federalize Chicago, L.A., the NFL, NBA?

Alec Baldwin is afraid. Very, very afraid. The actor is riven with fears for the future of the U.S. in the wake of Donald Trump's successful push to increase federal law enforcement across Washington, DC, embracing the conspiracy theory that the president will use any means to “deflect from his inadequacy” and take control of whatever he can. The post Alec Baldwin Floats Trump D.C. Crime Crackdown Conspiracy Theories: ‘What’s Next? Federalize Chicago, L.A., the NFL, NBA? appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Nanoengineered electrode material boosts cycling and efficiency in Li

Lithium metal (Li-metal) batteries are among the most promising alternatives to widely employed rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, as they could store more energy and thus extend the battery life of many electronic devices. Despite their potential, existing Li-metal batteries have been found to be less stable than Li-ion batteries, while also exhibiting lower coulombic efficiencies (CE) and degrading faster over time.

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4 h. ago Will Washington see warm, dry weather or rain in fall 2025? What experts predict

Will Washington see warm, dry weather or rain in fall 2025? What experts predict  The Olympian

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4 h. ago Ukraine War Talks: Russian Delegation Arrives Ahead of Trump

Key members of the Russian delegation arrived in Alaska overnight for the Trump-Putin talks planned to take place this afternoon. The post Ukraine War Talks: Russian Delegation Arrives Ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska Talks Today appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago Flash Floods in Pakistan Kill at Least 60 People in a Single Day

The country has faced heavier rain during monsoon seasons, which scientists have attributed to climate change.

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5 h. ago Sharing is power: Doing the neighborly thing when it comes to solar

Australian researchers have found that households with solar panels could boost their returns by selling surplus power directly to their neighbors, known as peer-to-peer (P2P) energy sharing, helping to stabilize the electricity grid and negotiating a better price than retailers currently offer.

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5 h. ago Leak: Newsom's Gerrymander Will Eliminate 4 of 9 Republican Districts

California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to gerrymander California's congressional districts will eliminate at least four Republican-held districts, while securing Democratic control of four other contested seats. The post Leak: Newsom’s Gerrymander Will Eliminate 4 of 9 Republican Districts appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago California valley fever cases hit record highs again in 2025, state reports

California valley fever cases hit record highs again in 2025, state reports  Los Angeles Times

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6 h. ago Netanyahu to Mark Levin: George Soros is Aligned with Hamas, Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told conservative radio host Mark Levin on Thursday that George Soros had aligned with Hamas and Iran in the war against Israel -- a war in the field, and the media. The post Netanyahu to Mark Levin: George Soros is Aligned with Hamas, Iran appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago August 14, 2025: Trump says Putin will make deal on Ukraine as leaders prepare for Alaska meeting | CNN Politics

August 14, 2025: Trump says Putin will make deal on Ukraine as leaders prepare for Alaska meeting | CNN Politics  CNN

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7 h. ago How Trump’s Meeting With Putin Could Unfold, as Trump Seeks Cease

A sudden feud, an impasse or a first step toward a cease-fire are all possible at the summit in Alaska as the two leaders navigate thorny issues such as Ukraine’s territory and NATO expansion.

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7 h. ago Sarah Jessica Parker on ‘And Just Like That ...’ and Carrie Bradshaw’s Legacy

The “Sex and the City” revival reached its bittersweet end this week. Does the actress like where Carrie Bradshaw landed? “Absolutely.”

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