2 h. ago This is the rare bright spot in a tough Hollywood job market

This is the rare bright spot in a tough Hollywood job market  Los Angeles Times

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11 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: Death toll at 129 as search continues for the missing

Over 120 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 Farmworker Dies After Fleeing a Federal Raid in Southern California

During a chaotic raid in Ventura County on Thursday, the worker fell from a greenhouse at a cannabis farm, suffered spinal and skull injuries, and died on Friday.

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11 h. ago David Gergen, Adviser to Presidents and Political Commentator, Dies at 83

He served under Nixon, Ford, Reagan and Clinton before becoming a top editor and a familiar TV pundit. “Centrism doesn’t mean splitting the difference,” he said.

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12 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: Death toll at 128 as search continues for the missing

Over 120 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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13 h. ago Union says farm worker died after ICE raid that uncovered underage laborers

The United Farm Workers confirmed a farmworker's death after immigration raids at Glass House Farms, where authorities found illegal immigrant minors.

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14 h. ago Worker who tried to escape federal agents in raid near Los Angeles dies

Worker who tried to escape federal agents in raid near Los Angeles dies  CBS News

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14 h. ago David Gergen, trusted White House advisor to 4 US presidents across decades, dies at 83

Former presidential advisor David Gergen has died at 83 in Massachusetts, having worked for four presidents before transitioning to academia and TV political commentary.

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16 h. ago David Gergen, Washington Veteran Who Advised Four Presidents, Dies at 83

David Gergen, Washington Veteran Who Advised Four Presidents, Dies at 83  The New York Times

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16 h. ago About 200 arrested in chaotic immigration raid at cannabis farm, one worker reportedly dies in fall

About 200 arrested in chaotic immigration raid at cannabis farm, one worker reportedly dies in fall  Los Angeles Times

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18 h. ago Rebekah Del Rio, Mournful Singer of ‘Mulholland Drive’ Fame, Dies at 57

Her pivotal role performing a Spanish-language cover of Roy Orbison’s “Crying” in the 2001 David Lynch movie raised her profile, but her career was marked by misfortune.

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23 h. ago Lady Gaga's unusual signature drink gets mixed reactions online: 'Mayhem in a glass'

Social media creators are testing Lady Gaga's favorite drink of red wine mixed with Diet Coke and cherries. The Spanish beverage is called a kalimotxo and has gone viral.

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23 h. ago As Climate Change Heats Up Europe’s Summers, Avignon Festival Tries to Adapt

Rising temperatures pose an existential threat to the theater extravaganza, where extreme heat is making it tough for the audience.

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27 h. ago At a San Diego construction site, monarch butterflies help unite a team during COVID

Two managers at a San Diego construction project were trying to boost the morale of workers in the middle of the COVID pandemic. In this StoryCorps, hear how some monarch butterflies helped.

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34 h. ago Passan links Jarren Duran to Padres, lists Red Sox as trade spot for closer

"A Duran-Jackson Merrill-Fernando Tatis Jr. outfield would be a factory of dynamism that would be under team control through the end of the 2028 season." The post Passan links Jarren Duran to Padres, lists Red Sox as trade spot for closer appeared first on Boston.com.

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35 h. ago James Carter Cathcart, Voice Behind Memorable ‘Pokémon’ Characters, Dies at 71

Mr. Cathcart was known for playing the characters Professor Oak and Meowth in the long-running franchise. He also made appearances in other popular animated series such as “Yu-Gi-Oh!” and “One Piece.”

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35 h. ago Julian McMahon's official cause of death revealed: medical examiner

Julian McMahon, the "Charmed" actor, died from lung metastasis due to head and neck cancer, according to the Pinellas County Medical Examiner's report.

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35 h. ago Dan Siegel, renowned Bay Area civil rights lawyer and activist, dies at 79

Dan Siegel, renowned Bay Area civil rights lawyer and activist, dies at 79  San Francisco Chronicle

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36 h. ago One of the most cherished, popular animals at San Francisco Zoo dies

One of the most cherished, popular animals at San Francisco Zoo dies  SFGATE

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37 h. ago At Least 13 People Died by Suicide Amid U.K. Post Office Scandal, Report Says

A public inquiry into the wrongful prosecutions of about 1,000 postal workers has uncovered more victims than previously known, according to a report.

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