3 h. ago Sanctuary cities in the US were born in the 1980s as Central American refugees fled civil wars

Sanctuary cities in the US were born in the 1980s as Central American refugees fled civil wars  The Conversation

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9 h. ago The nepo baby premium, frothing markets, and Apple vs. Apples

It’s Indicators of the Week! Our rapid run through the numbers you need to know.  On today’s episode: John Legend croons; CPI inflation soothes; Same job as mom? You’ll earn more, dude; Apple vs. Apple, a courtroom feud. Related episodes: Why every A-lister also has a side hustle The DOJ's case against Apple The Intergenerational Transmission of Employers and the Earnings of Young WorkersFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.

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23 h. ago 'The Last of Us' actor Pedro Pascal says he wouldn't want to survive an apocalypse

The Chilean-born actor has faced countless on-screen challenges, including cosmic battles and cartel kingpins. He's nominated for an Emmy for his role on the HBO series, The Last of Us.

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24 h. ago Drop Nineteens working on new LP, announce special Brooklyn and San Francisco shows

Drop Nineteens working on new LP, announce special Brooklyn and San Francisco shows  BrooklynVegan

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28 h. ago Jussie Smollett's TV return is attempt to change 'America's giant scam artist' label: expert

Jussie Smollett joined the Fox reality show "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test," and a brand expert says the grueling competition could help rebuild his career.

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36 h. ago Percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol hits record low, Gallup says

Gallup, which started tracking Americans' alcohol habits more than 80 years ago, says the drop in drinking rates coincides with Americans' growing concerns that even moderate drinking is unhealthy.

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48 h. ago Las Vegas tourism officials blame tariffs for fewer visitors as others say magic’s gone

Las Vegas tourism has been in decline as Canadian visitors drop more than 20% due to tariffs and international relations, say officials at the Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board meeting.

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51 h. ago WA ICE arrests drop 25% in July but remain comparatively high

WA ICE arrests drop 25% in July but remain comparatively high  The Seattle Times

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3 d. ago Buying a pop album on vinyl? You might be paying for a fraction of the music

Fans who pre-ordered the new albums by Lil Wayne and The Weekend on vinyl got a rude awakening: More than half the songs that appeared on the streaming version were missing on the LP.

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3 d. ago Buying vinyl from a pop star? You might only get a fraction of the music

Fans who pre-ordered new albums by Lil Wayne and The Weeknd on vinyl got a rude awakening: More than half the songs that appeared on the streaming version were missing on the LP.

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3 d. ago Los Angeles weather: Heat relief is in sight. Here's when temperatures will drop this week in Southern California.

Los Angeles weather: Heat relief is in sight. Here's when temperatures will drop this week in Southern California.  ABC7 Los Angeles

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3 d. ago Rock legend praises Bruce Springsteen for ‘not being afraid’ to slam Trump on stage

John Fogerty told Rolling Stone this week that he's proud of Bruce Springsteen for speaking out against President Trump earlier this year.

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3 d. ago HBO’s John Oliver Fantasizes About Trump’s Funeral, Gives Tips on How to Evade ICE: ‘We Are in a Very Grim Moment’

Left-wing, British-born HBO talk show host John Oliver was fantasizing about President Donald Trump's funeral on Sunday before encouraging his viewers to follow his tips, should they encounter immigration officers during raids or making arrests across the U.S. The post HBO’s John Oliver Fantasizes About Trump’s Funeral, Gives Tips on How to Evade ICE: ‘We Are in a Very Grim Moment’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Roster Move: Seahawks drop an Oregon Duck to sign a UW Husky

Roster Move: Seahawks drop an Oregon Duck to sign a UW Husky  Seattle Sports

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3 d. ago Seattle braces for big drop in tourism as sales tax revenue stays flat

Seattle braces for big drop in tourism as sales tax revenue stays flat  The Center Square

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3 d. ago How a bike ride in India helped inspire Born Ruffians' latest album

The Toronto indie rock band's frontman, Luke Lalonde, talks about Beauty's Pride, fatherhood and the band's new sonic direction.

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4 d. ago Trump vows to ‘clean up’ Washington DC crime despite sharp drop in violence

Trump vows to ‘clean up’ Washington DC crime despite sharp drop in violence  The Guardian

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4 d. ago The Greatest Athletes of All Time Born in the United States of America

The Greatest Athletes of All Time Born in the United States of America  Al Bat

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4 d. ago SF homicides plunge 35% in first half of 2025, mirroring national drop

SF homicides plunge 35% in first half of 2025, mirroring national drop  Axios

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4 d. ago Trump sends 450 federal officers to patrol Washington, D.C. despite drop in crime

Trump sends 450 federal officers to patrol Washington, D.C. despite drop in crime  CBS News

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