6 m. ago Officials: Cape Cod swimmer infected with rare bacteria that can cause ‘flesh

The swimmer, described by officials as "an older individual," went into the water at a Falmouth beach with an open wound. The post Officials: Cape Cod swimmer infected with rare bacteria that can cause ‘flesh-eating’ disease appeared first on Boston.com.

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12 m. ago Every major update from Taylor Swift’s first appearance on the Kelces’ ‘New Heights’ podcast

Swift’s episode of the “New Heights” podcast premiered at 7 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday. It is available to stream in full on YouTube. The post Every major update from Taylor Swift’s first appearance on the Kelces’ ‘New Heights’ podcast appeared first on Boston.com.

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50 m. ago President Trump can continue to withhold billions in foreign aid, court rules

A federal appeals court handed President Trump a victory on Wednesday. The court ruled the administration can continue to freeze or terminate billions of dollars that Congress approved in foreign aid.

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54 m. ago George C. White, Founder of Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, Dies at 89

His summer conferences gave budding playwrights a chance to try out new works, many of which went on to success in New York.

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80 m. ago Canada’s Wildfire Season Is One of Its Worst Ever, and It’s Not Over Yet

Thousands have been evacuated as quick moving wildfires burn in Eastern Canada.

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83 m. ago Taylor Swift Announces ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Details on ‘New Heights’ Podcast

Swift spoke about her upcoming album on “New Heights,” a sports and pop culture podcast co-hosted by her boyfriend.

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85 m. ago The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass. communities. Here’s what to know.

“We are now in the peak time for transmission of mosquito-borne disease to people and it is important for people to know that so they can take steps to protect themselves.” The post The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass. communities. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago After Reassuring Europe, Trump Strikes a Different Tone About Russian Threats

Hours after presenting a united front with allies, President Trump warned Vladimir V. Putin of “severe consequences” if Russia refuses to end the war in Ukraine. But he also suggested that he has limited power to alter the Russian leader’s behavior.

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1 hour ago South Africa Frantically Walks Back General's Comments During Iran Visit

South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is trying to walk back statements by South African National Defense Force Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya on a visit to Iran. The post South Africa Frantically Walks Back General’s Comments During Iran Visit appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 hour ago Jussie Smollett Blames Chicago Police Department, Rahm Emanuel for His MAGA Hate Crime Hoax

On the eve of a comeback to TV, actor Jussie Smollett is again claiming he did not hoax a supposed hate crime perpetrated against him in 2019 The post Jussie Smollett Blames Chicago Police Department, Rahm Emanuel for His MAGA Hate Crime Hoax appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago Taxi Drivers Near $140 Million Settlement Over N.Y.C. Suspension Practices

New York City could grant payouts to some 20,000 taxi drivers whose professional licenses were summarily suspended without sufficient due process.

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2 h. ago Alaska Mental Health Trust launches 2025 fall land sale auction

Alaska Mental Health Trust launches 2025 fall land sale auction  Your Alaska Link

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2 h. ago Homan: While Under Federal Control D.C. 'Is Not Going to Be a Sanctuary City'

Wednesday on Fox News Channel's "The Story," border czar Tom Homan said that during President Donald Trump's federal takeover of the policing in Washington, D.C., sanctuary city status will not be enforced. The post Homan: While Under Federal Control D.C. ‘Is Not Going to Be a Sanctuary City’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago Dozens extradited to United States from Mexico, including Jose Antonio Vivanco Hernandez, charged with drug trafficking in Chicago

Dozens extradited to United States from Mexico, including Jose Antonio Vivanco Hernandez, charged with drug trafficking in Chicago  ABC7 Chicago

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2 h. ago Infowars conspiracist Alex Jones is a big step closer to losing his studio and brand

Jones has lost control of his media empire to a newly-appointed receiver who will sell it off to pay the Sandy Hook Elementary School families who sued Jones for defamation after the 2012 shootings.

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2 h. ago Fire engulfs five buildings in Lawrence, displacing more than 20

“This fire had a good head start on us." The post Fire engulfs five buildings in Lawrence, displacing more than 20 appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago At the Kennedy Center, Trump Puts His Pop Culture Obsession on Display

President Trump held forth about the nature of show business and his own tortured relationship with celebrity.

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2 h. ago Israel's FM Sa'ar: Palestinian State 'Would Be Suicidal' — Tells France and Canada to 'Establish It on Your Territory'

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar delivered a blunt rejection of international two-state solution pressure Wednesday, telling a delegation of American journalists that "a Palestinian state in the heart of Israel would indeed be a solution—for those who seek to eliminate us" and suggesting Western nations advocating for Palestinian statehood should "establish it on their own territory" instead. The post Israel’s FM Sa’ar: Palestinian State ‘Would Be Suicidal’ — Tells France and Canada to ‘Establish It on Your Territory’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago Breitbart Business Digest: Modern Trade Theory Backs Trump’s Tariff Playbook

When, if ever, should a country impose tariffs? A working paper by economists Oleg Itskhoki and Dmitry Mukhin provides an answer that is both surprising and vindicating of the Trump administration’s trade agenda. The post Breitbart Business Digest: Modern Trade Theory Backs Trump’s Tariff Playbook appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Suffolk Sheriff Tompkins resigns from Roxbury Community College board after extortion charges

Healey said Tompkins “made the right decision by stepping down," but has yet to call for his resignation from the Suffolk County sheriff position. The post Suffolk Sheriff Tompkins resigns from Roxbury Community College board after extortion charges appeared first on Boston.com.

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