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California freeway hell as two people ejected sparking lane closures through rush hour
Two people were killed after being ejected in a deadly crash on the 5 Freeway early Thursday, with lane closures disrupting the rush hour commute.
Nvidia buys Hugging Face for $13 billion despite OpenAI hacking
Nvidia announced plans Thursday to acquire artificial intelligence company Hugging Face for roughly $13 billion, as the chip company looks to spread “open” AI …
Treasury Department moves to cut tax-exempt status for schools with DEI policies
The Department of the Treasury proposed regulations that would strip federal tax-exempt status from private schools that engage in racial discrimination throug…
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33 House Dems break with Jeffries as party fractures over Israel
The House passed a bill to cut federal funds to colleges participating in boycotts of Israel, but D…
I just found the best red light therapy sale for Labor Day — up to 50% off
These red light therapy devices do all the heavy lifting when it comes to your skin and hair.
Minneapolis apartment shooting suspect was facing eviction: report
Carlton Neal Johnson II was identified in media reports as the suspected gunman in a shooting at a …
Up-and-coming country star is unrecognizable in viral throwback video 3 years before fame
"There’s no way I’d believe this was her if she herself didn’t post it," one shocked fan wrote.
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Rival Ukrainian Intelligence Units Open Fire Against Each Other in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky described the shootout on the streets of the Ukrainian capital as an “…
The Athletic Says Dianna Russini’s Relationship With Mike Vrabel Violated Its Standards
The New York Times-owned publication said the relationship between its former reporter Dianna Russi…
After Trump Rift, Musk Begins Spending to Boost Republicans
Elon Musk plans to spend at least $100 million in more than a dozen competitive House and Senate ra…
Air Canada to open new European, Asian routes in bid to lure more high-margin customers
Airline is prioritizing global growth as it navigates higher fuel costs, low U.S. travel demand
Europe
Rise of far-right Vannacci poses dilemma for Meloni as she celebrates Italian milestone
Futuro Nazionale’s speedy rise in polls prompts questions over whether PM will return to her roots …
France's Macron meets UK PM Burnham at Downing Street
French President Emmanuel Macron met Britain’s new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, for official talks…
The Ceuta border breach was leapt on by Europe’s right. That doesn’t absolve Spain | María Ramírez
The government’s sluggish response has been disastrous for everyone involved – and for Sánchez’s me…
Spain’s PM says no evidence ‘whatsoever’ Morocco behind Ceuta border breach
Pedro Sánchez continues to defend Rabat after police report claiming border forces helped 70,000 cr…
Asia
5 migrants dead after boat carrying over 100 people drifts for weeks in Atlantic
At least five African migrants died after their boat encountered trouble at sea. Forty-four survivo…
'Are we slaves to other?' Kenya orders Tata Chemicals to end ops after 100 years
US draws a red line on PM Modi’s Iran meeting
Outcry over ‘weapons of love’ forces Hong Kong charity to scrap student contest
A leading Hong Kong charity has called off a student eco-bag design contest meant to counter domest…
Africa
Tunisia water crisis deepens as temperatures approach 50°C
In Tunisia, powerful heatwaves are driving power cuts and water shortage. While the country has bee…
Tebogo says late mother 'always there' ahead of emotional return to Budapest
Letsile Tebogo says his late mother is always with him "in spirit" as he prepares to run in Budapes…
Cairo hails visit by China's Xi Jinping as boost to global stability
Several Egyptian officials have hailed Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest state visit to their c…
Tunisia: Final Judicial Avenue to Overturn Convictions in Unjust 'Conspiracy' Case
[AI London] Ahead of the final appeal hearing at Tunisia's Court of Cassation on 3 September in the…
Oceania
Australian science prize awarded to researcher studying memory accuracy of domestic violence survivors
Helen Paterson’s work on advancing how police and courts understand memory is recognised in prestig…
Labor shuts down course linked to student visa misuse
The federal government is preventing new enrolments in a graduate diploma it fears is being used by…
UN warns El Niño could be strongest in decades
The El Niño weather phenomenon is set to intensify further into 2027 and could be the strongest eve…
Iconoclast feminist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92
With her trademark streaked hair parted down the middle and large aviator glasses, Gloria Steinem, …
South America
Elliot Page lamenta no haber tenido ninguna oferta de trabajo después de participar en ‘La Odisea’
El actor, cuya inclusión en el filme de Christopher Nolan levantó cierta confusión y polémica, ha d…
Muere a los 92 años Gloria Steinem, la gran impulsora del feminismo moderno
La escritora y periodista, referente de la revolución por los derechos de las mujeres, ha fallecido…
Apocalypse prep or pure pragmatism: what is behind Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina?
Relocation coincides with proposed laws that opponents say would entrench power of US tech billiona…
El futbolista del Real Madrid Asencio queda absuelto tras el perdón de las dos víctimas
Los excanteranos del equipo blanco Ferran Ruiz, Juan Rodríguez y Andrés García han aceptado una con…
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Utah
Fire restrictions lifting at Arches, Canyonlands National Parks as temperatures drop
Fire restrictions at two national parks and two monuments will be rescinded on Friday, according to…
Deseret News archives: Labor Day legacy one of lobbying for workers
Gusty winds to end the week with dry conditions
Happy Thursday, Utah! Conditions will stay dry through the end of the week for Utah as southwesterl…
Idaho
The bond market rout is global. Here’s what’s driving it
By John Towfighi, CNN (CNN) — The rise in bond yields is a global phenomenon, rooted in investors’ …
The best red carpet looks from the 2026 Venice Film Festival
By Tanya Fevzi, CNN The Venice Film Festival, which typically sees Hollywood A-listers travel by bo…
Billionaire investor Leon Black sues and declines to testify in House committee’s Epstein investigation
By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Billionaire investor Leon Black is suing the House committee investiga…
Wyoming
Economic growth is stunted in Wyoming due to lack of electrons, industrial customers say - Cap City News
Economic growth is stunted in Wyoming due to lack of electrons, industrial customers say Cap City N…
Your Thursday, Sept. 3 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City - Oil City News
Your Thursday, Sept. 3 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City Oil City News
Population decline projected for Jackson Elk Herd - WyomingNews.com
Population decline projected for Jackson Elk Herd WyomingNews.com
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Sydney police investigate second possible mistaken identity killing in two days
Wednesday's fatal shooting of a man in his 40s comes after a university student was gunned down on …
Amy Acton Will Not Debate Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio Governor Race
Democrat Amy Acton will reportedly not debate Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio govern…
U.S. Mint’s new $1 Trump coins sell out hours after entering circulation
Limited edition $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump’s likeness have officially been launched …
Trump Explains Comment About the Iranian People 'Rising Up' - and It Makes Perfect Sense
Death toll rises to over 1.2K, thousands still missing in Nepal-China flood disaster
Search efforts are intensifying across the Nepal-China border region following catastrophic floodin…
Derrick Anthony Callella sentenced to 5 years of probation for sending fake ransom messages to Nancy Guthrie’s family
Derrick Anthony Callella, a 42-year-old resident of Hawthorne, California, was sentenced to five ye…
Bowe Bergdahl Was Spared Prison. Then a Judge Tried to Erase Even That.
