200 critically missing children recovered in nationwide operation
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Motorcycle tour of Death Valley turns fatal as thermometer cracks 128 degrees
As the temperature climbed to a record 128 degrees in Death Valley National Park, a group of motorcyclists was sickened by the heat, and one died.
3 min read - HealthLA Times
'Playing COVID roulette': Some infected by FLiRT variants report their most unpleasant symptoms yet
COVID cases and hospitalizations rise in L.A. County — and some of those recently reinfected with the FLiRT variants are finding the latest bout the worst yet.
8 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
Engineering corporation breaks ground on world's largest solar tower — and it has remarkable powering potential
The benefits for the local communities could be huge.
2 min read - EntertainmentBusiness Insider
'The Boys' actor said he 'almost had a panic attack' before filming an infamous octopus sex scene. He's the latest to speak out about how challenging intimate shoots can be.
"The Boys" actor Chace Crawford told Rolling Stone that showrunner Erik Kripke changed the octopus sex scene so he was more comfortable.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Boeing agreed to plead guilty to a fraud conspiracy charge over the 737 Max saga, but it isn't out of the woods just yet
By pleading guilty to fraud conspiracy, Boeing will have committed a felony — jeopardizing its government contracts, worth 37% of its revenue.
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
California heat wave sets records in Sacramento. Here’s when the hot temperatures may subside
The National Weather Service recorded two days in July where temperature records were broken and averages were significantly surpassed.
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Putin's favorite NATO member says the next 3 months of war will be 'far more brutal' after talks with Ukraine and Russia
Viktor Orbán, the prime minister of Hungary, is now in Beijing to try to create conditions for a cease-fire and to speed up peace talks, he said.
3 min read - USBusiness Insider
'The Man with 1000 Kids' donor Jonathan Jacob Meijer denies mixing sperm to see who babies would resemble. He's demanding Netflix retract the claim.
Netflix's "The Man with 1000 Kids" claimed that Jonathan Jacob Meijer mixed his sperm samples with another donor to play "sperm roulette."
3 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Biden's debate disaster has thrown this week's NATO summit into chaos
US President Joe Biden's challenger, Donald Trump, has questioned US commitment to NATO.
3 min read - BusinessSacramento Bee
How did a Sacramento financial resource center try to address a ‘banking desert’?
Golden 1 Credit Union opened the first financial institution in Del Paso Heights, a historically Black community.
5 min read - SportsSacramento Bee
Harrison Barnes thanks Sacramento after going to San Antonio Spurs in DeMar DeRozan trade
Harrison Barnes had a heartfelt message for Sacramento after the Kings traded him in the DeMar DeRozan deal.
2 min read - SportsMiami Herald
With the Marlins set to be big sellers, here’s who is most likely to be traded
The Miami Marlins are expected to move multiple players before the upcoming Major League Baseball trade deadline. Here are the most likely.
5 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
Gen Zers don't know how to flirt. Experts say it could make dating better.
Gen Zers have ditched traditional flirting methods, and experts say it could have a positive impact on the dating landscape.
5 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
A NATO member said Ukraine joining the alliance is 'irreversible' as fears mount that Trump would block membership
Estonia's president said Ukraine joining NATO is "irreversible" and "non-negotiable" after a report Trump could stop it for a peace deal with Putin.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
The Apple Watch is reportedly getting a birthday makeover
The Watch is approaching its 10th birthday and Apple is planning a revamp to make the device thinner but with larger displays, Bloomberg reported.
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I ate at the world's biggest Starbucks. The meal was tasty, and the setting was super cool, but it wasn't worth the $43 I spent.
The Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago sells an extensive menu of upscale food and drinks not available at its normal stores.
5 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Europe hopes to take on Elon Musk's SpaceX with new rocket launch
On Tuesday, the Ariane 6 rocket is set to blast off from a spaceport in French Guiana, carrying the hopes of Europe's space industry into orbit.
2 min read - OpinionSacramento Bee
‘Miss AI’ pageant’s fake contestants can lead to the exploitation of real-life women | Opinion
All 10 finalists have acne-free skin, slim bodies and perfectly curated “lives.” That’s unrealistic on multiple layers. | Opinion
4 min read - EntertainmentMiami Herald
Greg Cote Show: Laughs, disputes, 3 new events as Greg, Chris officially launch ’24 Father-Son Olympics
Greg Cote Show podcast: Laughter and perhaps arguing commence as Greg and Chris officially launch the 2024 GCS Father-Son Olympics with three new events you won’t see in Paris
1 min read - HealthINSIDER
A scientist lost weight without trying after he stopped eating the types of ultra-processed foods he helped create. Here are 3 ways he cut down.
Professor Barry Smith worked with big names in the food industry until he became more aware that foods were made to be irresistible despite health risks.
5 min read - PoliticsFox News
Biden's former press secretary Jen Psaki admits ABC interview was 'just okay'
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki suggested that Biden’s first major interview following the presidential debate will not help the president.
2 min read - USBusiness Insider
I lost my dream job in the US because I couldn't get a work visa. In Canada, the pathway has been much smoother.
Vaishali Gauba felt defeated when she moved back to India after she couldn't get a work visa in the US — but the visa path was much clearer in Canada.
6 min read - USMiami Herald
Can you make more money in Miami Beach or Key West? Let’s compare some public jobs
Here’s where the cities are hiring.
2 min read - BusinessMiami Herald
Miami gas prices just surged by double digits. Where to find the cheapest in Florida
The latest on what it’s costing you to fill up your vehicle.
3 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I got tested for the BRCA gene mutation while I was pregnant. With my family history, I knew I wanted a double mastectomy regardless of the results.
In this excerpt from "Nearly Departed," Gila Pfeffer describes getting tested for the BRCA gene mutation and planning for a double mastectomy.
7 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
My best friend and I haven't hung out in years, and we haven't spoken on the phone. Our friendship is entirely through text.
The author hasn't seen her best friend in person for over two years. They also don't like to talk on the phone and opt for texting. It works for them.
4 min read - WorldFox News
College athlete, Olympian call on UN to support fairness in girls sports: ‘Stand up for human rights of women'
"It tells me that I’m not good enough, that my body isn’t good enough;,and that no matter how hard I work, I am unlikely to succeed, because I’m a woman," female athlete Chelsea Mitchell told Fox News Digital.
5 min read - PoliticsFox News
Democrats, media demand Biden do more interviews, press conferences amid debate fallout
Members of the media and prominent Democrats are calling on President Biden to do more interviews and press conferences following the disastrous CNN debate.
7 min read - OpinionSalon
"Some folks need killing!": It's time to take MAGA threats of violence literally and seriously
A leader of Project 2025 declares the authoritarian "revolution" will be "bloodless" only "if the left allows it"
6 min read - LifestyleFox News
This wooden time machine on wheels is turning heads on the streets
Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson on an AI-inspired wooden time car: A marvel of skill and tech.
3 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Send Wealthy Tree Killers to Jail
Rich homeowners are cutting or poisoning trees for a better view and even better profit. Weak fines won’t stop them.
6 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
The Republicans’ Most Cynical, Pointless Brawl Yet
Don't be fooled by the Trump GOP platform fight: It's a ruse.
5 min read - PoliticsThe New Republic
Okay, Democrats, This Is the Week to Say What You Really Believe
Want to replace Biden atop the Democratic ticket? It’s now or never.
6 min read - ScienceBusiness Insider
The most common type of EV battery is a growing source of 'forever chemical' pollution, scientists say
Scientists found PFAS used in lithium-ion batteries in air, water, snow, and soil near chemical plants in the US, Belgium, and France.
4 min read - BusinessINSIDER
It's official: McDonald's should stick to unhealthy food
The fast food chain's experiment with salads and meatless burgers was a dumb move.
6 min read - USSalon
The death of the American Dream birthed Trumpism
"Though Trumpism is ten times more terrifying than Reaganism, they share the same DNA"
15 min read - WorldFox News
French parliament divided among far-left, center, far-right after elections
France's parliament is split among far-left, center and far-right, as no single political faction came close to the majority needed to form a government.
1 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I'm an American mom living in Denmark. Here families take a long summer vacation, and I'm still getting used to that.
I've been living in Denmark since 2020. It's common for families to take three to four weeks of vacation in the summer, it's still a culture shock.
4 min read - LifestyleFox News
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on pop stars, sports cars, rock guitars and Olympic high bars
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of knowledge of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current news and top headlines — try this latest one!
1 min read - OpinionBusiness Insider
America's plague of tyrannical homeowners
Florida is trying to crush the local dictators ruining homeowners' lives. The rest of America should follow suit.
8 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I balance working hard to reach my financial goals and spending time with my son. I never want him to feel neglected.
Now that I have a higher salary, I can work 40-50 hours a week instead of 60 and still be financially stable. I can also spend more time with my son.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Inflation data, Powell speaks, and big banks report earnings: What to know this week
With a cooling labor market narrative emerging, investor focus will shift back to inflation for signs that a September interest rate cut remains likely for the Federal Reserve.
7 min read - HealthYahoo Life UK
‘After bleeding on a restaurant floor I finally found out the real cause of my extreme periods’
Sarah White, 25, has always suffered from heavy periods, but became concerned when she passed a hand-sized clot.
5 min read - WorldYahoo Finance UK
Rachel Reeves promises homes and economic growth in first speech as chancellor
Labour aims to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years.
4 min read - TechnologyEngadget
Apple Watch Series 10 expected to boast larger displays, while a plastic SE may be in the works
In the Power On newsletter this week, Mark Gurman writes that the Series 10 models will sport larger displays than we’ve seen in past versions of the regular Apple Watch. Apple may also switch to a plastic shell to make it cheaper.
1 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Delivery Hero warns it could face €400M antitrust fine
Berlin-based food delivery giant Delivery Hero has warned investors it may "ultimately" face an antitrust fine of up to €400 million. The development, reported earlier by Reuters, follows unannounced raids by European Union authorities on the offices of Delivery Hero and its Spanish subsidiary Glovo back in July 2022 and November 2023. The European Commission said it had concerns over potential breaches of competition laws against forming cartels and other restrictive business practices.
2 min read - HealthYahoo Life UK
Health pros and cons of tennis and how to look after your body
Wimbledon giving you the tennis buzz? Keen to take it up yourself but don't want to be met with injuries? A doctor and physio share what you need to know.
4 min read - WorldYahoo Finance UK
FTSE 100 LIVE: European stocks up as left wing bloc beats far right in French election
Elections left France facing a hung parliament as traders await the outcome of more political manoeuvring.
1 min read - TechnologyEngadget
Nothing's budget-friendly brand CMF announced three new products, including a $200 smartphone
Nothing's budget-friendly brand CMF announces three new products. There’s a watch, a smartphone and earbuds.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance UK
How renting might be a better investment than buying
There are many financial and social benefits to renting in the UK.
7 min read