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U.S. arrests 2 top leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel in Texas
How Harris is polling in states that will decide the election
100 bottles of champagne found in 19th century shipwreck
Wildfire roars through town of Jasper, devastating 30%-50% of its structures
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- BusinessThe Cool Down
The US government wants to pay you to save on your energy bills — here's why 5 million homes have already made the switch
The journey to 5 million installations is particularly impressive given that it took over four decades to reach the first million in 2016.
2 min read - WorldFox News
Security concerns around Olympic games lead to arrests with French authorities on high alert
French authorities have designated roughly 1,000 elite anti-terrorist officers to provide a "ring of steel" for Israel's Olympic delegation following threats against team members.
3 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
Homeowners across the nation are using this tool to save big on solar panels: 'We make pricing transparent'
"The Solar Marketplace was really easy to use and saved me money!"
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Cold storage giant Lineage raises $4.4 billion in largest IPO of 2024
The cold storage leader raised $4.4 billion, and now boasts a market value of $19 billion, according to Bloomberg.
1 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Environmental study reveals unexpected consequence of drug trafficking: 'It's a complex, fluid, and dangerous situation'
It's a larger issue than you might think.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Cool Down
Government unveils nearly $2B in funding to retool American auto factories: 'Never give up on the manufacturing communities'
"This investment will create thousands of good-paying, union manufacturing jobs and retain even more."
3 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Sports on TV: Friday, July 26, 2024
See what’s airing on television today.
2 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Trump picking JD Vance was a 'really bad decision' and he would have been better off with Nikki Haley, ex-Trump official says
Anthony Scaramucci said Trump made a "really bad decision" choosing JD Vance as his VP, although Trump has said that Vance is "doing a fantastic job."
2 min read - USKTLA articles
‘Macy Fire’ in Riverside County triggers mandatory evacuation orders
Fire crews in Riverside County were battling a fast-moving wildfire Thursday night that prompted officials to issue mandatory evacuations. The “Macy Fire” was first reported around 5:45 p.m. near the intersection of Orange and Macy streets in El Cariso, an unincorporated community in Lake Elsinore, according to a Riverside County Fire Department post on […]
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
China says Taiwanese working in the mainland 'need not worry' after it suggested a death penalty for 'independence die-hards'
On June 21, China sparked alarm in Taiwan after floating prison sentences, or even execution, for supporters of declaring independence.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Stock market today: US stocks trade mixed as tech losses deepen and investors await PCE
GDP grew above-expected last quarter, with the economy expanding 2.8%, per advanced estimates.
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Sam Altman, under fire from Elon Musk, has now offered his own vision of open-source AI
Altman said that "making sure open-sourced models are readily available to developers" will strengthen America's lead in AI.
3 min read - PoliticsFox News
On this day in history, July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signs Americans with Disabilities Act
President George H.W. Bush, on this day in history, July 26, 1990, signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), declaring comprehensive civil rights for those with disabilities.
4 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
Pioneering project to cover canals with solar panels nears finish: 'Allows for greater power production per land size'
Americans will soon see the exciting potential of this innovative clean energy solution.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Young girl found murdered, set on fire in Southern California identified
A girl who was found murdered with her body set on fire in Southern California has been identified. The victim, Marcia Shirree Thomas, 14, was a missing child from Reno, Nevada, according to the Irvine Police Department. Through DNA testing and years-long investigations, authorities were able to identify the victim 15 years after her murder. […]
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Ford plummets 18% after big 2nd-quarter earnings miss
Ford's shares suffered their worst decline since 2008 after the company lost $1.14 billion in its electric division last quarter.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Man who stole $16.7M from Southern California school district gets 6 years
The former senior director of fiscal services at a school district in Orange County who pleaded guilty to embezzling almost $17 million over several years from the schools he was hired to serve was sentenced Thursday to five years and eight months in federal prison, officials announced. Jorge Armando Contreras, a 53-year-old resident of […]
2 min read - WorldThe Cool Down
New research shows disturbing trend in violence against women — and it's taking place after disasters
These numbers are disturbing on their own but become even more so when observing the correlation with natural disasters.
2 min read - OpinionBusiness Insider
Southwest says 80% of its customers didn't like the unassigned seating policy. But I will miss it.
Southwest Airlines said it was doing away with its open seating policy because customers don't like it. But here's why I loved it.
6 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Marlins deal Puk; a look at what Miami is getting back. And more trade talks ongoing
Marlins trade reliever Puk to Arizona for two prospects.
3 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Singapore is considered one of the best-designed cities in the world. The man who masterminded it has 2 regrets.
Singapore is home to a population of 5.9 million, despite spanning just 284 square miles.
6 min read - USSacramento Bee
Sacramento firefighters battling four-alarm fire at recycling facility on Florin Perkins Road
The fire was first reported shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday and could be seen for miles.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Miami man uploaded nearly 500 ‘despicable’ videos, pictures of child porn online: cops
“Through meticulous investigative work, detectives were able to successfully bring a perpetrator of such despicable acts to justice...,” Miami police said.
1 min read - USFox News
New Jersey man who ripped head off of seagull at pier sparks outrage online: 'Horrible man'
A New Jersey man was charged with third-degree animal cruelty after he allegedly decapitated a seagull, sparking outrage by some online.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
A California millennial shares how he made nearly $200K secretly working multiple jobs. He said he only worked 20 hours a week.
Making nearly $200,000 secretly working multiple remote jobs gave a millennial the confidence to start a business.
4 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
The US job market is close to the 'danger zone,' famed economist Claudia Sahm says
The job market's highly accurate recession indicator is close to triggering its warning on the US economy.
2 min read - EntertainmentFox News
AI concerns spur video game workers to go on strike starting Friday
Artificial Intelligence protections for interactive entertainment companies like Activision have led video game performers with SAG-AFTRA to strike.
2 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
Starbucks makes game-changing announcement that could transform coffee shops across the country: 'Starbucks is pretty ideal for this'
"This sort of advancement is exactly what we need in the industry."
2 min read - PoliticsFox News
Whitmer charges that Vance has 'absolutely betrayed' his blue collar values
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, speaking with Fox News, charges that Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance of Ohio has 'absolutely betrayed' his blue collar roots
5 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
The tough US housing market is hurting sales of big-ticket home appliances, Whirlpool says
With US home prices hitting a record high for the second month in a row in June, big-ticket home appliance sales are under pressure.
2 min read - CelebrityFox News
Former ‘Bachelorette' contestant hasn't been met with 'open arms' from the left after coming out as trans
Former "Bachelorette" contestant Josh Seiter has faced “vitriolic" backlash and outrage from the LGBTQ community after coming out as trans this summer.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Orange County felon faces up to life in prison for stabbing man to death
An Orange County felon who prosecutors called a risk to public safety faces up to life in prison for stabbing a man to death. Effrum Maland Burnett, 53, of Yorba Linda was sentenced to 46 years to life in prison for murdering Toye Mim Jones, 50, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. On […]
3 min read - USThe Cool Down
Annual competition sparks controversy with cash prizes to kill highly invasive species: 'They are like the devil on methamphetamine'
"There is nothing conservative about encouraging children to kill animals."
3 min read - CelebrityINSIDER
Who plays Ladypool in 'Deadpool & Wolverine'? Everything to know about the A-list cameo
"Deadpool & Wolverine" features many Deadpool variants, including one named Ladypool. Here's what to know about the celebrity who plays the character.
4 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
KFC announces push toward new packaging model that could change how we consume fast food: 'We have to address these serious issues'
"This commitment represents a public acknowledgment of the obligation we have."
2 min read - USFox News
Sinaloa Cartel co-founder ‘El Mayo’ taken into US custody
Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael Zambada Garcia, also known as "El Mayo," was taken into U.S. custody on Thursday and now faces charges related to drug importation and distribution.
4 min read - PoliticsFox News
Biden campaign co-chair 'pissed off' at big donors for cutting off cash to the president: 'No-win situation'
Former Biden campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond admitted he was "pissed off" at donors who declined to contribute to his re-election campaign following the debate.
2 min read - USThe Cool Down
Map shows high-speed rail connecting major US cities across the nation: 'Nationwide access remains our goal'
The plan would be built out in four stages.
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Equinox signs up for Neom, Saudi Arabia's futuristic desert city
Situated on the coastline, the hotel promises to feature a floating bridge, high-end restaurants, and a pool the size of 9 Olympic courses.
2 min read - WorldFox News
Rockets launched at US forces stationed at Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq
A rocket attack was launched Thursday against Ain Al-Asad airbase, which houses U.S. troops. No one was injured, and the base wasn't damaged, an official said.
1 min read - USFox News
Dozens of attendees stranded after vehicles towed during Trump rally in Charlotte: report
Dozens of people were stranded after Wednesday’s Trump rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, after their cars were towed from a Dunkin’ Donuts.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Why the market's smallest stocks will surge 15% in August, according to Fundstrat's Tom Lee
Investors are keyed in on a September rate cut, and the flexibility that would afford debt-heavy small-caps.
3 min read - USFox News
California man arrested after allegedly pushing torched car down embankment, sparking massive fire
A Chico, California man was arrested on Thursday morning after he was allegedly seen pushing a car on fire down an embankment in Bidwell Park, sparking a massive forest fire.
2 min read - BusinessKTLA articles
Disneyland announces Haunted Mansion reopening date
The home of 999 Happy Haunts will once again welcome visitors after months of renovations. Officials for the “Happiest Place on Earth” announced Thursday that Haunted Mansion will reopen next week with its “Nightmare Before Christmas” overlay. Haunted Mansion Holiday will return on July 29, several weeks ahead of the typical time when the Eerie […]
2 min read - WorldThe Cool Down
Officials document striking before-and-after photos showcasing 'dramatic' outcome of 70-year restoration project: 'It is certainly encouraging to see'
"Our aim over the years has been to restore nature to allow it to function naturally with minimal intervention on our NNRs."
2 min read - USKTLA articles
More than 1,500 cars burn in massive junkyard fire in Southern California
At least 1,500 vehicles, if not more, inside of an estimated 20-acre junkyard in the Antelope Valley burned in a three-alarm blaze in the Antelope Valley Thursday. Firefighters responded to reports of a “yard fire” at 421 W Ave I off of Sierra Highway in Lancaster just after 3 p.m., L.A. County Fire confirmed to […]
2 min read - CelebritySalon
Elon Musk's trans daughter fires back at his claim that "woke mind virus" killed her
"I look pretty good for a dead b***h," the far-right parent of eight's daughter wrote in a post to X rival Threads
2 min read - EntertainmentBusiness Insider
'Deadpool & Wolverine' is filled with cameos — here they all are
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman star in "Deadpool & Wolverine," Marvel's latest movie that's stuffed with celebrity cameos.
7 min read - USFox News
FBI raids $3.5M home of former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul
The $3.5 million home of a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was raided by the FBI on Tuesday, according to reports.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
The US will be an oil production powerhouse through at least 2026, Goldman Sachs says
The US is on track to churn out 270,000 barrels of oil a day in 2026 as the drilling boom continues, Goldman Sachs predicted.
2 min read