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2024 Olympics photos: Simone Biles's triumphant return, Deng Yawen flies on her BMX and more stunning moments from the Summer Games
Simone Biles and the U.S. women's gymnastics team win gold, Coco Gauff loses her tennis match and other moments from the 2024 Olympics.
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Why Calling Trump and Vance “Weird” Works
The best way to deal with a bully is to deflate and disempower them.
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Tesla rolls out new software update with safety improvements — and it could ease anxieties of parents of young drivers
If this update leads to more Teslas on the road, there’s a larger benefit as well.
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Iranian Leader Khamenei says it's a 'duty to take revenge' after Haniyeh assassination
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said it is Iran's duty to "take revenge" after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Wednesday in Tehran.
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Starbucks says its boba-inspired drinks have sold so well that it had to pull back on marketing because it was running out
Sales of Starbucks' boba-inspired "popping pearls" drinks have been "significantly ahead" of the company's expectations, its CEO told investors.
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Forecasters monitor Atlantic disturbance. It could impact Florida, at least with rain
Keep an eye on this one, meteorologists say.
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Microsoft's timeline for its massive AI bet is testing everyone's patience
Investors will need to hold their nerve as monetization from Microsoft's AI investments looks set to remain many years away.
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Temperatures could feel up to 110 in South Florida. Another heat advisory to end the month
High humidity levels combined with elevated temperatures are contributing to significant heat stress across the region.
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“Death sentence”: Autistic teen faces decades behind bars after violent incident
Viral video showed Brendan Depa’s violent attack on Florida teacher’s aide Joan Naydich. Depa’s parents were repeatedly denied support for the troubled teen for years leading up to it.
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I'm only 28 and my favorite childhood websites have already disappeared
Millennials were raised by the internet. Now their internet parents are gone.
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The NABJ welcomed Trump to insult them and spread lies about Kamala Harris
The organization has hosted controversial speakers before, including one whose long ago speech was a warning
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'A Good Girl's Guide To Murder' lead Emma Myers said it was 'scary' she had two weeks to prepare for the role, including nailing her British accent
Emma Myers told Business Insider that she signed onto Netflix's "'A Good Girl's Guide To Murder" two weeks before shooting started.
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Cult expert Steve Hassan: "The silencing of critics" is crucial to Trump's "authoritarian control"
"Authoritarian control also involves telling members to not talk to ex-members or critics," Hassan explains
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Fish popsicles and ice sponge baths: How Zoo Miami cools off its animals
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Parents of Lourdes student killed in boat crash want answers. They turned to a court
Attorney Joel Denaro, who’s representing the family of Lucy Fernandez, said gathering the records would help her loved ones uncover what occurred leading up to the tragedy.
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Ukraine just showed its low-cost, lightweight drones can destroy a Russian helicopter, Russian sources say
Russian military bloggers reported that an MI-8 helicopter was destroyed in Donetsk by Ukrainian first-person drones after months of close shaves.
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TikTok's parent company just had a crazy case of food poisoning in Singapore that left their whole office smelling like vomit
The Singapore Food Agency said 130 individuals had gastroenteritis symptoms after having lunch at ByteDance's staff canteen.
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How can you get out of jury duty in Miami or Broward? Can you postpone it? What to know
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NASA reveals game-changing material that could alter the future of construction: 'Benefiting industry, our agency, and humanity'
"This new research is a stepping stone to our Artemis campaign as we prepare to go back to the Moon to live, to learn, to invent, to create."
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Gen Z is transforming office email etiquette — but it could backfire
HR and employment experts have noticed a rise in casual and fun out-of-office emails by Gen Z employees.
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Meet Jensen Huang, the Nvidia CEO who is now one of the world's richest people
Jensen Huang runs Nvidia, the world's hottest chip maker. The company's stock surge means he is now worth more than $100 billion.
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This waterfront entertainment spot in Fort Lauderdale is closing for renovations
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We tried the Miami Spice menus at these local restaurants. Here’s what we liked
Highlights from some area restaurants Miami Spice menus.
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Marco Rubio: Biden-Harris administration failures hurt Venezuela —and America | Opinion
The last year-and-a-half has seen America contrive a United Nations-run assistance fund for Venezuela, temporarily lift sanctions against Maduro’s state-run oil, gas, and gold industries,
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Simone Biles went to therapy right before winning gold at the Olympic team final
Simone Biles is making a huge comeback from the Tokyo Olympics, where she withdrew from multiple events after experiencing "the twisties."
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Pastor for gospel group killed in plane crash remembers The Nelons' 'love and passion for the Lord'
The Nelons' family pastor remembered the gospel group, which lost three members in a plane crash, for their strong devotion to God and missionary work.
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Trump assassination attempt victim James Copenhaver 'sad' with state of 'political division' in US
James Copenhaver, one of victims critically wounded in a July 13 assassination attempt against former President Trump, is "sad" with the "political division" in the United States.
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King Charles desperate to avoid ‘knockdown’ war with Prince Andrew, who refuses to leave lavish digs: expert
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, resides in the lavish Royal Lodge. According to reports, King Charles has urged his brother to downsize and move to Frogmore Cottage.
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House conservative who's twice moved to impeach Vice President Harris faces competitive GOP primary
A conservative congressman who has twice filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris is grabbing national attention as Tennessee holds primary elections on Tuesday.
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Harvard Divinity grad Shabbos Kestenbaum, amid antisemitism, stands strong in his faith: 'Proud to be Jewish'
Shabbos Kestenbaum, an Orthodox Jew who spoke at the Republican National Convention and who graduated from Harvard Divinity School, said he is staying strong in his faith amid antisemitism.
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Kevin O’Leary says Kamala Harris 'happy talk' will end soon: 'What has she actually done?'
"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary said didn't know of one thing Kamala Harris has achieved and warned some Democrats are experiencing "buyer's remorse."
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Unpacking the Supreme Court: Why it’s not just a MAGA stronghold, and how the justices really vote
The Supreme Court’s 2023 term reveals complex dynamics beyond a simple MAGA stronghold with nuanced voting patterns altering the ideological balance.
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Trump assassination attempt: What could FBI ask as former president sits down for interview?
The FBI is expected to interview former President Trump on Thursday to obtain a victim impact statement after the July 13 assassination attempt.
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See inside Pinterest's quirky Dublin office, which has a pub and a workspace resembling a Celtic forest
Pinterest's eye-catching office space reflects local culture and helped boost office attendance by 55%.
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Michael Douglas calls Mallorca his 'second home' and plans to spend his semi-retirement there
Michael Douglas said he plans to spend half the year in Spain and instructed his agent only to call him for a "very special role."
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Trump vs. NABJ: Hostility and questions about journalism
Former President Trump took to the National Association of Black Journalists convention on Wednesday, which proved contentious for both himself and the hosting organization.
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The government will pay you to buy these high-tech stoves that can improve your health
With the government's support, upgrading to an induction cooktop has never been more accessible.
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How to get in on solar panels without any up-front costs and save on your bills
They send you affordable and eco-friendly electricity right through your existing grid connection.
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Meta earnings recap: Stock climbs as advertising drives revenue beat, while Zuckerberg doubles down on AI spending
Meta's Q2 revenue beat estimates, driven by advertising sales and sending shares up. The company expects significant capex growth in 2025 for AI.
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One law is set to give out millions in rebates to homeowners this year: '$8,000 … for every American household'
"If people figure out how to access it and use it."
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An ex-'Below Deck Med' cast member now crews a private luxury yacht in the Bahamas with her boyfriend. They work 16-hour days, but say it's the best hospitality job they've ever had.
Lily Davison and Nik Dorward take guests $34,000 luxury yacht trips. They cook, clean, and act as tour guides and entertainers.
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Tesla's biggest competitor just announced a collab with Uber
Uber drivers could get discounts on 100,000 electric vehicles in various markets, and the companies are working on self-driving technology.
3 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Researchers sound alarm after finding major shift in apex predator appearance: 'A significant impact on our coastal ecosystems'
"What we've seen is a decline over time in the abundance and, more crucially, the diversity of targeted apex shark species."
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Teenage boy injured after gunfire erupts in Los Angeles neighborhood
Police are investigating after gunfire erupted in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Westlake, injuring a teenage boy on Wednesday. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of shots fired in the area of West Temple and North Coronado streets just after 5 p.m. When police arrived at the scene, they found […]
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Government scientists join forces in major push to make space-age energy source a reality: 'We need to build on that momentum'
"We're on track to meet our first milestones."
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Stock market today: Nasdaq surges nearly 3% amid chip rally, dovish Fed comments
US stocks surged on Wednesday, with the Dow popping 300 points as Powell acknowledged the Fed's progress in bringing down inflation.
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On this day in history, August 1, 1942, Jerry Garcia was born in San Francisco, master of American songcraft
Jerry Garcia's birthday is August 1. He was born in San Francisco in 1942 and proved a master of American musical styles, most notably with The Grateful Dead.
4 min read - WorldThe Cool Down
Clean energy project brings island communities steps closer to reliable, storm-resistant power source — here's the remarkable technology
"Once the keel plate is completed, we expect the rate of progress to increase."
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Vance slams 9/11 plea deal during rally: 'Need a president who kills terrorists, not negotiates with them'
During a campaign rally in Arizona, vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance condemned the decision by prosecutors to agree to plea deals with three of the masterminds behind the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
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