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Last vestiges of historic California mining town destroyed by wildfire
Trump ally, news anchor have heated exchange over Harris race attacks
Police recruit sues Denver, officers after he lost both legs in 'barbaric hazing ritual'
RFK Jr. reveals that he dumped a dead bear in NYC's Central Park a decade ago
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Videos show the moment Americans were freed from Russian captivity after high-stakes prisoner swap
Russia freed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan, and 14 others in a massive prisoner exchange with the West.
4 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
A key Obama-era strategist says Kamala Harris may be riding the hype wave, but it's still Trump's race to lose
"Trump has the advantage right now and everybody should be sober about that on the Democratic side," David Axelrod said of the coming election.
3 min read - USThe Cool Down
Major US city unveils record-breaking train that could be the future of transportation — and you can ride it this year
"Using our transportation dollars to fund innovative solutions."
2 min read - LifestyleThe Cool Down
The government is handing out $2,000 for those who make this HVAC upgrade
It's a no-brainer for anyone wanting to improve their home's heating and cooling.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Los Angeles County deputies shoot, kill person
Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department shot and killed a person on Sunday evening, authorities confirmed. The incident took place at about 9:18 p.m. on the 8400 block of Quimby Street in the City of Paramount, according to authorities. The person shot by deputies was pronounced dead at the scene. No identifying information […]
- LifestyleThe Cool Down
The government will help you pay for a home insulation upgrade — it could 'lower heating and cooling costs by up to 20%'
It's an easy way to get your efficiency upgrade journey started.
3 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Lindsey Graham says if Trump wants to win, he should change his line of attack on Kamala Harris
"The problem I have with Kamala Harris is not her heritage, it's her judgment," Sen. Lindsey Graham said.
2 min read - LifestyleThe Cool Down
This free service makes home solar simple — here's why families across the US are signing up
"We are dedicated to providing knowledge and transparency."
3 min read - BusinessINSIDER
A US Olympic athlete couldn't pay her rent, so Flavor Flav and Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help
A 2020 survey of 491 athletes from 48 countries by the athletes' rights group Global Athletes found that 58% did not consider themselves financially stable.
4 min read - USKTLA articles
Alleged thieves walk out of Long Beach jewelry store with $20,000 Rolex
A man and a woman shopped around a Long Beach jewelry store on Sunday and took home an ultra-expensive luxury watch — except they didn’t pay for it. According to the Long Beach Police Department, authorities were called to the McCarty’s Jewlery on the 5000 block of East 2nd Street at about 6:03 p.m. Investigations revealed that the […]
1 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Experts issue dire warning about the future of polar bears in the Hudson Bay: 'Proactive measures are imperative'
Polar bears are important top predators that help keep their ecosystem in balance.
2 min read - WorldINSIDER
China's naval commandos rode electric skateboards into a combat exercise with drones disguised as birds, then left in a pickup truck
Special forces for China's navy showcased a jet-powered surfboard, electric skateboards, and an exploding drone in a televised live-fire exercise.
3 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Sports on TV: Monday, Aug. 5, 2024
See what’s airing on television today.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Police find ‘makeshift living space’ inside former Orange County Marine Corps hangar
Officers with the Irvine Police Department were performing what authorities called a “proactive check” on a former Marine Corps air station Friday when they found a makeshift living space containing a whole lot of allegedly stolen items. In a post to social media, police said the alleged trespassers were at the former Marine Corps Air […]
2 min read - WorldFox News
IDF says 'suspicious aerial targets' crossed from Lebanon before Israeli forces knocked them down
The Israeli Defense Forces said it located "numerous suspicious aerial targets" crossing from Lebanon, and launched multiple interceptors to knock the targets to the ground.
3 min read - WorldSacramento Bee
México’s southern border grows increasingly insecure amid drug trafficking disputes
A migrant said that the journey in México is difficult, and the most challenging part is crossing Central American countries
3 min read - CelebrityFox News
On this day in history, August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe is found dead in Los Angeles
On this day in history, Aug. 5, 1962, actress Marilyn Monroe was found dead at home in Los Angeles. Although her death was ruled a suicide, conspiracy theories remain about her passing.
5 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
Jornaleros lanzan campaña para desmentir los bulos sobre inmigrantes en Estados Unidos
“Todos hemos escuchado las mentiras que dicen que los inmigrantes son personas peligrosas, que traen crimen … pero esto no es cierto”,
4 min read - EntertainmentBusiness Insider
Here's what will happen to Aemond Targaryen on 'House of the Dragon,' if it follows his fate in the book
"House of the Dragon" season two saw Aemond Targaryen escape death and assume rule. Here's how he eventually dies in "Fire and Blood," the book.
5 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
Experts sound warning about concerning chemicals increasingly found in drinking water: 'Everyone's drinking it'
It's a disturbing lack of clarity about a substance that is so widely used.
3 min read - CelebrityFox News
Miss USA 2024 credits family values for ‘surreal’ win following pageant’s controversial year
Miss USA 2024 crowned their winner, after a year filled with the shocking resignation of the previous title winners for both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA.
7 min read - SportsSacramento Bee
Javier Aguirre, dispuesto a llevar al Tri la filosofía barcelonista de Rafa Márquez
“La escuela de Rafa es fantástica, he enfrentado montón de veces al Barcelona y es admirable cómo entienden el juego”.
2 min read - EntertainmentBusiness Insider
'House of the Dragon' just introduced a new character who'll play a key role later. Here's what to know about Lohar.
The "House of the Dragon" season two finale just introduced Lohar. In the books, Lohar plays a crucial role in the Battle of the Gullet.
5 min read - EntertainmentINSIDER
'House of the Dragon' just teased one of the biggest battles to come at the Gullet. Here are all the major battles in 'Fire and Blood' that could appear in future seasons.
The "House of the Dragon" season 2 finale teases a major battle to come at the Gullet. Here's what to know about the major battles from "Fire & Blood" that could be depicted in season 3.
8 min read - SportsINSIDER
Miss USA lifted its age limit for this year's pageant. None of the older women made it to the top 20.
This was the first year women over the age of 28 were allowed to compete at Miss USA. Among the contestants was a 41-year-old from Arizona.
3 min read - SportsBusiness Insider
The new Miss USA is a US Army officer from Michigan
Miss Michigan Alma Cooper has been crowned the new Miss USA. She's a military intelligence officer and pursuing a master's from Stanford University.
3 min read - USThe Cool Down
Authorities search for answers after vandals destroy more than 50 trees and wildlife habitat: 'This wanton destruction of woodland … is ecological vandalism'
"It’s totally unnecessary for this to have happened."
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I spent two months working on a farm in South Korea for free lodging and food. It was hard work, but I saved at least $2,000.
The two-month stay in South Korea helped him immerse himself in the local culture and save money for his gap year.
4 min read - EntertainmentBusiness Insider
How Daemon Targaryen's dream in 'House of the Dragon' could be an attempt to fix the 'Game of Thrones' ending that everyone hated
In the "House of the Dragon" season two finale, Daemon Targaryen has a prophetic dream and glimpses the future that leads to "Game of Thrones."
3 min read - EntertainmentINSIDER
The 'House of the Dragon' season 2 finale introduces a mysterious new character. Here's who Brynden Rivers AKA Lord Bloodraven is and what happens to him in the books.
Brynden Rivers, or Lord Bloodraven, appears to Daemon Targaryen in the "House of the Dragon" season two finale. Here's why he's important in the "Game of Thrones" franchise.
4 min read - EntertainmentBusiness Insider
Here's why Rhaenyra Targaryen may become queen in 'House of the Dragon' season three
Rhaenyra Targaryen has been trying to reclaim the Iron Throne in "House of the Dragon." Here's how she succeeds in "Fire and Blood."
5 min read - USFox News
Young boy killed after bounce house goes airborne at Maryland baseball game
A 5-year-old boy was killed and several other children injured after a gust of wind sent a bounce house up to 20 feet in the air at a baseball game in Maryland Friday night.
3 min read - WorldFox News
Biden to meet with national security team ahead of anticipated Iranian attack against Israel
President Biden is scheduled to meet with his national security team in the Situation Room Monday ahead of an anticipated Iranian attack against Israel.
3 min read - USKTLA articles
A home in the Pacific Palisades was burglarized twice in less than 7 hours
While the residents of a Pacific Palisades house were away late Saturday and into early Sunday, a crew of suspects allegedly burglarized the empty home not once, but twice in about a seven-hour span. The first burglary was reported on Embury Street at about 10 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The suspects […]
1 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
New analytical model makes groundbreaking discovery about potential of solar power and thin-film cells: 'The traditional models just weren't capturing the whole picture'
"Instead of just trying to make solar cells better, we figured some other ways to capture more solar energy."
2 min read - CelebrityFox News
Mark Kelly posts cryptic message amid Kamala Harris veepstakes speculation
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona is one of the top contenders to be a running mate for Kamala Harris. Kelly posted a message on X Sunday that caused people to speculate that he was picked.
2 min read - USBusiness Insider
After 8 years of van life, they were ready to settle down. They bought an abandoned watermill in Portugal to turn into a family home.
The couple says helping out with Hurricane Ian clean-up efforts prepared them for the scale of the renovation work at their home in Portugal.
9 min read - SportsBusiness Insider
Miss USA vs. Miss America: How to tell the difference between the two biggest pageants
Miss USA and Miss America are often confused, but they're quite different. Miss America has a talent competition, while Miss USA has a swimsuit round.
7 min read - USINSIDER
RFK Jr. says he planned to skin a dead bear cub after it was hit by a van but later dumped it in Central Park
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he dumped a dead bear cub near Central Park a decade ago. Reports of a similar incident from 2014 found no culprit.
3 min read - USFox News
'Border Patrol' shirts worn by staff spark controversy, lead to multiple firings at South Carolina school
Several staff from a South Carolina elementary school have been fired or placed on leave after images of them in "Border Patrol" T-shirts were posted on social media.
2 min read - WorldThe Cool Down
Report highlights billions in economic damage following severe wildfires: 'It's not an insignificant number'
The wildfire, which has burned 79,000 acres, has created a ripple effect that could disrupt more than just the tourism industry.
3 min read - USMiami Herald
The body of a woman was found floating in Biscayne Bay, police say. What we know
Police are investigating the circumstances of the woman’s death.
1 min read - TechnologyBusiness Insider
Sam Altman and generative AI can't be trusted, says leading expert
OpenAI's Sam Altman has contradicted his public pronouncements for AI safety and tools like ChatGPT will likely never be safe, Gary Marcus wrote.
3 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
How Kamala Harris' shortened campaign timeline could work in her favor
Two political experts told Business Insider that a shorter campaign leading up to this year's presidential election may favor Kamala Harris.
5 min read - EntertainmentINSIDER
What goes on behind the scenes in the most formidable alliance in the nerdworld business
Matthew Mercer and Brennan Lee Mulligan are nerdworld's biggest stars. They're also close friends. Here's what goes down behind the scenes.
5 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
College student develops innovative solution to fight major invasive species wreaking havoc on the Midwest: 'There are few miracle fixes in the world'
"We have to take what we are given and make the most of it."
3 min read - LifestyleFox News
Lottery winner won't give brother big chunk of money as family is torn apart: 'Accused me of being selfish'
A Reddit drama about a lottery winner whose brother wants a big amount of her money has most users siding with the commonsense sister, who objects to a giant handout.
4 min read - USKTLA articles
Riverside County assault arrest leads to the seizure of more than a dozen guns
Authorities in Riverside County seized more than a dozen guns from a man accused of assaulting a victim, according to the county’s Sheriff’s Office. The initial incident occurred just before 1 p.m. on Friday when deputies responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon in the area of Pats Ranch Road and Limonite Avenue […]
1 min read - USFox News
RFK Jr. admits to dumping dead bear cub in Central Park as Roseanne Barr listens in bizarre video
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. made a bizarre admission on Sunday. He said he left a dead bear cub in NYC's Central Park in 2014 after his plan to skin it didn't work out.
3 min read - CelebrityFox News
Meghan Markle explains why she shared previous suicidal thoughts: ‘Never want someone else to not be believed’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have launched a new mental health initiative for families dealing with social media as Markle reflects on her previous openness about her own suicidal thoughts.
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