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- Today in History: August 6, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima
- Trump could meet in person with Putin as soon as next week, White House official says
- Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing as aging survivors worry about growing nuke threat
- Wife of South Korea’s ousted ex-President Yoon appears for questioning over corruption allegations
- Oregon man accused of killing 3 women and dumping their bodies is indicted on fourth murder charge
- Judge considers whether Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center violates environmental law
- China fights mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with drones, fines and nets as thousands fall ill
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- Disney’s 3Q profit climbs on strength of domestic parks, streaming; strikes deal with WWE
- If you’re a fan of sports betting or casino gambling, you won’t be a fan of the new tax law
- Postponement on moratorium of new pot licenses at BOS meeting
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- How to maintain a caring relationship with someone with Alzheimer’s disease
- Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population
- New study sheds light on ChatGPT’s alarming interactions with teens
- I did it without begging for mercy
- Recipe: Cheeseburger rice paper spirals offer tasty gluten-free option
- As last baby boomers reach retirement, they tackle a quest for fulfillment
- California wine industry torn on Trump tariffs
- ‘Leanne’ review: From standup comedian to awkward sitcom star
- Protections of the Voting Rights Act are under threat as the law marks its 60th anniversary
- Trump’s war on women’s health
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- The top 10 island destinations for 2025, from Aruba to Sardinia
- College applications rise outside US as Trump cracks down on international students
- A rally for Apple leads Wall Street higher
- Trump to put additional 25% import taxes on India, bringing combined tariffs to 50%
- Trump will highlight Apple’s plans to invest $100 billion more in US, raising total to $600 billion
- With only one nuclear arms pact left between the US and Russia, a new arms race is possible
- New studies tie unrecognized deaths and health problems to Maui and LA wildfires
- U.S. jobs data can be seen as 99.9% correct
- New federal school voucher program poses a quandary for states: Opt in or opt out?
- Survivors of Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah last year struggle to recover
- Army sergeant shot 5 soldiers before he was tackled and arrested at Fort Stewart, officials say
- Homeland Security removes age limits for ICE recruits to boost hiring for Trump deportations
- Michigan museum preserves Civil Rights artifacts amid federal efforts to downplay Black history
- The Voting Rights Act is turning 60. Civil rights marchers recall a hard-won struggle
- A young surgeon tries to save lives at a crippled Gaza hospital
- Dozens killed seeking aid in Gaza as Israel weighs further military action
- Tribal groups assert sovereignty as feds crack down on gender-affirming care
- What to know about mRNA vaccines
- Newsom directs agencies to tackle loneliness crisis among boys and young men
- Several states threaten to redraw congressional maps after Texas kicks off fight
- Historically redlined communities have slower EMS response times
- Claire’s, known for piercing millions of teens’ ears, files for Chapter 11, 2nd time since 2018
- Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state’s largest blaze of the year
- Kelley Mack, ‘The Walking Dead’ and Dr Pepper ‘Fansville’ actor, dies at 33
- UCLA says Trump administration has frozen $584 million in grants, threatening research
- WhatsApp takes down 6.8 million accounts linked to criminal scam centers, Meta says
- IndyCar officials and Pato O’Ward shocked by ICE-related ‘Speedway Slammer’ post
- Trump plans 100% tariff on computer chips, unless companies build in U.S.
- A new immigrant detention partnership nicknamed after Indiana’s iconic racetrack inspires backlash
- Man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers indicted on federal hate crimes charges
- Stuck astronaut Butch Wilmore retires from NASA less than 5 months after extended spaceflight
- FDA flags problems with two Boston Scientific heart devices tied to injuries and deaths
- After deep DOGE cuts, National Weather Service gets OK to fill up to 450 jobs
- FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr.’s reasons for cutting mRNA vaccine not supported by evidence
- Federal agents hid in back of rental truck at start of raid outside LA Home Depot
- Trump moves to shut down NASA missions that measure carbon dioxide and plant health
- Restoration of torn-down Confederate monument will cost $10 million over 2 years, military says
- The best dehumidifiers for basements
- Czech zoo welcomes 4 rare Barbary lion cubs whose population is extinct in the wild
- Water fountains are good for your pets
- US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa
- Best accessories to get more from your Instant Pot
- More than 1,000 United Airlines flights delayed in the US due to technology problem
