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Power boat crashes into Southern California jetty, killing 1 and injuring 10
Southern California authorities say a power boat crashed into a jetty in Southern California, killing one man and injuring 10 othersCalifornia -
ESPN - Sports
Messi trains, still uncertain for Copa quarterfinal
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi's status for its Copa América quarterfinal against Ecuador on Thursday is unclear, with the lineup to be determined after the evening training session. -
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Inc. - Business
These Futuristic New Batteries Could Help Prevent Lithium-ion Fires
Proponents of solid-state batteries say the devices pack more power and might be safer than lithium-ion batteries, but there's reason for caution. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Battery Metal Lithium is Dirt Cheap, and Could Have Further to Fall
The race to build new mines for a clean-energy transition that’s expected to need lots of lithium has pushed global production out of lockstep with demand in the small but fast-growing market. -
The New York Times - Top stories
They Shoot Owls in California, Don’t They?
An audacious federal plan to protect the spotted owl would eradicate hundreds of thousands of barred owls in the coming years.California -
The Guardian - World
Japan introduces enormous humanoid robot to maintain train lines
The 12-metre high machine has coke bottle eyes and a crude Wall-E-like head, as well as large arms that can be fitted with blades or paint brushes. It resembles an enormous, malevolent robot from 1980s sci-fi but West Japan Railway’s new humanoid ...Japan -
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Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California
Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.California -
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California grapples with extreme heat and wildfires
The West Coast is sizzling under extreme heat, with several cities reaching temperatures 15 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year. The intense heat and dry brush are also fueling wildfires near Yosemite National Park and in Northern ...California -
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Meet the dog catching California waves
If you're watching the waves in California, you might spot an unusual surfer out there. Skyler, a 15-year-old dog, has been catching waves since she was a pup, handling the ocean's rhythms all on her own.California -
NBC News - Top stories
Former NFL player charged with domestic battery after missing teenage son found 'safe and well'
Former NFL player Daniel Muir and his wife have been charged after allegedly hiding their teenage son from authorities following concerns that the boy was abused.NFL -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Lithium prices are plumbing multiyear lows in a market awash with the battery material, and it is unlikely they have hit bottom yet.
Lithium prices are plumbing multiyear lows in a market awash with the battery material, and it is unlikely they have hit bottom yet. -
The Hill - Politics
California budgets $12M for reparations laws: What to know
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off on the planned spending as part of the state's new $297.9 billion budget last weekend.California -
The New York Times - Top stories
26,000 Evacuate as Wildfire Spreads in Northern California
The fire has burned more than 3,000 acres and threatened residents of Oroville, near the town of Paradise, which was destroyed by a wildfire in 2018.California -
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California's Thompson Fire forces evacuations, destroys homes
The Thompson Fire has forced evacuations in Butte County, California, as firefighters try to contain flames that spread across 3,000 acres. CBS News Sacramento's Rachel Wulff reports from Oroville.California -
The New York Times - Top stories
California’s Excessive Heat Challenges Inland Homeowners
Residents moved to Mountain House, Calif., to escape soaring housing costs near the coast. Now, they just have to survive the searing summer heat.California -
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Fast-moving Northern California wildfire forces evacuations
The Thompson Fire broke out Tuesday near the Northern California city of Oroville amid extreme heat and has forced thousands of people to flee their homes. The blaze is burning out of control in the same county as the town of Paradise, the site of ...California -
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California wildfire forces evacuations for 28,000 people
The Thompson Fire has burned through more than 3,500 acres in Butte County, California, since it started Tuesday morning, prompting the evacuations of over 28,000 people. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.California -
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WATCH: Sea lion charges toward beachgoers in California
A defensive sea lion mother was seen charging at people on a beach in San Diego.California -
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Firefighters working to contain Thompson Fire in Northern California
The Thompson Fire burning in Northern California is only 7% contained as of Thursday afternoon as firefighters try to get a handle on the blaze. CBS News' Elise Preston reports from Oroville. Then, meteorologist Jessica Burch joins with the latest ...California -
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Record heat wave fueling multiple California wildfires
Firefighters working in record heat are making progress against a wall of flames north of Sacramento that's forced thousands to leave their homes. Meanwhile, about 200 miles south of Oroville, the fast-moving French Fire triggered evacuation ...California -
The Guardian - World
Euro 2024: quarter-final buildup begins as England’s full squad of 26 train – live
All the latest news as we look ahead to the quarter-finalsFootball Daily podcast | Golden Boot | And email WillBut it wasn’t just fans of teams who’ve progressed filling their streets yesterday. Here’s a taste of the welcome back Georgia got in ... -
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To save West Coast spotted owls, US officials plan to use trained shooters to kill hundreds of thousands of barred owls
To save West Coast spotted owls, US officials plan to use trained shooters to kill hundreds of thousands of barred owls -
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2 Union soldiers receive posthumous Medal of Honor for daring Civil War train theft
Union soldiers Philip Shadrach and George Wilson were posthumously honored Wednesday by President Biden with the Medal of Honor for their courage in the "Great Locomotive Chase," in which they went deep behind Confederate lines and stole a train ... -
CBS Sports - Sports
Biggest needs for AFC teams ahead of training camp: Chiefs offensive tackles, Steelers receivers top list
Training camp opens later this month for teams around the leagueNFL -
CBS Sports - Sports
Dak Prescott dealing with 'very minor' foot sprain, Cowboys QB on track for training camp, per report
Prescott has yet to receive a contract extension, and is now apparently dealing with a foot issueNFL -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
‘The other boys did not want to train against him’: The making of Chandler Cunningham-South
This weekend, as he runs out under the roof at Forsyth Barr Stadium to take on the All Blacks, Chandler Cunningham-South will complete a poignant loop in his young career. -
Financial Times - World
Who are the Middle East power brokers?
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Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Labour sweeps to power in UK election
Also in today’s newsletter, Biden admits he ‘screwed up’ and Tesla gets Beijing’s backingUnited Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Supreme Court Limits Administrative Power
Chief Justice John Roberts reached back in history and reminded us of the past. -
Inc. - Business
The Counterintuitive Power of Doing Nothing at All
Breathe. Relax. Refresh. And feel even more energized and productive as a result. -
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Four major wildfires burn in California amid severe heat wave
Thousands of people in Oroville, California, are under evacuation orders Wednesday because of a fast-moving wildfire. It's one of four major fires in the state, which is in the middle of a heat wave that is expected to last until next week.California -
The Guardian - World
Nearly 30,000 people in northern California evacuated as raging wildfire spreads
Thompson fire near Oroville destroys homes and vehicles as state simmers in brutal and potentially historic heatwave. Thousands of homes are under threat from a raging wildfire that erupted in northern California on Tuesday, as the state simmers ...California -
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Wildfire near Sacramento, California, torches more than 2,000 acres
A wildfire north of Sacramento, California, fueled by oppressively high temperatures has burned more than 2,000 acres. It's one of multiple wildfires the state is fighting. CBS News Sacramento reporter Rachel Wulff has more.California -
NBC News - Top stories
Thompson Fire in Northern California forces thousands to evacuate as blaze rages uncontained
More than 28,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes due to a wildfire in northern California, officials said Wednesday.California -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Microsoft to Pay $14.4 Million to Resolve Leave Discrimination Claims in California
The California Civil Rights Department alleged that employees who used parental and other types of protected leave received lower bonuses and unfavorable performance reviews.California -
The New York Times - Top stories
Thompson Fire In Northern California Slowing As Some Residents Will Be Allowed To Return
The fire in Oroville forced 29,000 people to evacuate their homes earlier this week, but on Thursday officials said they felt “more confident” about containing the fire’s spread.California -
The Hill - Politics
California Democrat says Biden campaign 'arrogant' after debate
Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) says the Biden campaign has been “arrogant” since a shaky debate performance by the president last week. “As much as I love Joe Biden, in those swing states, he's having a hard time,” Peters said Wednesday in an ...Joe Biden -
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California firefighters battling Thompson Fire contend with simmering heat
With most of California trapped in an unrelenting heat dome, the high temperatures are creating major challenges for firefighters battling the massive Thompson Fire near Oroville, which has forced the evacuation of thousands of people. Elise ...California