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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 -
Financial Times - World
Libraries should be at the heart of public life
For those from less privileged backgrounds especially, they provide vistas of opportunity -
ABC News - Top stories
Do US fast-food customers want plant-based meat?
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CBS News - Top stories
A fast, cheap solution to quickly cool down in the scorching heat
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Only the Fed Can Rekindle America's Love for Cars
New-vehicle sales are stuck in middle gear as high interest rates and high prices push less affluent consumers into the secondhand market.Federal Reserve -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Car Prices Are Declining. Buyers Aren't Seeing It.
The average price paid is expected to fall this year for the first time since 2008, but interest rates are keeping payments high. -
BBC News - Top stories
EU hits Chinese electric cars with new tariffs
The move poses a challenge to Beijing, which hopes EVs will help revive the country's flagging economy.European Union -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Car Prices Are Declining. Buyers Aren't Seeing It.
The average price paid is expected to fall this year for the first time since 2008, but interest rates are keeping payments high. -
CBS News - Top stories
Mountain lion struck and killed by car on 405 Freeway
The big cat could be seen lying near the center divider on northbound lanes of I-405 in the Sepulveda Pass on Thursday. -
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Wired - Tech
Health Care Should Be Designed for the Extremes of Life
Much of health care is designed with the “comfortable middle” of society in mind, says designer Yves Behar, when it should be tailored to children, the elderly, and those with disabilities. -
BBC News - Top stories
Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term
The former nurse, 34, attempted to murder the premature baby by dislodging her breathing tube. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
A Fashion Editors Quest to Craft a Wardrobe by America’s Finest Artisans
One former fashion editor’s quest to find the country’s craftspeople to create quietly patriotic, heirloom-worthy fashion. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Josh Berry to replace Harrison Burton in Wood Brothers No. 21 car in 2025
Berry was tabbed to replace Kevin Harvick at Stewart-Haas Racing, but the team is shutting down after Berry's rookie season. -
ABC News - Top stories
6th hot car-related child death this year highlights ongoing risk
A two-year-old boy was found dead inside a car in Georgia, officials said. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Baby, Can You Drive My Car? Not If It's a Stick Shift
Manual transmissions are increasingly rare in America, foiling teenage carjackers and frustrating valet parking lots. -
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Financial Times - Business
Tesla cars put on local Chinese government’s purchase list for first time
Announcement comes as Elon Musk’s group faces increasing competition in world’s largest car marketTesla -
GameSpot - Tech
Super Mario Bros Movie, Fast X, And Other 4K Universal Movies Are Just $5
Your dollar doesn't go as far as it used to with most things, but movies aren't one of them--at least not in this sale from Universal. In this deal, Universal is offering a big discount on streaming copies of some of its movies, with a ton going ... -
The Guardian - World
Cash Out review – John Travolta invests in Fast and Furious style failed-heist caper
Action thriller begins with glossy vibes, but loses the champagne-fuelled aspirations too soon and wastes co-star Kristin Davis. It’s a sad fact that when you sit down in front of a John Travolta movie nowadays, you know you’re not going to ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Fast-moving California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate amid scorching heat wave
Fueled by extreme heat, bone-dry brush and strong winds, the fast-moving Thompson fire has scorched nearly 4,000 acres in just two days and destroyed multiple structures.California -
The Guardian - World
UK construction activity grows despite housebuilding drop; EV sales rise to make up fifth of new car market – business live
Pound steady as UK votes; global stocks extend rally on US rate cut hopes. In stark contrast, construction in the eurozone remains mired in recession, according to a separate survey. Construction activity shrank at a faster rate last month, with ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Hurricane Beryl lashes Jamaica with 140 mph winds and dangerous storm surge
Beryl lashed Jamaica with strong winds and storm surge and strong waves as the Category 4 hurricane brushed the southern coast of the island Wednesday, officials said. -
BBC News - Top stories
Police investigate after mum admits ending life of terminally ill son
Police say they are looking into reports relating to "an apparent case of assisted dying" in 1981. -
GameSpot - Tech
The 30-Year Journey to Bring Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F to Life
According to Eddie Murphy, Axel Foley needed to grow up for a fourth Beverly Hills Cop movie. -
The Hill - Politics
Your diet at 40 could impact your quality of life at 70: Study
Story at a glance (NewsNation) — A new study suggests that what you eat in your 40s may lead to better physical and cognitive health in your 70s. Researchers at Harvard examined 30 years of data on over 106,000 people, including 70,467 women and ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Innovative program offers affordable care to veterans later in life
Almost half of the veteran population is 65 or older, and many sometimes are unable to afford a nursing home. The Medical Foster Home Program, started in 2002, allows hundreds of veterans to receive in-home care for significantly cheaper. James ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How I Hacked My Life by Saying Yes to Everything
Do you always feel like going to that early-morning group swim or work happy hour? Of course not—but try doing it anyway. -
The Guardian - World
Travelling by Ann Powers review – a dazzling life of Joni Mitchell
A sweeping study of Mitchell’s life and work that swerves familiar touchstones to create a vibrant, multi-faceted portrait. She felt like a cellophane wrapper on a packet of cigarettes. Every Joni Mitchell fan has heard this description before; ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Two more luxury-fashion players could join forces — with the backing of Amazon, report says
Upscale fashion retail chains Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus could soon join forces and get a financial boost from Amazon.com Inc., according to a report on Wednesday, as luxury brands consolidate amid a slump in demand. -
The New York Times - Top stories
G.M. Sold Millions of Cars That Were More Polluting Than Allowed, E.P.A. Says
The agency reached a settlement with the automaker over the sales of S.U.V.s and pickups that emitted excess planet-warming carbon dioxide. -
ABC News - Sports
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics
Georgia State professor Moraima “Mo” Ivory is known for bringing celebrities like Steve Harvey and Ludacris into her law class -
ABC News - World
Life and death in Gaza's 'safe zone' where food is scarce and Israel strikes without warning
Palestinian hospital authorities and witnesses say an Israeli airstrike slammed into a residential building right next to the main medical center in Gaza’s southern city of Khan YounisIsrael -
NBC News - Top stories
'Sing Sing' actor Colman Domingo on a maximum security prison’s life-changing program
Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo speaks about his new movie "Sing Sing" and the program and the Rehabilitation Through Arts prison program that has changed lives and reduced recidivism. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Sarah Sze Has Been Making Work About Life and Death Since Childhood
Sarah Sze discusses her practice, pet adoption and winning second prize in a painting contest. -
ABC News - Entertainment
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics
Georgia State professor Moraima “Mo” Ivory is known for bringing celebrities like Steve Harvey and Ludacris into her law class -
The Guardian - World
Superman, Frodo and Star Wars: the stunning life of Kiran Shah – the world’s smallest stuntman
Shah has a strong claim to have appeared in more blockbuster movies than anyone else on Earth. He discusses upbraiding Brando, smoking with Christopher Reeve, slanging matches with James Cameron – and a shocking experience at a party with Freddie ... -
The Guardian - World
Spain’s traditional food markets are fading away – and with them, a whole way of life | Stephen Burgen
At my local market in Barcelona, I see how few young people have the time or inclination to join the queues for a friendly chat. Barcelona’s famous market, La Boqueria, was voted the best in the world by Food & Wine magazine last month (ahead of ... -
BBC News - Top stories
'I'm as happy as I've been in my life,' says Simon Boas as he faces death
Simon, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, offers his reflections on life and death on Radio 4's Today programme. -
Inc. - Business
25 Inspiring Quotes That Will Motivate You to Overcome the Biggest Challenges and Find Success in Business and Life
Without challenges in life and business, you wouldn't have a story to share, a path to teach others.