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Video shows firefighters rescuing toddler from burning apartment in Texas

Body camera video shows firefighters outside of Fort Worth, Texas, rescuing a toddler trapped inside a burning apartment. Rescuers had to smash a window to get the boy out, who is now recovering. ...

‘Don’t burn out’: nine activists and therapists on coping with post-election overwhelm

We spoke to activists and therapists across the US about how they were dealing with the news of Trump’s win and how they plan to take action. Last week, Donald Trump was elected president for a ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Elon Musk handpicked by Trump to carry out slash-and-burn cuts plan

World’s richest man has been an enthusiastic cost-cutter – but he may find the public sector an entirely different beast. Donald Trump, president-elect of the US, announced on Tuesday that he has ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci: ‘He may be the person of the last millennium’

The legendary documentarian has taken on his first non-American subject for an expansive two-part docuseries. One of the more reassuring aspects of the Donald Trump era has been the emergence of ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

New report highlights why so many teens feel burned out

A new report from Common Sense Media reveals more than a quarter of American teens feel burnout due to grind culture, with 81% experiencing pressure in at least one area of their lives. Dr. Sue ...

How Kamala Harris Burned Through $1.5 Billion in 15 Weeks

Her frenzied spending has led to second-guessing among some Democrats and questions as she has pressed for more cash since the election.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

‘Bob Dylan was an endearing young scallywag!’ Barbara Dane, the singer who burned a path through folk, blues and activism

The US singer-songwriter, who has died aged 97, encountered Louis Armstrong and more as she championed civil rights as much as music. In her final interview conducted last week, she explained why ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Spielberg, Spike Lee and Queen Latifah among standouts in US arts and humanities honored by Biden

President Joe Biden has honored acclaimed filmmakers, writers and others who have made their mark on American culture, awarding the prestigious National Medals of Arts and National Humanities ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 21

Biden to honor Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, Ken Burns with National Medals of Arts

President Biden will present the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts (NEA) on Monday to a group that includes rapper Melissa “Missy” Elliot, film directors Steven Spielberg and Spike Lee, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Answers to Ohio State's burning questions as No. 4 Buckeyes return from bye: Will Howard progress, injury woes

Taking stock of the Buckeyes as they prepare for Nebraska on Saturday.

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

'We have to compete': U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, tells NBC News

The U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, told NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer in Beijing that, "We have to be clear eyed by the dangers and the threat that China poses to the U.S."

U.S. Navy apologizes 142 years after shelling and burning an Alaska Native village to oblivion

Shells fell on the Alaska Native village as winter approached, and then sailors landed and burned what was left of homes, food caches and canoes.

Los Angeles sees city bus burned, store thefts and rowdy crowds after Dodgers win World Series

Rowdy crowds took to the streets in Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the World Series, setting a city bus on fire, breaking into stores and setting off firecrackers

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Soto, Burnes, Buehler, Fried among 136 who become free agents with 64 more awaiting pending options

Outfielder Juan Soto, pitchers Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler and Max Fried, first baseman Pete Alonso, third baseman Alex Bregman, outfielder Anthony Santander and shortstop Willy Adames were among ...