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Inc. - Business
Heat Stress Is More Dangerous Than Ever. Here's How to Protect Your Workers
The Americas alone have experienced a 33.3 percent increase in heat-related work injuries since 2000, according to a new report.12 hr ago -
ABC News - Sports
Paris Olympics surfing heats postponed through Tuesday in Tahiti due to unfavorable conditions
The next heats of the Paris Olympics surfing competition were postponed through Tuesday afternoon in Tahiti, as strong winds and sheets of rain whipped through the surfing venue, contributing to unfavorable conditions18 hr ago -
The Hill - Politics
5 things to know about potential causes of Texas's power crisis
A select committee of the Texas state Senate lambasted executives from a Houston-area power company Monday over the utility’s preparation for Hurricane Beryl, which left millions of Texas residents without power for days after the storm. In the ...14 hr ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
The Rush to Shore Up the Power Grid Against Hurricanes, Heat and Hail
Energy companies are working to adapt as they confront record-setting temperatures, floods and windstorms.2 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Texas officials say Meta agrees to $1.4 billion settlement over claims tech giant used biometric data without permission
Texas officials say Meta agrees to $1.4 billion settlement over claims tech giant used biometric data without permission18 hr ago -
ESPN - Sports
U.S. women's basketball takes aim at eighth straight Olympic gold -- who can stop it?
Which teams stand in the way of Team USA at the 2024 Olympics and what WNBA players are competing in Paris? We look the women's 5-on-5 and 3x3.18 hr ago -
ABC News - Sports
Simone Biles and Team USA earn 'redemption' by powering to Olympic gold in women's gymnastics
“The Redemption Tour” ended in a familiar spot for Simone Biles: atop the Olympic podium15 hr ago -
ABC News - Health
Families seek answers after inmates' bodies returned without internal organs
Six families have filed lawsuits saying that men who died while incarcerated in Alabama prisons were missing organs when returned to their families11 hr ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Microsoft Stock Drops After Disappointing Cloud Growth
Sales for Microsoft’s main cloud business fell just short of expectations last quarter, causing the tech giant’s stock to decline during after-hours trading amid investor jitters over the outlook for the AI boom.7 hr ago - Microsoft -
BBC News - Top stories
Rangers sell Goldson to Aris Limassol
Centre-half Connor Goldson has left Rangers to join Cypriot club Aris Limassol for an undisclosed fee, the Scottish Premiership club has confirmed.2 hr ago
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Hamas' political chief killed in Tehran in highest-level assassination since war in Gaza began
Hamas’ political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed early Wednesday in the capital of Iran, the Palestinian militant group announced.6 hr ago -
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Team USA takes gold in women's gymnastics
Simone Biles led the Team USA women's gymnastics team to a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, a sweet redemption after the struggles in Tokyo three years ago. American swimmers won four more medals, and the women's rugby team rallied to win bronze. ...11 hr ago -
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Heavyweights compete in Olympic surfing Round 3
From brutal wipeouts to thrilling duels, Teahupo'o flexed its muscles on multiple surfers in Round 3 of the men's competition. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.4 hr ago -
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Triathletes swim in Seine as last-minute testing shows the river is safe
After months of speculation about whether the River Seine would be clean enough for Olympic athletes to compete in it, officials deemed the water safe for swimming following a last-minute test.50 min ago -
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Meet Ms. Pommel Horse: Stephen Nedoroscik's girlfriend says she's loving all the memes
Tess McCracken said it's been surreal to see her boyfriend, gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik aka "Pommel Horse guy," go viral after winning bronze.12 hr ago