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Did PFAS From Sewage Sludge Poison a Family Farm?
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How much caffeine is too much? Poison centers see spike in calls about kids, energy drinks
Poison control centers around the U.S. received approximately 24% more calls concerning kids and their consumption of energy drinks in 2023 than the year before, according to data from America’s ...1 hour ago -
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Murdered banker's family have 'lost confidence' in police
Alistair Wilson was shot on his doorstep almost 20 years ago and his killer has never been caught.5 hours ago -
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America’s Dairy Farms Have Vanished
US dairy farms are disappearing, down 95 percent in terms of numbers since the 1970s—milk price rules are one reason why.5 hours ago -
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California Can Slake the Thirst of Its Farms by Storing Water Underground
A new study finds that the state should replenish groundwater aquifers to sustain agriculture.6 hours ago - California -
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How Dangerous Is PFAS in Food?
There’s a growing understanding of the health threats of PFAS chemicals in what we eat and drink.8 hours ago -
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Did the 1990s break America’s faith in democracy?
Three new books on the US look at the Clinton decade, the rise of conspiracies and the existential threat of November’s presidential election13 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
A Couple That (Eventually) Cooked Together
Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee Colbert once had a falling out over a spoon, but their new cookbook has them in the kitchen, with love, laughter and the right utensils.20 hours ago -
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Did Shohei Ohtani Just Play the Single Greatest Baseball Game Ever?
With Thursday’s performance, the M.L.B. star became the first player to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in a season. Here’s how Ohtani’s master class compares to other all-time individual ...20 hours ago - MLB -
CBS News - Top stories
Did the interest rate cuts spark economic growth?
The Federal Reserve Board's announcement to cut interest rates has made stocks surge for now and mortgage rates slightly drop. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent ...20 hours ago -
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A Hollywood Actress Finds a Farm, and Her Leading Man, in the Midwest
Torrey DeVitto, whose father was Billy Joel’s drummer and mother is Stevie Nicks’s best friend, is a famous actress in her own right. She found love with Jared LaPine in Kalamazoo, Mich.20 hours ago -
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Did Middle East device attack violate international law? Advocates want an investigation
Human rights advocates are calling for an independent investigation into the deadly explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon and Syria21 hours ago -
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What Trump Did to the G.O.P., Musk Did to Twitter
It’s more toxic but less relevant than ever.22 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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An ancient Greek vase gifted to an Italian leader is returned by his family to Greece
As Italian prime minister, Alcide De Gasperi oversaw the post-World War II return to Greece of Rhodes and the other Dodecanese islands22 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Did central banks get the inflation crisis right?
Policymakers are lowering rates and signalling new confidence that a ‘soft landing’ is possible. But few are ready to declare victory23 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Why did Arch Manning commit to Texas? How Longhorns won out over offers from Alabama, Georgia, many more
The most high-profile recruit we've seen committed to Texas on the heels of a 5-7 season23 hours ago -
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A'ja Wilson set records. So did Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. WNBA stats in 2024 were eye-popping
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Which family drama has Rupert Murdoch in a leading role? | Fiona Katauskas
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At 83, the Costume Designer Pat Field Still Heeds Her Family’s Advice
The costume designer of “Sex and the City” and “The Devil Wears Prada,” now 83, still heeds her family’s advice.Yesterday -
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Taiwan says it did not make Hezbollah pager parts
The pagers that exploded had labels pointing to a Taiwanese firm - but it denied making the devices.Yesterday -
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Family unable to see a dentist in four years
A mother-of-four from Caernarfon says she cannot afford private dental care or see an NHS dentist.Yesterday -
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Shetland's mega wind farm from above
The UK's most powerful onshore wind farm, in the windiest part of the countrySeptember 6
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Middle East Crisis: Live Updates: With Death Toll Rising, Tensions Run High After Israeli Strike in Beirut
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Nigel Farage’s Anti-Immigration Party Has Big Plans. Can It See Them Through?
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What Is The Radwan Force, the Elite Hezbollah Unit Linked to Ibrahim Aqeel?
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Lebanese Talk of Revenge for Pager Attacks
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