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Carrier, the century-old inventor of the air conditioner, is moving on to the home heat pump
Carrier is pivoting to capture the booming market for climate-friendly home heat pumps as federal and state government offer tax credits and rebates.CNBC - Business -
How century-old zombie abortion bills are influencing 2024 fight
Archaic pieces of legislation are coming back to life as the fight over abortion access rages across the country ahead of the 2024 election. When the Arizona Supreme Court ruled to ban nearly all abortions in the state, it did so by upholding an ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Centuries-old cherries found hidden in bottles under floor at George Washington’s home
Archaeologist says cherries ‘can provide us with valuable insight and perspective into 18th-century lives’. Archaeologists discovered centuries-old cherries surprisingly well-preserved inside two glass bottles stashed in George Washington’s ...The Guardian - World -
1 million Mexican Americans were deported a century ago. A new L.A. audio tour explores this 'hidden' history
A new audio tour from the California Migration Museum examines the origins of historic Olvera Street and El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument — and the immigration raid that took place there in the 1930s.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Will a Mountain of Evidence Be Enough to Convict Trump?
Monday will see opening statements in the People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump. The state’s case seems strong, but a conviction is far from assured.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Welcome to Scam World
To own a computer or smartphone — indeed, to engage with the digital world to any degree — is to be a mark. You can try to block, encrypt and unsubscribe your way out of it, but you may not succeed.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
'Guardian angel' donates kidney in organ-swap scheme
An online friendship between two mums led to a new kidney for five-year-old Destiny-Rae.BBC News - Top stories -
Everest mountaineer's letters released 100 years on
The letters include the final words George Mallory, who died climbing the mountain, sent to his wife.BBC News - Top stories -
Watch Fair’s Welcome Grows Even Bigger
This year Watches and Wonders Geneva added a third public day — and here are some of the new timepieces visitors have been seeing.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Haley welcomes husband back after deployment
Nikki Haley welcomed her husband back to the United States after he completed his deployment with the South Carolina National Guard. “That moment when you finally take a breath…It’s been a long year but even longer without each other. Thankful for ...The Hill - Politics -
Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome: "Cabaret" returns to Broadway
The classic musical, which first opened in 1966, is back on Broadway in an immersive new production titled "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," starring Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Bebe Neuwirth. Leave your troubles outside!CBS News - Entertainment -
Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome: "Cabaret" returns to Broadway
The classic musical, which first opened in 1966, is back on Broadway in an immersive new production titled "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," starring Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Bebe Neuwirth. Leave your troubles outside!CBS News - Top stories -
With Kawhi Leonard out, James Harden steps into an old, familiar role
If Harden can sustain his success, it could give the Clippers a more formidable attack when Leonard returns.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
James Brown of Blue Mountain School’s perfect Saturday in London
The co-founder of the east London retail, art and restaurant space takes us on a whirl around his favourite shops, galleries and eateries in the capitalFinancial Times - World -
Photos: Yearling mountain lions rescued from dam's spillway
Two yearling mountain lions were saved from drowning in a dam's spillway.The Hill - Politics -
Do Tanks Have a Place in 21st-Century Warfare?
As explosive drones gain battlefield prominence, even the mighty U.S. Abrams tank is increasingly vulnerable.The New York Times - World -
Terry Anderson, AP Reporter Held Hostage in Lebanon, Dies at 76
The former war correspondent was kidnapped at gunpoint in 1985 by Hezbollah.The Wall Street Journal - World -
US journalist Terry Anderson held hostage in Lebanon for years dies at 76
Anderson was held hostage for nearly seven years during Lebanon's civil war in the 1980s.BBC News - Top stories -
US journalist Terry Anderson, held hostage in Lebanon in 1980s, dies
Former chief Middle East correspondent was longest-held western hostage of Shia Muslim groups during crisis. Terry Anderson, a US journalist who was held captive by Islamist militants for almost seven years in Lebanon and came to symbolise the ...The Guardian - World -
Terry Anderson, reporter held hostage for years in Lebanon, dies at 76
Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America's longest-held hostages, has died at age 76.CBS News - World -
Terry Anderson, reporter held hostage for years in Lebanon, dies at 76
Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America's longest-held hostages, has died at age 76.CBS News - Top stories -
For Biden, Aid Package Provides a Welcome Boost on the World Stage
The congressional breakthrough on security assistance to Ukraine and Israel will let the president finally deliver arms to match his words. But it could be only a temporary respite.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Two centuries on, Greece loves Byron more than ever
200 years after the revolutionary Romantic poet Lord Byron’s death, Greeks are celebrating his place in their national pantheon. On Wednesday 18 August 1880, a sale was held at Sotheby’s in London. Among the items up for grabs were “interesting ...The Guardian - World -
Cowboy Fashion Eras: From the 19th Century to Beyoncé and Louis Vuitton
Cowboy style means something different for every group and era — from the vaqueros to Buffalo Bill, Madonna to the Marlboro Man, Lil Nas X to Louis Vuitton.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Gather Round for a Good Old-Fashioned Revival
Five collectors pick the vintage watches they would most love to see reissued.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Trump is using the old O.J. Simpson tactics
Trump is mimicking Simpson’s daily use of celebrity and race to distract public focus from the criminal charges against him.The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Architect George Dawes on how to decorate old buildings
With the right approach it’s possible to respect a home’s historical features while introducing modern furnishingsFinancial Times - World -
Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns
IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.BBC News - Top stories -
Traffic resumes near Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange after a fire ruined the 400-year-old landmark
Traffic has begun to flow Monday near Copenhagen’s historic Old Stock Exchange which was half-destroyed by fire last weekABC News - World -
Watch WSL: Man City lead West Ham 3-0, Arsenal also 3-0 up against Leicester
Watch Manchester City take on West Ham United in the Women's Super League, plus updates from Arsenal v Leicester and Manchester United v Tottenham.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Women's Six Nations: Wales v France - Six try visitors set up Grand Slam decider - reaction
Watch live coverage and follow live text updates as Wales host France at Cardiff Arms Park in the Women's Six Nations.BBC News - Top stories -
Terry Anderson, AP reporter abducted in Lebanon and held captive for years, has died at 76
He was snatched in war-torn Lebanon in 1985 and held for nearly seven years.ABC News - Top stories -
Terry Anderson, AP reporter kidnapped in Lebanon and held captive for years, dies at 76
Terry Anderson, the AP correspondent who became one of America’s longest-held hostages after he was snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon in 1985 and held for nearly seven years, has died at 76.NBC News - Top stories -
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame welcomes Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, Mary J. Blige and more
Ozzy Osbourne, Cher and Mary J. Blige headline this year's eclectic group of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Jimmy Buffet, Wayne Kramer, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield will also be honored for musical excellence.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
An 11-Year-Old Girl’s Fossil Find Is the Largest Known Ocean Reptile
When Ruby Reynolds and her father found a fossil on an English beach, they didn’t know it belonged to an 82-foot ichthyosaur that swam during the days of the dinosaurs.The New York Times - Science -
18-year-old woman fatally shot on Delaware State University campus
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman near a dormitory on the campus of Delaware State University early Sunday.NBC News - Top stories -
Your morning coffee may be more than a half million years old
The coffee that picked you up this morning is 600,000 years oldABC News - Tech -
Old photo of Israel's Iron Dome falsely linked to Iran attack
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Aurora police search for stolen SUV with 6-year-old girl inside
The Aurora Police Department tweeted Sunday evening that officers are searching for a stolen SUV that had a 6-year-old girl inside of it.CBS News - Top stories -
When does 'old age' begin? Public perception may be skewing later
How old is old? The answer to that question appears to be changing, according to a new study. And the older people get, the later they think old age begins.NBC News - Top stories