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Heat dome over Central U.S. could bring hottest temps yet to parts of the Midwest
A heat dome over the Central U.S. is predicted to bring record-breaking temperatures to parts of Midwest and extend into the Central Plains and Texas. Forecast Details: The National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center expects dangerous heat to impact the central Gulf Coast, the lower Mississippi Valley and the northern High Plains this weekend and […]
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Threats, slurs and menace: Far-right websites target Fulton County grand jurors
The personal details of the 23 grand jurors in the Fulton County, Georgia case against Donald Trump and 18 others have been shared on a far-right website, prompting concerns for their safety. Driving the news: Soon after the indictment against Trump and his co-defendants was published, an anonymous user on a far-right site shared the […]
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Hilary could be the first tropical storm to hit California in more than 80 years
Hurricane Hilary, a Category 4 storm, is expected to hit California as a tropical storm, marking the first such event since 1939, with forecasts predicting destructive winds and heavy rainfall. Forecast specifics: The National Hurricane Center predicts Hilary will hit Baja on Sunday as a hurricane, reducing in strength as it moves further north and […]
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Isabel Cañas’ ‘Vampires of El Norte’ elegantly navigates a multiplicity of genres
Isabel Cañas’ novel ‘Vampires of El Norte’ effortlessly merges multiple genres, creating an engaging story that combines romance, horror, historical fiction, and a narrative on war. Plot overview: Set in Mexico in the 1840s, the story follows Magdalena, a rancher’s daughter, who faces the threat of her family’s land being taken over by Anglo settlers. […]
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3 strategies Maui can adopt from other states to help prevent dangerous wildfires
Following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in the last century in West Maui, three strategies used by other states could help prevent such disasters. Identified issues: The recent wildfire in West Maui highlights the risk areas in Hawaii, which include dry, invasive grasses and inadequate evacuation plans. * The Hawaiian government’s own reports had identified West […]
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How Biden is using Camp David to elevate a summit with Japan and South Korea
President Biden is hosting a historical summit with the leaders of South Korea and Japan at Camp David, aiming to strengthen U.S. ties with both countries and counter China’s influence in the region. Significance of the Venue: Camp David is a symbol of important diplomatic decisions throughout the U.S. history. * President Biden is using […]
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In divided America, one rural area in northern N.Y. struggles to find common ground
In northern New York, one rural area within the Adirondack Park is finding ways to bridge divides and build community, despite the country’s fractious political climate. Background: Previously a battleground of conflicting interests, the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park has experienced tensions between urban and rural stakeholders, as well as between environmental and development interests. * Town […]
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Taiwan’s companies make the world’s electronics. Now they want to make weapons
Taiwanese private companies are venturing into the defense sector to produce weapons and military equipment as China’s military might increases. Existing details: Many Taiwanese companies, previously involved in manufacturing electronics, are now transitioning to defense manufacturing. * Hwa Meei Optical, a company that currently manufactures recreational eyewear, plans to enter the defense sector to produce […]
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Trump cancels press conference on election fraud claims, citing attorneys’ advice
Former President Donald Trump cancelled a press conference, scheduled to present alleged evidence of fraud in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, due to his lawyers’ advice amidst two ongoing criminal cases. Canceled Event: Trump decided against revealing what he calls “irrefutable & overwhelming evidence of election fraud & irregularities” in a press conference. * […]
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Mississippi judge declares mistrial in shooting attack on Black FedEx driver
A Mississippi judge declared a mistrial in the case against two white men accused of attacking a Black FedEx driver due to police errors. The Case: * Brandon Case and his father, Gregory Case, faced charges of attempted first-degree murder, conspiracy, and shooting into the vehicle driven by D’Monterrio Gibson in January 2022. * The […]