TikTok Star Sydney Towle Dies at 26
TikTok creator Sydney Towle died on Aug. 5 at age 26, three years after receiving a diagnosis of aggressive bile duct cancer. Towle was only 23 when doctors identified the…
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Federal energy officials announced a record $27 billion federal loan for Georgia Power and Alabama Power to expand electricity supply, signaling a major bet on grid growth in the Southeast.…
House Bill Seeks To Halt DHS Restraint Use
A House Democrat moved this week to block the Department of Homeland Security from using a full-body restraint known as the WRAP, thrusting detention practices into the national spotlight. The…
Nick Reiner Pleads Not Guilty In Parents’ Killings
In a brief court appearance, Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, a case that prosecutors say could carry…
Code.org Names Karim Meghji CEO
Code.org has appointed Karim Meghji as its new chief executive and president, signaling a leadership change at the Seattle nonprofit known for expanding computer science education. The move places Meghji…
China Warns Philippines After Sea Clash
China warned the Philippines on Monday following a fresh clash near disputed islands in the South China Sea, urging Manila not to challenge Beijing’s efforts to defend what it calls…
IRS Shifts 401(k) Catch-Up To Roth
A new Internal Revenue Service rule is reshaping retirement saving for higher earners. Workers with pay at or above $150,000 who make 401(k) catch-up contributions must now route those dollars…
Texas Witness Dies In Fiery Crash
A Texas man who witnessed his friend’s fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent last year died last weekend in a fiery car crash, thinning a fragile chain of firsthand…
Pentagon Watchdog Urges Fewer Working Dogs
The Pentagon’s internal watchdog has urged the military to scale back its ranks of military working dogs until there are enough trained caretakers to meet welfare standards. The recommendation comes…
New AI Video Generator Outperforms Rivals
A new artificial intelligence video generator is being touted as delivering better results than existing options, signaling a fresh round of competition in high-end media tools. The claim suggests a…
Eileen Gu Rejects Gendered Olympic Narratives
After defending her title in the women’s halfpipe, freestyle skiing star Eileen Gu used her moment on the podium to make a broader point about sport and identity. Addressing the…
Illegal Gold Mining Expands In Peru’s Amazon
Illegal gold mining is pushing deeper into Peru’s Amazon, raising alarms over deforestation, mercury exposure, and the safety of remote communities. Environmental monitors and health researchers say the advance is…
Rare Twin Gorillas Born In Virunga
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Inflation Jitters Push Investors Toward Platinum
As inflation worries linger, investors are looking again at precious metals, with platinum entering the mix as a potential shield for rising prices. Market watchers say the move reflects a…
Bitcoin Slips Below $65,000 Amid Jitters
Bitcoin dropped under $65,000 on Monday as investors pulled back from risk. The move came during a bout of geopolitical tension and renewed worries about the global economy. Traders sought…
Pima County 911 Overwhelmed By Misuse
Pima County’s 911 center has been flooded with calls in recent days, straining a system meant for life‑threatening emergencies. An official said many callers are not sharing information that can…
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