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Cat in San Francisco euthanized after latest bird flu infection tied to raw pet food
Read full article: Cat in San Francisco euthanized after latest bird flu infection tied to raw pet foodFederal health officials are warning that certain lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats may be contaminated with H5N1 bird flu.
BLM co-founder debuts homeless youth documentary as Trump sweeps encampments in DC
Read full article: BLM co-founder debuts homeless youth documentary as Trump sweeps encampments in DCArtist and author Patrisse Cullors has written a love letter to a younger version of herself who knew what it was like to be homeless.
Welcome to wplace: A chaotic, collaborative digital canvas where users 'paint the world'
Read full article: Welcome to wplace: A chaotic, collaborative digital canvas where users 'paint the world'A new online platform called wplace invites users to “paint the world” on a massive digital canvas.
Amazon ends a program that lets Prime members share free shipping perk with users outside household
Read full article: Amazon ends a program that lets Prime members share free shipping perk with users outside householdAmazon is ending a program that allows members of its Prime membership subscription program to share their free shipping benefits with people who don’t have the same primary address.
Modelo seller Constellation Brands lowers sales forecast as US consumers buy less beer
Read full article: Modelo seller Constellation Brands lowers sales forecast as US consumers buy less beerThe company that markets and distributes Modelo and Corona beers in the U.S. has lowered its full-year sales and profit outlook, citing lower U.S. beer sales.
Stephen King reimagines 'Hansel and Gretel' with Maurice Sendak's unpublished drawings
Read full article: Stephen King reimagines 'Hansel and Gretel' with Maurice Sendak's unpublished drawingsStephen King has collaborated on a new project, a retelling of “Hansel and Gretel” using unpublished drawings by Maurice Sendak.
Anna Wintour taps Chloe Malle as Vogue successor — but she's still in charge
Read full article: Anna Wintour taps Chloe Malle as Vogue successor — but she's still in chargeAnna Wintour has named Chloe Malle as her successor as head of editorial content at American Vogue, ending weeks of speculation.
A Nigerian group attempts a 431-hour reading marathon to set a Guinness World Record
Read full article: A Nigerian group attempts a 431-hour reading marathon to set a Guinness World RecordIn Lagos, Nigeria, three men and two women have been reading aloud for over 431 hours to set a Guinness World Record.
NYC’s West Indian parade celebrates Caribbean culture with music, merriment and mayoral candidates
Read full article: NYC’s West Indian parade celebrates Caribbean culture with music, merriment and mayoral candidatesNew York City’s West Indian American Day Parade has kicked off with vibrant costumes, colorful flags, and the sounds of soca and reggae music.
Tennis fashion is exploding at the US Open. Luxury brands want in
Read full article: Tennis fashion is exploding at the US Open. Luxury brands want inBefore New York Fashion Week kicks off in Manhattan, some of the incoming brands are making an early first stop elsewhere — in Queens, on the blue hard courts of the U.S. Open.
Thousands of redheads celebrate their strands at a festival in the Netherlands
Read full article: Thousands of redheads celebrate their strands at a festival in the NetherlandsThousands of redheads from all over the world are gathering in the southern Dutch city of Tilburg for a once-a-year festival to celebrate their flaming locks.
What to Stream: 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'The Paper,' MTV Video Music Awards and a Hollow Knight sequel
Read full article: What to Stream: 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'The Paper,' MTV Video Music Awards and a Hollow Knight sequelA follow-up TV comedy of “The Office” called “The Paper” and the buddy live action comedy “Lilo & Stitch” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
CDC dramatically scales back program that tracks food poisoning infections
Read full article: CDC dramatically scales back program that tracks food poisoning infectionsFederal health officials have scaled back FoodNet, a program that tracked food poisoning infections in the U.S. The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network has cut required monitoring to just two pathogens that cause infections, down from eight.
Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain's ‘Tomatina’ food fight
Read full article: Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain's ‘Tomatina’ food fightThousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill have spent a wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other.
Woman seeks compensation from South Korea over her forced adoption to France in 1984
Read full article: Woman seeks compensation from South Korea over her forced adoption to France in 1984A South Korean woman adopted to France in 1984 without her parents' consent is seeks compensation from South Korea's government.
Beach on a budget: Greeks settle for day trips, priced out of iconic destinations
Read full article: Beach on a budget: Greeks settle for day trips, priced out of iconic destinationsGreece’s booming tourism industry is drawing huge numbers of foreign visitors, but many Greeks are struggling to afford holidays in their own country.
How Hurricane Katrina shaped these New Orleans educators
Read full article: How Hurricane Katrina shaped these New Orleans educatorsHurricane Katrina changed New Orleans' education system forever, creating the first all-charter school district in the U.S. The Associated Press spoke with three survivors about their experiences.
Pennsylvania's Chautauqua is a summertime haven for lifelong learners
Read full article: Pennsylvania's Chautauqua is a summertime haven for lifelong learnersThe central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze.
Migrants to Iowa strike different portraits where 'American Gothic' was created
Read full article: Migrants to Iowa strike different portraits where 'American Gothic' was createdIn Cedar Rapids, Grant Wood painted “American Gothic,” the iconic portrait of a man and a woman standing in front of a white frame house.
UK's top diplomat gets a warning for illegal fishing with US vice president
Read full article: UK's top diplomat gets a warning for illegal fishing with US vice presidentBritain's top diplomat has been given a formal warning for fishing without a license during a recent outing with U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
What to Stream: Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem's 'Stans,' Meghan bakes, 'Thunderbolts' and 'KPOPPED'
Read full article: What to Stream: Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem's 'Stans,' Meghan bakes, 'Thunderbolts' and 'KPOPPED'Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend,” and Marvel’s “Thunderbolts” starring Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
A Berlin garden of flavorsome herbs revives a monastic health tradition from the Middle Ages
Read full article: A Berlin garden of flavorsome herbs revives a monastic health tradition from the Middle AgesIn a secluded lot next to a former gasworks in suburban Berlin, Martin Rötzel is breathing new life into a tradition of centuries past: the monastery garden.
Passengers sue United and Delta for selling 'window' seats next to blank walls
Read full article: Passengers sue United and Delta for selling 'window' seats next to blank wallsA pair of federal lawsuits filed in San Francisco and New York accuse Delta Air Lines and United Airlines of misleading passengers by charging premium fees for window seats next to blank walls.
In a tough job market for new workers, networking and adaptability can make a difference
Read full article: In a tough job market for new workers, networking and adaptability can make a differenceMany people looking for entry-level jobs are struggling to get hired at a time when economic uncertainty has discouraged employers from adding staff.
Bolivia will choose a new president but environmental activists see little hope of progress
Read full article: Bolivia will choose a new president but environmental activists see little hope of progressBolivia heads into an Oct. 19 runoff between centrist Rodrigo Paz Pereira and right-wing ex-president Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga after nearly 20 years of socialist rule.
Google's Pixel 10 phones raises the ante on artificial intelligence
Read full article: Google's Pixel 10 phones raises the ante on artificial intelligenceGoogle on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that’s designed to do everything from fetch vital information stored on the devices to help improve photos as they’re being taken.
Black Cowboy joy is spread by 'Boots on the Ground' viral line dance
Read full article: Black Cowboy joy is spread by 'Boots on the Ground' viral line danceThe “Boots on the Ground” line dance has quickly become an anticipated moment at African American gatherings, like family reunions, weddings, graduations, parties and cookouts.
Hundreds of historic tall ships sail into Amsterdam for a maritime festival
Read full article: Hundreds of historic tall ships sail into Amsterdam for a maritime festivalA flotilla of hundreds of historic ships is sailing into Amsterdam for a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital’s maritime history.
Newspapers are rescued from closure in Wyoming and South Dakota as buyers swoop in
Read full article: Newspapers are rescued from closure in Wyoming and South Dakota as buyers swoop inA dozen newspapers in Wyoming and South Dakota are set to publish again after buyers stepped in to keep the communities from becoming news deserts where little or no local media remains.
US pediatricians' new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice
Read full article: US pediatricians' new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC adviceFor the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations.
Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown
Read full article: Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdownTourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad.
Oklahoma ideology test for teachers from New York and California draws criticism
Read full article: Oklahoma ideology test for teachers from New York and California draws criticismOklahoma will require applicants for teaching jobs from California and New York to pass an exam that the state’s top education official says is designed to safeguard against “radical leftist ideology.”.
Cambridge Dictionary adds 'skibidi' and 'tradwife' among 6,000 new words
Read full article: Cambridge Dictionary adds 'skibidi' and 'tradwife' among 6,000 new wordsThe Cambridge Dictionary has added over 6,000 new words including slang terms like “skibidi,” pronounced SKIH-bih-dee, "tradwife" and "delulu."
From apps to matchmaking: the diverse ways some American Muslims navigate finding marriage partners
Read full article: From apps to matchmaking: the diverse ways some American Muslims navigate finding marriage partnersA Muslim matchmaking show on Hulu and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s comments about meeting his wife on a dating app provide a glimpse into the diverse ways American Muslims find their spouses.
A massive mountain park in Vermont celebrates the bond between dogs and their humans
Read full article: A massive mountain park in Vermont celebrates the bond between dogs and their humansSet on 150 acres tucked away on a hillside in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, Dog Mountain has become a destination for dog lovers looking to explore nature, take in art, or pay tribute to a pet.
What to Stream: Offset, John Cena, John Grisham and legal fights by Jussie Smollett and Amanda Knox
Read full article: What to Stream: Offset, John Cena, John Grisham and legal fights by Jussie Smollett and Amanda KnoxMigos rapper Offset releasing his third solo album “Kiari” and Samara Weaving playing a reformed getaway driver in the heist thriller “Eenie Meanie” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Orthodox Christians in Alaska pray for peace ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Read full article: Orthodox Christians in Alaska pray for peace ahead of Trump-Putin summitOrthodox Christians across Alaska are taking part in three days of prayer for peace, ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Billy Joel closing beloved New York motorcycle shop after brain disorder diagnosis
Read full article: Billy Joel closing beloved New York motorcycle shop after brain disorder diagnosisBilly Joel’s beloved motorcycle shop on Long Island, New York, is closing down after nearly 15 years of offering fans a free peek at his personal collection of dozens of bikes.
Mexican-American designer apologizes for Adidas sandal design accused of cultural appropriation
Read full article: Mexican-American designer apologizes for Adidas sandal design accused of cultural appropriationMexican-American clothing designer Willy Chavarria has apologized for an Adidas sandal that he created after being accused by Mexican authorities of “cultural appropriation” for copying an indigenous shoe design.
3 steps to save money when you’re tempted to spend
Read full article: 3 steps to save money when you’re tempted to spendSaving for the future can be difficult because of a cognitive bias known as hyperbolic discounting: our tendency to place greater weight on immediate satisfaction, even if focusing on the long term will have a greater payoff.
What to Stream: Vanessa Kirby, Maroon 5, Madden NFL 26, Alicia Silverstone and 'The Chicken Sisters'
Read full article: What to Stream: Vanessa Kirby, Maroon 5, Madden NFL 26, Alicia Silverstone and 'The Chicken Sisters'Vanessa Kirby starring in the gritty film “Night Always Comes,” and Maroon 5 releasing their eighth studio album with songs featuring Lil Wayne and Blackpink’s LISA are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
From Stephen King to New Jersey diners, History Press books cover local lore around the US
Read full article: From Stephen King to New Jersey diners, History Press books cover local lore around the USA writer from Maine, Sharon Kitchens has turned her passion for Stephen King's books into a published work.
College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes and could mean cuts in financial aid
Read full article: College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes and could mean cuts in financial aidAn increase in the tax on university endowments is creating financial challenges for the wealthiest U.S. colleges.
Students have been called to the office — and even arrested — for AI surveillance false alarms
Read full article: Students have been called to the office — and even arrested — for AI surveillance false alarmsSurveillance systems in American schools increasingly monitor everything students write on school accounts and devices.
Keeping work from spoiling a vacation takes planning and the right phone settings
Read full article: Keeping work from spoiling a vacation takes planning and the right phone settingsThe summer vacation season is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, but navigating the line between work time and personal time is tricky for a lot of people.
Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says
Read full article: Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report saysA new federal report finds that most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods.
Michigan museum preserves Civil Rights artifacts amid federal efforts to downplay Black history
Read full article: Michigan museum preserves Civil Rights artifacts amid federal efforts to downplay Black historyAn Alabama home where Martin Luther King Jr. and others planned marches in the 1960s calling for Black voting rights has been reconstructed in its entirety at a museum near Detroit.
Take this simple step as you approach retirement
Read full article: Take this simple step as you approach retirementWhile most retirement portfolios include allocations to stocks and bonds in the years leading up to retirement, most retirement savers don’t hold much more than an emergency cushion in cash.
After a reference to Trump's impeachments is removed from a history museum, complex questions echo
Read full article: After a reference to Trump's impeachments is removed from a history museum, complex questions echoThe Smithsonian’s removal of a reference to the 2019 and 2021 impeachments of President Donald Trump from a panel in an exhibition about the American presidency comes in the wake of Trump administration actions like removing the name of a gay rights activist from a Navy ship, pushing for Republican supporters in Congress to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and getting rid of the leadership at the Kennedy Center.
The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it's temporary
Read full article: The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it's temporaryThe Smithsonian Institution has removed a reference to President Donald Trump's impeachments from an exhibit.
What to Stream: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson team up and 'King of the Hill' and 'Wednesday' return
Read full article: What to Stream: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson team up and 'King of the Hill' and 'Wednesday' returnNew Orleans legend Big Freedia returning with a new gospel album and the acting trio of Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer teaming up for the armored truck action comedy “The Pickup” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
In a miniature world, climate change and environmental issues loom large
Read full article: In a miniature world, climate change and environmental issues loom largeDedicated model builders at Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg have been working for almost 25 years to create tiny visions of the trains, cars and cities of the real world.
US childhood vaccination rates fall again as exemptions set another record
Read full article: US childhood vaccination rates fall again as exemptions set another recordU.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high.
American Eagle's 'good jeans' ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards
Read full article: American Eagle's 'good jeans' ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standardsU.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney.
One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to check
Read full article: One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to checkA fictitious rock group with AI-generated music, lyrics, and album art sparked debate about how the new technology is blurring the line between real and synthetic in the music world.
Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes
Read full article: Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributesThousands of emotional Black Sabbath fans have paid their respects to band founder and singer Ozzy Osbourne as his hearse makes its way through the streets of Birmingham.
Starbucks looks to protein drinks and other new products to turn around lagging US sales
Read full article: Starbucks looks to protein drinks and other new products to turn around lagging US salesStarbucks says it plans to add a cold foam protein drink, coconut water-based beverages and improved baked goods to its menu to help turn around the company’s lagging U.S. sales.