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California’s wildfires have left thousands homeless
California spends billions rebuilding burned towns. The case for calling it quits A decade has passed since California's worst wildfire ravaging its northernmost counties burned 100 square miles of land and left 20,000 people...
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The Man in Yellow Shoes
19 dead after commercial aircraft crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania’s largest city Nairobi (Reuters/Edgar Su) As I wait at the intersection of two roads in northeastern Tanzania and see the driver of a...
health
Linda Fairstein, star of “Fringe,” has a new book out called “Rapture of the Nerds: The Story of the Nerd Herders”
Review: A herculean human effort plus two cute robots equals triumph for 'Good Night Oppy' Linda Fairstein, star of the television series "Fringe," has a new book out called "Rapture of the Nerds: The...
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Nadal: ‘I won it in one of the biggest titles in tennis history’
'An important part of my life is leaving too,' says emotional Rafael Nadal. The two-times champion was talking to the BBC as the crowd chanted: 'Rafa! Rafael!' 'If I ever had any doubts about...
asia
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop tube is gone
Elon Musk's Hyperloop prototype tube is gone. What does it mean for his tunneling dream? Elon Musk's prototype Hyperloop tunnel is gone. The tunnel, conceived as a transportation alternative, is a big, low-profile tube,...
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Giorgia Fassina: “It’s not a show. It’s a space where everybody’s allowed to live and not to be judged or watched.”
They came up with plans to prevent suicide and tackle climate change. Then on Day 4 of the reality TV challenge came a final twist: After finishing filming, contestants will spend the next two...
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The US Open Quarterfinals: Carlos Alcaraz beat Marin Cilic
Carlos Alcaraz reaches US Open quarterfinal with late-night win against Marin Cilic Updated Carlos Alcaraz was in a world of trouble. His world record in Barcelona was on the line, too. He needed a...
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The Most Demanding Boss of a Leader
Will John Tory’s ‘prudent’ leadership be tough enough to tackle Toronto’s big issues if he’s re-elected? “The mayor has to have courage. We need the courage of the people in this city to say,...
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The Great British Bake Off: The Final Challenge
They came up with plans to prevent suicide and tackle climate change. Then on Day 4 of the reality TV challenge came a final twist. And it was a major one. The last episode...
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Costa, a Brazilian singer, died at his home in Rio de Janeiro
Gal Costa, legendary Brazilian singer, has died at age 77. He was a pioneer in the Latin pop genre, which he helped to create and bring to international prominence. The singer was also highly...
