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Four soldiers killed in Israeli strikes on Iran, state news agency says
Saul Ruiz

The strikes hit military targets in the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam. There have been no reports of Iranian oil or nuclear facilities being struck.

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Saul Ruiz
Saul Ruiz
At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines
Saul Ruiz

President Ferdinand Marcos said the unusually large volume of rainfall dumped by the storm overwhelmed flood controls in provinces lashed by Trami.

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Election 2024 live updates: Trump stumps in the Rust Belt; Harris hits the campaign trail with Michelle Obama
Steven Walker-Halley
Election 2024 live updates: Trump stumps in the Rust Belt; Harris hits the campaign trail with Michelle Obama
Steven Walker-Halley

Follow the Herald’s coverage of the 2024 presidential elections, including early voting, election results, Electoral College maps, and more.

 

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Sports
Aaron Judge under investigation for PED use ahead of World Series Game 3
Rob Reinhart
Aaron Judge under investigation for PED use ahead of World Series Game 3
Rob Reinhart

The Yankees slugger is set to undergo a drug test Sunday after an anonymous source informed MLB of alleged performance enhancing drug use.

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Rob Reinhart
Why it could be a lifetime until there's another World Series like this one
Rob Reinhart
Why it could be a lifetime until there's another World Series like this one
Rob Reinhart

This year’s Dodgers-Yankees matchup is rare enough on its own, but several other key factors make this a once-in-a-lifetime Fall Classic. 

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Rob Reinhart
NFL stadiums could experience $11 billion in climate-related losses by 2050, a new report finds
Erik Wadyslaw
NFL stadiums could experience $11 billion in climate-related losses by 2050, a new report finds
Erik Wadyslaw

The risk was underscored by Hurricane Milton ripping the roof off Tropicana Field in Tampa, Florida.

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Erik Wadyslaw
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are not going quietly into retirement
Jamie O'Leary
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are not going quietly into retirement
Jamie O'Leary

The superstar American athletes have relaunched their podcast to dive into conversations about diversity, equality and inclusion in women’s sports.

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Shem Gaspar
Is Bitcoin Back?
Shem Gaspar

Bitcoin has seen a recent surge in popularity (again) - here’s why.

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Shem Gaspar
Jillian Norgaard
AI: The Enemy of Us All
Jillian Norgaard

AI is fast replacing human jobs - why that’s a bad thing and what’s next for us.

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Jillian Norgaard
Steve Doser
Why the Democratic party must change
Steve Doser

The party is falling apart - and it’s time to abandon ship.

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Steve Doser
Shem Gaspar
Is Israel Worth It?
Shem Gaspar

It’s time to consider what’s at stake and the true cost of the continuing feud with Palestine.

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Shem Gaspar

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Politics
Southern California school district sues governor over new transgender law
Stephanie Bretton
Southern California school district sues governor over new transgender law
Stephanie Bretton

The Chino Valley Unified School District and a number of parents argued the law violates the rights of parents protected under the U.S. Constitution.

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Stephanie Bretton
Red flags over Musk’s $1M Petition Prize
Amy Li
Red flags over Musk’s $1M Petition Prize
Amy Li

The social media magnate’s latest scheme – part petition, part lottery, part voter registration drive – aims to bring out Republican voters in swing states. Critics question its legality.

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Amy Li
JD Vance faces criticism from advocates for his 'cruel' record on LGBTQ issues
Josh Sauer
JD Vance faces criticism from advocates for his 'cruel' record on LGBTQ issues
Josh Sauer

The senator from Ohio introduced a bill to ban transition-related care for minors and another to prohibit “X” gender markers on passports.

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Josh Sauer
In Washington State, Republicans face a ‘doom loop’ in future elections
Greg Arkanian
In Washington State, Republicans face a ‘doom loop’ in future elections
Greg Arkanian

Democratic candidates are set to continue dominating the Evergreen State, setting the GOP up for trouble for years to come.

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Greg Arkanian
Entertainment
Hasan Minhaj addresses fact-checking controversy in new Netflix special
Julia Mara
Hasan Minhaj addresses fact-checking controversy in new Netflix special
Julia Mara

Last year, The New Yorker reported that Minhaj had fabricated stories in his stand-up specials, specifically about hate crimes and political violence.

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Julia Mara
Mary J. Blige Says She's Going to Retire from Music in '5 or 6 Years'
Jamaal Shabule
Mary J. Blige Says She's Going to Retire from Music in '5 or 6 Years'
Jamaal Shabule

The nine-time Grammy winner also shared that she plans to "do some more acting.

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Jamaal Shabule
Blackburn and Hickenlooper Introduce Senate Bill to Boost U.S. Music Tourism
Julia Mara
Blackburn and Hickenlooper Introduce Senate Bill to Boost U.S. Music Tourism
Julia Mara

The American Music Tourism Act of 2024 would see an effort to increase travel to music events or venues.

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Julia Mara
Microtrends are killing personal style and making shopping a nightmare
James Kyser
Microtrends are killing personal style and making shopping a nightmare
James Kyser

With the mill of TikTok aesthetics and microtrends constantly churning, shoppers say they’re buying trendy items en masse but still don’t know what to wear.

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James Kyser

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Business
ExxonMobil Hits All-Time High, Closes in on Half-Trillion-Dollar Market Cap. Has the Stock Market's Leadership Changed?
John Rosenbaum
ExxonMobil Hits All-Time High, Closes in on Half-Trillion-Dollar Market Cap. Has the Stock Market's Leadership Changed?
John Rosenbaum

Exxon's market capitalization currently sits at $474 billion as it approaches the feat of becoming the first half-trillion-dollar energy stock.

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John Rosenbaum
Dow Jones Futures Loom After Nvidia, Super Micro Plunge; Tesla Slashes Prices With Earnings Due
Josh Sauer
Dow Jones Futures Loom After Nvidia, Super Micro Plunge; Tesla Slashes Prices With Earnings Due
Josh Sauer

Dow Jones futures will open Sunday evening, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures, following a tough market week.

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Josh Sauer
Fed's Favorite Inflation Gauge and Big Tech Earnings Greet a Slumping Stock Market: What to Know This Week
Divesh Sukmanjeri
Fed's Favorite Inflation Gauge and Big Tech Earnings Greet a Slumping Stock Market: What to Know This Week
Divesh Sukmanjeri

This week, critical readings on economic growth and inflation, as well as the start of Big Tech earnings, will determine if the malaise continues.

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Divesh Sukmanjeri
Jerome Powell Just Made 2024 More of a Puzzle for Regional Banks
Dillard Smith
Jerome Powell Just Made 2024 More of a Puzzle for Regional Banks
Dillard Smith

The Fed was a popular topic for regional bank executives as they explained their results to Wall Street and described their outlook for the rest of the year.

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Dillard Smith

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World
Burkina Faso Suspends BBC, VOA Radio Broadcasts Over Killings Coverage
Markus Markkonnen
Burkina Faso Suspends BBC, VOA Radio Broadcasts Over Killings Coverage
Markus Markkonnen

Authorities said in a statement they had ordered internet service providers to suspend access to the websites and other digital platforms.

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Markus Markkonnen
Polish Opposition Lawmaker's Phone Was Hacked While Party Was in Power
Erik Wadyslaw
Polish Opposition Lawmaker's Phone Was Hacked While Party Was in Power
Erik Wadyslaw

A Polish parliamentary commission has been investigating accusations the Law and Justice (PiS) party illegally hacked the phones.

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Erik Wadyslaw
US, South Korea Outline Visions for Cost-Sharing on Troops
James Kyser
US, South Korea Outline Visions for Cost-Sharing on Troops
James Kyser

The allies named envoys last month to launch early talks for a new deal to take effect in 2026.

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James Kyser
Tens of Thousands Protest as Milei’s Austerity Measures Hit Argentina’s Public Universities
Enrico Alvarez
Tens of Thousands Protest as Milei’s Austerity Measures Hit Argentina’s Public Universities
Enrico Alvarez

More than a hundred thousand protesters took to the streets of Argentina.

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Enrico Alvarez

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U.S.
Execution Date Set for Alabama Man
Emily Constantine
Execution Date Set for Alabama Man
Emily Constantine

A man convicted in the fatal shooting of a delivery driver has had his death date set.

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Emily Constantine
In-Home Caregivers Face Increased Financial Distress Despite State Program
Julia Mara
In-Home Caregivers Face Increased Financial Distress Despite State Program
Julia Mara

The Biden administration recently announced its steps to prioritize care.

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Julia Mara
Grizzly Bears to Be Restored to Washington's North Cascades
Steven Walker-Halley
Grizzly Bears to Be Restored to Washington's North Cascades
Steven Walker-Halley

Grizzlies are considered threatened in the Lower 48 and currently occupy four of six established recovery areas.

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Steven Walker-Halley
What to Know About the Bill to Repeal Social Security Taxes
Emily Constantine
What to Know About the Bill to Repeal Social Security Taxes
Emily Constantine

The You Earned It, You Keep It Act would allow Social Security to keep making all scheduled payments in full through 2054.

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Emily Constantine

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Inside America’s Gun Control Debate

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John Rosenbaum
The War for The 2nd Amendment
John Rosenbaum

The far right has waged war on behalf of the Consitution - but will it be enough?

John Rosenbaum
Greg Arkanian
Gun Control By The Numbers
Greg Arkanian

Where America ranks on its gun ownership policies - and what’s next for lawmakers.

Greg Arkanian
Amy Li
New Data, Same Conclusion: Smart Gun Laws Save Lives
Amy Li

Disparities between states with strong gun safety laws and those with weaker ones emphasize the significant impact of policy choices.

Amy Li
Dillard Smith
Gun Thefts from Cars: The Largest Source of Stolen Guns
Dillard Smith

On average, at least one gun is stolen from a car every nine minutes in the United States.

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Antony Blinken Meets with China’s President Xi as Us, China Spar Over Bilateral and Global Issues
Amy Yeun
Antony Blinken Meets with China’s President Xi as Us, China Spar Over Bilateral and Global Issues
Amy Yeun

Talks between the two sides have increased in recent months, even as differences have grown. Blinken said he raised concerns with Xi about China’s support for Russia and its invasion of Ukraine, as well as other issues including Taiwan and the South China Sea, human rights and the production and export of synthetic opioid precursors.

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Amy Yeun