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How To Know If You Are Prepared for Tornado Season
Tornadoes are one of nature’s most unpredictable and destructive forces. Preparation is key to staying safe during tornado season. Whether…
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The Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban. Here's what happens now
The Supreme Court has paved the way for TikTok to be banned in the U.S. on Sunday. The high court on Friday upheld a new law that requires…
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Supreme Court upholds law that could force TikTok to shut down in U.S.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law that calls for the shutdown of the U.S. operations of social media app TikTok due to…
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Joan Plowright, award-winning 'Enchanted April' and 'Stalin' actor, dies at 95
Joan Plowright, the English actor whose decades-long career included an Oscar-nominated turn in “Enchanted April” and films “The…
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Opinion: What a century-old disaster can teach fire-ravaged L.A. about recovery and rebuilding
A city devastated; neighbors coming to its aid; the hunt for a scapegoat: Though the Angelenos enduring wildfires today lead lives…
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Migration across the U.S.-Mexico border, in 5 charts
WASHINGTON — A historic uptick in migration during Joe Biden’s presidency led to attacks as he ran for reelection, with Donald Trump and…
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Bitter feud among Sinaloa cartel families brings grim new tactic: Grave desecration
The charred husk of an artificial Christmas tree smoldered in the aftermath of the fire, ashes coating the tiled floor as flames still…
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Trump made many 'Day 1' promises. Will he make good on them?
From the start of his campaign to retake the White House, President-elect Donald Trump promised to go big on his first day back in power.…
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The Ghost’s-Eye View of Steven Soderbergh’s “Presence”
Although Steven Soderbergh started out as an independent filmmaker, he may be Hollywood’s last true believer. He made fine studio movies…
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Ali Smith’s Playful Dystopia
Recently, just before lunch with the Scottish author Ali Smith, at Moro, a beloved North African and Mediterranean place in London’s…
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Ballet Past and Present, at New York City Ballet
The Cuban contemporary-dance troupe Malpaso Dance Company—skilled, sympathetic, but still searching for a strong identity—returns to its…
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Fire lessons from the Australian capital, where a 2003 inferno changed everything
The residents of Canberra might know a little about what Los Angeles is going through. Exactly 22 years ago, a wildfire became a…
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China used more coal power last year in blow to climate efforts
CHINA’S fossil fuel power plants increased generation to a record last year, as the boom in clean energy failed to keep pace with surging…
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Padilla hopes to increase firefighter pay, create affordable housing for disaster response
WASHINGTON — While firefighters continue to battle the Los Angeles County fires, California’s Sen. Alex Padilla is introducing a package…
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Harris joins a decades-old tradition for vice presidents in her final days in office
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris, in one of her last public appearances in the role, signed her ceremonial desk drawer at the…
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FTC refers Snap complaint alleging its chatbot harms young users
The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday announced it had referred a complaint against Snap Inc. to the Department of Justice, alleging…
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What To Look For When Shopping for Engagement Ring
The engagement ring you’re going to buy is more than a piece of jewelry: it’s a symbol of your love, your commitment, and the future you…
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How To Look Like a Real-Life Royal on Your Wedding Day
Your wedding is supposed to be one of the most special and memorable days of your life. And if you’ve ever dreamed of being a real-life…
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What Does It Mean When Your Car A/C Smells Bad?
Your car’s air conditioning system is meant to keep you comfortable on the road, but a foul smell coming from the vents can ruin the…
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Israeli far-right minister Ben-Gvir threatens to leave government
Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir threatened on Thursday to leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition…
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi will not attend Trump's inauguration
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a spokesman confirmed…
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Cash App Ordered to Pay $255 Million in Penalties Over Fraud
Cash App, the smartphone payments tool that allows instant money transfers and is popular with young people, has made billions in profits…
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Opinion: The case of the missing Hegseth investigation
For folks who have so harshly turned on the FBI for supposedly targeting Donald Trump over the years, Republicans sure are quick to turn…
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What will Mexico do if Trump tries to mass deport non-Mexicans across the border?
MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities have repeatedly vowed to welcome back their citizens should the incoming Trump administration proceed…