Far from making their last calls, LGBTQ+ bars evolve to imagine a new world
Stacker analyzed archives and studies and conducted interviews to find out how LGBTQ+ bars are evolving to meet the needs of queer communities…
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While policies vary dramatically across the US, charter schools are most prevalent in these states
Study.com used data from the National Center for Education Statistics to explore the prominence of charter schools across the…
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Australian man goes on trial in Indonesia for alleged drug possession on Bali
By FIRDIA LISNAWATI Associated Press DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — A court on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali has began the trial of an…
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The 5 biggest draft busts in NBA history
Sqore compiled a ranking of the five biggest draft busts in NBA history using Basketball Reference data, including win shares and…
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Top 10 most attractive U.S. cities for residents over 60
SmartAsset evaluated which U.S. cities and states had the highest number of people aged 60 and older moving in or out to determine what areas are…
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Working from home: Better or worse for mental health?
Way.com reports on remote and hybrid work schedules and how they affect workers’…
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Gillespie County's election worker costs more than double after switch to hand count
Votebeat reports on the hand counting of ballots in a Texas county and the controversy over its cost to…
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Understanding the psychology of money: A path to financial wellness
Wealth Enhancement looks at the psychology of money and explores how your thinking may be impacting your financial…
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Understanding seat belt tickets and their impact on car insurance rates
Cheap Insurance explains how seat belts save lives and also can save you money on car…
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K-pop star hugs 1,000 fans after completing mandatory military service
CNN By Jessie Yeung, Mike Valerio and Yoonjung Seo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — The oldest member of the K-pop phenomenon BTS is spending…
Continue Reading South Africa’s ANC says it has broad agreement with main opposition, others on coalition government
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME and GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A top official with South Africa’s African National Congress…
Continue Reading One Tech Tip: Use a roaming eSIM on your summer travels to avoid cellphone data fees
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — For summer trips overseas, a smartphone is essential for most people. How else will you check…
Continue Reading A Chinese military buff inadvertently buys 4 books of military secrets for under $1
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — A military history buff in China appears to have made an alarming discovery after picking up four…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after AI hopes nudge Wall St to records. BOJ stands pat
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed in muted trading Friday after Wall Street’s continued frenzy around…
Continue Reading Jittery markets rally after Argentina’s Milei gets his first legislative ‘triumph’ on broad reforms
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Wall Street has rallied as Argentina’s president traveled to Italy for the Group…
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How U.S. Border Patrol agents prepare for the summer months ahead on duty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the region reaches scorching temperatures this summer, U.S. Border Patrol El Paso sector sees an increase in rescues and…
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One person is in the hospital with serious injuries after suffering from “train-related injury”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed to ABC-7 that a person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after an…
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Indigenous “Voladores” highlights Juarez Fair along with free, A-list concerts, food and rides: “People, Places & Paul” in Mexico
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — Whether it be taking in the free concerts right across the border from El Paso, Texas .. to playing the fun games ..…
Continue Reading Senate confirms new energy regulators, extending Biden’s grip on panel that backs renewable energy
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s grip on a key federal energy commission will last beyond his first term,…
Continue Reading Republican candidates for Utah’s open US House seat split on aid for Ukraine
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The five Republicans battling for Utah’s only open U.S. House seat have agreed in a…
Continue Reading Tropical rainstorms in South Florida lead to flight delays and streets jammed with stalled cars
By FREIDA FRISARO, TERRY SPENCER and DANIEL KOZIN Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A tropical disturbance that brought a rare flash…
Continue Reading Hollywood’s A-listers are lining up behind Joe Biden. Will their support matter in November?
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When Robert De Niro showed up outside a Manhattan courthouse to decry Donald Trump as his New…
Continue Reading One year later, migrants who survived wreck off Greece seek justice and struggle to cope with life
By NICHOLAS PAPHITIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Desperate hands clutched at Ali Elwan’s arms, legs and neck, and screams misted…
Continue Reading G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions backed by Russia’s frozen assets. Here’s how it will work
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to engineer a $50 billion loan…
Continue Reading Cheers, cake and a fist-bump from GOP as Trump returns to Capitol Hill in a first since Jan. 6 riot
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has made a triumphant return to Capitol Hill to meet with House and…
Continue Reading G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as EU’s traditional powers recalibrate
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press BARI, Italy (AP) — A Group of Seven summit is opening Thursday with agreement on a U.S. proposal to back a $50…
Continue Reading Ozy Media went from buzzy to belly-up. Its founder, Carlos Watson, is now on trial
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — For nearly a decade, Ozy Media projected an image of new-media success. The company boasted…
Continue Reading Republican Party rifts on display in Virginia congressional primary pitting Good and McGuire
By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Bob Good is fighting a two-front battle to hold his seat in Virginia’s 5th…
Continue Reading Tatum, Brown help Celtics hold off huge Dallas rally for 106-99 win, 3-0 lead in NBA Finals
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown shared a long hug after helping Boston avoid the biggest collapse in…
Continue Reading Aspects of US restrictions on asylum-seekers may violate international protections, UNHCR chief says
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The head of the U.N. refugee agency says he understands that the Biden administration enacted new…
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