Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US drone
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim they have shot down an American drone over the country on…
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These are the 13 states with comprehensive consumer privacy protection laws
Drata compiled a breakdown of the 13 states that have passed consumer privacy protection laws using info collected by the International Association…
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10 of the biggest Pride celebrations around the world
Stacker used information from various sources, including AFAR and Thrillist, to create a list of the biggest LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations in the…
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These states lead the nation in truck accidents—you might be surprised how many there are
TruckInfo.net used Department of Transportation data to rank states by the number of large truck-involved crashes they experienced per…
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13 North American amusement parks growing the most in popularity
Stacker used Themed Entertainment Association and AECOM data to list the 13 North American theme parks with the most visitor growth from 2021 to…
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Depression rates have fallen since the pandemic—but some groups report more frequent symptoms
Using data from the CDC, Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to look at which groups of people are the most likely to feel…
Continue Reading Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran’s president and others killed in helicopter crash
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mourners in black began gathering Tuesday for days of funerals and processions…
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Which U.S. counties are at the greatest risk for wildfire damage?
SmartAsset evaluated the most recent FEMA data to rank U.S. counties based on their projected financial losses per person each year due to…
Continue Reading Syrian first lady Asma Assad diagnosed with leukemia, president’s office says
BEIRUT (AP) — The office of President Bashar Assad has announced that Syrian first lady Asma Assad has been diagnosed with leukemia. The…
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Small business grants are available for veterans
Next Insurance reports on how veterans can take advantage of small-business grants for their growing…
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Best (and worst) states for access to mental health care: How does yours stack up?
Hers reports on mental health professional shortage areas in the U.S.…
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What is the average cost of a wedding in the US?
Rocket Loans breaks down the average cost of a wedding in the U.S. today, from the dress to the venue and…
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Newer vs older cars: Which lasts longer?
Cheap Insurance compares the pros and cons of owning an older car vs. a newer…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher after Wall Street sets more records
By ZIMO ZHONG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Asian markets were mixed in cautious trading on Wednesday, with most of the regions’ benchmarks…
Continue Reading Weather forecasters warn Pakistanis to stay indoors ahead of new heat wave
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Authorities in Pakistan urged people to stay indoors as the country is hit by an extreme heat wave…
Continue Reading Germany’s foreign minister says in Kyiv that air defenses are an ‘absolute priority’ for Ukraine
By SAMYA KULLAB and ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister says sending air defense systems to Ukraine to…
Continue Reading UN halts all food distribution in Rafah after running out of supplies in the southern Gaza city
By SAMY MAGDY, LEE KEATH and TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations suspended food distribution in the southern Gaza city…
Continue Reading Australia’s deputy prime minister pledges support to Solomon Islands during visit to Honiara
By KEIRAN SMITH Associated Press NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s deputy prime minister is visiting the Solomon Islands, as Canberra…
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Canutillo Independent School District offering free breakfast and lunch to children this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo Independent School District will be offering free breakfast and lunch to kids under 18 years old this summer,…
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguish abandoned house fire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Cruces Fire Department extinguished a fire at the back of an abandoned house at 1700 Mesquite Street on Friday, May…
Continue Reading Greek judge dismisses case against Egyptians accused in shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants
By DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press KALAMATA, Greece (AP) — A Greek judge has dismissed charges against nine Egyptian men accused of causing a…
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Iran begins days of funeral ceremonies for President Raisi as investigators probe helicopter crash
CNN By Jessie Yeung and Simone McCarthy, CNN (CNN) — Funeral ceremonies are set to begin on Tuesday for the late Iranian President Ebrahim…
Continue Reading AI companies make fresh safety promise at Seoul summit, nations agree to align work on risks
By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KELVIN CHAN Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Leading artificial intelligence companies made a fresh pledge at a…
Continue Reading Why France is putting former Syrian officials on trial for torture and killing of a father and son
By NICOLAS VAUX-MONTAGNY, BARBARA SURK and JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A Paris court will seek to determine this week whether top…
Continue Reading Judge hears wrongful conviction claim of Missouri inmate in prison for 33 years
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Christopher Dunn has spent 33 years in prison serving life without parole for a murder in Missouri…
Continue Reading The alleged leaders of a suspected German far-right coup plot have gone on trial
By PIETRO DE CRISTOFARO and GEIR MOULSON Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The alleged leaders of a suspected far-right plot to topple the…
Continue Reading Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to felony charges in Arizona election interference case
By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to nine felony charges…
Continue Reading California lawmaker Vince Fong wins special election to finish ousted House Speaker McCarthy’s term
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Republican California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump has won a…
Continue Reading More companies offer on-site child care. Parents love the convenience, but is it a long-term fix?
By JACKIE VALLEY of The Christian Science Monitor LAS VEGAS (AP) — They operate in places like an airport, a resort, and a distribution center,…
Continue Reading Indian voters dissect Modi’s politics while traversing the country by train
By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press ABOARD THE THIRUKKURAL EXPRESS, India (AP) — The 1,800-mile (2,900-kilometer) journey south from New Delhi to…
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