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Auroras dazzle in Latin America as solar storm causes rare displays

The biggest geomagnetic storm in two decades, sparked by solar flares, caused dazzling lights displays in parts of Latin America overnight on Friday, including a rare

Auroras dazzle in Latin America as solar storm causes rare displays

At least 11 dead, mostly students, in Indonesia bus crash after brakes apparently failed, police say

Indonesian officials say a bus slammed into cars and motorbikes after its brakes apparently malfunctioned in West Java province, killing at least 11 people, mostly students, and injuring dozens of others

At least 11 dead, mostly students, in Indonesia bus crash after brakes apparently failed, police say

Commuter rail service in northeast Spain has been disrupted by theft of copper cables near Barcelona

Spanish rail authorities say commuter rail service serving Barcelona and northeastern Spain has suffered major disruption because of the theft of copper cables from a train installation

Commuter rail service in northeast Spain has been disrupted by theft of copper cables near Barcelona

What to know about a bus crash that killed 8 Mexican farmworkers in Florida

A bus carrying people to work in a watermelon field in central Florida was sideswiped by a suspected drunk driver and overturned in a field, killing eight of them and injuring up to 40 others

What to know about a bus crash that killed 8 Mexican farmworkers in Florida

Ship that struck Baltimore bridge had 4 blackouts before disaster. Here's what we know

The Dali container ship experienced a near perfect storm of calamities before it struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March

Ship that struck Baltimore bridge had 4 blackouts before disaster. Here's what we know

Anitta defends her Afro-Brazilian faith after new music video costs her some followers

Brazil’s biggest pop star, Anitta, has released a music video depicting rituals of the Afro-Brazilian faith Candomble, sparking controversy in a country where religious intolerance is all too common

Anitta defends her Afro-Brazilian faith after new music video costs her some followers

Donald Trump asks New York’s high court to intervene in fight over gag order in hush money trial

Donald Trump is seeking to have New York’s highest court intervene in his fight over a gag order that has seen him fined $10,000 and threatened with jail for violating a ban on commenting about witnesses, jurors and others connected to his hush money criminal trial

Donald Trump asks New York’s high court to intervene in fight over gag order in hush money trial

Teen on magic mushrooms stabs NJ mom, his chilling final words unveiled

Donna Ongsiako’s routine of letting her cat out one summer night quickly turned into a nightmare fueled by the mind-altering magic mushrooms effects. When she opened her door to the warm New Jersey air, the unsuspecting mom came face-to-face with a knife-wielding teenager. Little did she know, her attacker was in the throes of a terrifying mushroom-induced psychosis brought on by ingesting hallucinogenic psilocybin mushrooms. What followed were chilling final words from the delusional teen before he plunged a knife into Ongsiako’s chest – “You dead bitch.” Though seriously hurt, the heroic mom mustered the wherewithal to phone 911 before

Teen on magic mushrooms stabs NJ mom, his chilling final words unveiled

Airbnb forecasts weaker Q2 revenue despite robust demand for international travel

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Airbnb forecasts weaker Q2 revenue despite robust demand for international travel

Kansas governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a measure that could have earmarked up to $5 million for certain gun-detection software in schools

Kansas governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology

Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary

A new political action committee has begun pouring money into a key Oregon swing district just days before the Democratic primary there, raising questions about whether Republicans are trying to tilt the scales in the contest

Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary

Cavaliers without Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert as they try to stave off elimination vs. Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to extend their season without star Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert, who were both ruled out prior to Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with Boston

Cavaliers without Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert as they try to stave off elimination vs. Celtics

First human to receive transplanted pig kidney dies

A man with end-stage renal disease who earlier this year became the first human to receive a new kidney from a genetically modified pig has died, Massachusetts General

First human to receive transplanted pig kidney dies

VP Harris was gifted tickets to one of the summer's hottest shows by the artist herself: Beyoncé

Financial disclosure reports for the president and vice president are out and they show Vice President Kamala Harris was gifted tickets to one of the summer’s hottest concerts by the artist herself — Beyoncé

VP Harris was gifted tickets to one of the summer's hottest shows by the artist herself: Beyoncé

EU leaders shocked by 'vile attack' on Slovak PM Fico

Several EU leaders condemned the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Wednesday.

EU leaders shocked by 'vile attack' on Slovak PM Fico

Soros Fund Management dissolves stake in NYCB, buys Goldman Sachs shares

Soros Fund Management has dissolved its share stake in embattled lender New York Community Bancorp in the first quarter of 2024, a regulatory filing showed on Wednesday.

Soros Fund Management dissolves stake in NYCB, buys Goldman Sachs shares

Morning Bid: As CPI risk clears ... it's lift off!

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

Morning Bid: As CPI risk clears ... it's lift off!

Who gets to claim self-defense in shootings? Airman’s death sparks debate over race and gun rights

The death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson in Florida this month reignited a complicated debate about race, gun laws and self-defense – namely, who is typically afforded deference when it comes to using guns in self-defense and who is not

Who gets to claim self-defense in shootings? Airman’s death sparks debate over race and gun rights

US studying if other bridges at risk after Baltimore collapse

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US studying if other bridges at risk after Baltimore collapse

Indigenous consultant accuses NHL's Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment

A consultant the Chicago Blackhawks hired to improve relations with American Indian tribes is accusing the team, its charity foundation and its CEO of fraud, breach of contract and sexual harassment

Indigenous consultant accuses NHL's Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment

EU ambassadors agree to place four Russian media outlets on sanctions list

EU ambassadors agreed in principle on Wednesday to place four Russian media outlets on its sanctions list, accusing them of propaganda, EU Commissioner for Values and Transparency

EU ambassadors agree to place four Russian media outlets on sanctions list

Tyson Foods unsure when tight US cattle supplies will expand, CEO says

Tyson Foods cannot predict exactly when U.S. ranchers will start rebuilding the cattle herd in a meaningful way, CEO Donnie King said on Wednesday, as tight

Tyson Foods unsure when tight US cattle supplies will expand, CEO says

Exxon says proxy advisor Glass Lewis should recuse itself from making recommendations

U.S. oil giant Exxon said on Wednesday proxy advisor Glass Lewis should recuse itself from making recommendations on its upcoming shareholder meeting due to "conflicts of interest."

Exxon says proxy advisor Glass Lewis should recuse itself from making recommendations

US questions China's no-first-use nuclear call given buildup

China has not responded to U.S. nuclear-weapons risk-reduction proposals and Washington has questions about Beijing's call for no-first-use talks while China continues to build

US questions China's no-first-use nuclear call given buildup

Bridgewater piled into Mag Seven stocks in Q1 but spurned Tesla - filings

Bridgewater Associates piled into six of the so-called Magnificent Seven megacap U.S. stocks in the first quarter, making an $800 million bet on Google-parent

Bridgewater piled into Mag Seven stocks in Q1 but spurned Tesla - filings
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