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Thrifty Ice Cream has survived decades—But can it survive this?

The future of Thrifty Ice Cream remains unclear as Rite Aid Corp. closes dozens of stores nationwide following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, leaving customers and ice cream enthusiasts wondering whether the beloved brand will survive the corporate restructuring. As Rite Aid restructures, all of its assets, including Thrifty Ice Cream and its 55,000-square-foot El Monte factory, are under review for potential sale. Rite Aid acquired Thrifty Drug Stores in 1996, maintaining the ice cream production and scoop counter operations. The drugstore chain has continued operating the El Monte fac

What counts as ‘high-risk’ AI? California’s law leaves room for doubt

You can still fly without a REAL ID – Here’s what to bring instead

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FAA's strict limits at Newark airport: What's at stake for travelers this summer?

Newark Liberty International Airport is grappling with a severe air traffic controller shortage, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to impose stringent flight caps that could disrupt travel plans across the U.S. during the peak summer season. Despite recent hiring efforts, the FAA has not met its staffing goals for the Newark airspace, resulting in operational constraints and raising concerns about the broader implications for the national airspace system. Effective immediately, the FAA has limited Newark's operations to 28 arrivals and 28 departures per hour, a reducti

The obesity epidemic: Are ultra-processed foods to blame?

U.S. shoppers face surprise tariff bills as new import fees hit online purchases

Technology

How Fortnite’s return to iOS could change app industry rules forever

Fortnite’s return to Apple’s App Store in the U.S. after nearly five years marks a pivotal moment for mobile gaming and digital marketplaces. The game was originally removed in 2020, following a high-profile legal battle between Epic Games and Apple over app store payment policies. A recent court ruling forced Apple to allow alternative payment systems, opening the door for Fortnite’s comeback and potentially reshaping the rules for app distribution and monetization on iOS devices. Fortnite’s ban on iOS stemmed from Epic Games’ decision to bypass Apple’s in-app purchase sys

Repelling danger: Can we hack our scent to fool mosquitoes?

Volunteers target invasive black mustard to preserve Sepulveda basin ecosystem

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List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from DHS website after law enforcement outcry, questions about accuracy

The Department of Homeland Security removed a list of hundreds of so-called sanctuary jurisdictions that it published on its website Thursday following questions about its accuracy and pointed criticism from a major group representing law enforcement.DHS had described it as “comprehensive list of sanctuary jurisdictions including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws and endangering American citizens,” according to an archived version of the since-deleted webpage.The agency added that each jurisdiction “will receive for

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Supreme Court leaves in place state bans on some semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity gun magazines

The Supreme Court declined Monday to hear arguments in a pair of significant Second Amendment challenges involving certain semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity magazines, a move that leaves both of those laws in place.One of the appeals dealt with Maryland’s ban on certain semi-automatic weapons such as AR- and AK-style rifles. The law, enacted after the deadly 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, was challenged by David Snope, a state resident who wants to purchase those rifles for self-defense and other purposes.The Supreme Court also declined to hear a challen

Supreme Court agrees to hear absentee ballot appeal from Illinois congressman

Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots

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What we know about Derrick Groves, the convicted double murderer still on the run after escaping a New Orleans jail

When Derrick Groves, 27, was convicted in October of killing two people, his sentence was supposed to bring relief to New Orleans and renewed confidence in law enforcement.“The days of Derrick Groves bullying and brutalizing this community are over,” FBI Special Agent in Charge Lyonel Myrthil said at the time.But less than a year later, Groves, who later pleaded guilty to battery of a correctional officer, broke out of jail with nine other men and escaped into the dark New Orleans night.Two weeks later, Groves and Antoine Massey, another inmate with a history of escaping custody, are still

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Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow mass federal layoffs

Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to halt a judicial order blocking mass job cuts and the restructuring of agencies, part of the Republican president's campaign to downsize and reshape the federal government.The Justice Department's request came after San Francisco-based U.S. District Judge Susan Illston blocked large-scale federal layoffs, known as "reductions in force," in a May 22 ruling siding with a group of unions, non-profit groups and local governments that challenged the administration.The case involves the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Commerce,

They were marching for Israeli hostages. Then an antisemitic firebombing started

Canadian wildfire smoke and a dust plume from Africa could collide over the South this week

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Russian forces advance in northern Ukraine, within range of major city of Sumy

Russian forces have continued to advance in the northern Ukrainian region of Sumy, bringing the regional capital within range of their drones and artillery, according to Ukrainian officials and analysts.A spokesman for the Ukrainian military in the area, Ivan Shevtsov, said that in addition to trying to advance towards Sumy city, Russian forces were constantly shelling the area and more evacuations of civilians were taking place.“At the moment, the territory that the enemy has already occupied is about 15 kilometers along the front line and about 6-7 kilometers deep,” Shevtsov said. He add

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France’s Lois Boisson entered Roland Garros as the world’s No. 361 player. She’s become the host nation’s Cinderella story

After an unfortunate first foray into the spotlight in April (yes, that infamous Harriet Dart deodorant moment), Lois Boisson is finally in the headlines for all the right reasons.The Frenchwoman entered Roland Garros as a wild card. She’s currently ranked No. 361 in the world. And on Monday, Boisson came back from a set down to beat world No. 3 Jessica Pegula to reach the quarterfinals of the French Open.The 22-year-old was the lowest-ranked player to reach the fourth found at Roland Garros since Serena Williams sat at world No. 451 when she made her grand slam return in 2018 after giving b

Ukraine's drone attack on Russian warplanes was a serious blow to the Kremlin's strategic arsenal

What we know about Colorado suspect’s life leading up to antisemitic attack

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Popular theory about our galaxy’s fate might be wrong, astronomers say

A collision between our Milky Way galaxy and its largest neighbor, the Andromeda galaxy, predicted to occur in about 4.5 billion years, has been anticipated by astronomers since 1912. But new research suggests that the likelihood of this galactic clash, dubbed “Milkomeda,” is smaller than it seems.At first glance, it appears likely that the galactic duo — separated by about 2.5 million light-years — is on an inevitable collision course. The Milky Way and Andromeda are barreling toward each other at about 223,694 miles per hour (100 kilometers per second).However, the Local Group, or ou

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DOD official urged Trump administration not to end grant for biological threat research, Harvard tells court

A Defense Department official told others in the Trump administration that a $12 million biological threat research grant at Harvard shouldn’t be terminated because of national security risks, according to the school’s latest court filing.The disclosure is part of a trove of internal Trump administration documents reviewed by Harvard lawyers. Harvard says the records show the White House directed the abrupt freezing of more than $2 billion in federal funds headed to the university’s research programs, in violation of federal law.“Harvard is currently the top performing team on the …