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Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists say
Human-caused climate change intensified deadly rainfall in Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and other states in early April and ...
US applications for jobless benefits fall last week despite elevated uncertainty over Trump tariffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week despite heightened uncertainty about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact the U.S. economy.
Olympic great Sue Bird to be first managing director of USA Basketball women’s national team
Sue Bird is giving another assist to USA Basketball, becoming the managing director of the women’s national team. The five-time Olympic champion was named to the newly ...
Bill Gates pledges his remaining fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will close in 20 years
Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will now close in 2045, earlier than previously planned. Today, that would be worth ...
GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump’s tax breaks bill
When it comes to Medicaid, Rep. Juan Ciscomani is telling fellow Republicans he won’t support steep cuts that could hit thousands of residents in his Arizona district — “my ...
Melinda French Gates reflects on legacy of Gates Foundation as it announces it will close in 2045
Melinda French Gates entered some of the most powerful circles while leading the foundation she co-founded with her ex-husband, Bill Gates. She petitioned heads of state and convened other ...
More older Americans worry Social Security won’t be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds
As the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an increasing share of older Americans — particularly ...
In his own words: Bill Gates on giving away the remainder of his wealth
Bill Gates is pledging 99% of his remaining fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will spend it all within 20 years. The funds will be delivered over time and will allow ...
India suspends flight operations from several airports as tensions flare with Pakistan
Airlines in India have suspended flight operations from more than two dozen airports across northern and western regions of the country amid heightened tensions with Pakistan. In ...
Dubai police make several arrests over disturbances after a local soccer match
Dubai police arrested several people involved in fights after a weekend soccer match between UAE Pro League clubs Shabab Al Ahli and Al Wasl in a rare ...
PSG vs. Inter Milan in the Champions League final? Few expected that
It’s a Champions League final few could have predicted. No Real Madrid. No team from the mega-rich Premier League. No rejuvenated Barcelona. And no Harry Kane-inspired Bayern Munich. Instead, it ...
Chris LaCivita, Paul Manafort are among ex-Trump aides working to make Albania ‘grandiose’ again
Some of the architects of Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns have reunited in Albania as they try to help a Trumpian ...