Urban heat islands become dangerous when temperatures rise.
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A pilot study in Virginia is testing whether drones can deliver defibrillators — before first responders.
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New policies on devices in schools are slated to start in fall 2025.
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A new draft incorporating community feedback will be presented Aug. 20.
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The vote next week comes a day before a federal court date.
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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, who owns the property, says no.
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She was mentioned 19 times on the account, according to the complaint
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The Trump administration is defending its strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, which were carried out without congressional approval. And, a look at how Iran could respond to the U.S. strikes.
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Hotter temperatures make breathing problems during sleep more likely, even when it's not extremely hot
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The former leader of FAIR, the Federation for American Immigration Reform, Dan Stein, retired this year after more than 40 at the helm of the organization. The right-wing group has long fought to reduce immigration and for tougher border controls. Under President Trump, Stein's once-fringe ideas are now being enacted.
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Most of the bidding action was online. But at a ritzy Beverly Hills hotel, hopeful bidders united by genuine affection for Lynch admired the tools of the late artist's trade. It was a mirthful wake.
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The over-the-top ad combines the energy of Grand Theft Auto with the drama of the NBA Finals — all created by AI. Is it a sign of things to come?
Arts & Culture
- Shooting fireworks over a historic— and flammable — city takes planning
- Geologists uncover new evidence from ancient asteroid that hit the Chesapeake Bay
- Recent Hanover museum exhibit examines Brown Grove's history, legacy
- On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad