Sweltering heat leaves 70 million people in the US under heat alerts, as record-setting temperatures move through the South
As the planet’s hottest month on record comes to a close, 70 million people are under heat alerts in the…
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Illegal child labor is on the rise in a tight job market
There’s been a serious increase in child labor law violations in the US over the past few years. Well known…
The chance of Trump winning another term is very real
Donald Trump is facing two indictments, with the potential for more.And yet he is not only in a historically strong…
Colombia stages stunning upset against Germany in Women’s World Cup
Colombia produced one of the most dramatic Women’s World Cup upsets, scoring in the last minute to beat two-time world…
Why Republicans can’t get out of their climate bind, even as extreme heat overwhelms the US
Deadly heatwaves are baking the US. Scientists just reported that July will be the hottest month on record. And now,…
Kamala Harris takes center stage in Biden reelection campaign’s rapid response to GOP
Gathered at the vice president’s residence at the Naval Observatory last weekend, a group of aides and advisers to Kamala…
The case for a soft landing is slowly but surely building
After months of uncertainty about the economy’s health and whether bank stresses from this past spring would weigh too heavily…
Explosion at Thailand fireworks warehouse kills at least 12 people
At least 12 people were killed and 121 injured in an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand. CNN.com…
Nouhaila Benzina becomes first player to wear hijab at Women’s World Cup as Morocco secures first win
Morocco earned a surprise victory over South Korea on Sunday to secure the country’s first win at a Women’s World…
Colombian president’s son arrested in money laundering probe
The son of Colombia’s president has been arrested as part of an investigation into money laundering and illicit enrichment, the…