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Israel targets Hamas commander in airstrikes that kill 90 Palestinians

4:10pm July 13, 2024

The powerful Israeli strike was directed at the head of the Hamas military wing, Mohammed Deif. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged he didn't have definitive information on Deif's fate.

National

California heat has immigration activists bracing for a humanitarian crisis

3:28pm July 13, 2024

by Jasmine Garsd

Record-breaking heat exacerbates an already dangerous situation at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Health & Safety

Need free pads or tampons? In Tampa, you can visit a ‘period pantry’

3:21pm July 13, 2024

by Stephanie Colombini

Tampa Period Pantry has set up 10 locations to help fight 'period poverty.' It's attracting more attention after Gov. DeSantis vetoed funds for free menstrual products in Florida schools.

Politics & Government

Biden says he’s staying in the race. Here’s what would happen if he changes his mind

2:12pm July 13, 2024

by Tamara Keith

Democrats haven’t faced anything like this in more than 50 years, so they would be dusting off the rulebooks if President Biden were to decide to drop out of the race.

Climate Activists Rally Outside The Supreme Court Over Their Recent EPA Decision

Why the next president's judicial appointments will impact climate action

1:07pm July 13, 2024

by Nathan Rott

The Supreme Court's recent term illustrates the judiciary's outsized role in government's ability to address climate change. The coming election could shape the judicial landscape for decades to come.

A Buddhist DJ hopes to spin followers toward the faith in South Korea

11:35am July 13, 2024

by Anthony Kuhn

Yoon Seong-ho is a 47-year-old Buddhist, comedian, DJ and rising celebrity.

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In a stunning turn, judge throws out case against Alec Baldwin

10:06pm July 12, 2024

by Clare Lombardo

Baldwin and his family broke down in tears in the courtroom.

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Health & Safety

How to stay cool in extreme heat without air conditioning

5:38pm July 12, 2024

by Gulrez Shah Azhar

How do you stay cool when it's 120 degrees and there's no AC? Dr. Gulrez Shah Azhar, who grew up in India, shares strategies from the Global South.

Politics & Government

After Biden's debate performance, the presidential race is unchanged

2:31pm July 12, 2024

by Domenico Montanaro

The poll also found that, at this point, no other mainstream Democrat who has been mentioned as a replacement for the president on the ticket does better than President Biden.

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How to live without plastics for a month, according to the founder of a global movement

2:30pm July 12, 2024

by Claire Murashima

Plastic Free July is upon us! Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, founder of Plastic Free July, encourages people to take the challenge with friends, start small and keep a “plastic-free kit” on hand.

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