3 people die of asphyxiation during Mexico City celebrations after World Cup win
Mexican health authorities report that three people died of asphyxiation during World Cup celebrations in downtown Mexico City.
Lakers trade for Walker Kessler, agree to $130 million deal
The sign-and-trade price for the Utah Jazz 7-foot-2 center, whose contract will be for four years, is two first-round picks and two first-round swaps.
A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off
Marine heat waves and the formation of El Nino are causing significant seabird die-offs along the California coast as ocean temperatures rise.
Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland
A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics has directly defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his consent.
Book that Tupac Shakur murder suspect wrote is clear for use in the trial, judge rules
A judge ruled that Duane Davis' memoir can be used as evidence in his upcoming trial for the 1996 murder of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur.
Angels’ Mike Trout, Mariners’ Buddy Kennedy have a mentor-protégé bond
Both products of Millville, New Jersey, Trout first met the younger Kennedy when he was a promising 12-year-old, and their friendship has only strengthened over the years. They finally found…
Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s Claude models after cybersecurity alarm
The Trump administration lifted restrictions on AI company Anthropic’s Claude chatbot, ending a ban tied to cybersecurity concerns.
Trump’s actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn
Disability advocates warn that recent Trump administration policies on special education and institutionalization threaten decades of progress.
California bans ‘sell by’ food labels to cut food waste and confusion
California has banned "sell by" food labels to reduce confusion and cut down on the nearly 20% of the nation's food wasted annually.
Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis
Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries have caused unprecedented fuel shortages and rationing across Russia, defying Putin’s claims.