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Philz Coffee gets into the spirit of summer with three new drinks
Summer just got more refreshing thanks to these new drinks
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A Russian artist who was critical of Putin is killed near his home in Poland
Polish prosecutors say a 44-year-old Russian artist who has been critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed near his home.
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McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday
McDonald's said on Tuesday that it’s bringing back its fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades for America 250.
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High-potency cannabis fuels state debates over psychosis and addiction risks
Lawmakers in some states this year have moved to impose stricter potency caps.
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US residential solar installations set to stall for years
The main reason for the anticipated drop is the sunsetting of a 30% tax break for homeowners.
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UK’s Prince George chooses Eton for next big step in his education
Kensington Palace says Prince George will attend Eton College this fall, following in the footsteps of Prince William and Prince Harry.
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Judge who had sex in courthouse and attended political event agrees to exit Georgia election case
A federal judge recused herself in a fight over Georgia election records after the DOJ raised questions about her ability to be impartial.
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Musk math: How much California housing does $1 trillion buy?
$1 trillion gets a buyer 1.3 million California residences in cash at the $776,000 median value for April.
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The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations
The U.S. national infant mortality rate dropped to below 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, an all-time low.
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OC supes tentatively approve $10.5 billion spending plan as county confronts $75 million funding gap
The county will need to draw from one-time reserves to balance the general fund for the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year that starts in July, officials said.