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What to know about Legionnaires’ disease making people sick on New York’s Upper East Side
A Legionnaires’ disease cluster in New York City has sickened more than 20 people in two Upper East Side neighborhoods. The disease is a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella…
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Pups get ready to fly at annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos track
At Saturday's 29th annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals, the Fastest Wiener in the West will be decided. The cutest will be harder to determine.
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Researchers find new weakness in AI chatbots as lawsuits grow
The study focuses on AI systems that use both images and text.
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They can retry the whole case? Ask the Lawyer
When a jury doesn't come up with a unanimous verdict and the finer points of retrying a case.
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Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection amid donation allegations
Reform UK's Nigel Farage says he’ll quit his Parliament seat and seek reelection in an attempt to clear his name over financial allegations.
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Man threatens to harm brother’s dog then burns down Crestline home, authorities say
There has been an ongoing family dispute, the Sheriff's Department said. Two fires were lit inside the residence.
EU lawmakers call for probe of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match
European lawmakers are rallying to investigate FIFA boss Gianni Infantino. They are concerned about his involvement in allowing U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card.
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Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela’s coast. Now they share its ruin
In Venezuela, a devastating earthquake has left about 17,000 homeless. The disaster hit Caraballeda, where rich and poor lived side by side.
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Democrats scramble as Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner faces sexual assault allegation
Democrats across the U.S. are withdrawing support from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after an allegation of sexual assault. Platner, who denies the accusation, has not resigned but is considering…
IOC ending neutral status vetting for Russian athletes ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
The IOC has advised Olympic sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.