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Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles
A new study suggests humans and great apes like gorillas have been giggling in similar ways dating back 15 million years.
Everglades immigration detention center in Florida is officially closed, governor says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the closure of the temporary immigration center. The center was built in the Florida swamps last year.
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World Cup: Bosnia-Herzegovina ousts Qatar, awaits Round of 32 berth
With its 3-1 win to clinch third place in Group B, Bosnia-Herzegovina has a good chance to qualify for the knockout round for the first time.
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World Cup: Vinícius Júnior leads Brazil past Scotland and into knockout stage
The 25-year-old forward scores twice in the 3-0 victory in Miami, giving him a goal in all three games for five-time tournament champion Brazil.
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World Cup: Morocco pulls away from Haiti to advance
Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine help the 2022 semifinalists rally for a 4-2 victory and second place behind Brazil in Group C.
Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time
Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three of its World…
Santiago Canyon College’s Mendias finds his way through games after personal loss
Hard work pays off for freshman Matt Mendias after losing his father early in the season.
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Dana Point Harbor developer said project for new hotel, surf lodge is ‘dead’ after approval delay
The OC Board of Supervisors pushed the vote on the new ground lease for the hotels to its next meeting.
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Once roiled by sexual abuse issue, Southern Baptist leadership now downplays its extent
Willy Rice, the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention, says the issue of sexual abuse in the denomination has been “weaponized.”
Norman Rockwell people-watched in the West Wing lobby. Now those sketches are on public display
Four 1940s-era sketches titled “So You Want to See the President!” from Norman Rockwell are going on display for the first time.