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22 places you can see a free movie in July
Here's where to see 22 movies for free in Southern California in 2026
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Shark attack on Alabama teen inspires the start of a national alert system
Lulu Gribbin survived a near-fatal shark attack in 2024. She has inspired federal legislation for an alert system to notify of shark bites.
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Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs
The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from marking up discounted drugs for Medicare patients.
Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US
Gaining freedom from the heat will be a challenge this Independence Day in the eastern U.S., and it's already starting ahead of the holiday weekend.
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What is it like at hospitals on July 4th? We asked emergency responders about fireworks and other injuries
Emergency room personnel encourage a sober adult supervise any fireworks use by teens and young adults to reduce the risk of injury.
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New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage. Other states may follow.
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Trump and Republicans return to communist attacks against Democrats ahead of the midterm elections
President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans are reviving attacks on Democrats, labeling them communists, before the midterm elections.
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Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump is launching Trump Accounts on July 4, aiming to boost financial independence for children born during his second term.
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Creating a fairy garden in your Southern California yard with native plants
It’s amazing to me that an array of important pollinators and other invertebrates found their way to my yard because of my plant choices, writes Rebecca K. O'Connor.
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Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, 8 days after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela.