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Cities that will be hottest as nearly 100 million people are under alertsJul 23, 2025 4:36 pm - One of the most significant heat waves of the summer continues to build across the eastern half of the country on Wednesday.
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EPA drafts rule to strike down landmark climate findingJul 23, 2025 4:28 pm - The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to rescind a landmark 2009 legal opinion that greenhouse gas emissions put human health at risk, which underpins many of ...
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Cobblers, crumbles, slumps and grunts: A guide to baked fruit dessertsJul 23, 2025 5:53 am - If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between a cobbler, crisp, crumble and a buckle — oh, and let’s throw the Brown Betty, slump and grunt into the mix — you’re not alone. And with good reason: There’s no agreed-upon definition for this class of beloved American desserts, and the names often vary by region or even family.
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Justice Dept. seeks meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell amid Epstein outrageJul 22, 2025 8:55 pm - Facing sustained backlash over their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, Justice Department officials said Tuesday that they hope to meet with his imprisoned a...
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House largely grinds to a halt over Epstein filesJul 22, 2025 8:22 pm - The House has largely come to a halt as Republican leaders struggle to assuage a group of irate lawmakers who are demanding that the Justice Department release files rela...
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How sweating corn will intensify this week’s Midwest heat waveJul 22, 2025 4:41 pm - July has already been more humid than average, and now another, less obvious factor will enhance humidity this week: corn sweat. Like a person breathing, corn exhales wat...
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NPR news chief says she’s leaving, days after federal funding cutsJul 22, 2025 4:16 pm - Edith Chapin, the top editor at NPR, is leaving the public media outlet at the end of the year. The move marks a major change ahead of the public broadcaster’s next chapt...
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Trump administration pauses student loan forgivenessJul 22, 2025 4:15 pm - Without much notice, the Education Department has suspended student loan forgiveness under a long-standing repayment plan, offering no timeline for resumption and little ...
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These DIY solutions can replace a closet full of chemical cleanersJul 22, 2025 3:41 pm - You can replace conventional cleaning products containing concerning chemicals with DIY solutions using common, safer ingredients like vinegar, castile soap and baking soda.
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Want a healthier frozen pizza? Here’s what to look forJul 22, 2025 5:44 am - You probably shouldn’t eat frozen pizza every day, nutrition experts say, but it can still be part of a healthy, occasional lunch or dinner. Here’s how to make frozen pizza a more nutritious meal, red flags to watch out for — and six of the healthiest pizzas we found.