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Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett struggled with mental health, inquest finds
Lauren Bennett, 36, a member of girl group G.R.L. and featured artist on LMFAO’s 2011 hit Party Rock Anthem, took her own life following struggles with severe mental health issues, an inquest found.
Jessica Lange Hints at Acting Retirement: ‘I Feel Like I’m Coming to an End… It Doesn’t Seem Easy to Get Things Made Anymore’
Jessica Lange hints that her acting retirement may be approaching soon, suggesting that recent projects like ‘Long Day’s Journey into Night’ could mark the end of her career.
Fossil fuels are hiding all over your house. We built a model home to show how.
An estimated 9 out of 10 items in a typical home contain petroleum-derived chemicals, from furniture foam to vinyl flooring to bathroom fixtures, making it nearly impossible to eliminate fossil fuels from modern living spaces.
The hidden history of how Big Oil invented the American Dream
A Grist investigation reveals how oil and gas companies shaped American culture through decades of advertising and public relations, embedding fossil fuels into everyday life from the 1940s onward.
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Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay
Paramount seeks a $1.88 billion bond from state attorneys general challenging its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, citing substantial costs from delays in closing the acquisition.
What did war with the US reveal about Iran’s weapons capabilities?
Iran’s military is reviewing strategies to counter new US economic measures, with officials claiming doubled weapons production over the past year despite recent conflicts with the US and Israel.
South Korea sending first container ship through Arctic route
South Korea’s first commercial container ship sailed through the Arctic route this week, testing viability amid Middle East shipping disruptions and global efforts to develop alternative maritime corridors.
‘Not a small issue’: People deported by US to Liberia face uncertain future
The US has begun deporting people to Liberia under a new arrangement allowing up to 1,200 transfers over the next year, raising questions about legal status, sovereignty, and the rights of those transferred.
Egypt speaks with Iran after Tehran claims victory, and other Middle East developments
Egypt is working to restart Iran-U.S. negotiations following Iran’s claims of victory in the ongoing conflict. Diplomatic efforts involve discussions with Oman over Strait of Hormuz management and other regional developments.
Florida shows how to adapt as coastal cities face growing threats from sea level rise and storms
Florida is pioneering climate adaptation strategies, including innovative 3D-printed living seawalls and elevated buildings, to address rising sea levels and intensifying storms threatening coastal communities.
Trump wants the midterms to be about himself. That may not help in a rare Nebraska swing district
President Trump is actively campaigning for Republicans in midterm elections, including in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, a rare swing district where Democrat Denise Powell challenges Republican Brinker Harding for the open seat vacated by retiring Rep. Don Bacon.
Trump urges court to reject BBC’s bid to secure records from his family in defamation case
President Trump urges a federal judge to reject the BBC’s request to obtain testimony and documents from family members in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster.
Arrest warrant issued for Massachusetts woman sought in officer’s death
An arrest warrant has been issued for Karen Solomon, 58, a mental health advocate who disappeared after her husband, a veteran Worcester police officer, was found dead in their home early Tuesday.
A moderate, magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes eastern Japan. No tsunami alert is issued
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook eastern Japan early Sunday with no tsunami risk reported. No immediate injuries or damage were documented from the moderate temblor.
Scores of people kidnapped from a mosque as armed groups attacked multiple villages in Nigeria
Armed groups attacked multiple villages in Nigeria’s Niger state, kidnapping scores of people from a mosque and other locations during coordinated Friday assaults.
Why This Governor Wants to Ban H-1B Visas for Teachers—and Why Schools Use Them
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes banning H-1B visa use for hiring international teachers, citing concerns about foreign influence in schools. The move affects over 270 visa-holding educators in Texas and could prompt similar action in other states.