Used book sellers say they’ve seen an increase in donations as Florida teachers, trying to navigate Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new laws, toss books.
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Is mining the deep sea our ticket to green energy?: 5 Things podcast
Humans have exploited nearly every inch of land on the planet to mine metals used for green energy. The last frontier? The deep sea: 5 Things podcast
Shooting kills 2 men and a woman and wounds 2 others in Washington, DC, police chief says
Police in Washington, D.C., say a shooting on a street in the nation’s capital left three people dead and two others hospitalized.
Alaska capital weighs tourism, melting glacier
A record number of cruise passengers are expected this year in Alaska’s capital, drawn by the Mendenhall Glacier. But Juneau’s main attraction is rapidly retreating because of climate change, prompting the question what will happen next? (August 6) (AP…
Ukrainian refugees find North Dakota oil jobs
Ukrainian refugees are finding work in North Dakota’s oil industry–which has struggled to fill jobs. Bakken GROW connects Ukrainian recruits to sponsors through the Uniting for Ukraine program, allowing them to be “paroled” into the country and work fo…
Syria quake rescue baby now with loving family
A baby girl who was born under the rubble of her family home destroyed by the deadly earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria six months ago is in good health, loves her adopted family and smiles even to strangers.
AP Top Stories Aug 5 P
Here’s the latest for Saturday, August 5th: Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order against Trump; Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested; Streamer Kai Cenat faces charges of inciting a riot; Pope holds vigil in Lisbon
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Teen charged with hate-motivated murder of NYC dancer
Police charged a 17-year-old with a hate-motivated murder in the slaying of O’Shae Sibley, a professional dancer who was fatally stabbed after two groups clashed outside a New York City gas station. (Aug. 5)
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Kai Cenat will face charges of inciting a riot after chaotic New York giveaway, NYPD says
NYC authorities say they will charge Kai Cenat with inciting a riot after thousands of people gathered in New York’s Union Square park Friday.