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State and local health officials across the United States are bracing for a rise in respiratory illnesses this fall, and they are making plans to urge everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated against Covid-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus once those shots become available. ​ State and local health officials across the United States are bracing for a rise in respiratory illnesses this fall, and they are making plans to […]

Soccer team Sacramento Republic announced on Wednesday it had signed 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough to a professional contract, making him the youngest professional athlete in US team sports history. ​ Soccer team Sacramento Republic announced on Wednesday it had signed 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough to a professional contract, making him the youngest professional athlete in US team sports history. 

The Neretva River is known for its unique biodiversity, but a hydropower boom is putting this at risk. Scientists are uniting to save the waterway. ​ The Neretva River is known for its unique biodiversity, but a hydropower boom is putting this at risk. Scientists are uniting to save the waterway. 

An ancient skull dating back 300,000 years is unlike any other premodern human fossil ever found, potentially pointing to a new branch in the human family tree, according to new research. ​ An ancient skull dating back 300,000 years is unlike any other premodern human fossil ever found, potentially pointing to a new branch in the human family tree, according to new research. 

The list of gifts and hospitality Justice Clarence Thomas has received from wealthy friends is more extensive than previously known, according to a new ProPublica report. ​ The list of gifts and hospitality Justice Clarence Thomas has received from wealthy friends is more extensive than previously known, according to a new ProPublica report. 

Megan Rapinoe said it has been an ‘honor’ to play for the United States after making her fourth and final appearance at a Women’s World Cup. ​ Megan Rapinoe said it has been an ‘honor’ to play for the United States after making her fourth and final appearance at a Women’s World Cup. 

Netherlands star Lineth Beerensteyn says she was delighted by the US’ early elimination from the Women’s World Cup following Sunday’s penalty shootout loss to Sweden. ​ Netherlands star Lineth Beerensteyn says she was delighted by the US’ early elimination from the Women’s World Cup following Sunday’s penalty shootout loss to Sweden. 

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen threw a no-hitter in the team’s 7-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. ​ Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen threw a no-hitter in the team’s 7-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. 

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