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Take a look at 30 photos of the week from August 4 to August 10. ​ Take a look at 30 photos of the week from August 4 to August 10. 

Holly Thomas writes the depiction of sharks as murderous fiends on the basis of remarkably few negative encounters is gravely hypocritical in the face of humans’ devastating effects on them — and the environment that we share. ​ Holly Thomas writes the depiction of sharks as murderous fiends on the basis of remarkably few negative encounters is gravely hypocritical in the face of humans’ devastating effects on them — and the environment that we share. 

The US Food and Drug Administration, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health officials are investigating a Listeria outbreak that may be connected with Soft Serve On The Go ice cream cups, the FDA said Thursday. ​ The US Food and Drug Administration, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health officials are investigating a Listeria outbreak that may be connected with Soft Serve […]

Phil Mickelson considered a $400,000 bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup – an event he was playing in – according to a book that will be released later this month by professional gambler Billy Walters. An excerpt was published Thursday by Fire Pit Collective and Golf Digest. ​ Phil Mickelson considered a $400,000 bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup – an event he was playing in – according to a book […]

The disastrous wildfires in Maui have ransacked virtually every aspect of life, killing at least three dozen people while scorching or imperiling buildings important to Hawaiian history, as well as a majestic tree known as a symbol of the island’s culture. ​ The disastrous wildfires in Maui have ransacked virtually every aspect of life, killing at least three dozen people while scorching or imperiling buildings important to Hawaiian history, as well […]

The percentage of US adults reporting long Covid symptoms has fallen since the summer of 2022, but some people say they are still coping with changes to daily life brought on by the condition, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ​ The percentage of US adults reporting long Covid symptoms has fallen since the summer of 2022, but some people say they are […]

The US intelligence community is ramping up its focus on the dizzying and complex array of amorphous challenges that respect no global borders: Supply chain disruptions, pandemics, extreme weather events fueled by climate change and narcotics trafficking, among others. ​ The US intelligence community is ramping up its focus on the dizzying and complex array of amorphous challenges that respect no global borders: Supply chain disruptions, pandemics, extreme weather events fueled […]

The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked Purdue Pharma from going forward with bankruptcy proceedings, which the Biden administration has called an “unprecedented” arrangement that would ultimately offer the Sackler family broad protection from opioid-related civil claims. ​ The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked Purdue Pharma from going forward with bankruptcy proceedings, which the Biden administration has called an “unprecedented” arrangement that would ultimately offer the Sackler family broad protection from opioid-related […]

President Joe Biden is asking Congress for more than $24 billion for Ukraine and other international needs as he works to sustain support for the war amid signs of softening support among Americans. ​ President Joe Biden is asking Congress for more than $24 billion for Ukraine and other international needs as he works to sustain support for the war amid signs of softening support among Americans.