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White House says Trump has a common circulatory condition
NewsThe president underwent a comprehensive medical exam after experiencing swelling in his lower legs in recent weeks.

1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The singer's life was touched by tragedies
News1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The first female singer to chart a number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, she sold over 40 million records before the age of 25.

The U.K. government secretly relocated thousands of Afghans to Britain for 2 years
NewsThe British government hid a billion dollar plan to rescue Afghans who assisted its troops after a data leak exposed them to Taliban retaliation.

How a third parent's DNA can prevent an inherited disease
NewsAn experimental technique that patches defective DNA with donated genetic material helped families at risk of passing rare illnesses to their children.
A refugee deported to Bhutan by the U.S. finds himself stranded and stateless
NewsOnce deported to Bhutan, some Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees say they are told to leave. Many have since disappeared, while others are homeless and stateless, according to immigration advocates.

Y'all, we need to talk about 'y'all'
NewsThe word fills an important gap in our language, but it was once stigmatized. The story of "y'all" also includes powerful cultural forces, from hip-hop to ideas of welcoming inclusivity.

Texas flash flood recovery effort turns its focus to lakes
NewsWith 101 people still missing after the July 4 flash flood, the focus turns to local lakes, and what may be buried in them.

Trump's pick for ambassador to the U.N. grilled over Signal chat scandal
NewsFormer national security adviser Mike Waltz, removed from office amid the Signal chat controversy, spent Tuesday in the Senate confirmation hearing for his nomination as U.S. ambassador to the U.N.

The White House took down the nation's top climate report. You can still find it here
NewsThe National Climate Assessment is the most influential source of information about climate change in the United States.

Floods are getting more dangerous around the country
NewsNew York, North Carolina, New Mexico and Texas have all suffered serious flooding this month. Climate change is causing even more rain to fall during the heaviest storms.

NYC's Subway Flooding Isn't A Fluke. It's The Reality For Cities In A Warming World
NewsUnderground trains are incredibly susceptible to flooding from climate-driven extreme rain and sea level rise. Cities around the world are racing to adapt their transit systems.

Inflation heats up in June as President Trump's tariffs start to bite
NewsConsumer prices were up 2.7% from a year ago — a larger annual increase than the month before.
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