Ayana Archie
Stories
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National
The Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors unjustly punished over 1944 WWII port explosion
The blast that happened at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in California killed 320 people and injured 400 more.
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Environment
California’s wildfires are burning far more land so far this year than in 2023
Cal Fire Chief Joe Tyler said the agency and its partners are equipped with with fire trucks, bulldozers, and newly introduced Blackhawk helicopters that can fly at night.
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World
The world's population is projected to peak at 10.3 billion in the 2080s, U.N. says
Additionally, the global life expectancy is beginning to climb again post-COVID pandemic, and is now 73.3 years of age. It is anticipated to climb to 77.4 years in 2054.
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National
A third hiker has died in the Grand Canyon in less than a month
In all three cases, no cause of death has yet been released yet. The National Park Service is advising visitors to avoid hiking in the inner canyon during during daytime summer high temperatures.
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National
Bloomberg gives $1 billion to Hopkins to make tuition free for most medical students
Most students pursuing medical degrees at Johns Hopkins University will receive free tuition, thanks to a $1 billion gift from businessman Michael Bloomberg's philanthropic organization.
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Beryl kills 2 in Houston area and knocks out power to 2.6 million customers
At least two deaths were reported after Beryl's landfall. People in areas in and around Houston woke up to flooded roads early Monday.
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National
A person is dead after a shootout with park rangers at Yellowstone
Park rangers said the individual, who has not been identified, opened fire after being confronted over reports that they were armed and making threats.
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Sports
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark will play on the same team for the WNBA All-Star game
Clark and Reese developed a rivalry after facing off in the 2023 NCAA women's basketball championship, and have played against each other since they both were drafted to the WNBA earlier this year.
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Business
Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA's Olympic and Paralympic uniforms
The opening ceremony outfits feature jeans paired with a navy blue blazer trimmed in white and red. The closing ceremony features a white moto-style jacket accompanied with white jeans.
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Science
NASA says it accidentally sent out an emergency signal meant for training purposes
A NASA simulation accidentally aired on the space agency's livestream. NASA said all crew members are healthy, safe and preparing for a spacewalk scheduled for Thursday.