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A teen tech whiz nicknamed 'God's influencer' will become the first millennial saint
Carlo Acutis, who died at 15 in 2006, has long been called the "patron saint of the internet." After many years, two miracles and Vatican approval, he's officially set to be canonized, likely in 2025.
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Tractor Supply slashes its DEI and climate goals after a right-wing pressure campaign
The rural lifestyle retailer, with stores in 49 states, says it will withdraw its carbon emissions goals, cut its DEI roles and stop sponsoring Pride events after an online outcry from conservatives.
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COVID tests and crosstalk: What happened the last time Trump and Biden debated
Biden and Trump last shared the stage at two presidential debates in September and October 2020 (a third was canceled due to COVID). Here's how it all it went — and what's different this time around.
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The surgeon general declared gun violence a public health crisis. What does that do?
The nation's top doctor issued an advisory on Tuesday declaring gun violence a public health crisis and prescribing policy changes to treat it as such. It's both unprecedented and unenforceable.
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Paris wants an AC-free Olympic Village. Team USA and others aren't so chill with it
The U.S. is among the countries bringing portable AC units to the Paris Olympics this summer since the Athletes' Village won't have any. Many athletes are worried about competing in extreme heat.
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Centuries-old cherries were found at George Washington's home. What can they tell us?
Archaeologists unearthed 35 bottles of cherries from the cellar of George Washington's Mount Vernon. The 250-year-old fruits, many still intact, can shed new light on those who lived and worked there.
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Justin Timberlake was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons
The singer and actor was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island and arraigned later that morning.
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A year after the Titan submersible implosion, investigators still don't have answers
OceanGate's Titan submersible imploded on its way to the Titanic wreck one year ago. The Coast Guard initially had 12 months to complete its investigation, but says it needs more time.
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La Niña is likely to arrive this summer. Here's what that means for hurricane season
Forecasters say the warming climate pattern El Niño is officially over. Its cooling counterpart, La Niña, could develop as soon as July — just in time to exacerbate an above-average hurricane season.
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The biggest rivals in hot dog-eating are headed for a rematch 15 years in the making
Rivals Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi will reunite in September for their first hot dog-eating competition in 15 years. Here's why the competitors and their fans are so hungry for a rematch.
