The voter initiative sets the stage for a debate about how much tourism is too much in a city that is experiencing first-hand the impacts of climate change.
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Teen safely stops runaway boat speeding in circles on Lake Winnipesaukee
A teenager is being called a hero for safely stopping an empty runaway boat speeding in circles on New Hampshire’s largest lake.
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Searing heat wave grips large parts of U.S., kills at least 5 on West Coast
Record daily high temperatures are suspected in 4 deaths reported in the Portland, Oregon, area.
Posted inElection 2024, Health, Nation & World, News, Politics
Republicans move at Trump’s behest to change how they will oppose abortion
The scaled-down platform reflects a desire by the Trump campaign to avoid giving Democrats more material for their warnings about the former president’s intentions if he wins back the White House.
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Texas officials say restoring electricity will take days after Beryl knocked out power to millions
Beryl slammed into Texas on Monday, unleashing heavy rains that prompted dozens of high-water rescues.
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Paramount and Skydance merge, signaling end of a family reign in Hollywood and the rise of new power
The deal closes out a decadeslong run by the Redstone family and injects desperately needed cash into a legacy studio that has struggled to adapt to a shifting entertainment landscape.
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Boeing accepts a plea deal to avoid a criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says
Federal prosecutors gave Boeing the choice of either entering a guilty plea or facing a trial on the felony criminal charge of conspiracy to defraud the United States.
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Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s main children’s hospital
The daytime barrage targeted 5 Ukrainian cities with more than 40 missiles of different types, and Ukraine’s air force says it intercepted 30 missiles.
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NATO leaders are descending on Washington. Here’s what to know
Europe is facing a rise of far-right populism, particularly in France and Hungary, threatening what had been a bedrock pillar of post-World War II security and stability.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Read the letter Biden sent to House Democrats telling them to support him
President Biden’s letter to Democrats in Congress points to respecting the primary process and focusing on his economic vision.