Making sense of the run of climate extremes may be challenging for some. Here’s a look at what scientists are saying.
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Biden will praise men like his uncles when he commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France
On Thursday, the president will visit hallowed ground near the beaches of Normandy, where rows of bone-white headstones mark the graves of U.S. soldiers who died to bring an end to World War II.
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Israeli nationalists march in Jerusalem as a far-right minister boasts of Jewish prayer at key site
Marchers convening outside the Damascus Gate of Jerusalem’s historic Old City, a central gathering place for Palestinians in east Jerusalem, chanted ‘Death to Arabs’ and other anti-Arab and anti-Islamic slogans.
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On D-Day, a young medic from Maine, Charles Shay, was ready to give his life and save others
Shay was awarded the Silver Star as well as France’s highest honor for repeatedly plunging into the sea and carrying critically wounded soldiers to relative safety, saving them from drowning.
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Frenzy around AI catapults stocks on Wall Street
Some fatter-than-expected profit reports from tech companies helped drive the market.
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UN chief wants a tax on profits of fossil fuel companies, calling them ‘godfathers of climate chaos’
The burning of fossil fuels – oil, gas and coal – is the main contributor to global warming caused by human activity.
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Dollar Tree looking at options for Family Dollar, including possible sale of the segment
The company has had difficulty incorporating Family Dollar into its business and recently announced that it would close nearly 1,000 stores.
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House Republicans issue criminal referrals against James and Hunter Biden
After a year of investigation, Republican lawmakers have failed to implicate President Biden in any wrongdoing, and now allege that his son brother lied to Congress and should be prosecuted.
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Disney set to invest up to $17 billion in Florida parks
Approval of a new development agreement could result in the company investing millions into its Florida resort and opens the door to a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World.
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New study finds Earth warming at record rate, but no evidence of climate change accelerating
The report also said Earth is likely to reach the point in 4.5 years that it can no longer avoid crossing the internationally accepted threshold for warming: 2.7 degrees F.