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Wet winter storm hits California, closing regional airport and trapping people in swollen rivers
More rain was expected to impact the state through Monday night and into Tuesday, forecasters said.
Stalled U.S. aid for Ukraine underscores Republican’s shift away from confronting Russia
Republicans have been softening their stance on Russia ever since Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election following Russian hacking of his Democratic opponents.
LA law aims to make retail workers’ schedules more predictable. Is it working?
Los Angeles is among several cities nationwide that have adopted scheduling laws – part of a growing recognition that schedules are as important to well-being as living wages and sick pay.
Taliban set unacceptable conditions for attending UN meeting, says UN secretary-general
The biggest point of contention between the international community and the Taliban is the bans imposed on women and girls.
‘Soaring’ over hills or ‘playing’ with puppies, study finds seniors enjoy virtual reality
The study is part of a larger effort to adapt VR so it can be beneficial to seniors’ health and emotional well-being and help lessen the impact dementia has on some of them.
Strike at Eiffel Tower closes one of the world’s most popular monuments to visitors
The hugely popular 1083-foot landmark in central Paris has seen soaring visitor numbers in the lead-up to the Summer Olympics in the French capital.
Japan vows support to Ukraine while hosting conference focused on war-torn country’s reconstruction
Japan hopes to build momentum for global support for Ukraine as the war drags on and attention is diverted to the war in Gaza.
Navalny’s widow vows to continue his fight against the Kremlin and punish Putin for his death
Fighting back tears, Yulia Navalnaya accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of killing her husband in a remote prison and vowed to punish him and other alleged perpetrators.
Prayer for Evita: Here’s why many Argentinians are still devoted the first lady who died in 1952
Between 1946 and 1952, when Evita died of cancer at age 33 and husband President Juan Domingo Perón concluded his first term, the couple dignified the working class and prioritized social justice.