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France’s largest peacetime evacuation ends — with new fires erupting elsewhere

Firefighters held a vast wildfire inside its perimeter in southwestern France on Saturday, allowing about 198,000 people to return home after what may have been the country’s largest peacetime evacuation, even as renewed fires forced thousands from their homes elsewhere in France and Greece. In the Mediterranean Var, a fire thought to have stopped advancing raced across 10 […]

By Thomas Adamson, Nicolas Garriga and The Associated PressAugust 1, 2026

‘People are realizing August is a crapshoot here’: Climate change means the U.S. west is closing rivers for fishing half the time

By Matthew Brown, Dorany Pineda and The Associated PressAugust 1, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey communicates a timeless — and tragic — aspect of war

By Amy S. Badura-Brack and The ConversationAugust 1, 2026

Polar Monkeys Cold Plunge Review (2026): What Our Testing Team Thought

Polar Monkeys Cold Plunge Review (2026): What Our Testing Team Thought

By Christina SnyderJuly 31, 2026

Asia’s aging population doesn’t have to be a fiscal burden. With smart planning, it can be a growth opportunity

Asia’s aging population doesn’t have to be a fiscal burden. With smart planning, it can be a growth opportunity

By Runchana Pongsaparn and Koon Hui TeeJuly 31, 2026

European nations have won more than half of all World Cups. Now they’re threatening to boycott the next one

European nations have won more than half of all World Cups. Now they’re threatening to boycott the next one

By Catherina GioinoJuly 31, 2026

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The Black Panther’s tragic coda: Chadwick Boseman’s brothers want his widow removed from his estate — and held in contempt

Because Boseman married Simone Ledward just six days before his death, California’s intestacy law entitles his parents to half his separate property.

By Reid Kress Weisbord, Naomi Cahn and The ConversationJuly 31, 2026

Mark Cuban’s Las Vegas A’s investment is his ‘Sports 2.0’ Dallas Mavericks playbook all over again — with one key change

“The new model of baseball—or basketball, football—is teams becoming media companies and transcending a local marketplace,” Rashaun Williams told Fortune.

By Joshua HongJuly 31, 2026

More than half of Gen Zers want to become influencers—so now Arizona State University is offering a content creation degree for $142K

Arizona State University is helping turn its students into influencers with a bachelor’s degree in building a social media empire.

By Emma BurleighJuly 31, 2026

‘Retiring backwards’: How cold economic reality forced Gen X into something like the reverse of baby boomers’ golden years

Time to get the band back together and get on the skateboard. It’s a retirement plan from a thrift store.

By Nick LichtenbergJuly 31, 2026

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Nordic Wave Cold Plunge Review (2026): Is This Premium Plunge Worth It?

Nordic Wave Cold Plunge Review (2026): Is This Premium Plunge Worth It?

We break down the Nordic Wave Cold Plunge’s design, performance, setup, and value to help you decide if it deserves a spot in your recovery routine.

By Christina SnyderJuly 31, 2026

Best Teeth Whitening Kits (2026): Whiten Your Smile at Home

We evaluated today’s top teeth whitening kits for effectiveness, ingredients, value, and sensitivity to help you find the right option for a brighter smile.

By Christina SnyderJuly 31, 2026

Polar bears roll in beds of ice cubes at Prague Zoo as Europe battles record heat

The zoo, which began icing animals two years ago, says it will order ice earlier next year after Czechia hit a record 41.9°C (107.4°F) in June.

By The Associated PressJuly 30, 2026

Taco Bell’s quick action on removing lettuce, $1 Mexican Pizza special work to win over diners, investors

Chopt and Sweetgreen haven’t been able to be as flexible, for obvious reasons.

By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressJuly 30, 2026

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The Dry Danube: Europe’s legendary river got so low that a cruise ship ran out of food and water

Record drought exposed World War II bombs, old shipwrecks and forced nuclear reactors to power down across Central Europe.

By Justin Spike and The Associated PressJuly 31, 2026

‘Indiana Jones-esque’: someone tried to smuggle Civil War-era cannonballs through TSA in Alabama

The TSA officer was stunned: “I’ve seen inert grenades and training munitions but never an Indiana Jones-esque stolen artifact-type situation.”

By The Associated PressJuly 31, 2026

Ultra-rich are buying up $49 million mansions in London, with ‘Trump unease’ generating a 10% rise in Americans investing in Britain

In the first half of this year, Americans accounted for 30% of London’s luxury home sales above $20 million. A real estate expert blames unease over Trump.

By Emma BurleighJuly 30, 2026

Jeff Bezos could add to the swelling ranks of American billionaires in English soccer

Half of the 20 Premier League clubs are already owned by Americans.

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJuly 30, 2026

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A law associate making $300,000 a year at Skadden Arps quit over the firm’s deal with Donald Trump

The president is targeting major firms and lawyers are quitting as a result.

By Brit MorseMay 5, 2025

Get ready to pay more than $2,000 for a new iPhone: Experts say Trump’s 125% tariff on China is a ‘complete disaster for Apple’ akin to ‘Armageddon’

Trump’s 125% tariff on China could soon make the latest iPhone unattainable for most Americans, experts warn.

By Preston ForeApril 10, 2025

This company does peer performance reviews—And then lets everyone read each other’s evaluations

It may seem radical but employees say it’s helped them improve their ability to provide constructive feedback.

By Brit MorseMarch 24, 2025

It’s about to get a lot harder for job seekers as tariffs are set to make the hiring landscape even more daunting

“The uncertainty created by these tariffs won’t make the situation any better.”

By Brit MorseApril 7, 2025

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By Stan Choe and The Associated PressAugust 1, 2026

Trump promised ‘rocket fuel.’ The economy got a ‘big yawn’ housing bill and higher debt than defense costs instead

By Josh Boak and The Associated PressAugust 1, 2026

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By Kaitlyn Huamani, Barbara Ortutay and The Associated PressAugust 1, 2026

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By Bernard Condon, Brian Slodysko and The Associated PressAugust 1, 2026

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America bet everything on trust 250 years ago. That bet is being tested again

By Keith KrachAugust 1, 2026

Despite China’s 996 culture, DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng says his workers don’t do overtime or even have KPIs: ‘No one manages them’

Despite China’s 996 culture, DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng says his workers don’t do overtime or even have KPIs: ‘No one manages them’

By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 1, 2026

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Anthony Scaramucci: don’t let politics cost America the digital economy

By Anthony ScaramucciAugust 1, 2026

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White House officially asks permission to change name of Penn Station after hinting it will be called ‘Trump’

White House officially asks permission to change name of Penn Station after hinting it will be called ‘Trump’

By Philip Marcelo and The Associated PressJuly 24, 2026

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Gen Z entrepreneur found a Wilt Chamberlain Lakers warm-up for $3.07 outside Portland — it was a $90,000 genuine article
By Claire Rush and The Associated PressJuly 21, 2026

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Why did a Maine town fine a family that put up a giant metal rooster to support their daughter with autism?

By Holly Ramer, ROBERT F. BUKATY and The Associated PressJuly 24, 2026

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Dodgers give Trump what looks like a World Series ring: ‘Wow. Do I have to report this? I don’t want to report this’

By Will Weissert, Darlene Superville and The Associated PressJuly 24, 2026

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Big pharma’s patent cliff meets a new biotech Cold War: We need to outrun China, not outlaw it

By Craig GarthwaiteJuly 24, 2026

European travel platform Omio raises $10 million and buys Rail Europe as it chases Asia’s tourism market

European travel platform Omio raises $10 million and buys Rail Europe as it chases Asia’s tourism market

By Nicholas GordonJuly 24, 2026

Coke on its rebrand accidentally nailing Gen Z’s ‘fridge cigarette’ joke: ‘building on on the things people already know and love’

By Tatiana SatauaJuly 23, 2026

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By Rick RosenfieldJuly 21, 2026

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The Miami Heat, LeBron James, and prediction markets: How a ‘mistake’ social media post turbocharged a $245 million wager

By Catherina Gioino and Joshua HongJuly 23, 2026

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Justin Bieber’s World Cup halftime song streams jumped 110%

By Maria Sherman and The Associated PressJuly 23, 2026

NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Treadmill Review (2026): Expert Reviewed

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By Emily PharesJuly 23, 2026

RFK Jr. calls himself a ‘big fan,’ so does Joe Rogan. Now an FDA panel is reviewing half a dozen peptides

By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressJuly 23, 2026

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Amazon’s Jeff Bezos could be the latest American billionaire to buy into European soccer clubs—he’s eyeing up a stake in Liverpool FC

By Emma BurleighJuly 23, 2026

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By Joshua HongJuly 21, 2026

Michael Muthukrishna: The ‘lone genius’ myth is wrong and it’s holding back your business

By Michael MuthukrishnaJuly 23, 2026

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By Bryan Sivak and Elina OnitskanskyJuly 23, 2026

Jensen Huang made his $172 billion fortune on AI chips. His family’s $75 million gift to Vanderbilt argues art decides what technology is for

Jensen Huang made his $172 billion fortune on AI chips. His family’s $75 million gift to Vanderbilt argues art decides what technology is for

By Sydney LakeJuly 23, 2026

Hasbro’s growth strategy isn’t just about kids anymore—it’s about ‘kidults’

Hasbro’s growth strategy isn’t just about kids anymore—it’s about ‘kidults’

By Phil WahbaJuly 23, 2026

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By Christina SnyderJuly 22, 2026

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Hollywood’s iconic Cinerama Dome to reopen under deal with Sony, Alamo Drafthouse

By The Associated PressJuly 22, 2026

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Nearly 1,000 people dead from Ebola outbreak in Congo amid health worker strike

By The Associated Press, Prosper Heri Ngorora and Constant Same BagalwaJuly 22, 2026

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Ryan Clark found out he was fired live, mid-broadcast, on NFL Live as ESPN undergoes first major layoffs in 3 years

By Joe Reedy and The Associated PressJuly 22, 2026

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Panera founder and Cava chairman Ron Shaich bets $100 million on Level99, bringing his restaurant industry playbook to entertainment

Panera founder and Cava chairman Ron Shaich bets $100 million on Level99, bringing his restaurant industry playbook to entertainment

By Catherina GioinoJuly 22, 2026

The American Heart Association has a new number for daily coffee—and a warning if you go over it

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By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 22, 2026

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By The Associated Press and Josh CornfieldJuly 21, 2026

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A family crisis inspired Bill Ackman to spend $260 million to create a massive brain research institute in Manhattan

A family crisis inspired Bill Ackman to spend $260 million to create a massive brain research institute in Manhattan

By Jeff John RobertsJuly 21, 2026

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By Mia OsmonbekovJuly 21, 2026

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By Emma BurleighJuly 21, 2026

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Rich countries have cut road deaths by more than 30% in 30 years—but about 90% of fatal crashes now happen in poorer nations

By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressJuly 21, 2026

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Millennials say they’ll refuse to care for aging boomer parents—but they’ll be forced to as their inheritance shrinks to 40 cents on the dollar

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