Child care continues to vex working parents. In Wisconsin, the CEO of the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry has been trying — and struggling — to make a difference.
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Meet the evangelicals trying to make a case for VP Harris
More than 80% of white evangelicals supported Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020, but a new group is trying to push some of those voters to the camp of Democratic nominee vice president Kamala Harris.
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Here’s why many election experts aren’t freaking out about certification this year
Watchdog groups and pundits are sounding the alarm about the potential for mischief when it comes to certifying vote tallies, but election experts have confidence in the system’s guardrails.
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Emma Navarro reaches her first Grand Slam at the U.S. Open with win over Paula Badosa
The 13th-seeded Navarro will next face Aryna Sabalenka, while Americans Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe advanced to the semis on the men’s side of the tournament.
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Coastal flooding is getting more common, even on sunny days
High tide floods – when water collects in streets or even seeps into buildings on days without rain – are increasingly common in coastal areas as sea levels rise, a new report warns.
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Sabrina Carpenter has the No. 1 album — and 3 of the week’s top 5 songs
Sabrina Carpenter was expected to have a massive week. Still, her journey to the top of the album charts was fraught right up to its final moments, as she fended off a furious challenge from rapper Travis Scott.
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5 things to know about the U.K.’s suspension of some arms exports to Israel
The U.K. exports explosive devices, guns and fighter jet components to Israel. But it’s suspending some arms shipments, fearing Israel could used them in violation of international law.
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Despite evidence, Trump calls Arlington Cemetery incident a ‘made up story’
Meanwhile, members of Congress are asking for details about the incident, which was first reported by NPR.
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‘I want to write myself into existence,’ says ‘Colored Television’ author
Danzy Senna was born in 1970, just a few years after Loving v. Virginia legalized interracial marriage. “Just merely existing as a family was a radical statement at that time,” she says.
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Beloved ‘Russian spy whale’ Hvaldimir is found dead under mysterious circumstances
A beloved beluga whale with a mysterious past was found dead in the waters of Norway over the weekend. Admirers are paying tribute as authorities investigate.
