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'Forever chemicals' could be in nearly half of U.S. tap water, a federal study finds

A new government study estimates that at least 45% of the nation's tap water could be contaminated with one or more forms of PFAS. Here's what to do if you're worried about what's in your faucet.

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After Vietnam, the Philippines could be next to ban 'Barbie.' Here's why

Philippine film regulators are reviewing Barbie after a senator said it depicts a map that China uses to lay claim to nearly all of the South China Sea. Warner Bros. says it's just a "doodle."

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Is Threads really a 'Twitter killer'? Here's what we know so far

Meta's new app, Threads, may be the latest in a long-string of Twitter's competitors, but it appears to have an edge in the game thanks to its ties to Instagram. Over 30 million users have joined.

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A year after victory in Dobbs decision, anti-abortion activists still in fight mode

The Supreme Court delivered a historic victory to the anti-abortion movement. But many still feel their work is far from complete, and are seeking new strategies to stop abortion in all 50 states.

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New accounts of abuse at federal prison prompt renewed calls for investigation

More than 120 prisoners held at a special unit in Thomson Penitentiary reported mistreatment, a Washington Lawyers' Committee report says.

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Up First Briefing: Yellen in China; Meta launches Threads; synagogue rubble unearthed

Janet Yellen visits China to try to ease tensions. Facebook's parent company launches Threads to compete with Twitter. Parts of a synagogue destroyed by Nazis are found in a Munich river.

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To protect against Russian airstrikes, Ukraine's defenders 'shoot and scoot'

When Russia launches an airstrike on Kyiv, the first line of defense is parked in a hayfield well outside the city. The protection consists of two soldiers, a Humvee and a Stinger missile.

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REI fostered a progressive reputation. Then its workers began to unionize

REI, the shopping mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, has balked at recognizing its newly unionized workers. They accuse the retailer of breaking labor laws, which the company denies.

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Politicians want cop crackdowns on drug dealers. Experts say tough tactics cost lives

As fentanyl deaths surge, lawmakers want more drug busts and arrests. But new research found tough police tactics might increase overdoses and drug deaths in communities.

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U.S. is barred from combating disinformation on social media. Here's what it means

Under a judge's new ruling, much of the federal government is now barred from working with social media companies to address removing any content that might contain "protected free speech."

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Roller coaster riders were trapped upside down for hours after mechanical failure

The oscillating Fireball was just sliding down from its vertical loop at a festival in Crandon, Wis., on Sunday when it stopped unexpectedly, suspending its passengers for hours.

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Up First briefing: Gun violence and trauma; women in the workforce; tip-flation

Gun violence takes a long-lasting toll on entire communities, not just those injured or killed. Women return to the job market in droves. Three reasons why tipping has gotten out of control.

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Heat, storms and fire risk: Fourth of July weather is nothing to celebrate

Dangerous heat and elevated risks of wildfires are present in parts of the West, with climate change and El Niño both playing a role. Meanwhile, thunderstorms threaten the Midwest and the East Coast.

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In post-Roe Texas, 2 mothers with traumatic pregnancies walk very different paths

The state's abortion bans make no exceptions for fatal fetal anomalies. Two women had devastating pregnancy diagnoses — one could leave the state for an abortion, and the other could not.

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Up first briefing: Supreme Court and 2024 elections; French protests; Twitter limits

How will the recent Supreme Court rulings affect presidential campaigns? Protests over the police killing of a French teen raged for nearly a week. Elon Musk limits how many Tweets users can read.

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VP Kamala Harris says the Supreme Court took rights from the people of America

Vice President Harris tells voters at Essence Fest to elect people to Congress who can address policy that cannot be done through executive action.

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Rick Froberg was the perfect punk vocalist

Froberg's voice was unmistakable. In Hot Snakes and Drive Like Jehu, the frontman had the sweet mix of snarl and shrill.

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Hundreds gather to mourn Nahel M., a teenager whose death sparked protests in France

Hundreds gathered in the suburb of Nanterre to pay their final respects to Nahel M., a 17-year-old teenager who was fatally shot by police after being stopped for a traffic violation.

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Twitter users report problems accessing the site as Musk sets temporary viewing limits

Many people who tried to access content on the platform were met with error messages. Twitter CEO Elon Musk said "extreme levels of data scraping" were affecting user experience on the site.

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Nets, coolers and courage: A day in the life of a volunteer bee conservationist

Over three years, hundreds of volunteers will fan out across California to survey wild bees, with the goal of piecing together a picture of where they live and which species are in trouble.

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Reddit says new accessibility tools for moderators are coming. Mods are skeptical

In response to the new changes, set to roll out starting Saturday, moderators expressed a lack of confidence that Reddit's promises to improve accessibility will be substantial in the long run.

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Sweden's Northvolt wants to rival China's battery dominance to power electric cars

Northvolt's CEO says the key driver behind the startup is to make Europe self-efficient and less reliant on China for supplies.

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This electric flying taxi has been approved for takeoff — sort of

Joby Aviation said this week that it got the green light to flight test its factory-made air taxi, which it hopes to launch commercially in 2025. It's one of several companies reaching for the skies.

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'There is no trust now': Student loan borrowers respond to Supreme Court decision

In the wake of Friday's Supreme Court decision striking down Biden's relief plan, borrowers lament the path forward.

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Kamala Harris says fundamental freedoms are at stake with the Supreme Court rulings

In an interview with NPR, the vice president said the court's recent decisions on race, LGBTQ+ protections and student loans are "an attack on foundational freedoms and on the access to opportunity."

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