‘World’s biggest’ great white shark heading for popular beaches as urgent warning issued
The 14-foot great white shark could pose a threat to swimmers on popular beaches this summer.
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Lawmakers on edge as statehouse security tightens after Minnesota shootings
Anxious lawmakers are convening under heightened security in Wisconsin’s state Capitol, one of the most publicly accessible statehouses in the country.
There are about 40,000 U.S. troops in the Middle East.
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The Gemini app can now analyze the videos on your phone – how to use it
Gemini’s upgraded video capability is rolling out this week. See if you’ve already got the feature.
Boeing 787’s Emergency-Power System Likely Active Before Air India Crash
Investigators believe Air India Flight 171 had an emergency-power generator operating when it crashed last week, raising questions about whether the plane’s engines functioned properly during takeoff. WSJ: The preliminary finding [non-paywalled source]…
European seaside town loved by Brits says ‘too many tourists’ – on brink of bus ban
The popular tourist destination is considering banning tour operator buses.
France deploys 4,000 police for crackdown on illegal migrants at transport hubs
The French government is intensifying its efforts against illegal immigration with a large-scale operation deploying approximately 4,000 law enforcement personnel across the country.
Wildlife experts remove a plastic lid that was stuck on a Michigan bear’s neck for two years
A Michigan bear is feeling much, much better.
Hurricane Erick strengthens to a Category 2 storm as it nears Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane Erick rapidly strengthened Wednesday afternoon into a potent Category 2 storm as it churned toward Mexico’s southern coast amid warnings it was likely to become a dangerous major hurricane that would threaten the region with damaging winds, l…
US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid economic uncertainty
The US central bank held rates steady despite backlash from President Donald Trump.