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Trump-branded commemorative passports will become available across the US
33+ min ago (502+ words) Americans outside the nation's capital will soon be able to get limited-edition U.S. passports that feature a picture of President Donald Trump and celebrate America's 250th birthday, the State Department said Thursday. The department's 27 passport agencies nationwide will start offering the special…...
Robotaxis get approval to operate without steering wheels. Brake pedals could be next
33+ min ago (285+ words) Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals as the rules start to catch up to the evolving technology. Amazon's fully autonomous Zoox vehicles got approval Thursday to begin charging…...
Surry County investigation leads to a man's arrest on multiple child sex offense charges, police say
46+ min ago (249+ words) A Surry County Sheriff's Office investigation into allegations involving a juvenile led to the arrest of Justin Edward Chandler on 16 felony charges. A Surry County man is facing multiple felony charges after a criminal investigation into allegations involving a juvenile,…...
Teen lifeguard recounts dramatic rescue that saved 10-year-old at a California beach
41+ min ago (413+ words) The teen lifeguard whose heroic actions have garnered national attention saved a 10-year-old boy from drowning at Seabright Beach in California last Saturday. His efforts have even caught the attention of the president of the United States, who has formally…...
4th Circuit upholds NC law restricting vape sales
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (661+ words) The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a North Carolina law banning sales of vapes that lack federal government approval. The decision Thursday affirms a federal trial judge’s ruling. A coalition of 28 states had filed a brief supporting North…...
Is the Iran War expanding? Here's why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (900+ words) Houthi rebels in Yemen said they attacked Saudi oil facilities. The Saudis blamed militias in Iraq and joined the United States in bombing them. Iran fired missiles at Jordan. Drones set ships ablaze in Egypt. But it's not actually as…...
A 4,000-year-old disease is on the rise in Florida. Scientists say armadillos may be to blame
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (550+ words) A 4,000-year-old disease is making a comeback in at least one U.S. state, and officials say armadillos could be to blame. Cases of leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, are slowly increasing in Florida. As of July 23, the Florida Department of…...
Tanning is getting hot again. Here's what it really does to your skin
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (897+ words) Nichole Sims started using a tanning bed at 15 because she said everyone around her was doing it, especially before events like homecoming dances and prom. Eight years later, she was diagnosed with melanoma — a potentially life-threatening skin cancer. Related video…...
NASA telescope captures 'wandering' black hole devour star
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (400+ words) A NASA telescope caught a black hole red-handed in the middle of devouring a nearby star on the outskirts of a galaxy 760 million light-years away. Video above: NASA illustration of a black hole devouring a star The National Aeronautics and…...
Four-time Pro Bowl running back Ahman Green says he has early-onset Parkinson’s disease
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (495+ words) Ahman Green, a four-time Pro Bowl running back and the Green Bay Packers’ career rushing leader, said he learned last year that he has early-onset Parkinson’s disease. Green, an Omaha Central alum and Husker football standout, discussed his diagnosis this…...