About 3 Americans produce enough carbon emissions to kill a person by 2100, study says

A study found that the lifetime carbon emissions of just 3.5 Americans is enough to result in one additional heat-related death between 2020 and 2100.       

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Robotic police dogs: Friend or foe?

If you’re looking for temporary shelter in Hawaii’s capital, expect a visit from a robotic police dog that will scan your eye to check for a fever….

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Virginia high school transgender student just wants to use the bathroom — and feel safe

Will Hawpe has identified as a male since he was 3. He just wants understanding from those who oppose transgender protection policies.       

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Vaccine and virus fears ahead of the school year

As the new school year approaches and concerns over the delta variant of the coronavirus heighten, young people and their parents are wrestling with misinformation and vaccine…

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‘Pray Away’ documentary director explains why conversion therapy movement still exists

‘Pray Away’ documentary director explains why conversion therapy movement still exists       

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Families pay for rent, food with child tax credit

Families are starting to spend money from the expanded child tax credit. That includes Brianne Walker, who is raising five children on her own, including two siblings…

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LAX air traffic controllers report another strange jetpack man sighting, warn pilots

Last September a man was spotted wearing a jetpack in the sky near LAX. On Wednesday, LAX air traffic controllers reported seeing the jetpack man.       

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Record low water at 2 major lakes poses a threat to humans and wildlife in the West

Experts say the low water levels could have major consequences for the Southwest region. Climate change is making the situation worse.       

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AP Top Stories July 30 A

Here’s the latest for Friday July 30th: Afghans who worked with US arrive near Washington, DC; CDC to release mask guidance data; New rules for federal workers…

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Scott Morrison confirms greater freedoms for Australians when 70 per cent are fully vaccinated

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says national cabinet has agreed to the targets that will get Australians out of coronavirus restrictions.

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Surfside collapse could spur national rise in insurance-related costs for multi-family buildings

U.S. insurers could require structural inspections and maintenance reports to avoid paying for a disaster like the Champlain Towers South collapse.       

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CDC memo makes case for vaccination; LAUSD announces weekly testing regardless of vaccination status: COVID-19 updates

LAUSD, the second-largest district in the U.S., will require weekly testing for all students and employees. Latest COVID updates.       

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Carl Levin, powerful military voice, dies at 87

Former Sen. Carl Levin, a powerful voice for the military during his career as Michigan’s longest-serving U.S. senator, dies at 87 (July 30)       

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More than 38,000 Australians remain stranded overseas, DFAT reveals

The Department of Foreign Affairs says 38,523 Australians overseas are registered to return home with 4,569 considered vulnerable.

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Non-urgent elective surgery suspended in parts of Greater Sydney as NSW records 170 new COVID-19 cases

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has warned people against attending anti-lockdown protests over the weekend, as 170 new cases were recorded.

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Livelihoods washed away in China flooding

Torrential rain in China earlier this month has washed away people’s livelihoods. (July 30)       

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