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Europe saw warmest summer on record in 2021

Europe saw warmest summer on record in 2021

BERLIN (AP) — Scientists say last summer was the hottest summer on record in Europe, with temperatures a full 1 degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than the average for the previous three decades.
For Muslims with eating disorders, Ramadan can pose dilemmas

For Muslims with eating disorders, Ramadan can pose dilemmas

CAIRO (AP) — When the Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins, a battle rages in Habiba Khanom’s mind: If she goes without food or drink, is she doing it for God or because of her anorexia? Deep down she knows the answer, and it saddens her.
From Ukraine to Russia: Boy safer, but not closer to US dad

From Ukraine to Russia: Boy safer, but not closer to US dad

Cesar Quintana agonized for weeks that his 2-year-old son wouldn't make it out of the battered Ukrainian coastal port Mariupol as Russian troops encircled the city. Thankfully, he did.
'Amazing': Cannabis sales in New Jersey bring excited buyers

'Amazing': Cannabis sales in New Jersey bring excited buyers

BLOOMFIELD, N.J.
Kris Jenner testifies she had no ill feeling for Blac Chyna

Kris Jenner testifies she had no ill feeling for Blac Chyna

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Jenner testified Thursday that she was happy when she heard her son Rob Kardashian was engaged to his new girlfriend Blac Chyna despite stories of violence and volatility about her.
Canadian tutor Mattea Roach, 23, continues 'Jeopardy!' winning streak

Canadian tutor Mattea Roach, 23, continues 'Jeopardy!' winning streak

"Jeopardy!" champion Mattea Roach, the 23-year-old patron saint of Canadian nerds, has another notch in her belt. The law school tutor won her 13th consecutive game on Thursday night's episode of the TV quiz show.
Kurt Vile turns out 'fried or sizzled out' rock tunes

Kurt Vile turns out 'fried or sizzled out' rock tunes

NEW YORK (AP) — Kurt Vile says he's always thinking about making catchy music — yet his attempts usually end up sounding fried or sizzled out.
B.C. provides First Nations with $74-million grant to make up for lost gaming revenue

B.C. provides First Nations with $74-million grant to make up for lost gaming revenue

VANCOUVER — British Columbia First Nations that have been affected by the pandemic and last year's wildfires and flooding will receive $74 million in grant money to make up for the loss of shared gaming revenues, the province announced Thursday.
Julia Roberts returns to TV in Watergate-era series 'Gaslit'

Julia Roberts returns to TV in Watergate-era series 'Gaslit'

NEW YORK (AP) — Julia Roberts says she was so gleeful at the sight of Sean Penn arriving on the set of their TV series “ Gaslit ," she nearly caused a wardrobe malfunction.
CN Rail pledges to beef up francophone presence on board

CN Rail pledges to beef up francophone presence on board

MONTREAL — The country's largest railroad operator has pledged to fill the void of francophones on its board of directors, scrambling to reassure Quebecers amid heightened language sensitivities in the province.
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