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How ‘Hypermilers’ Are Trying to Beat High Gas Prices

7 septembre 2026 à 09:38
Gas prices have risen sharply since the start of the Iran war. Some drivers are using special techniques to maximize their miles per gallon and save at the pump.

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Bob Winger driving his 2016 Hyundai Sonata hybrid past a gas station in Williamsburg, Va., on Sunday.

42 Years Later, Jury Finds Texas Man Guilty in Killing of Teen Girl

3 septembre 2026 à 16:44
Prosecutors said the man provided the drugs used to kill a teen in 1984. Her remains were found in an area that came to be known as the Texas Killing Fields.

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James Dolphs Elmore during his trial in Galveston, Texas, on Tuesday.

Shooting at Tucson Gay Bar That Killed 2 Investigated as Hate Crime

2 septembre 2026 à 11:55
Two men were fatally shot in the bar’s parking lot early Monday morning. The suspected gunman, who also died, was carrying a list of other L.G.B.T.Q.-friendly businesses, the police said.

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A growing memorial outside the bar Venture-N in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday.

Officer Charged in Shooting of College Athlete Who Knocked at Wrong Door

1 septembre 2026 à 18:41
Prosecutors said the police officer from Upper Pottsgrove, Pa., committed manslaughter when he fired on the student, who was returning from a night out at bars. A homeowner had reported a burglary in progress.

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An officer with the Upper Pottsgrove Township Police Department shouted, “Hands up, hands up now, drop to the ground!” at the student. And then he fired.

Napa County Winery Worker Charged With Starting Pickett Fire That Damaged Grape Harvests

29 août 2026 à 14:38
The Pickett fire burned nearly 7,000 acres in California wine country last year, causing millions of dollars in losses.

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The Pickett fire burned in Napa County last year. Three winemakers have filed a lawsuit against the owner of a winery in the area.

Texas Law Targeting Drag Shows Is Struck Down Again by Judge

26 août 2026 à 13:20
The judge’s message to people offended by drag performances was, “Just don’t go.” Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to appeal again.

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A drag performance at the Swan Dive nightclub in Austin, Texas, in 2023.

Meet Dean Roy, the 15-Year-Old Running for Vermont Governor and Ready for ‘Impact’

26 août 2026 à 11:17
Dean Roy, 15, will appear on the ballot in November as a third-party candidate. He said his generation’s concerns, like affordability and climate change, have been ignored for too long.

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“The goal here is to make enough of an impact that the leaders have to start paying attention to the youth voice,” Dean Roy said.
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