A tropical storm watch is issued for Bermuda, with Philippe expected to approach the island late Thursday and Friday as it was forecast to intensify slightly.
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U.S. Supreme Court hears disability case involving Maine hotel
The former owner of Coast Village Inn and Cottages in Wells is challenging a civil rights tester, who sued the hotel for not publishing information about the accessibility of its facilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Study finds more people moving into high flood zones, increasing risk of water disasters
As middle- and low-income nations grow wealthier, their populations shift from rural to urban and people leave the country to move to cities, which are often near waterways.
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Trump back in court as fraud trial probes who was responsible for his financial statements
New York’s attorney general accuses the former president and his business of deceiving banks, insurers and others by providing financial statements that greatly exaggerated his wealth.
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Thousands of workers join what’s expected to be largest health care strike in U.S. history
Picketing has begun at Kaiser Permanente hospitals as some 75,000 workers who say understaffing is hurting patient care go on strike in 5 states and the District of Columbia.
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Trio wins Nobel in chemistry for work on quantum dots, used in electronics, medical imaging
They were honored for their work with the particles that ‘catalyze chemical reactions and their clear light can illuminate tumor tissue for a surgeon.’
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Pope will open a big Vatican meeting as battle lines are drawn on his reform project
On the agenda are calls to take concrete steps to elevate women to decision-making roles in the church and ways to better welcome of LGBTQ+ Catholics.
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Suspect charged in fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur to make court appearance in Las Vegas
The man facing a murder charge in the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas 27 years ago is due to make his first court appearance.
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Colorado high court to hear case against Christian baker who refused to make LGBTQ-themed cake
The key issue in the case is whether the cakes Jack Phillips creates are a form of speech and whether forcing him to make a cake with a message he does not support is a violation of his First Amendment right.
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How are ancient Roman and Mayan buildings still standing? Scientists are unlocking their secrets
With the rising threats of climate change, there’s a growing call to make modern construction more sustainable.