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Kennedy Institute to give lifetime achievement award to Joe Biden

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 3:59 PM

Edward M. Kennedy Institute to give lifetime achievement award to President Joe Biden. The ceremony will also honor Martin J. Walsh and Adm. Lisa Franchetti ... Read full Story

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Chevron completes $53B acquisition of Hess

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 2:31 PM

Chevron completed its $53 billion acquisition of Hess after all legal hurdles were cleared, including the company's vast oil fields off the coast of Guyana. ... Read full Story

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Federal judge halts project in Chico, Calif., cites risk to 3 threatened species

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 2:08 PM

A federal judge overturned the approval of a mixed-use project in Chico, Calif., because of threatened species of flower and snake. ... Read full Story

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LA County Sheriff deputies killed in explosion

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 1:34 PM

At least three people are dead following an explosion early Friday morning at a Los Angeles County Sheriff Department facility. ... Read full Story

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Netflix reveals it used AI in Argentinian sci-fi series

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 1:23 PM

The Netflix streaming service has admitted to using artifical intelligence for the first time in order to scale up the look of a foreign sci-fi series. ... Read full Story

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Iranian LSU students released after 'ruse' arrest

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 12:52 PM

Two Iranian graduate students in Louisiana have been released from U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement custody after their lawyers took issue with ICE agents using a "ruse" to lure them outside to be arrested. ... Read full Story

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Truth Social app now available for iPads

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 11:56 AM

Users of Truth Social can now post and scroll the platform from their iPads, its operators announced Friday. It has released an app designed for the device. ... Read full Story

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New $250 visa fee goes into effect for travelers, foreign workers

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 11:53 AM

Many foeeign workers and visitors to the U,S. will soon have to pay a $250 "visa integrity fee" to enter the country. It was in the One Big Beautiful Bill. ... Read full Story

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Mystery illness sickens dozens aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ship

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 11:08 AM

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that an unknown illness sickened several people aboard a cruise ship earlier this month. ... Read full Story

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Musk's brain-computer interface company sought 'disadvantaged' status

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 10:28 AM

Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-computer technology firm, self-certified with the Small Business Administration in Washington as a "small disadvantaged business." ... Read full Story

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Delta Air Lines' AI determines airfares for some passengers

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 10:17 AM

Delta Air Lines has begun to use AI to price tickets, charging people based on a calculation of what they should pay rather than a standard fare for all passengers. ... Read full Story

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Coming PBS, NPR cuts already hurting many stations

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 9:52 AM

U.S. House of Representatives signed President Donald Trump's bill to rescind $1.1 billion in funds to public broadcasting. The cuts already hurt stations. ... Read full Story

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Manhunt on for suspects who fled Texas crash that killed 4, injured 18

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 8:36 AM

At least four people were killed and 18 injured, including children and seniors, after a high-speed multi-vehicle collision in San Antonio on Interstate 35, the city's Police Department said. ... Read full Story

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Trump opens anti-DEI investigation into George Mason University

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 5:25 AM

The Justice Department has launched a new investigation into George Mason University, over alleged illegal hiring practices. ... Read full Story

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House passes bill cutting $9B in foreign aid, public broadcasting

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 2:06 AM

The U.S. House of Representatives early Friday passed President Donald Trump's bill to rescind some $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funds. ... Read full Story

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U.S. sanctions head of Tren de Aragua, five key figures

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 12:43 AM

The United States has sanctioned the head of the Tren de Aragua gang and five key leaders and affiliates on Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Trump directs AG Bondi to unseal Epstein grand jury records

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 11:06 PM

President Donald Trump on Thursday directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to release "any and all" grand jury testimony related to the disgraced, deceased financier. ... Read full Story

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House approves the GENIUS Act and two crypto-related bills

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 8:14 PM

The House of Representatives voted to regulate digital currencies and protect their owners on Thursday during what many lawmakers called "crypto week." ... Read full Story

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Labor officials announce veterans employment training resources

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 8:06 PM

The Department of Labor on Thursday announced a new resource designed to increase employment rates and apprenticeship program participation among millions of disabled veterans. ... Read full Story

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Netflix reports 45% increase in profit for Q2

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 7:49 PM

Netflix reported total Q2 revenues of $11.08 billion, with an operating income of $3.8 billion and margin of 34.1%, beyond last year and market estimates. ... Read full Story

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Video: The Lexus LC 500 Is Back For 2026 With Speial Editions

by carbuzz.com | Jul 21 2025

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NBA summer league grades for every lottery pick: Cooper Flagg earns 'A-,' rest of the rookie class shines

by CBS Interactive Inc | Jul 20 2025

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What to know about two new COVID variants spreading in CT

by CT Mirror | Jul 21 2025

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This natural ingredient is ‘lowkey magic’ for your face — it fights acne, moisturizes and helps your skin barrier

by NY Post | Jul 15 2025

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Daimler Truck looks to the Old World for its new zero-emission trucks

by FreightWaves | Jul 20 2025

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Kelly Clarkson Duets With Daughter River Rose on ‘Heartbeat Song’ During Vegas Residency Show

by Billboard | Jul 21 2025

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says Aug. 1 date for EU tariffs is 'hard deadline'

by upi.com | Jul 21 2025

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NJ starts issuing latest property-tax relief payments

by NJ Spotlight | Jul 21 2025

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Jeff Bezos' before and after: How the Amazon owner achieved his impressive physical change at 60

by marca.com | Jul 21 2025

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Fintech firm Clear Street extends lease at 4 WTC — and adds an entire floor

by NY Post | Jul 20 2025

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These retirement hot spots are the priciest in America

by Fox News | Jul 19 2025

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22 New Watches You Missed from Omega, Seiko, Casio and More

by Gear Patrol | Jul 20 2025

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5 ways to adventure effortlessly with Titan Travel

by Wanderlust | Jul 21 2025

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Quarry lake to become a public swimming facility at Sojourner Truth State Park

by NEWS10 ABC | Jul 21 2025

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More than 500 rescued from Indonesia ferry fire that killed at least 3

by Global News | Jul 21 2025

Word of the Day

hubris

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 21, 2025 is:

hubris • \HYOO-bris\ • noun

Hubris is a formal and literary word that refers to a great or foolish amount of pride or confidence.

// The project's failure was predictable, given the inexperience and unbridled hubris of those leading the effort.

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Examples:

"The film was billed to me as an attempt to capture the real power and bumbling hubris of a bunch of arrogant and wealthy men ... who try to rewire the world and find themselves in way over their heads." — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025

Did you know?

English picked up both the concept of hubris and the term for that particular brand of cockiness from the ancient Greeks, who considered hubris a dangerous character flaw capable of provoking the wrath of the gods. In classical Greek tragedy, hubris was often a fatal shortcoming that brought about the fall of the tragic hero. Typically, overconfidence led the hero to attempt to overstep the boundaries of human limitations and assume a godlike status; in response, the gods inevitably humbled the offender with a sharp reminder of human mortality. Take, for example, the story of Phaethon, a mortal son of the sun god Helios. In his hubris, Phaethon drives his father's sun chariot into the heavens but loses control of its horses. The chariot begins to scorch the earth, and Zeus strikes Phaethon down with a thunderbolt.

Kennedy Institute to give lifetime achievement award to Joe Biden

Chevron completes $53B acquisition of Hess

Federal judge halts project in Chico, Calif., cites risk to 3 threatened species

LA County Sheriff deputies killed in explosion

Netflix reveals it used AI in Argentinian sci-fi series

Iranian LSU students released after 'ruse' arrest

Truth Social app now available for iPads

New $250 visa fee goes into effect for travelers, foreign workers

Mystery illness sickens dozens aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ship

Musk's brain-computer interface company sought 'disadvantaged' status

Delta Air Lines' AI determines airfares for some passengers

Coming PBS, NPR cuts already hurting many stations

Manhunt on for suspects who fled Texas crash that killed 4, injured 18

Trump opens anti-DEI investigation into George Mason University

House passes bill cutting $9B in foreign aid, public broadcasting

U.S. sanctions head of Tren de Aragua, five key figures

Trump directs AG Bondi to unseal Epstein grand jury records

House approves the GENIUS Act and two crypto-related bills

Labor officials announce veterans employment training resources

Netflix reports 45% increase in profit for Q2

USA Government

Video: The Lexus LC 500 Is Back For 2026 With Speial Editions

NBA summer league grades for every lottery pick: Cooper Flagg earns 'A-,' rest of the rookie class shines

What to know about two new COVID variants spreading in CT

This natural ingredient is ‘lowkey magic’ for your face — it fights acne, moisturizes and helps your skin barrier

Daimler Truck looks to the Old World for its new zero-emission trucks

Kelly Clarkson Duets With Daughter River Rose on ‘Heartbeat Song’ During Vegas Residency Show

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says Aug. 1 date for EU tariffs is 'hard deadline'

NJ starts issuing latest property-tax relief payments

Jeff Bezos' before and after: How the Amazon owner achieved his impressive physical change at 60

Fintech firm Clear Street extends lease at 4 WTC — and adds an entire floor

These retirement hot spots are the priciest in America

22 New Watches You Missed from Omega, Seiko, Casio and More

5 ways to adventure effortlessly with Titan Travel

Quarry lake to become a public swimming facility at Sojourner Truth State Park

More than 500 rescued from Indonesia ferry fire that killed at least 3

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