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First wave of Epstein files is being sent to Congress, says Oversight Committee chair : NPR

First wave of Epstein files is being sent to Congress, says Oversight Committee chair : NPR

The chairman of the House Oversight Committee says the Justice Department will begin sharing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation starting on Friday. Above, federal prosecutors announce charges against Epstein on July 8, 2019 in New York City. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Keith/Getty Images The House Oversight Committee is expecting to get hundreds of documents …

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SoCal’s worst heat wave this year: How long will it last and what areas will be hottest?

SoCal’s worst heat wave this year: How long will it last and what areas will be hottest?

A prolonged and potentially dangerous heat wave is forecast to bake Southern California this week, raising health and fire concerns across the region as forecasters warn this is expected to be the most significant period of hot weather this year, thus far. Temperatures across interior Southern California will climb dramatically over the next few days, providing little opportunity for overnight …

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U.S. East Coast faces "life-threatening" wave threats from Hurricane Erin – Axios

U.S. East Coast faces “life-threatening” wave threats from Hurricane Erin  Axios Hurricane Erin strengthens into Category 4; Outer Banks brace for dangerous storm surge  USA Today Tropical Storm, Storm Surge Watches issued for North Carolina coast from Hurricane Erin’s vicious outer bands  FOX Weather Atlantic Braces for Potential 100ft Ocean Waves Next Week  Newsweek How will Hurricane Erin affect the Jersey Shore and Delaware …

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Gal Gadot visits Hostages Square amid Israel protest wave

Gal Gadot visits Hostages Square amid Israel protest wave

Gal Gadot visits Hostages Square amid Israel protest wave | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News The visit came amid growing public pressure on the government to prioritize a deal that would secure the release of the remaining hostages. Israeli actress Gal Gadot embraces Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan is still in Hamas captivity, during a day of nation-wide protests …

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Juneau flood: A glacier outburst is underway in Alaska. It could send a wave of water surging toward Juneau

Juneau flood: A glacier outburst is underway in Alaska. It could send a wave of water surging toward Juneau

Facebook Tweet Email Link A wave of water gushing out of an Alaskan glacier is threatening significant, potentially record-breaking flooding in Juneau for the third consecutive August. “A glacial outburst has occurred at Suicide Basin. The basin is releasing and flooding is expected along Mendenhall Lake and River late Tuesday through Wednesday,” Juneau officials said in a Tuesday news release. …

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Did life start on the ocean floor — and what does that mean for alien life? : Short Wave : NPR

Did life start on the ocean floor — and what does that mean for alien life? : Short Wave : NPR

In a cold, dark ocean, life thrives near hydrothermal vents. Ralph White/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ralph White/Getty Images How did life start on Earth? The answer is a big scientific mystery scientists are actively investigating. After talking with many scientists, host Regina G. Barber found that an abundance of water on Earth is most likely key, in some …

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Will China’s new chromosome editing tool unlock new wave of genetic advances?

Will China’s new chromosome editing tool unlock new wave of genetic advances?

A group of Chinese scientists has overcome a challenge that stumped biologists for decades by developing a new gene-editing tool that can precisely manipulate millions of base pairs – the building blocks of DNA. The innovation has been hailed as “very significant progress” by Professor Yin Hao, a gene editing specialist at Wuhan University’s medical research institute, who was not …

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Storms overnight; next wildfire smoke wave by Sunday? – MPR News

Storms overnight; next wildfire smoke wave by Sunday? – MPR News

Storms overnight; next wildfire smoke wave by Sunday?  MPR News FORECAST FIRST ALERT: Tracking potential for severe thunderstorms  5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Minnesota weather: Storms bring rain, frequent lightning  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul Massive severe thunderstorm watch for overnight 80 mph wind threat in Minnesota  yahoo.com Thousands without power after overnight storm blasts through Twin Cities  Bring Me The News Source link

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