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Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – It’s already been a deadly year for firefighters, and authorities have been putting resources where they can more quickly pounce on wildfires before they get out of hand and increase the possibility of additional loss of life and property.

Meta appeals verdict it was to blame for social media addiction for young users

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has appealed the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles, challenging the jury’s determination that the company designed its platforms to hook young users without concern for their well-being.

What to know about fireworks and the risk of wildfires this July 4th

With wildfires raging across the Western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks just as the nation gears up for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations in decades.

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Alphabet's SpaceX Investment Surges More Than 100-Fold to $94 Billion

Alphabet's early investment in SpaceX has delivered extraordinary returns, with the Google parent's stake in Elon Musk's rocket company valued at about $94 billion at the end of June, compared with the $900 million it invested in 2015.

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Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Alphabet Stake 83% to $37.8 Billion

Berkshire Hathaway significantly increased its investment in Alphabet during the second quarter, lifting the Google and YouTube parent company to its third-largest publicly traded stock holding. The investment firm disclosed on Friday that it held nearly 106 million Alphabet shares valued at approximately $37.8 billion as of June 30.

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France's Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Under-15s

France’s Constitutional Council has blocked legislation that would have prohibited children under 15 from using social media, dealing a setback to President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to tighten protections for young people online. The constitutional authority ruled on Friday that the proposed law placed disproportionate restrictions on freedom of expression.

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Iran Defiant, as Trump Warns Americans of Higher Fuel Costs

Iran has vowed to maintain its control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting calls from the United States to reopen the vital waterway as President Donald Trump warned Americans they may have to accept higher gasoline prices while the conflict continues.

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Ukraine Strikes Russian Space Facility as Long-Range Campaign Intensifies

Ukraine said it struck a major Russian rocket and space facility in the Samara region with domestically produced Flamingo cruise missiles on August 15, as Kyiv stepped up its campaign of long-range attacks against targets deep inside Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Progress Rocket and Space Center had been hit.

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US Signals Unprecedented Economic Pressure Against Iran

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is preparing what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described as an unprecedented new wave of economic pressure against Iran, raising speculation that Washington could move beyond traditional sanctions and target the international networks that continue to support Tehran's oil exports.

President Donald Trump has urged Americans to accept modestly higher gasoline prices, arguing that increased fuel costs are a necessary consequence of efforts to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Trump defended the U.S. military campaign against Iran and said Americans paying “a tiny little bit more” should view the expense as part of a broader effort to protect global security.

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World Lion Day: Africa's big cats face mounting threats from habitat loss
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Colombia searches for its missing after earthquake kills more than 100