Los Angeles Times
Public caning for 2 Indonesian men
An Islamic court in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province on Monday sentenced two men to public caning, 80 times each, after Islamic religious police caught them engaged in what the court deemed were sexual acts: hugging and kissing.
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August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Times
How to break into an evolving showbiz
A new book by two former Times editors advises how to get a job in entertainment.
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August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Paramount lands $7.7-billion UFC deal
In a major early move under new ownership, Paramount has agreed to pay $7.7 billion for media rights to UFC’s mixed martial arts events in the U.S.
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August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Surprise: No two 'Big Ones' alike
Can Myanmar quake offer clues to San Andreas fault? Don't bet on it.
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August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Water service restored to Valley homes, but boil notice remains
Taps ran dry last week in Porter Ranch and Granada Hills after a DWP system failure.
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August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Times
India opposition parties protest voter list revision
India’s opposition parties held a protest Monday calling for the rollback of a revision of the voter list in one of the country’s poorest states, where key elections are scheduled in November, and warning it could lead to voter disenfranchisement.
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August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Trump extends tariff truce with China for 90 days
President Trump extended a pause of sky-high tariffs on Chinese goods for another 90 days into early November, stabilizing trade ties between the world’s two largest economies.
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August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Who's leading SAG-AFTRA next?
Fran Drescher’s decision to not run for reelection as SAG-AFTRA president opens up the race to lead a major Hollywood labor union at a pivotal time as actors face issues such as the rise of AI and a challenging job market two years after a long strike.
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August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Times
ADUs may do little for housing
Backyard units are booming. Here’s why that’s not enough to ease the state’s crisis.
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August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Along the front lines in eastern Ukraine, peace seems far away
In a plastic-lined dugout where nearby blasts send dirt raining from the ceiling, Ukrainian soldiers say peace talks seem distant and unlikely to end the war.
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August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Whew! Sparks ride out a second close win over the Storm
Hamby scores on a driving layup with 5.6 seconds left as L.A. boosts playoff hopes.
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August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Climate reports targeted for review due to ‘bias’
The assessments are removed for now from government websites, to scientists’ alarm.
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August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Times
THE SAME CIVICS LESSON, BUT A DIFFERENT TONE
Young children of immigrants, farmworkers visit Riverside City Hall against backdrop of U.S. raids
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August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Trump order on homeless defies data
RESIDENT TRUMP’s campaign against homeless people is not limited to the District of Columbia. OnJuly 24, Trumpissued an executive order titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets.” How exactly is that to be accomplished? “Shifting homeless individuals into long-term institutional settings for humane treatment through the appropriate use of civil commitment.” The order describes this approach as “new,” “compassionate” and “evidence-based.” It is none of these things.
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August 12, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Fresh thrills for novelist
Karin Slaughter dives into a book series while overseeing TV's 'Good Daughter.'
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August 12, 2025
Scoop USA Newspaper
Philadelphia Phillies and Independence Blue Cross team up to launch new community support program
The Philadelphia Phillies and Independence Blue Cross (IBX) have announced an exciting new phase of their decades-long partnership, focused on giving back to communities across the region.
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Scoop USA Newspaper
Chester Town Hall delivers few answers to residents
A town hall held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, advertised as a forum for citizens to get answers from elected officials, was a complete disappointment to those who attended because the focus was on saving the jobs of federal employees and union workers.
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Scoop USA Newspaper
Nearly nine out of 10 black homicide victims killed with guns, new VPC Study finds
Missouri continues to have highest rate of Black homicide victimization in the nation
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ScoopUSA Media. Volume 65 - Number 33
Scoop USA Newspaper
Trump destroys our source of information about jobs. This is beyond irresponsible.
I spent much of the 1990s as Secretary of Labor.
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ScoopDigital Vol. 6, No. 26
Scoop USA Newspaper
You are an inspiration: Never forget the power within you
Elements of Inspiration
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ScoopUSA Media. Volume 65 - Number 33
Scoop USA Newspaper
Shapiro Administration marks PA Donor Day, encourages Pennsylvanians to register as organ donors
PA Donor Day is recognized on August 1 (8/1) — a date symbolizing that eight lives can be saved by one donor. More than 6,000 Pennsylvanians are currently on the transplant waiting list.
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ScoopDigital Vol. 6, No. 26
Scoop USA Newspaper
It's Official: Teddy Pendergrass Way named
Philadelphia paid homage to iconic singer and Philadelphia native Teddy Pendergrass last week in a very special way by renaming a section of Broad Street in his honor.
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ScoopUSA Media. Volume 65 - Number 33
Scoop USA Newspaper
"Two Things A Christian Can Be Sure Of"
All of us have said at one time or another, “You just can’t be sure of anything.” Life is full of so many uncertainties. We wonder what will happen next.
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ScoopDigital Vol. 6, No. 26
New York Amsterdam News
Historic Rucker Park spawned global genre of playground basketball, Part 1
Rarely could the legacy of any entity be wholly voiced in a manner close to its origin. An almost living, breathing entity like Rucker Park screams animated character and characters mythological occurrences told and retold worldwide.
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August 07, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Skaters Kouevi and Homawoo win silver at prestigious Lake Placid competition
In their second season in the junior division, U.S. ice dancers Anaelle Kouevi, 14, and Yann Homawoo, 16, competed at last week's Lake Placid Ice Dance Championships, coming away with a strong second-place finish. This summer, the duo have focused on training and the results of their hard work are clear.
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August 07, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Hall of Fame hooper Taj McWilliams-Franklin joins the new UPSHOT League
Deeply thankful for her over half a decade in the WNBA, two-time league champion Taj McWilliams-Franklin has embraced a new challenge as vice president of basketball operations for the UPSHOT League, a new professional women's basketball league that will launch in 2026. Operating in smaller markets, UPSHOT will provide more professional playing opportunities for women hoopers, and social and economic enhancements for the communities where the games will be held.
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August 07, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Mayor's CRC adopts ballot proposals about housing — voters get choice about the future
Mayor Eric Adams's Charter Revision Commission (CRC), which should not be mistaken for the dueling CRC convened by the City Council, voted to adopt ballot proposals mostly about housing last month.
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August 07, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Yussef Dayes brings 'Black Classical Music' to SummerStage in Central Park
Excessive heat, flood warnings, and a rescheduled date didn't stop fans from gathering at the Capital One City Parks SummerStage in Central Park on August 2 to see London-born drummer Yussef Dayes and his band, the Yussef Dayes Experience, for an evening that was all about rhythm and vibrations.
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August 07, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
3 African nations agree to take deportees from the US.
What we know about the secretive deals
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August 07, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Student loan interest payments restarting but challenges to borrowers are mounting
Federal student loan payments and forbearance plans began accruing interest on Aug. 1, but Black and Brown borrowers face some complications due to the nature of the loan system. Because of that, there is a long list that those at risk of falling behind on payments need to know about.
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