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1?? ‘Warming hole’

Tens of millions of Americans have endured a sweltering summer — the season when the effects of climate change are arguably most apparent. It’s getting hotter, longer, more humid and more dangerous. But there’s a strange divide along geographic lines.

2?? Tracking tariffs

Hundreds of items just got a lot more expensive to import into the US, now that President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on steel and aluminum has kicked in. Deodorant, butter knives, baby strollers and fire extinguishers had been excluded — but not anymore.

3?? Diamond heist

A gang of thieves concocted an elaborate scheme to steal a rare $25 million pink jewel in Dubai, but police recovered it just a few hours later. The suspects posed as wealthy dealers by renting luxury cars and holding meetings in high-end hotels.

4?? Ambassador for the afterlife

Scott Janssen was an atheist when he started doing hospice work 33 years ago. Then he began hearing about — and witnessing — his patients’ deathbed visitations. What he saw changed his view of faith.

5?? Futuristic furniture

Seaweed. Old sneakers. Mushroom mycelium. Designers are thinking outside the box and using surprising materials to make products for the home that are more sustainable.

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?? Bear Theft Auto? A woman in Asheville, North Carolina, watched in disbelief as a curious creature casually opened the doors of an SUV and peeked inside — like it was shopping for a new ride.

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?? Which chipmaking company is the US government considering making an investment in?
A. Intel
B. Nvidia
C. Qualcomm
D. AMD
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