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Water industry turns to AI and hackers for help after suspected Iran cyberattacks

For the new initiative, Vanderbilt University researchers will work to create “digital twins” of water system networks....

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Spokane Wildfire Suspect Confesses to Setting Dozens of Fires

Aaron Farinacci, the man charged with setting one of the most destructive fires in the history of Washington state, appeared in court on Thursday for his arraignment. According to court documents, det...

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Trump defends Pete Hegseth and school shooting in Thailand: Morning Rundown

Trump defends Pete Hegseth amid concerns about the defense secretary’s leadership....

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GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Todd Blanche for AG, putting nomination in jeopardy

GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche for AG, putting confirmation in jeopardy...

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Jobs report is expected to show a pickup in hiring — but with stagnant wages

July’s heat may not have extended to the U.S. job market....

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Student kills 6 at school after shooting grandparents in Thailand

]At least one teacher was killed and four other people injured by a student who opened fire at a school in Thailand on Friday before killing himself, authorities said....

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Andy Ogles defeated in Tennessee House GOP primary, NBC News projects

Rep. Andy Ogles lost despite having President Trump’s endorsement, NBC News projects. Former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher will be the GOP nominee....

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Rep. Andy Ogles loses his Republican primary in Tennessee

Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee has lost his Republican primary, NBC News projects, falling to a former state official in a primary season that has seen an unusually high number of incumbents lose renomi...

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Marsha Blackburn wins GOP primary for Tennessee governor, NBC News projects

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a longtime Trump ally, defeated Rep. John Rose for the nomination, NBC News projects, after the president decided not to endorse in the race....

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Illinois teen in clown outfit charged with murder of 78-year-old man

The suspect had “the intent to kill” John Wesley Allen, 78, who was stabbed Monday at a bus stop in East St. Louis, Illinois, officials said....

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Remains found in yard in search for missing couple, police say son may have left country

The remains of two people were found in an Arizona backyard Thursday as police searched for a missing father and mother whose son is believed to have fled the country, police said....

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Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's out of rehab and recovering at home

Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is now out of rehab and recovering at home after a fall he suffered in mid-June. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports....

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Groups challenge FCC approval of startup’s plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space

Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reverse approval of a startup’s plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth, ar...

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What the left’s Michigan breakthrough does – and doesn’t – mean: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen digs into the lessons progressives can take away from Abdul El-Sayed’s victory....

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Fact checking Trump's birthright citizenship claims

President Trump signs new executive orders aiming to impose further restrictions on birthright citizenship, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling upholding the law. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor joins Me...

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Michigan says salad is safe again as state’s cyclosporiasis cases fall

Michigan health officials said Thursday that residents could return to their usual salad routine as cyclosporiasis cases in the state continue to fall....

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IRS worker’s group joins Jan. 6 ‘slush fund’ suit, seeking to block Trump audit carveout

Career IRS employees jointed wewaponization lawsuit, challenging a carveout that would give him and members of his family immunity from certain tax audits....

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Perez Hilton’s family says his children ‘fled’ their home before his reported self-harm livestream

Perez Hilton’s family said his three children, niece and sister were inside the home “minutes before” he publicly livestreamed what appeared to be self-harm amid “a severe mental health crisis.”...

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The best dehumidifiers to use if you have a small room or apartment

I talked to appliance experts to find the best dehumidifiers for small rooms, including ones perfect for small homes and apartments. The best options are from Midea and Pure Enrichment....

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Miss North Carolina USA stripped of crown after failing to uphold ‘standards and values’

Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse had her title removed, with the Miss USA pageant saying it “does not tolerate racism, homophobia, transphobia.”...

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20% of workers say they use AI for tasks that used to be given colleagues, poll finds

A new poll has found that almost half of employed U.S. adults use AI for work, with over 20% of those using the tool for work every day the poll was conducted....

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Coco Gauff believes in fairness in sports — but not attacks on the trans community

Tennis star Coco Gauff called for nuance in response to a new rule from the Women’s Tennis Association that requires its athletes to undergo genetic tests amid the ongoing debate about transgender ath...

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Federal Communications Commission scraps limit on broadcast TV ownership

The Federal Communications Commission voted to eliminate a cap on the share of U.S. television households a single company can reach...

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These sturdy moving bags are great for moving clothes, linens and more — they’re over 30% off

These moving bags are perfect for moving back into dorms for back-to- school season or transitioning to a small apartment, and they’re 32% off....

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Republican senators vote to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress

Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee have voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right to not answer the...

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Over 800 Homes and Buildings Lost as Spokane Wildfires Rages

Officials in Washington state say they’re making progress in containing the raging Spokane wildfires that are responsible for burning more than 10,000 acres and scorching some 800 homes and buildings....

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Iran Hormuz Deal Advances Amid US Munitions Supply Questions

A deal on the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Thursday, with the Iranian foreign ministry saying a draft agreement between Iran and Oman is under review. It comes as there are new concerns ove...

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Abdul El-Sayed’s path to victory and FDA approves first mRNA flu shot: Morning Rundown

A younger and higher-educated base were pivotal to Abdul El Sayed’s Senate Primary win, an analysis shows....

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Senators to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for pleading the Fifth during hearing

Fauci declined to answer senators’ questions over 100 times during last week’s hearing, angering Republican lawmakers who have targeted him for years....

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Firefighters are working 16-hour shifts as they battle the Spokane Complex Fire

The Old Trails and Autumn Lane fires were each 13% contained Wednesday, and the Fairview fire was 5% contained, according to fire officials....

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Three state attorneys general subpoena Anthony Fauci over Covid guidance

Fauci was subpoenaed as Republicans in Washington seek to hold him in contempt for refusing to answer questions about the handling of the Covid pandemic....

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FDA approves 1st mRNA flu shot, from Moderna

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the U.S.’s first flu shot that uses mRNA technology: mFlusiva, from drugmaker Moderna....

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Salmonella outbreak expands to 27 states

The CDC is reporting that there are more than 300 cases of salmonella across the country. At least 36 people have been hospitalized. Both Chipotle and Qdoba say they have removed jalapenos from all re...

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Progressive Democrat scores narrow victory in Michigan primary

Abdul El-Sayed's projected victory over Rep. Haley Stevens delivers another win for progressives in the battle over the Democratic Party's direction, setting up a closely watched general election in M...

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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños at Chipotle and Qdoba expands to 27 states

Federal health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños that’s sickened 345 people in 27 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday....

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Millions of eggs have been recalled due to Salmonella contamination — here’s how to stay safe

A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly one hundred people. Learn the symptoms, risks, and simple steps to protect your family from infection....

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Progressives had another big primary night – with a notable exception: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail....

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U.S. airstrikes killed or wounded hundreds of civilians in Yemen last year, sources say

Three U.S. military air strikes in Yemen last year likely killed or wounded roughly 350 civilians, sources told NBC News, but the Pentagon has yet to provide a detailed account to Congress or the Amer...

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New CDC director is confirmed, giving agency its first permanent leader in a year

The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making her the agency’s first permanent director in more than a year....

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Florida pastor accused of having sex with 14-year-old boy, not revealing HIV diagnosis

“Dope-smoking pedophile preacher” Timothy Chaneyfield had sex with an underage boy without telling them he was HIV positive, Florida officials say....

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The best rolling backpacks for school, travel and work

We rounded up the best rolling backpacks with multiple compartments to distribute the weight evenly. Shop rolling backpacks from Pottery Barn, Jansport, Rockland and more....

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North Carolina mass shooting leaves ‘multiple fatalities,’ officials say

Multiple people were killed Wednesday in a mass shooting at a home in North Carolina, authorities said....

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Teenager dressed as clown detained in Illinois homicide case

A 15-year-old dressed as a clown was taken into custody Monday night in connection with a homicide investigation in East St....

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Candidate who dropped out beats Trump’s pick in a battleground GOP House primary

Thomas Smith, a political unknown who raised almost no money for his campaign, defeated President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate in a Republican primary for a Michigan congressional seat the GOP ho...

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Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar loses his primary to a progressive challenger in Michigan

Rep. Shri Thanedar has lost his Democratic primary in Michigan to state Rep....

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak has expanded to six more states

A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce has expanded to an additional six states, according to a source familiar with the matter....

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Presidential prospect Glenn Youngkin launches group focused on education policy

The former governor of Virginia is targeting several battleground states with an ad campaign promoting President Donald Trump’s federal school choice program....

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Perez Hilton Hospitalized After Reports He Livestreamed Self-Harm

Police responded to the Miami-area home of celebrity blogger and podcaster Perez Hilton after reports that engaged in self-harm in live-streamed TikTok video. A statement from the Miami-Dade sheriff’s...

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Arson Suspect Appears in Court as Washington Wildfires Rage On

Frontline crews are facing a sweltering heat wave as they battle a fiery disaster in Washington. Meanwhile, the man authorities say is responsible for setting the most destructive fire in the state’s ...

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