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Fatal wildfire on Cyprus caused by 'carelessly discarded cigarette,' report finds 08/28/2025 12:52pm • NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — One of Cyprus’ most devastating wildfires in recent memory was caused by a cigarette discarded by the side of a mountain road, a report by U.S. experts said Thursday. The report by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) concluded that the “acc Judges rule Tennessee's gun limits in parks and playgrounds are unconstitutional 08/28/2025 12:17pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A panel of Tennessee judges has ruled against two state restrictions on carrying guns, including in public recreational areas such as playgrounds and parks. The case has been another test of the limits of a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that has allowed gun rights advocat Max Verstappen welcomes Sergio Pérez back to F1 for a 'fresh start' with Cadillac 08/28/2025 11:59am • ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Max Verstappen says he's happy to see his old teammate Sergio Pérez back for a “fresh start” in Formula 1 and that his experience will be a major asset to the new Cadillac team in 2026. Cadillac picked the experienced duo of Pérez and former Mercedes driver Valt Lewis Hamilton wants to rediscover the joy in F1 after a gloomy start at Ferrari 08/28/2025 11:37am • ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Lewis Hamilton wants to rediscover the joy of driving a Formula 1 car in a difficult first season at Ferrari. Hamilton was frustrated at the last grand prix in Hungary, calling his performance in qualifying “absolutely useless” and questioning whether the Italian Guillermo del Toro almost lost his movie memorabilia in a wildfire. Now, he's letting some of it go 08/28/2025 10:05am • SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Many fled when wildfires devastated Los Angeles earlier this year, but Guillermo del Toro rushed back in, determined to save his lifelong collection of horror memorabilia. It's the same loyalty that finds him making another tough decision to protect the items he loves One Tech Tip: Ditch the chatbots and take your AI nature apps on a birdwatching hike 08/28/2025 09:38am • I didn't notice the scarlet tanager until the alert appeared on my phone: “Merlin heard a new bird!” Despite its brilliant plumage — jet-black wings on a crimson body — the songbird can be a hard one to spot in a forest because it prefers to stay high in the canopy. It sounds a little like a NHRA adds new stops in Georgia and Maryland to its 2026 schedule amid 75th anniversary 08/28/2025 09:16am • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NHRA is adding two new tracks to its 2026 schedule, marking the drag-racing series’ first expansion in more than a dozen years. While celebrating its 75th anniversary, the national series will visit Valdosta, Georgia, and Mechanicsville, Maryland, for the first time. T Steve Newmark has made the shift from auto racing executive to North Carolina's AD-in-waiting 08/28/2025 06:00am • CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Steve Newmark has spent years working in a sport defined by speed. Maybe that will have the former NASCAR racing team president prepared for the rapidly shifting landscape of college sports as North Carolina's designated next athletic director. The school announced its su DC Tap Fest marks 17th year with all-star dancers, local pride 08/28/2025 05:11am • The sound of tap shoes is echoing once again in the nation’s capital as the D.C. Tap Fest kicked off its 17th year Monday, bringing dancers from around the world together for a week of performance, history and community. The festival, cofounded by D.C. natives and sisters Chloe and Maud Arn What's crime actually like in DC? You can check the numbers yourself 08/28/2025 05:02am • Crime figures in D.C. continue to fall, but debate has grown over President Donald Trump's federal law enforcement surge and whether it should be expanded to other major cities. The president's GOP supporters in Congress back his declaration of a crime emergency in the District. If the federal su Jury awards more than $2 million to protester shot in face with nonlethal projectile 08/27/2025 09:42pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury has awarded at least $2.2 million to a protester who was shot in the face with a less-lethal munition by a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy during a demonstration against police brutality in 2020. In the verdict last week, the jury found LA County liable for the injuries su 'Critical shortage' of officers sparks fast-track hiring for US Park Police 08/27/2025 09:01pm • The union that represents U.S. Park Police officers said it is seeing a new urgency from the Department of the Interior to address what it calls a "critical shortage" of officers in the D.C. region. The new momentum to bring on new officers comes after an executive order from President Donald Tru In DC, a heated standoff between police, neighbors shows unease amid Trump's law enforcement surge 08/27/2025 08:43pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The street, normally quiet, was abuzz. The block lit up with flashing police cruisers and officers in tactical vests. Some had covered their faces. Neighbors came out of homes. Some hurled insults at the police, telling them to leave — or worse. Dozens joined in a chant: “Sha 15 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 08/27/2025 08:00pm • It's hard for any investor to know what's next in 2025 after a roller?coaster year that has included trade wars, fears of an AI bubble and slowing global growth thanks to rising prices. But one thing is certain: Large companies with generous dividends are in a prime position to weather anything that 8 Best Coupon Sites, Browser Extensions and Apps 08/27/2025 08:00pm • Not all coupon sites are created equal. Some are clunky and contain endless lists of promo codes that never seem to work. Others, however, can make it fast, easy and convenient to find deals. To help you save time (and money), here are eight legit coupon sites, browser extensions and apps worth chec