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Islamic State extremists exploit instability in Africa and Syria, UN experts say 08/20/2025 07:24pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) ��� Islamic State extremists are exploiting instability in Africa and Syria and remain a significant threat in Afghanistan, Central Asia and Europe, U.N. counterterrorism experts said Wednesday. The militant group is now using advanced technologies, including artificial intellige Gabbard slashing intelligence office workforce and cutting budget by over $700 million 08/20/2025 06:56pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will dramatically reduce its workforce and cut its budget by more than $700 million annually, the Trump administration announced Wednesday. The move amounts to a major downsizing of the office responsible for coordinating the wo FTC sues LA Fitness operators for 'exceedingly difficult' gym cancellation policies 08/20/2025 06:55pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is suing the operators of LA Fitness, over allegations that they make it ���exceedingly difficult��� for consumers to cancel gym memberships and other related services offered in their clubs nationwide. In a Wednesday complaint, the FTC accused Fit How to protect yourself from Vibrio vulnificus, the bacteria found in some coastal waters 08/20/2025 06:48pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� States are warning beachgoers about a summertime surge in infections from a frightening, flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters. Vibrio vulnificus are becoming an annual threat along the Gulf Coast and ��� increasingly ��� up the Eastern Seaboard. People should listen to th 9/11 victims' fund architect slams changes to New Hampshire abuse settlement program 08/20/2025 06:47pm • CONCORD, N.H. (AP) ��� An attorney who helped design and implement the 9/11 victims��� compensation fund says New Hampshire lawmakers have eroded the fairness of a settlement program for those who were abused at the state���s youth detention center. Deborah Greenspan, who served as deputy special ma Brewers fans line up to grab free burgers as part of local fast-food chain's promotion 08/20/2025 06:33pm • MILWAUKEE (AP) ��� The Milwaukee Brewers' franchise-record 14-game winning streak resulted in one heck of a tab for a local fast-food chain. George Webb promises to give away free hamburgers whenever the Brewers reel off at least 12 straight victories. The local fast-food chain delivered on its prom FanDuel Promo Code: Claim $300 Bonus for MLB, WNBA, Early CFP Bets 08/20/2025 05:44pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Anyone who signs up with this FanDuel promo code offer can go all in with a 60-1 odds boost. Set up a new account and start betting on Bolivia will choose a new president but environmental activists see little hope of progress 08/20/2025 05:30pm • BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) ��� Bolivia���s upcoming presidential election will mark a shift from nearly two decades of socialist rule, but many Indigenous and environmental leaders doubt it will bring progress in stopping deforestation, wildfires or pollution in the Amazon. The Oct. 19 runoff pits centri Managers miffed at offshore sports betting on Little League World Series 08/20/2025 05:22pm • SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) ��� This week, as usual, sports bettors can get action on MLB games from U.S.-based gambling sites. Meanwhile, at least a couple of offshore bookmakers are offering odds on games at the Little League World Series. Team managers, and Little League itself, are not pleased. 2 more beachfront homes near collapse as Hurricane Erin's waves pound North Carolina's Outer Banks 08/20/2025 05:19pm • Two homes on the North Carolina Outer Banks sit precariously in the high waves with their days seemingly numbered. Since 2020, 11 neighboring homes have fallen into the Atlantic Ocean. While the swells from storms like Hurricane Erin make things worse, the conditions threatening the houses are alway Maryland's new era: Freshman Malik Washington could be the answer at quarterback 08/20/2025 04:59pm • COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) ��� Last season was the first time in five years that Taulia Tagovailoa wasn't the quarterback at Maryland. It didn't go well. Now, a long-term replacement may have arrived. It's not yet clear if freshman Malik Washington will start the opener for the Terrapins, but he v US attorney will no longer bring felony charges against people for carrying rifles or shotguns in DC 08/20/2025 03:50pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Federal prosecutors in the nation's capital will no longer bring felony charges against people for possessing rifles or shotguns in the District of Columbia, according to a new policy adopted by the leader of the nation���s largest U.S. attorney���s office. That office will co Dermatologists see spike in heat-related skin conditions in DC area 08/20/2025 03:44pm • Mother Nature has given the D.C. region somewhat of a break from the heat this week. But all the hot days have led to an uptick in some heat-related skin conditions. The most common of which is known as miliaria, according to Adam Friedman, professor and chair of dermatology at The George Washing Fed minutes: Most officials worried about inflation moving higher 08/20/2025 03:37pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Most Federal Reserve officials said last month that the threat of higher inflation was a greater concern than the potential for job losses, leading the central bank to keep its key rate unchanged. According to the minutes of the July 29-30 meeting, released Wednesday, members of Scottie Scheffler doesn't like comparisons to Tiger Woods. But Tiger inspired him 08/20/2025 03:36pm • ATLANTA (AP) ��� Scottie Scheffler shies away from comparisons to Tiger Woods even as the numbers are starting to make that inevitable. Scheffler has been No. 1 in the world longer than anyone since Woods. He is the first player since Woods to have five-plus wins in back-to-back years. He comes into