A Ukrainian soldier called up Russian tech support when his captured Russian tank wouldn't start: report

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Tanks are being driven one behind the other.
Russia's T-72B3 tanks at a military parade rehearsal in 2020.

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A California ranch once owned by Patrick Swayze hit the market for $4.5 million. Take a look at the charming home and the furry friends that live there.

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A photo of Patrick Swayze in a white shirt stitched next to an aerial photo of his estate, which features dozens of large trees and a blue pool

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Gavin Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler to fill Senate seat left empty by Dianne Feinstein

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Emily's List President Laphonza Butler address a Biden-Harris campaign rally on the first anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson decision which struck down a federal right to abortion at the Mayflower Hotel on June 23, 2023 in Washington, DC.
Emily's List President Laphonza Butler address a Biden-Harris campaign rally on the first anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs v.

Sam Bankman-Fried would readily choose a Brooklyn jail cell with internet access over a $39 million Bahamas penthouse that doesn't have Wi-Fi, author of FTX book says

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Sam Bankman-Fried.

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Sam Bankman-Fried wanted to pay Donald Trump not to run for office. The price? $5 billion, says his biographer.

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Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of FTX, made large political donations to Democrats and Republicans.

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Gavin Newsom's appointee to replace Dianne Feinstein will be eligible to run for a full Senate term in 2024

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California Governor Gavin Newsom (left) and Rep. Barabra Lee (right) in a composite image.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (left) has been facing pressure from progressives to appoint Rep. Barbara Lee (right) to the Senate to replace Dianne Feinstein.

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This Caribbean island was once plagued with rats that destroyed the ecosystem. Now, plant biomass has increased 2,000% thanks to environmental group efforts.

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A view of Redonda island.
Conservationists have been working to restore native life on the island of Redonda.

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An overlooked group of borrowers will be hit hard as student loan repayments resume, former Fed economist says

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Our experts answer readers' student loan questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess student loans). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own.

Some 300,000 Onewheel electric skateboards recalled after 4 deaths and dozens of reported injuries

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OneWheel.

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The Mississippi River's flow is the weakest it's been in 35 years. Seawater overtaking the river could make New Orleans' drinking water too salty for months.

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An aerial view of the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Mississippi River is facing a low flow rate, which could allow saltwater to pollute New Orleans' drinking water.

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