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What Texas lawmakers did after the state’s largest wildfire
LUBBOCK, Texas (The Texas Tribune) — Texas lawmakers approved a series of bills this year that aim to better prepare Texas for wildfires and to mitigate their damage. The legislation includes a study on wildfire risk zones, increasing funding for rural volunteer fire departments, and creating a statewide inventory of firefighting equipment that is accessible…
Read MoreThe Essentials With Lia Bartha: Brooklyn Bakeries, Costa Rica Wellness Retreats and Lots of Lip Balm
Lia Bartha spent her entire life immersed in fitness, but it wasn’t until the 2020 pandemic that she built her Brooklyn-based following into B the Method, an international community of thousands of members. The Hawaii native developed low-impact, full-body workouts inspired by her dance background and classical Pilates training, but made compatible for at-home exercise…
Read MorePolice kickstart major new search for Madeleine McCann
German authorities have reignited the hunt for Madeleine McCann with a fresh search for the missing child in Portugal. Police on Tuesday launched a new probe in Praia da Luz, Portugal, where the then-3-year-old disappeared in 2007, marking the first hunt for the missing Brit in three years. The search, expected to last three days,…
Read MoreI’m Ditching My Jeans for These Breezy Under $40 Linen Pants This Summer—and You Should Too
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Read MoreCollege soccer player Chase Stegall, son of NFL receiver Milton Stegall, dead at 20
The son of former NFL wide receiver and CFL Hall of Famer Milton Stegall has died. He was 20. Chase Stegall — a college soccer player and rising star — died inside his dormitory at DePaul University in Chicago on Monday morning, the school’s President Rob Manuel announced in an email to faculty, according to…
Read MoreHow to watch French Open Quarterfinals Day 1 for free: Carlos Alcaraz, more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. After just over a week of play, the French Open is down to its final 16 players: eight women and eight men. The quarterfinal round kicks off on TNT and…
Read MoreMark Vientos’ status up in the air after exiting with hamstring injury in Mets scare
LOS ANGELES — Mark Vientos limped as he departed the visitors’ clubhouse at Dodger Stadium on Monday night but wasn’t ready to say he is likely headed to the injured list. The third baseman/DH received treatment on his right hamstring following the Mets’ 4-3 victory over the Dodgers in 10 innings. Vientos fell leaving the…
Read MoreRussia sets out punitive terms at peace talks with Ukraine
Russia told Ukraine at peace talks on Monday that it would only agree to end the war if Kyiv gives up big new chunks of territory and accepts limits on the size of its army, according to a memorandum reported by Russian media. The terms, formally presented at negotiations in Istanbul, highlighted Moscow’s refusal to…
Read MoreMets survive frantic Dodgers rally late to open series with thrilling 10-inning win
LOS ANGELES — The Mets resumed the big boy portion of the schedule Monday night to the same success they had enjoyed on the last homestand. No, these weren’t the White Sox and Rockies. These were the defending World Series champion Dodgers (who had already lost a series at Citi Field just over a week…
Read MoreTom Homan ‘convinced’ US will see major terror attack because of Biden’s lax border policies: ‘It’s coming’
Border czar Tom Homan warned Monday that he’s “convinced” the US will suffer a major terrorist attack as a direct result of former President Joe Biden’s immigration and border policies. “It’s coming,” Homan said of the possibility of a 9/11-style attack conducted by migrants who illegally snuck across the southern border under Biden. The roughly…
Read MoreTexas Tech stunningly ends Oklahoma’s bid for NCAA softball five-peat behind $1 million ace transfer
Texas Tech punched its ticket to the Women’s College World Series championship series in dramatic fashion after its million-dollar arm nearly had a strong outing come crashing down when Oklahoma hit a game-tying two-run blast in the top of the seventh. Red Raiders infielder Lauren Allred hit a sac fly to right field that allowed…
Read MoreTexas Tech ends Oklahoma's 4-year run as Women's College World Series champ with walk-off 3-2 win
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — COklahoma’s run of four straight Women’s College World Series titles ended when Lauren Allred’s walk-off sacrifice fly gave Texas Tech a 3-2 victory in the semifinals on Monday night. Coach Patty Gasso’s Sooners (52-9) were down to their last strike in the top of the seventh inning when Abigale Dayton summoned…
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