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Affordable housing experts say big cities and commuter towns need limits on how much landlords can increase rent by.

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Spain won its first Women’s World Cup title less than a year after a player rebellion, holding off England 1-0 on Sunday after Olga Carmona’s first-half goal. (August 20)

What’s causing these marine heat waves and how worried should we be? NOAA Chief Scientist Dr. Sarah Kapnick helps us dig into it: 5 Things podcast

The UMC is majority white, Southern and pastored by men. But among disaffiliated churches, it’s even more the case, says research center’s analysis.

Italian fisherman battle predator crabs

Sweden’s wine industry is flourishing, driven by warming temperatures due to climate change and new varieties of grapes suited to this region. As drought, heatwaves and other extreme weather events hurt traditional wine growing regions, Sweden sees som…

Here’s the latest for Saturday, August 19th: California braces for Hurricane Hilary; Wind-driven wildfire in eastern Washington; Thousands gather in Niger to volunteer for junta; Egyptian activist freed.

An Orange County, California liquor store owner called an attempted robber’s bluff during a night shift when he noticed their handgun looked fake.

Volunteer organizers in Los Angeles have been driving the streets, and giving tarps to people living in tents and other makeshift shelters.