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Justine Bateman, center, and Oneika Barrett, left, celebrate outside Netflix during a Writers Guild rally as a strike by The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is announced on Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Los Angeles.

Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapse

It’s the first strike for actors from film and television shows since 1980. And it’s the first time two major Hollywood unions have been on strike at the same time since 1960, when Ronald Reagan was the actors’ guild president. Read More.

No fingerprints, DNA sample or leads from cocaine found at the White House, the Secret Service says

No fingerprints were found on the bag of cocaine at the White House last week, and there are no leads on who left it in the West Wing, the Secret Service says. Read More.

First over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval

Federal regulators have approved the nation’s first over-the-counter birth control pill in a landmark decision that will soon allow American women and girls to obtain contraceptive medication as easily as they buy aspirin and eyedrops. Read More.

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In this court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook, actor Kevin Spacey dabs his eyes with a tissue as he gives evidence at Southwark Crown Court, where he is accused of sexual offenses against four men between 2001 and 2013, in London, Thursday July 13, 2023. 

Kevin Spacey fights back tears as he testifies how sex abuse allegations ‘exploded’ his career

Spacey could face a prison term if convicted of charges that include sexual and indecent assault counts and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts. Read More.

Top general's dismissal reveals new crack in Russian military leadership

A Russian general in charge of forces fighting in southern Ukraine has been relieved of his duties after speaking out about problems faced by his troops, a move that reflected new fissures in the military command following a brief rebellion. Read More.

Deputy punching mother holding baby was unacceptable, LA County sheriff says

The Los Angeles County sheriff decried the use of force by deputies in the Antelope Valley after the department released video on Wednesday of a deputy punching a woman twice in the face as she held her baby. Read More.

 

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In this Oct 29, 2013 file photo, Sriracha chili sauce bottles are produced at the Huy Fong Foods factory in Irwindale, Calif.

Got Sriracha? The price for a bottle of Huy Fong’s iconic hot sauce gets spicy with supplies short

Huy Fong Sriracha, which used to go for under $5 or $10 a bottle, is now selling for shocking amounts in some listings posted to sites with vast third-party marketplaces — including Amazon, eBay and Walmart. Many are simply sold out. Read More.

Little-known but efficient, this is a different way to heat and cool your house

A major push is underway to get people to consider geothermal heat pumps because they use far less electricity than other heating and cooling methods. Read More.

Homeless World Cup makes US debut and scores victories beyond the field for players

A tournament for soccer players around the world who have experienced homelessness is making its U.S. debut in California. The games are much shorter than traditional soccer matches, lasting only seven minutes each half, so anyone can participate. Read More.

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