Josie Fischels
Stories
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Environment
Dixie, Bootleg, Goose. How Wildfires Get Their Name
Across the United States,108 wildfires are burning, mainly in the west. What they're called is important, just as it is with hurricanes and other disasters.
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History
A Look Back At The Very First Website Ever Launched, 30 Years Later
The world's first website, which contained information about the World Wide Web itself, was created by British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee and published 30 years ago today.
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Sports
The Washington Football Team Has Banned Native American Headdresses From Its Stadium
Ahead of its 2021 season, "Native American Inspired" headdresses and face paint will no longer be allowed inside the Washington Football Team's home stadium.
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Sports
After 17 seasons with FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi is leaving
"Due to economic and structural obstacles" in LaLiga regulations, Leo Messi will depart FC Barcelona less than a month after making a verbal agreement on a 5-year deal, the club said in a statement.
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National
Arkansas Governor Wants To Reverse A Law That Forbids Schools To Require Masks
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed the bill in April banning state and local mask mandates, but now he says cases are up and children under 12 are vulnerable because they can't get vaccinated.
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Technology
Instagram Accidentally Blocked Elaine Thompson-Herah For Posting Her Own Sprint Wins
The fastest woman in the world was temporarily blocked from the platform after posting videos of her races. The company says it was an accident.
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Sports
A Report Found The NCAA Undervalues Women's Basketball, Prioritizes Men's Teams
Women's basketball teams have been snubbed and underfunded by the NCAA for years, according to an external review.
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National
Spirit And American Airlines Canceled Hundreds Of Flights, Frustrating Passengers
The airlines cited weather and staffing challenges. The industry has had trouble meeting the demand as people are ready to travel again.
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Environment
Wildfires Are Driving People Out Of Turkish Vacation Spots
Residents and tourists alike are being forced to evacuate Turkey's coastal towns, where flames have blazed for six days.
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National
Get $100 For A Vaccine? Cash Incentives Work For Some, Others Not So Much
President Biden has called on states and localities to offer $100 to people who get vaccinated. Many states have already offered cash incentives, with varying results.