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The world population reaches 8 billion, posing challenges for climate change

The world population reached 8 billion on Tuesday, according to the UN. It credits advances in public health and nutrition. But the milestone also poses challenges for coping with climate change.

The musical "Eighty-Sixed" will have its world premiere at Diversionary Theatre.

Diversionary Theatre holds world premiere of 'Eighty-Sixed'

New musical looks to New York in 1986 as the AIDS crisis stirred fear.

Tupperware is now selling some products at Target, but it still makes most of its money through individual sellers.

Tupperware once changed women's lives. Now it struggles to survive

The brand turned homemakers into saleswomen and became synonymous with kitchen storage. But it has relied on Tupperware parties for sales--and struggled to keep its business fresh. Is its fate sealed?

Bus drivers who work for Transdev walk the picket line in Chula Vista, May 31, 2023.

As bus driver strike enters 3rd week, riders ask why MTS privatized their public transit

Most MTS bus routes are not operated by the transit agency itself, but by private companies contracted by MTS.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a forehand against Taro Daniel of Japan during a Second Round Match at the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros on May 31, 2023 in Paris, France.

The Spanish tennis pipeline that's produced Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal

One of the greatest tennis players, Spaniard Rafael Nadal, isn't at this year's French Open. But world #1 Carlos Alcaraz, also of Spain, is dominating. What is it about the Spanish tennis pipeline?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom answers questions at a news conference in Los Angeles, on June 9, 2022. Newsom declared a state of emergency over monkeypox, becoming the second state in three days to take the step.

Facing sweltering summers, California's Newsom floats plan for state to buy energy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the state to purchase massive amounts of renewable energy.

Republican presidential candidate former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie waves to guests during his introduction at a gathering on June 6 in Manchester, N.H.

Chris Christie declares run for White House in attempt to thwart Trump

The former governor of New Jersey announced his presidential ambitions at a town hall in Manchester, N.H., Tuesday.

Alexandra Prokopenko poses at a marathon event back in Russia. She used to run in Moscow's Meshchersky Park all the time: It was her favorite place in the city. But she's doubtful she will see it again, at least for the near future. Shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, she left her country, along with hundreds of thousands of her peers.

She had a dream job. Now, she's part of a massive brain drain hammering Russia

Hundreds of thousands of people under age 35 are estimated to have fled Russia since the invasion. It's one of a handful of major challenges Russia's economy faces this year.

Tech leaders warn that we don't know the full extent of the harms and advantages of artificial intelligence and urge more study to fully grasp its eventual impact.

Experts issue a dire warning about AI and encourage limits be imposed

Tech leaders warn that the harms of artificial intelligence is under-studied. And we need to catch up.

Pictured, Carlsbad High School students staging walk out. May 30, 2023.

Carlsbad High School students stage walkout, claiming lack of support for the LGBTQ community

The students cited a speech given by the school's vice principal at a church and a postponement of a vote on flying the Pride flag.

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