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While tourism accounts for 25% of the Greek GDP, the Towel Movement is fighting rising prices and overcrowding, and sabra expats are on the front lines

White House takes a swipe at McCarthy as GOP funding bill fails: ‘So close’  The Hill

Special counsel raises more concerns over Trump’s attacks on witnesses  ABC News Prosecutors cite Trump’s supposed gun purchase as possible crime  The Washington Post Special counsel notes Trump’s gun store visit and Milley remarks in push for gag order  CNN

A bail bondsman charged alongside former President Donald Trump and 17 others in the Georgia election case pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges, becoming the first defendant to accept a plea deal. (Image credit: USA Today via AP, Pool)

2 men in serious condition after late-night brawl, medics say

Record rain in New York City generates ‘life-threatening’ flooding, overwhelming streets and subways  CNN Record-breaking rainfall causes flooding in New York City  CBS Evening News Extreme flooding hits New York City, Gov. Hochul declares state of emergency  NBC News Subway system still recovering

GOP rebels, fueled by social media and online fundraising, feel empowered to block their leaders from cutting deals with Democrats.

The end of the writers’ strike marks a new era. Studios and streamers are likely to order fewer TV shows. Consolidation could follow.

A major logistics hub for the war is humming despite espionage and a diplomatic dispute between Warsaw and Kyiv.

The Earth’s waters are the dynamic, liquid engine of life across the planet, and rising temperatures are disrupting its workings in a multitude of ways