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China calls Taiwan's annual military drills a 'wasteful charade' Reuters

After enduring 14 of the most destructive wildfires in its history over the past decade, California has started waking up to a related crisis: its dysfunctional and inadequate insurance system. Before the next catastrophe, reform is urgently needed.

Siege in Palestinian village draws US criticism as Israeli settlers dig in Reuters

Civilian deaths in Ukraine jumped in July as Russia hit cities, UN says Reuters

For the last month, Americans have viewed their lunchtime salads or even a single, crisp leaf of iceberg on their burger as a possible threat. Could it harbor cyclospora, the explosive-diarrhea-causing parasite that by early August had sickened thousands, hospitalized hundreds, and led to two deaths

Morning Bid: Stay of execution? Reuters

Star Equity to acquire Harte Hanks in $38.4M transaction

Workday may be worth $240-$250/share in takeover - analyst

Heated rows over $1bn-grossing movie reflect The Odyssey’s enduring force

Crime boss suspect tried to mix legitimate business with allegedly running a murderous empire