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ICYMI: Flying Drone Taxis Are Debuting In Dubai This Summer

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- Dubai will be delivered a flying taxi drone in July to begin its pilot program this summer. Would you take a ride in the cab?
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listen toread Josh Tillman (a.k.a. Father John Misty) and Patton Oswald talk for hours. - HUD Secretary Ben Carson got stuck in an elevator while visiting a Miami housing development and needed rescue by firefighters. We can't make this stuff up, folks.
- If you're in need of a pick-me-up on this Hump Day, here's a sunny little throwback:
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It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
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April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
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Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.