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A powerful mudslide in Italy burst through a town injuring one person and displacing 120 according to local reports. RELATED: Mudslides unleashed by heavy rains in California t.ly/WbGFr » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3KtpSjh » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and …

Meta launched Threads, a social media platform that is like a text-based version of Instagram. Meta acquired Instagram in 2012. RELATED: Las Vegas’ newest landmark venue lights up to say ‘hello world’ https://bit.ly/3JLMQ6G Threads is essentially a text-based version of Instagram. It uses your Instagram username and automatically follows the same people you already follow on your Instagram account. You …

Taco Bell is asking the U.S. regulators for permission to use the phrase “Taco Tuesday,” originally trademarked by Taco John’s. RELATED: Taco Bell wants legal permission to use the ‘Taco Tuesday’ phrase https://youtu.be/k_zozthcWp0 It was announced by Taco John’s on Tuesday that they will be relinquishing their ownership of the trademark for “Taco Tuesday” in the United States. The company …

The winner was declared in the annual Ernest Hemmingway look-alike contest, beating out over 100 others in who resembled the famed author the most. RELATED: Hello Kitty takes shape as colorful hot air balloons dazzle a festival https://tinyurl.com/b7u55hpd More than 100 men from across the country who think they best encapsulate the late author of “A Farewell to Arms” and …

A girl was riding her bike when she spotted a bobcat and went to her neighbor’s house for help. She was safely reunited with her mom. RELATED: Curious bobcat is rescued from grill of car in Wisconsin https://tinyurl.com/kkxjtf97 » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/41G5Ev3 » USA TODAY delivers …

A cameraman is ok but walking away with fewer teeth in his mouth after a skydiver crashed into him at 80 miles per hour during his landing. RELATED: Skydivers break record for largest sequential formation dive in the UK https://youtu.be/tV3ge7ofxww » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3QYKjbc » USA …

A judge restricted the Biden administration from contacting social media companies about content moderation. RELATED: GOP, Dem House members get into yelling match during hearing on social media https://tinyurl.com/yht7e96b A Louisiana federal judge has restricted some branches of the Biden administration from communicating or meeting with social media platforms about content moderation on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Judge Terry A. …

U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry testified in front of a House subcommittee, defending his office’s agenda on climate change. RELATED: Joe Biden slams Putin’s ‘real problem,’ he’s already lost in Ukraine https://bit.ly/3pFeFqp » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3q3ON4B » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, …

The largest evacuation in Greek history was ordered as high temperatures, wind and climate change play key roles in dangerous wildfires. RELATED: Firefighting plane crash, explosion in Greece caught on camera https://tinyurl.com/yffpwnbk Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned that his country has “more difficult days” ahead because of soaring temperatures. He estimated that 32,000 “precautionary evacuations” were carried out over …

Taylor Swift recently gave hefty bonuses to the truck drivers hauling The Eras tour equipment, along with handwritten letters delivered by her dad. https://shorturl.at/axJQ9 RELATED: Taylor Swift’s new ‘Speak Now’: Everything you need to know https://youtu.be/xl2xxc3AChw There’s no bad blood between Taylor Swift and the people driving the trucks carrying the equipment for her tour: Swift recently gifted every driver …

The ‘X’ signage atop the San Francisco building previously known as Twitter HQ has been removed following an investigation and numerous complaints. RELATED: Twitter’s classic signage removed from San Francisco headquarters https://tinyurl.com/yna2t4uu On Monday, the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection received 24 complaints over the weekend about the sign, which was installed without permission from the city, including concerns …

Two people suffered minor injuries after the plane they were traveling on skidded off the runway and crashed into a fence during landing. RELATED: Delta Air Lines plane lands safely without nose gear in Charlotte https://tinyurl.com/mr32vp9d » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3QYKjbc » USA TODAY delivers current local …

A crash involving a double-decker tour bus in New York City injured dozens, sending at least 27 to the hospital. RELATED: New driver crashes car during driving exam https://tinyurl.com/2uebw3kv The wreck took place just after 7 p.m. in Manhattan near East 23rd Street and 1st Avenue, the New York Fire Department reported. During a press conference at the scene, NYFD …

The Fury 325 roller coaster is now reopened after a crack found in a pillar caused a shut down and “thorough inspection” of the ride. RELATED: Crazy moment roller coaster stops, strands riders upside down t.ly/r6cEM » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3QYKjbc » USA TODAY delivers current local …

Donald Trump’s first two criminal charges involved hush money and classified documents. He’s now charged with trying to steal the 2020 election. https://tinyurl.com/3bzxyyv4 RELATED: Donald Trump’s property manager, Carlos De Oliveira, appears in court https://youtu.be/Yy-egAEK4ww A federal grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump on Tuesday for conspiring to steal the 2020 election from President Joe Biden, including the insurrection …