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![Major wine conglomerate files for bankruptcy](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/05/attachment-california-wine.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Major wine conglomerate files for bankruptcy
The 15th largest wine producer in America filed for bankruptcy this week as the wine industry continues to grapple with stock market troubles.
![Earth saw its hottest day on record two days in a row](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/08/fire-smoke.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Earth saw its hottest day on record two days in a row
Earth saw a record-high average daily temperature of 62.87 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday, the EU climate monitor said, breaking the previous record of 62.76 degrees Fahrenheit set just the day before.
![Dallas Cowboys owner settles suit with woman claiming to be his daughter](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-cowboys.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Dallas Cowboys owner settles suit with woman claiming to be his daughter
Both parties agreed to drop litigation against each other, and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will get to duck a paternity test ordered by a judge.
![West broiling, burning despite drought relief](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/07/attachment-lithium-mine-nevada.jpg?w=980&q=75)
West broiling, burning despite drought relief
Globally weather patterns indicate a shift to a La Niña for the coming winter, which could affect the next water year in the West.
![Disneyland workers rally in front of park ahead of strike vote](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-disney-unions.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Disneyland workers rally in front of park ahead of strike vote
With stalled negotiations over wages and seniority, and claims that union employees have been intimidated and surveilled at work, unionized Disneyland employees rallied ahead of an upcoming strike vote.
![President Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/12/attachment-biden.jpg?w=980&q=75)
President Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris
President Joe Biden on Sunday said he will no longer seek reelection, opening the door for another Democratic candidate to challenge Donald Trump in November.
![Judge blasts VA for renting out land meant to house vets](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-veterans-housing.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Judge blasts VA for renting out land meant to house vets
Third-party developers place income limits on the housing units they make available to veterans, meaning the veterans who receive more disability income can't live in the units.
![Biden considering term limits, ethics for Supreme Court](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/12/attachment-biden.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Biden considering term limits, ethics for Supreme Court
Support for Supreme Court reforms signals a major shift for President Biden but his proposals will likely have to overcome congressional hurdles before becoming a reality.
![Rent caps, push to lower housing costs in Biden’s 2nd term agenda](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2016/03/Housing-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rent caps, push to lower housing costs in Biden’s 2nd term agenda
President Joe Biden proposed a new plan to address the housing crisis on Tuesday, unveiling a slew of new actions including a cap on rent increases.
![Trump picks J.D. Vance, MAGA firebrand, as running mate](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-JD-Vance.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Trump picks J.D. Vance, MAGA firebrand, as running mate
Ohio Senator J.D. Vance will join former President Donald Trump on the Republican ticket for November’s presidential election, he announced on social media Monday afternoon.