Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire with Hamas that includes release of some 50 hostages
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved a cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a…
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States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harming children’s mental health
Dozens of US states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the…
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UAW’s confrontational leader makes gains in strike talks, but some wonder: Has he reached too far?
WAYNE, Mich. (AP) — Throughout its 5-week-old strikes against Detroit’s automakers, the United Auto Workers union has cast an…
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CVS Health pulls some cough-and-cold treatments with ingredient deemed ineffective by doctors
CVS Health is pulling from its shelves some cough-and-cold treatments that contain an ingredient that has been deemed ineffective by…
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Starbucks, Workers United union sue each other in standoff over pro-Palestinian social media post
Starbucks and the union organizing its workers sued each other Wednesday in a standoff sparked by a social media post over the Israel-Hamas war.…
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Rite Aid seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it deals with lawsuits and losses
U.S. (AP)- Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to sell part of its business as it attempts to restructure while dealing with…
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Auto workers escalate strike, walking out at Ford’s largest factory and threatening Stellantis
DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union significantly escalated its walkout against Detroit’s Three automakers, shutting down…
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Eligible electric and plug-in vehicle buyers will get US tax credits immediately in 2024
DETROIT (AP) — Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. government…
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Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers
ASSOCIATED PRESS (KION-TV)- The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday,…
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California fast food and health care workers poised to win major salary increases
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nearly 1 million California workers are poised to win major salary increases after labor…
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Millions more workers would be entitled to overtime pay under a proposed Biden administration rule
FILE -Julie Su, Acting Labor Secretary, speaks during an impromptu appearance at the “Democracy for the People” tour, a race and democracy summit…
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Princess Diana’s iconic black sheep sweater could fetch at least $50,000 at auction
LONDON (AP) — A red sweater adorned with a flock of sheep worn by the young Princess Diana is expected to sell for more than $50,000 at auction.…
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The New York Times disbands sports department and will rely on coverage from The Athletic
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer The New York Times is disbanding its sports department and will rely on coverage from The Athletic, a website…
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Parking lot party shooting leaves one dead and at least 22 people hurt in suburban Chicago
WILLOWBROOK, Ill. (AP) — At least 23 people were shot, one fatally, early Sunday during a gathering in a suburban Chicago parking lot that drew…
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Donald Trump says he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents
By ERIC TUCKER, JILL COLVIN and MICHAEL BALSAMO MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump says he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified…
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Is Outlook down? Thousands of users report problems with Microsoft’s email platform
The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of Microsoft Outlook users reported issues with accessing and using the email platform Monday…
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SpaceX sends Saudi astronauts, including nation’s 1st woman in space, to International Space Station
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s first astronauts in decades rocketed toward the International Space…
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Germany backs EU-Indonesia trade pact to curb China reliance
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday that he will press for a trade agreement between the European Union and Indonesia as part…
Continue Reading Cleanup begins after freight train derailment, fire in Maine
Associated Press SANDWICH ACADEMY GRANT TOWNSHIP, Maine (AP) — Canadian Pacific is leading cleanup and track repairs following a freight train…
Continue Reading Deepfake porn could be a growing problem amid AI race
By HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Artificial intelligence imaging can be used to create art, try on clothes in virtual fitting…
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