The Supreme Court will decide if state laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state laws that seek to regulate Facebook, TikTok, X and other social media platforms violate the Constitution. The justices will review laws enacted by …
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By MARK SHERMAN
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9/29/23
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President Joe Biden's administration has proposed up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five years but none in Alaska. The Democratic administration is trying to …
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By MATTHEW DALY
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9/29/23
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Inflation is down in Europe. The official figure fell to 4.3% in September for the 20 countries that use the euro, down from 5.2% in August. That raises hopes consumers will eventually get relief …
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By DAVID McHUGH
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9/29/23
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The Biden administration is releasing a playbook on best practices for training workers as the low 3.8% unemployment rate and years of underinvestment have left manufacturers, construction firms and …
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By JOSH BOAK
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9/29/23
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Stock market today: Asian shares mixed, with most regional markets closed after Wall St ticks higher
Asian markets are mixed, with only a few open due to public holidays across the region. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 was slightly lower. On Thursday, Wall Street's benchmarks ticked higher, trimming its sharp …
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH
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9/29/23
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Many millions of Chinese tourists are expected to travel within their country, splurging on hotels, tours, attractions and meals in a boost to the economy during the 8-day autumn holiday period that …
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By ZEN SOO
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9/29/23
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Slovakia holds an early parliamentary election on Saturday that pits populist former Prime Minister Robert Fico who campaigned on a clear pro-Russia and anti-American message against a liberal …
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9/29/23
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Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if your car is one of the nearly 3.4 million under recall for fire risks
Nearly 3.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S. are under recall due to the risk of engine compartment fires. And it’s important for drivers to check if their car is one of them. According …
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By TOM KRISHER
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9/28/23
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Citrus farmers in the southeast corner of Louisiana are scrambling to find ways to irrigate their crops with fresh water. A mass flow of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico continues to creep up the …
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By SARA CLINE
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9/28/23
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TikTok has become a key marketing channel for vendors promoting steroids and other bodybuilding drugs to millions of the app’s users, according to a report released Thursday that the social media …
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By HALELUYA HADERO
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9/28/23
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Fall vaccination season is in full swing, with health officials urging both an updated COVID-19 shot and flu vaccine for most everyone. The new COVID-19 shots may be getting a little easier for …
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD
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9/28/23
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The National Security Agency is starting an artificial intelligence security center — a crucial mission as AI capabilities are increasingly acquired, developed and integrated into U.S. defense and …
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9/28/23
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An appeals court has rejected Donald Trump’s bid to delay a civil trial in a lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general. Thursday’s decision by the state’s intermediate appellate court …
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By MICHAEL R. SISAK
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9/28/23
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United Airlines is making changes for passengers with wheelchairs after a government investigation into a complaint by a disability-rights advocate. United and the Transportation Department said …
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9/28/23
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The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix’s once-iconic DVD-by-mail service, a quarter century after the birth of a concept that obliterated Blockbuster video stores while providing a …
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By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
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9/28/23
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16-year-old boy arrested in England over the 'deliberate' felling of a famous tree at Hadrian's Wall
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in northern England in connection with what authorities described as the “deliberate” felling of a famous tree that had stood for nearly 200 years next to …
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9/28/23
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European Union governments are struggling to overcome obstacles to put a new asylum system in place three years after unveiling a plan to reform the bloc's outdated asylum rules. Some fear the plan …
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By LORNE COOK
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9/28/23
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French President Emmanuel Macron is proposing granting limited autonomy for Corsica in a modest step toward nationalist sentiment on the Mediterranean island. Macron made the announcement in a speech …
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9/28/23
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U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up modestly this week after reaching their lowest level in eight months the previous week, as the labor market continues to defy the Federal …
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By MATT OTT
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9/28/23
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Billionaire Ryan Cohen, the largest individual investor in GameStop, is taking over as CEO at the video game retailer. Cohen is already the board chairman and the company’s largest individual …
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9/28/23
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