Vermont farmers are urged to document crop losses from flooding
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (AP) — Vermont state and federal officials are urging farmers to document and report their…
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UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning ‘the most vulnerable’ will suffer
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — The U.N. chief has urged Russia to resume the internationally brokered deal so that grain…
Continue ReadingChildren from wealthiest families more than twice as likely to attend elite universities, study finds
By Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — Children from families in the top 1% financially are more than twice as likely to attend an elite university…
Continue ReadingDeSantis campaign pitches donors on ‘leaner,’ ‘insurgent’ campaign to beat Trump
By Steve Contorno and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Responding to intensifying concerns among his supporters, top advisers to Florida Gov. Ron…
Continue ReadingLuxury group LVMH joins top-tier French sponsors of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
PARIS (AP) — The world’s biggest luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has announced a sponsorship deal with the 2024 Paris Olympics…
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‘Hazardous’ smoke moves into Central Oregon from wildfires; DEQ issues air quality advisory; BPRD cancels camps
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory Monday for parts of Central…
Continue ReadingCorea del Norte dispara dos misiles balÃsticos, según el Ministerio de Defensa de Japón
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Corea del Norte lanzó dos misiles balÃsticos desde el interior del paÃs hacia el este, según el Ministerio de…
Continue ReadingThe rise of gig workers is changing the face of the US economy
By Samantha Delouya, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Lazarus Limo usually starts his day at 10 a.m. ET, driving passengers and delivering food for Uber…
Continue ReadingChallenge to Florida drag shows law won’t go to trial until next spring
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A trial to determine if a new Florida law targeting drag shows is constitutional won’t start until next spring. A filing…
Continue ReadingBraves land relievers Pierce Johnson and Taylor Hearn in trades with Rockies and Rangers
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The NL-leading Atlanta Braves added a pair of relievers to their injury plagued bullpen Monday,…
Continue ReadingDenny Hamlin courts controversy, counts victories at Pocono after milestone 50th win in Cup
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Denny Hamlin became just the 15 driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win 50 races. He also…
Continue ReadingTrader Joe’s recalls two types of cookies because they may contain rocks
Ellie Stevens (CNN) — Trader Joe’s announced a recall of two types of cookies, stating that they may contain a foreign material, rocks, in a…
Continue ReadingIRS is ending unannounced visits to taxpayers to protect worker safety and combat scammers
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service said Monday it is ending its decades-old policy of making…
Continue ReadingFilms starring Jamie Foxx, Jodie Comer to premiere in Toronto, but strike would impact premieres
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival unveiled a starry lineup to its 48th edition on Monday, even…
Continue ReadingOklahoma Senate overrides GOP governor’s vetoes on Native American compacts
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Republican-controlled Oklahoma Senate has overridden Gov. Kevin Stitt’s vetoes of two bills that would extend…
Continue ReadingRussian president signs legislation marking the final step outlawing gender-affirming procedures
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed new legislation that marked the final step in outlawing gender-affirming procedures, a…
Continue ReadingBasketball blue bloods North Carolina and Kansas schedule regular-season games for 2024 and ’25
By The Associated Press Men’s college basketball traditional powers Kansas and North Carolina will play each other in regular-season games in 2024…
Continue ReadingBear traps set for grizzly bear after fatal attack near Yellowstone National Park
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Montana (AP) — Wildlife workers put out bear traps for a third night Monday as they try to capture a…
Continue ReadingBear traps set for grizzly bear after fatal attack near Yellowstone National Park
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Montana (AP) — Wildlife workers put out bear traps for a third night Monday as they try to capture a…
Continue ReadingUS calls Israeli judicial overhaul vote ‘unfortunate’
By Kevin Liptak and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli parliament’s vote stripping the Supreme Court of certain powers is…
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