A Massachusetts woman accused of running a high-end brothel network pleads guilty
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts woman accused of operating a high-end brothel network with wealthy and prominent clients pleaded…
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Trump and Zelenskyy meet in New York as election holds high stakes for US support for Ukraine
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met face-to-face with Donald Trump on Friday with public tensions rising…
Continue ReadingAbortion-rights groups are courting Latino voters in Arizona and Florida
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Abortion-rights groups are courting Latino voters through door-knocking and Spanish-language ads. They say the…
Continue ReadingHow to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance
Associated Press Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio are meeting Tuesday for their first and only scheduled vice presidential debate.…
Continue ReadingNew York City Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty Friday to federal bribery charges, firmly rejecting allegations…
Continue ReadingJews and Catholics warn against Trump’s latest loyalty test for religious voters
Associated Press Former President Donald Trump recently reissued his loyalty test to religious Americans, declaring that he can best protect their…
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Israel concealed explosives inside batteries of pagers sold to Hezbollah, Lebanese officials say
By Tamara Qiblawi, Eliza Mackintosh, Wayne Chang, Eric Cheung, Yong Xiong, Kara Fox, Gianluca Mezzofiore and Balint Bardi, CNN Beirut, New Taipei…
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‘Chroming’ is killing some kids. Experts explain this trend
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — For the younger generation, “chroming” is the new huffing. The dangerous practice is a means of getting high…
Continue ReadingTitan implosion testimony paints a picture of reckless greed and explorer passion
Associated Press Two weeks of testimony suggested the company responsible for an experimental deep-water submersible that imploded, killing five…
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Redmond bookstore plans free-book giveaway
If you love to read and can’t get enough books, Redmond’s Herringbone Books plans a book giveaway on Saturday at the High Desert Music Hall The…
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Show Us Your Garden: Three vibrant, peaceful gardens to share
This week, we have three vibrant and peaceful gardens to share with you. The first on is a bit of an eclectic garden with objects found in area…
Continue ReadingAustralian treasurer, visiting Beijing, welcomes Chinese efforts to stimulate its economy
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has welcomed efforts by China to perk up its slowing economy. Chalmers was…
Continue ReadingA misspelled memorial to the Brontë sisters gets its dots back at last
LONDON (AP) — With a few daubs of a paintbrush, the Brontë sisters have got their dots back. More than eight decades after it was installed, a…
Continue ReadingGoogle expert at antitrust trial says government underestimates competition for online ad dollars
AP Business Writer ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — An expert witness testifying for Google says an antitrust case brought against the tech giant drastically…
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What we know about JD Vance's legislative action on criminal justice
The Marshall Project reports how Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential candidate, has defended and legislated former President Donald…
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AI for small business: The 7 tools you need to make work easier
NEXT explains the obstacles keeping small businesses from using AI tools and shares actionable ways they can, and should, be using them to stay…
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Exclusive: California's homeless population grew again this year
CalMatters examines the state of California’s homeless population in…
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Tim Walz on criminal justice: 5 things to know
The Marshall Project outlines where Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, stands on policing, guns, prison reform, and…
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Do AI-generated images reinforce gender and racial stereotypes?
Restack worked with DataPulse Research to test five image generators with the same 10 prompts to uncover possible prejudices and…
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More drivers than ever are making $1,000+ auto loan payments
Experian explains why more drivers continue to make high auto loan payments despite falling interest rates and more dealer…
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