1st US case of bird flu in a pig raises concerns over potential human threat
AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird flu, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.…
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Harris distances herself from Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment as Democrats are privately exasperated by the president
CNN By MJ Lee and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Washington (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday distanced herself from President Joe…
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Voters were removed from Iowa’s rolls improperly, an election official says
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s top election official says that some voters were improperly removed from registration rolls by…
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First U.S. case of bird flu in pig found on Crook County farm where backyard birds were affected, euthanized
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in one of five pigs living…
Continue Reading More former cadets accuse US Coast Guard Academy of failing to prevent campus sexual assaults
Associated Press Nine additional former cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy have formally accused overseers of the prestigious service academy of…
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Fired Disney employee allegedly hacked into company system to change allergen info on menus
By John Towfighi, CNN (CNN) — A fired Disney employee allegedly hacked into the company’s servers to alter its restaurant menus, including…
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Bigger portions return to Chipotle after skimping complaints
By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Chipotle customers have complained that portion sizes are all over the map. The company finally has a solution…
Continue Reading Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it
AP Technology Writer Microsoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure investors its huge…
Continue Reading Recreational marijuana home delivery to begin in Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona residents will be able to get recreational marijuana delivered to their homes beginning Friday. Until now, state rules…
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Police say they think man suspected of setting fires at ballot boxes in the Portland, Oregon, area intends to strike again
By Chris Boyette and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Investigators in Oregon searching for the person responsible for three fires at ballot drop…
Continue Reading The Grammy Awards are headed to ABC starting in 2027 under a new 10-year deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammys will have a new broadcast home on ABC starting in 2027. The network and the Recording Academy announced Wednesday…
Continue Reading Venezuela’s rejection from developing economies alliance heightens tensions with member Brazil
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government is doubling down on its attacks against Brazilian foreign relations officials, accusing them of…
Continue ReadingLos aficionados de los Yankees que arrancaron la pelota del guante de Mookie Betts serán vetados del Juego 5 de la Serie Mundial
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los dos aficionados de los Yankees de Nueva York que fueron expulsados del Juego 4 de la Serie Mundial después de…
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Advocates at Minnesota capitol push for free swimming lessons after two children with autism drown
By David Schuman Click here for updates on this story ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) — Two tragic deaths of Minnesota…
Continue Reading Advocates at Minnesota capitol push for free swimming lessons after two children with autism drown
WCCO By David Schuman Click here for updates on this story ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) — Two tragic deaths of Minnesota…
Continue Reading Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin is accused of rape in lawsuit
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that Metro Boomin, a Grammy-nominated producer who has…
Continue Reading Nicky Jam withdraws endorsement of Donald Trump over comedian’s ‘garbage’ comment about Puerto Rico
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Nicky Jam has withdrawn his endorsement of Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential…
Continue Reading UN General Assembly condemns the US economic embargo of Cuba for a 32nd year
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to condemn the American economic embargo of Cuba…
Continue Reading Biden goes off script — again — causing a distraction for Harris in campaign’s home stretch
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has long been known for going off script. He’s trying to rein himself in as the…
Continue Reading 8 miners are dead and 1 is missing after a mine collapse in Zambia
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Police say eight miners have died after being buried under mounds of earth that collapsed on them in an open-pit copper mine…
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