Death threats assail Brazil’s trailblazing trans candidates as they campaign
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Benny Briolly beamed as she strode through the concrete favela alleyway in a snow-white dress, volunteers…
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Abortion-rights groups are outraising opponents 8-to-1 on November ballot measures
Associated Press Abortion rights groups have outraised opponents by a nearly 8-to-1 margin in campaigns for ballot measures across the U.S. this…
Continue ReadingHow the Butler shooting changed Donald Trump’s campaign
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s staffers are on edge. There have been death threats directed at his aides, and his team…
Continue ReadingFiling in Trump case details remarkable schism with Pence over rejecting 2020 election loss
AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Days before rioters roamed the halls of the U.S. Capitol threatening to “hang Mike Pence,”…
Continue ReadingIn Michigan, Harris doesn’t get hoped-for firefighters endorsement amid shifting labor loyalties
Associated Press REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — It was the perfect place to welcome the endorsement of the firefighters union — a gleaming new…
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About 100 rescued elephants escape flash floods at popular sanctuary in northern Thailand, two killed in evacuation
By Helen Regan and Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok (CNN) — Flash floods swept through a popular elephant sanctuary in northern Thailand on Thursday,…
Continue ReadingDepartures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority control
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After a tumultuous and unproductive session of Congress, nearly 50 House members have decided either to not seek…
Continue ReadingCollapse of national security elites’ cyber firm leaves bitter wake
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The future was once dazzling for IronNet. Founded by a former director of the National Security Agency and…
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Trump’s ground game relies on untraditional strategies to draw out battleground voters
By Steve Contorno and Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — When absentee ballots first landed on doorsteps in Michigan last month, so did Paul…
Continue ReadingUS adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor market
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a…
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Fire and smoke season linger into fall; large evacuation zone around Bingham Fire in Mt. Jefferson Wilderness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A combination of weeks-old and newer fires continue to keep fire crews busy around the region as dry conditions linger. Jaimie…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Dow rallies to a record after a blockbuster jobs report
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied Friday after a surprisingly strong report on the U.S. job market raised optimism about the…
Continue ReadingWith Giants’ Nabers missing his 2nd straight practice because of a concussion, Hyatt is ready to go
AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With the emergence of rookie Malik Nabers as one of the NFL’s top receivers, second-year speedster…
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Supporters cheer Bend councilors’ approval of commitment to ‘fossil fuel-free’ city-owned buildings
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In an important step toward fulfilling their Community Climate Action Plan, Bend city councilors passed a resolution Wednesday…
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A new solution for flood-prone cities? Concrete made from shellfish waste.
Grist reports on a new type of concrete made from discarded shells to trap water, therefore combating both floods and food waste in urban…
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Can you return the car you just bought?
Edmunds reports that a dealer might take a car back under some circumstances, but don’t count on…
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How efforts to cut long prison sentences have stalled
The Marshall Project reports on the pushback that efforts to cut long prison sentences face from crime victim advocates and conservative…
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Emergency housing resources for older Americans in need
Caring.com provides a guide to resources for emergency housing and how to access them amid an increasing number of older Americans experiencing or at…
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Americans love frozen meals and processed foods. We still don't fully understand what it's doing to our bodies.
What are ultra-processed foods and how do they impact our long-term health? Top Nutrition Coaching analyzed resources from leading health clinics to…
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QR codes and crowd control: How technology is changing the future of live events
Uniqode examined news reports, market research, and other sources to see how ticketing technology is changing the future of live…
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