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The Power of Us: As EV demand slows, a new alternative fuel garners attention
While electric vehicles' share of the automotive market is still growing, the rate at which Americans are buying new electric vehicles appears to be slowing. Kelley Blue Book reports that just under 270,000 EVs were sold in the first quarter of this year. "Something I'll say is that electric vehicles are for the patient," says Oleksiy Golub, who's driven EVs since 2020.
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Pentagon announces new $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a new $6 billion weapons purchases for Ukraine on Friday that he said is the biggest so far and will purchase new weapons systems for Ukraine, including additional Patriot missiles it needs to counter Russian missile barrages on its cities. "This is the largest security assistance package that we've committed to date," Austin said at a Pentagon news conference. "It will include critical interceptors for Ukraine's Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems,
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Student protesters denounce antisemitism amid criticism over pro-Palestinian encampments at college campuses
Student protesters critical of the Israeli government's military actions in Gaza have continued to face accusations of antisemitism, as politicians from across the ideological spectrum react to the widening demonstrations on college campuses. "At universities across the nation, our movement is united in valuing every human life," read a statement from Columbia University Apartheid Divest, one of the groups involved in the protests.
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Facility seen polluting Malaysian river part of anti-pollution program promoted by US plastics industry
A plastics facility listed as a member of an environmental stewardship program created by American plastics industry groups appears to be regularly discharging plastics into the Malaysian river beside which it is located, according to an investigation by ABC News. "We used to see them discharge it every two days," Saravanan Kumar, whose family has been fishing along the river for generations, told ABC News. The facility manufactures plastic bags, among other products, sometimes from recycled c
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Month after announcement, RFK Jr.'s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, remains in the shadows
When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled California lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his running mate in late March, it seemed to trigger the start of a new and exciting phase of his long shot independent presidential bid: "Kennedy '24" signs suddenly made room for a second name, which water bottles and teddy bears sold on the campaign's website within minutes of the Oakland announcement showcased.
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Severe weather, including tornado threat, expected to impact the Heartland
Twenty million Americans, from Texas to Iowa, are on alert Friday for tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds. The highest tornado threat exists from the Dallas region north to Des Moines, Iowa. The rest of the Plains -- including Tulsa, Oklahoma; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Dallas -- could see damaging winds, large hail and an isolated tornado.
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Delta plane's emergency slide falls off during flight
An emergency slide fell off a Delta passenger jet shortly after takeoff Friday, forcing the pilots to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport, officials said. The pilots of Delta Air Lines Flight 520 from New York to Los Angeles reported vibrations and a banging not long after takeoff, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Upon inspection, crews determined that an emergency slide from one of the Boeing 767's exits had separated from the aircraft, Delta said in a statement.
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In Howard Stern interview, Biden says he's 'happy' to debate Trump
President Joe Biden said Friday he is "happy" to debate former President Donald Trump, though did not specify as to when. The comment was made during a one-on-one interview with radio host Howard Stern, who asked if the president had plans to debate his 2024 opponent. "I am somewhere," Biden responded, the first time he's indicated he will debate Trump this election cycle.
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Kim Kardashian joins Kamala Harris, pardon recipients to discuss criminal justice reform
Reality television star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable discussion on Thursday to discuss criminal justice reform and pardons recently issued by President Joe Biden. The conversation included four recent pardon recipients -- Jason Hernandez, Bobby Darrell Lowery, Jesse Mosley, and Beverly Holcy -- and came a day after Biden granted clemency to 16 people.
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The US economy is cooling off. Why experts say there's no need to worry yet
The finding, released in a Commerce Department report this week, renewed a question that has lingered over the economy: Should Americans be worried about where it's headed? "GDP decelerated pretty significantly," Stephan Weiler, a professor of economics at Colorado State University and a former Fed research officer, told ABC News, but he acknowledged the limitations of the new finding. Gross domestic product, a measure of all the goods and services produced in the economy, recorded 1.6% annual
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Large fossil footprints point to discovery of new 'megaraptor' dinosaur: Study
Although the velociraptors of "Jurassic Park" fame are well known, they don't much resemble their historical counterparts. The movie velociraptors are portrayed as being 6 feet tall with scaly skin and incredibly fast, but real velociraptors were about as big as a medium-sized dog, measuring approximately 1.6 feet high and between 4.8 and 6.8 feet across, scientists say.
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Democratic divisions over Israel aren't guaranteed to sink The Squad
Such critiques have put electoral pressure on Lee and other members of The Squad, an informal group of about nine progressive Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives. With Lee's victory, three members have won renomination in solidly Democratic districts in March and April primaries, all but ensuring that they'll win reelection in November. The Squad's criticisms of Israel and its actions in Gaza in the wake of Hamas's October attack on Israel helped spur many of their challengers' camp
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Here are all the gag order violations Trump is accused of making
As former President Donald Trump awaits a ruling on whether he will be held in contempt for violating his gag order, prosecutors on Thursday accused him of making four more violations. The limited gag order, which was issued by Judge Juan Merchan ahead of Trump's hush money trial, prohibits him from making public comments about jurors, lawyers, potential witnesses, court staff and their families. It allows Trump to continue making remarks about Merchan and District Attorney Alvin Bragg, but fo
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Final first responder convicted in Elijah McClain's death to be sentenced
Former paramedic Jeremy Cooper is set to be sentenced Friday after being found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the final case connected to Elijah McClain's 2019 death. Prosecutors accused the Aurora, Colorado, paramedic and his co-defendant Peter Cichuniec of administering an excessive amount of ketamine to sedate the 23-year-old McClain after an encounter with police on August 24, 2019. According to department policy, administering ketamine to sedate a suspect is intended "to minim
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Arbor Day 2024: How to plant the best tree to combat climate change
The conversation surrounding climate change action can often feel too lofty for individuals to have a measurable impact, but on this Arbor Day, change can begin at the root. Planting trees in honor of Arbor Day is a longstanding American tradition that dates back to 1872, and while climate and landscape factors have changed since the holiday's inception, the motivation remains crucial. "There has never been a more important time to be planting trees than right now," Dan Lambe, chief executive
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Superintendent speaks out after time capsule from 1920 found in old high school
A construction crew was in the process of demolishing an old high school in Minnesota recently when they discovered a time capsule tucked inside of a cornerstone from when the building was erected in 1920. A press conference was held Monday following the discovery, during which the contents from the capsule were revealed to community members after being kept in a metal box for over a century. Speaking to "Good Morning America," Owatonna Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Elstad said there were
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US military starts building pier off of Gaza to deliver aid
The U.S. military has begun to build the long-awaited port and causeway off the coast of Gaza that will establish a maritime corridor to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza, the Pentagon said Thursday. "I can confirm that U.S. military vessels, to include the USNS Benavidez, have begun to construct the initial stages of the temporary pier and causeway at sea," Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon's press secretary, told reporters, referring to the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore, or JLOTS, system flo
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Former official told investigators Trump had 'no standing declassification order' regarding documents, filing says
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case said in court filings that a former Trump administration official told investigators that Trump, as president, had "no standing declassification order" regarding documents in his possession. The filings, which are part of special counsel Jack Smith's response to a Trump legal team motion to compel discovery in the case, include notes from prosecutors' interview with a former administration official who the special counsel
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At emotional DC memorial, Chef José Andrés mourns 7 World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes
World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés delivered emotional and, at times, stirring remarks to an interfaith celebration of life held at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday in honor of the seven aid workers with the chef's aid organization who were killed in a Gaza airstrike by Israel Defense Forces earlier this month. The service honored Palestinian Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha; three British nationals, John Chapman, James Henderson and James Kirby; Jacob Flickinger, a dual U.S. an
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Baltimore high school athletic director used AI to create fake racist audio of principal: Police
Police arrested a Baltimore high school athletic director Thursday after they said they discovered he allegedly used artificial intelligence to create a phony audio recording of the school's principal that went viral and cost the school leader his job temporarily and his safety. Principal Eric Eisworth was removed from his position at Pikesville High School after the school district began investigating the audio clip that was circulated among staff and social media in January where it appeared
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NFL to allow players to wear protective Guardian Caps in games beginning with 2024 season
The NFL will allow players to wear protective Guardian Caps during games beginning with the 2024 season. The caps were previously mandated for practices.
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Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper stopped by Charlotte bar that criticized his draft strategy
“Please Let The Coach & GM Pick This Year" read a sign out front.
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NFL Draft: Packers fan upset with team's 1st pick, and Lions fans hilariously rubbed it in
Not everyone was thrilled with their team's draft on Thursday night.
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NFL Draft fashion: Caleb Williams, Malik Nabers dressed to impress, but Marvin Harrison Jr.'s medallion stole the show
Every player was dressed to impress at the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Korey Cunningham, former NFL lineman, found dead in New Jersey home at age 28
Cunningham played 31 games in the NFL with the Cardinals, Patriots and Giants.
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Jackson Holliday sent back to Triple-A after struggling in first 10 games with Orioles
Holliday batted .059 in 34 at-bats after being called up April 10.
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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Widely available players ready to help your squad
Andy Behrens has a fresh batch of priority pickups for fantasy managers looking to close out the week in strong fashion.
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20 best Anthropologie dresses worthy of your spring wardrobe
Anthropologie just dropped a ton of new arrivals, including a wildly "flattering" Somerset dress.
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Skelly, Home Depot's 12-foot skeleton, gets a dog — and he’s a very good boy
Halloween may be six months away, but Home Depot unveiled some of its latest and greatest decorations, including a dog pal for Skelly, the brand’s gigantic and popular 12-foot skeleton.
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Trump trial updates: Focus shifts to $130,000 payment made to Stormy Daniels
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker concluded his testimony about a deal to kill negative stories about former President Trump during the 2016 campaign and two more witnesses were called.
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During 2024 NFL Draft coverage, Nick Saban admits Alabama wanted Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell to transfer to the Tide
Mitchell went No. 22 to the Philadelphia Eagles.
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NFL Draft: Chiefs made the most interesting pick of 1st round with speedy Xavier Worthy
Xavier Worthy to the Chiefs opens up a lot of possibilities.
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Sixers starter Kelly Oubre reportedly crashed Lamborghini after Game 2 loss
No injuries were reported in the two-car crash.
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NBA playoffs: Joel Embiid, reportedly with a mild case of Bell's palsy, scores 50 to lead 76ers past Knicks in Game 3
Joel Embiid dropped 50 points on Thursday night, but he easily could have drawn an ejection for this play early.
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New inflation reading reinforces Fed's higher-for-longer stance
Another hot inflation reading released Friday reinforces that any near-term interest rate cuts are less likely, as the Federal Reserve shifts to a higher-for-longer stance.
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Reggie Bush celebrates return of Heisman Trophy, calls out NCAA with defamation suit still pending: 'I never once cheated'
Reggie Bush took a victory lap at the Los Angeles Coliseum Thursday while delivering a message to the NCAA.
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Could Scottie Scheffler win the grand slam? It's not likely, but it's absolutely possible
There's a long way to go, but Scottie Scheffler has a chance to do what Nicklaus, Palmer and Woods never did.
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Elon Musk plans to ban engagement farming on X. What does this mean for the platform?
Elon Musk announced that X would start cracking down on engagement farming. Here's what it means for the app.
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Intel CEO confident in its AI future after posting soft guidance
Intel's negative earnings surprise caught a few of the newfound bulls to the story by surprise.
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Taking stock of the Cubs' rotation: Where do things stand with Shota Imanaga, Javier Assad and the rest?
Chicago's pitchers are getting healthier, but questions remain after injuries and breakouts reshuffled the deck.
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Microsoft beats Q3 top and bottom lines on cloud strength
Microsoft reported better than anticipated Q3 earnings on Thursday, powered by growth in its cloud products.
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NBA playoffs: Nuggets erase double-digit deficit (again) to take 3-0 lead on Lakers (again)
The Nuggets have won 11 straight games over the Lakers.
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James Franklin makes 57-mile trip to celebrations for both of Penn State's 1st-round NFL Draft picks
Olu Fashanu went 11th overall to the Jets and Chop Robinson was selected 21st by the Dolphins.
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Hunter Dickinson set to return in 2024-25 as Kansas adds to offseason transfer haul with Alabama's Rylan Griffen
The Jayhawks have added four top-100 transfers so far this offseason.
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Astros have dug a big hole, Ohtani returns to Toronto & Pete Crow-Armstrong’s first MLB hit
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about the absolute mess of a season from the Houston Astros thus far and where the team has gone wrong, as well as give their good, bad and Uggla from this week & preview this weekend in baseball.
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Stock market today: Nasdaq surges 2% as Big Tech leads rally after earnings
Stellar earnings from the 'Magnificent Seven' duo have reignited optimism for a rally, but the PCE inflation print could put a spoke in the wheel.
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The best Amazon deals to shop this weekend: Save up to 80% on early Mother's Day gifts, tech gadgets, gardening essentials and more
How does an everlasting Lego bouquet for Mom or a laptop marked down by over $1,000 sound?
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Warriors' Stephen Curry wins NBA Clutch Player of the Year award
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry won the NBA Clutch Player of the Year award for the 2023-24 season.
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2024 NFL Draft: Fantasy football winners and losers after Round 1
With Day 1 in the books, Andy Behrens runs down the players who saw their fantasy values change after the first 32 picks.
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NFL Draft: Bill Belichick sounds lukewarm on Patriots' pick of Drake Maye
"Drake compares himself a lot to Josh Allen, he's been doing that for quite a while. We'll see about that."
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