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A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
43+ min ago (1112+ words) Now Francesca Hong, a single mother who has worked as a dishwasher and line cook, is trying to do the same with her campaign for governor in Wisconsin, a swing state known for razor-thin election margins where winning over moderate,…...
Wished he hadn't done it': Tyler Robinson's ex-boyfriend describes Kirk shooting aftermath
31+ min ago (766+ words) Tyler Robinson, who Utah prosecutors say assassinated Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, returned to his apartment after the shooting and told his roommate and romantic partner he "wished he hadn't done it." A day after the Sept. 10 killing, there…...
Who will replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hand
44+ min ago (481+ words) PORTLAND, Maine " Democrats in Maine began jockeying Thursday to become the new candidate for a pivotal U. S. Senate seat after progressive nominee Graham Platner announced he will withdraw from the race after a sexual assault allegation. The Maine Democratic Party has…...
Pepsi Co says economic concerns weighed on customers in North American during recent quarter
41+ min ago (448+ words) NEW YORK " Pepsi Co reported stronger-than-expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America, where it said consumers tightened their budgets as the Iran war caused gas prices to spike. "I think the consumer is worse than…...
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams and more mourn the death of Bonnie Tyler
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (340+ words) Celebrities across the entertainment industry mourned the death of Bonnie Tyler at age 75, expressing affection and admiration for the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star. The singer, best-known for her chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart," died unexpectedly…...
News outlets urge a judge to sanction Open AI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (226+ words) NEW YORK " The New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on Open AI, escalating a fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape the future of a struggling…...
Oil prices slip, stocks climb as calm returns to financial markets worldwide
50+ min ago (701+ words) NEW YORK " Stocks rose on Wall Street and oil prices slipped Thursday in the wait to see what will come next after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran. The S&P 500 rose…...
AI notetakers promise easy meeting recaps, but some professionals question their use
57+ min ago (962+ words) NEW YORK " Launching an artificial intelligence tool to take notes and summarize important information from a virtual meeting can be alluring. Seconds after one of the agents attends an hour-long video conference, it can deliver a recap of key points…...
Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes in recent years
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (422+ words) BEIJING " A fire broke out at a shoe factory in the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian on Thursday, killing 28 people, the official Xinhua News Agency said. Chinese President Xi Jinping demanded "an all-out search and rescue effort," urging a swift…...
New York sues 3 M, Du Pont and other companies over so-called forever chemicals
51+ min ago (284+ words) ALBANY, N. Y. " New York's attorney general sued several large chemical and agricultural companies on Thursday, alleging they knowingly sold harmful so-called forever chemicals used in cosmetics, non-stick cookware and other products. The lawsuit against 3 M, Du Pont de Nemours, The Chemours…...