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Wind turbines operate, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Paxton, Ill. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Wind farms' benefits to communities can be slow or complex, leading to opposition and misinformation

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Complex and confusing taxation systems make it easier for wind’s opponents, some citing misinformation, to say that wind has fallen short of its promises. According to an independent AP analysis, … more

By MARY KATHERINE WILDEMAN and MELINA WALLING | 7/25/24

A technician positions an R-22 refrigerant on an outdoor air conditioning unit in Lagos, Nigeria, Thursday, July 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

Africa's demand for cooling systems is expanding. But regulating the industry is a struggle

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Due to warmer temperatures and increasing urbanization, the market for cooling systems is expanding in Africa. But the chemicals that make air conditioning and refrigeration work are very potent at … more

By TAIWO ADEBAYO | 7/25/24

This photo obtained from the Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's X account shows British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, left, with Jaishankar in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (X via AP)

India and UK launch tech initiative as new British foreign minister makes his first official visit

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India and Britain are launching a new technology security initiative expected to boost economic growth and deepen collaboration on critical technologies. The two countries announced their … more

7/25/24

FILE - The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 2, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. Some U.S. states are scrapping investments in Chinese companies amid tensions between countries with the world's largest economies. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments

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Some U.S. states are scrapping investments in Chinese companies amid tensions between countries with the world's largest economies. Indiana, Florida and Missouri all have taken actions requiring … more

By DAVID A. LIEB | 7/25/24

FILE - Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai pauses during an interview in Hong Kong on July 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)

Publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at Hong Kong national security trial, lawyer says

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A lawyer says activist publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at his Hong Kong national security trial. He was charged under a Beijing-imposed law that has all but wiped out public dissent. … more

By KANIS LEUNG | 7/24/24

FILE - A man walks in front of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Jan. 7, 2015, in New Orleans. The court ruled Wednesday, July 24, 2024, that the method the Federal Communications Commission uses to fund telephone and broadband services for rural and low-income users is unconstitutional. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)

Appeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income people

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A federal appeals court in New Orleans has ruled unconstitutional a method the Federal Communications Commission uses to fund telephone and broadband services for rural and low-income users. The … more

By KEVIN McGILL | 7/24/24

A motorist puts an electric 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E through its paces on a test track at the Electrify Expo in The Yards Sunday, July 14, 2024, in north Denver. Ford reports earnings on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Ford 2Q net income falls as combustion engine unit posts loss due to

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Ford Motor Co.’s second-quarter net income fell 4.7% from a year ago as the company’s combustion engine unit saw pretax profits decline due to higher warranty costs. The Dearborn, Michigan, … more

By TOM KRISHER | 7/24/24

FILE - NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks to reporters before Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Boston. The NBA has agreed to terms on its new media deal, an 11-year agreement worth $76 billion that assures player salaries will continue rising for the foreseeable future and one that will surely change how some viewers access the game for years to come. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

NBA says it has entered deal with Amazon, not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery's offer

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The NBA said Wednesday that it is not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery’s $1.8 billion per year offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league and therefore has entered into a deal with … more

By TIM REYNOLDS and JOE REEDY | 7/24/24

A technician works on an information display near United Airlines gates at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Friday, July 19, 2024, after a faulty CrowdStrike update caused a major internet outage for computers running Microsoft Windows. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

CrowdStrike blames bug for letting bad data slip through, leading to global tech outage

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CrowdStrike has blamed a bug in an update that allowed its cybersecurity systems to push bad data out to millions of customer computers. That set off last week’s global tech outage that grounded … more

7/24/24

FILE - A Meta Portal Go is displayed during a preview of the Meta Store in Burlingame, Calif., on May 4, 2022. 4. A deep dive into political ads on Facebook by researchers at Syracuse University has revealed a sprawling web of advertisements that contain misleading information or scams. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Meta takes down thousands of Facebook, Instagram accounts running sextortion scams from Nigeria

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Meta says it has removed about 63,000 Instagram accounts engaging in sexual extortion scams. It has also taken down Facebook groups and pages that were trying to organize, recruit and train new … more

By BARBARA ORTUTAY | 7/24/24

FILE - A Delta Air Lines plane leaves the gate on July 12, 2021, at Logan International Airport in Boston. U.S. airline regulators have opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines, which is still struggling to restore operations on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, more than four full days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and disrupted global air travel. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Delta CEO, in Paris for the Olympics, says outage-related cancellations should end Thursday

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The chief executive of Delta Air Lines expects flight cancellations and delays that resulted from a global technology breakdown last week to be resolved by Thursday. The airline issued a message from … more

By DAVID KOENIG | 7/24/24

Lear production worker Abigail Fletcher rides her mini bike in support of the picket line as members of United Auto Workers Local 282 continue their strike against the car and truck seat manufacturer in Wentzville, Mo. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The strike led to a shutdown at the nearby GM assembly plant. (Robert Cohen/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)

Strike at plant that makes truck seats forces production stoppage for Missouri General Motors

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Production has halted at a Missouri General Motors plant that manufactures trucks and vans, the result of a strike at the company that supplies seats for the vehicles. About 480 workers at Lear Corp. … more

By JIM SALTER | 7/24/24

FILE - Air traffic controllers watch for traffic from the control tower at the Tucson International Airport, Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday, July 24, 2024, that it reached an agreement the union that allow air traffic controllers to get more rest between shifts. (Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star via AP, File)

FAA agrees with air traffic controllers' union to give tower workers more rest between shifts

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The Federal Aviation Administration says air traffic controllers will get more rest between shifts. The FAA said Wednesday that it reached agreement with the air traffic controllers' union. The … more

7/24/24

FILE - The Disneyland Resort entrance is seen, March 9, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. Disney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks, including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workers

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Disney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants. The coalition … more

7/24/24

Jeff Kellert stands in his garden at his home in Albany, N.Y. on June 20, 2024. Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue. The experience keeps him active, but just as important, he said, it has led to new friendships and a sense of purpose he never expected in retirement. (Robert Piechota via AP)

Volunteering would feel good even if it didn't have health benefits. But it does

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When helping others, volunteers also help themselves. They might even live longer. Jacquelyn Stephens is a psychologist at the nonprofit Mather Institute who researches how to age well. She says … more

By ALBERT STUMM | 7/24/24

New to volunteering? A how-to guide to find the right fit

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Volunteering helps others out, but it also helps the volunteer. Research has shown a variety of health benefits including more positive feelings and social connections. How do you find a volunteer … more

By THALIA BEATY | 7/24/24

This photo provided by Mazda shows the 2023 CX-50. The CX-50 is fun to drive and stylish inside and out. (Courtesy of Mazda North American Operations via AP)

Edmunds: The five best used SUVs for under $35,000

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The huge number of SUVs available today can complicate the shopping experience. Whether you’re a busy professional seeking comfortable transportation, a parent seeking reliability and low cost in a … more

By JOSH JACQUOT | 7/24/24

This photo shows power lines in Hanoi, Vietnam, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Vietnam will let electricity-guzzling factories buy electricity from wind and solar power producers, helping big companies like Samsung Electronics meet their climate targets and relieving pressure on the country's overstrained grid. (AP Photo/Hau Dinh)

Vietnam allows big companies to buy clean energy directly to meet their climate targets

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Vietnam has passed a decree radically loosening the Communist Party-ruled state’s control on how electricity is sold to private companies. This means companies that need a lot of energy can buy … more

By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL | 7/24/24

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, sixth from left, poses for a photo with a United States business delegation including FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam, fifth from left, and Chindex CEO Roberta Lipson, fifth from right in Beijing on Monday, July 22, 2024. Chinese officials tell the visiting delegation of top U.S. executives that higher tariffs on imports from China will harm their businesses inside the country, as authorities double down on state secrets regulations at the same time the ruling Communist Party is vowing to improve the business environment for foreign investors. (Yue Yuewei/Xinhua via AP)

Chinese officials warn of risks from higher US tariffs, urge US business leaders to help mend ties

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Chinese officials have warned a delegation of top U.S. executives visiting Beijing this week that higher tariffs on imports from China will harm their businesses inside the country. The delegation of … more

By ELAINE KURTENBACH | 7/24/24

Travelers stand in line at a Delta Air Lines counter at Reagan National Airport on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Arlington, Va. A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights, knocked banks and media outlets offline, and disrupted hospitals, small businesses and other services on Friday, highlighting the fragility of a digitized world dependent on just a handful of providers. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

US is investigating Delta's flight cancellations and faltering response to global tech outage

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U.S. airline regulators have opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines, which is still struggling to restore operations on Tuesday, more than four full days after a faulty software update caused … more

By DAVID KOENIG and MATT OTT | 7/23/24