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Stock market today: Asian shares rise after Wall Street rally, and China promises a briefing
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Asian shares are mostly higher, as market optimism got a perk from the record highs set on Wall Street. Benchmarks rose in Tokyo, Sydney, Seoul, Hong Kong and Shanghai in early Thursday trading. On …
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By YURI KAGEYAMA
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10/9/24
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Close call at Nashville airport came after planes were directed to same runway, probe shows
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Investigators say that air traffic controllers cleared one plane to take off after telling pilots of another plane to cross the same runway in Nashville last month. Pilots of an Alaska Airlines jet …
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10/9/24
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Marriott agrees to pay $52 million, beef up data security to resolve probes over data breaches
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Marriott International has agreed to pay $52 million and make changes to bolster its data security. The payment was made to resolve state and federal claims related to major data breaches that …
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By ALEX VEIGA
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10/9/24
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Washington state woman calls 911 after being hounded by up to 100 raccoons
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A Washington state woman had to flee her property after 50 to 100 raccoons descended on it and were acting aggressively. That's according to Kitsap County sheriff's spokesperson Kevin McCarty. It was …
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By BECKY BOHRER
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10/9/24
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This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton
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Milton is set to become the second hurricane to strike Florida in two weeks, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is once again positioning supplies and personnel where they’re needed and …
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By REBECCA SANTANA
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10/9/24
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Officials work to protect IV supplies in Florida after disruptions at North Carolina plant
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Federal officials are working to move IV bags out of the path of Hurricane Milton, which is threatening another manufacturer of IV fluids even as hospitals nationwide are still reeling from …
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By MATTHEW PERRONE
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10/9/24
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Climate solution: Form Energy secures $405M to speed development of long-awaited 100-hour battery
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Form Energy, a company that is beginning to produce a longer-lasting alternative to lithium batteries, hit a milestone Wednesday with an announcement of $405 million in funding. The money will allow …
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By ISABELLA O'MALLEY
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10/9/24
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Ratan Tata, former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons, dies at age 86 in a Mumbai hospital
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Ratan Tata has died at a Mumbai hospital at age 86. Tata is the former chairman of India’s oldest conglomerate Tata Sons. He died on Wednesday night. Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran confirmed …
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By ASHOK SHARMA
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10/9/24
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Elon Musk's X is back in Brazil after its suspension, having complied with all judicial demands
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The social media platform X is returning to Brazil after remaining inaccessible for more than a month following a clash between its owner, Elon Musk, and a justice on the country’s highest court. …
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By ELÉONORE HUGHES and BARBARA ORTUTAY
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10/9/24
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Social Security's scheduled cost of living increase 'won't make a dent' for some retirees
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Social Security recipients are expected to receive a smaller cost-of-living increase in January than in recent years as inflation moderates. The Social Security Administration will announce the …
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By FATIMA HUSSEIN
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10/9/24
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Macron says he's 'super proud' of his wife's cameo in 'Emily in Paris'
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French President Emmanuel Macron says he’s “super proud” of the cameo appearance by his wife, Brigitte, in the fourth season of the Netflix show “Emily in Paris.” But he doesn’t seem keen …
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10/9/24
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2 teams suing NASCAR ask court to allow them to compete under new charter agreement as case proceeds
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The two teams suing NASCAR have asked for a court order to compete under the 2025 charter agreement as their antitrust case moves through federal court. 23XI Racing is owned by Michael Jordan, …
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By JENNA FRYER
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10/9/24
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Sanewashing? The banality of crazy? A decade into the Trump era, media hasn't figure him out
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Is the media “sanewashing” Donald Trump? Numbed by the “banality of crazy?” Should television networks show him more, or less? How do you fact-check him? Should you? Nearly a decade into the …
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By DAVID BAUDER
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10/9/24
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Czech Republic and Poland call on EU to do more to tackle irregular migration
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The prime ministers of Czech Republic and Poland say the European Union has to do more to tackle unauthorized migration. They also condemned the practice of renewing border checks among the bloc's 27 …
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By KAREL JANICEK
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10/9/24
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Bakery that makes Sarah Lee and Entenmann's breads pushes back on FDA sesame warning
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A top U.S. commercial bakery is pushing back on a Food and Drug Administration warning to stop using labels that say its products contain sesame — even when they don't. Bimbo Bakeries USA includes …
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By JONEL ALECCIA
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10/9/24
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American Water cyberattack renews focus on protecting critical infrastructure
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A cyberattack continues to affect the nation's largest regulated water and wastewater utility company, renewing a focus on the importance of protecting critical infrastructure. New Jersey-based …
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By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI
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10/9/24
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Germany's economy is on track to shrink for a second straight year
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Germany's government says the country’s economy is on track to shrink for a second consecutive year. The outlook underlined the unpopular administration’s troubles as it heads into a difficult …
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10/9/24
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Boeing withdraws contract offer after talks with striking workers break down
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Boeing has withdrawn a contract offer that would have given striking workers 30% raises over four years after talks broke down. The union said that the offer was withdrawn after a second day of …
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10/9/24
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Edmunds electric truck face-off: Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Tesla Cybertruck
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The electric truck battle is getting hot. Almost every major pickup truck maker offers an electric model, and one of the latest competitors is from Tesla. The polarizing Cybertruck has been out for …
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By MICHAEL CANTU
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10/9/24
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Melinda French Gates will give $250M to women's health groups globally through a new open call
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Melinda French Gates will grant $250 million to support women’s health around the world through an open call for nonprofits to apply for funding. The pledge announced Wednesday signals a new …
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By THALIA BEATY
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10/9/24
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