China accuses US of trying to block its development and demands that technology curbs be repealed
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China has accused Washington of trying to block its development after President Joe Biden stepped up a feud over technology and security by tightening controls on U.S. investments that might help …
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By JOE McDONALD
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8/10/23
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Coal miners plead with feds for stronger enforcement during emotional hearing on black lung rule
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Miners and advocates are pleading with the Mine Safety and Health Administration to ensure a proposed rule to cut the current limit for silica dust exposure has strict enforcement mechanisms. During …
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By LEAH WILLINGHAM
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8/10/23
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Investigators say miscommunication between pilots caused United plane to drop near ocean's surface
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Federal investigators said Thursday that miscommunication between pilots led to a United Airlines plane diving within 748 feet of the ocean’s surface shortly after takeoff from Hawaii in December. …
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8/10/23
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New ferry linking El Salvador and Costa Rica aims to cut shipping times, avoid border problems
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A new ferry line for commerce moving through Central America began operating Thursday, directly connecting El Salvador and Costa Rica to the exclusion of Nicaragua and Honduras. The Blue Wave Harmony …
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By MARCOS ALEMÁN
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8/10/23
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How to help or donate in response to the deadly wildfire in Maui
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Many people are looking for ways to help the response to the deadly wildfires that swept through the Hawaiian island of Maui even as emergency operations continue on Thursday. Philanthropy experts …
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By THALIA BEATY
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8/10/23
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Supreme Court blocks OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal that would shield Sackler family members
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The Supreme Court has blocked a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of …
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8/10/23
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Striking screenwriters will resume negotiations with studios on Friday
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The guild that represents striking film and television screenwriters says negotiations with major studios and streaming services will resume Friday. The Writers Guild of America sent a message to its …
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8/10/23
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More Michigan Republicans accused of being fake electors for Trump plead not guilty
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All 16 Michigan Republicans accused in a fake elector scheme to keep former President Donald Trump in power are now challenging the charges in state court. The final nine either pleaded guilty or had …
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By JOEY CAPPELLETTI
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8/10/23
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Twitter-turned-X CEO Linda Yaccarino working to win back brands on Elon Musk's platform
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The new CEO of the company formerly known as Twitter says she’s spent much of the past eight weeks trying to get big brands back to advertising on the social media platform that’s been in …
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8/10/23
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Rising flood risks threaten many water and sewage treatment plants across the US
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Across the U.S., municipal water systems and sewage treatment plants are at increasing risk of damage from floods and sea-level rise brought on in part or even wholly by climate change. The storm …
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By SUMAN NAISHADHAM and BRITTANY PETERSON and CAMILLE FASSETT
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8/10/23
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A global law firm separates from its Chinese partner, citing cybersecurity and data rules
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One of the world’s biggest law firms says it is separating from the Chinese firm that was part of its global network for eight years, citing changes in cybersecurity and other rules that have …
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By JOE McDONALD
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8/10/23
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Utah's multibillion dollar oil train proposal chugs along amid environment and derailment concerns
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One of the United States' biggest rail investments in more than a century could be an 88-mile line in Utah that would run through tribal lands and national forest to move oil and gas to the national …
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By SAM METZ
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8/10/23
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Emmy Awards move to January, placing them firmly in Hollywood's awards season
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The strike-delayed 75th Emmy Awards have a new date — one that places them directly in Hollywood’s awards season for a change. Fox announced Thursday that the Emmys will air Jan. 15 from the …
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8/10/23
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Virgin Galactic all set to fly its first tourists to the edge of space
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Virgin Galactic is finally taking its first space tourists on a rocket ship ride after years of delays. One passenger bought his ticket 18 years ago. The first tourist flight is planned for Thursday …
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By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and MARCIA DUNN
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8/10/23
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Malaysia makes owning an LGBTQ+ Swatch punishable by up to 3 years in jail
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Malaysia’s government says it has banned all Swatch watches that contain lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer elements. It said Thursday that anyone found with a Swatch watch, or even …
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8/10/23
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Egypt's inflation reaches record high of 38.2% in July, government data shows
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Egypt’s national statistics bureau says inflation has reached a record high in July. It said Thursday that consumer prices rose 38.2% from a year earlier, up from 36.8% in June. The agency also …
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8/10/23
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Czech power company CEZ reports 1st half of year net profit of $1 billion, 34% down year-on-year
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The Czech power utility CEZ says its net profit in the first half of the year reached 22.3 billion Czech crowns, or $1 billion. That's down from 33.6 billion in the same period a year ago. The …
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8/10/23
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A year ago, an Iranian woman's death sparked hijab protests. Now businesses are a new battleground
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Iranian authorities have for months done little to enforce the law on women wearing the mandatory headscarf, but now the country’s theocracy is pushing to make businesses the new battleground over …
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By NASSER KARIMI and JON GAMBRELL
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8/10/23
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Las Vegas food service workers demanding better pay and benefits are set to rally on the Strip
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Food service workers at a Las Vegas Strip arena who want higher pay and better benefits are set to rally on the famed tourist corridor. The gathering is scheduled for Thursday evening. It highlights …
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By RIO YAMAT
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8/10/23
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India passes data protection legislation in Parliament. Critics fear privacy violation
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Indian lawmakers have approved a data protection legislation that “seeks to better regulate big tech firms and penalize companies for data breaches” as several groups expressed concern over …
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8/10/23
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