The 411 on area codes: How new tech and population growth fuels the need for more digits
Using information from the North American Numbering Plan Administrator, Spokeo analyzed the proliferation of area codes and how they are…
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Signature sandwich from each state
Stacker researched staple sandwiches—the kind that makes residents proud—and highlighted one from each state that everyone should…
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How many workers can AI really replace? Estimates are all over the place.
Verbit analyzed jobs data as well as academic and analyst forecasts to illustrate the potential for AI to displace jobs in the coming…
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Exclusiva: Beyoncé autoriza a Kamala Harris a utilizar su canción ‘Freedom’ para su campaña presidencial
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris hizo una gran entrada durante su primera visita oficial a su sede de campaña…
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‘This old dog’s got a lot of fight left in him’: South Africa’s Chad Le Clos aims for second Olympic gold, aged 32
By Daniel Renjifo, CNN (CNN) — When 32-year-old swimming star Chad Le Clos is asked about his chances at the Paris Olympics, South Africa’s…
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JD Vance repeatedly indicated in 2016 that he believed Donald Trump had committed sexual assault
By Em Steck and Andrew Kaczynski, CNN (CNN) — Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, repeatedly indicated in 2016 that…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Harris tiene un comienzo soñado, pero la tarea por delante es monumental
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Kamala Harris superó el momento. Por ahora. La vicepresidenta ya se ganó el respaldo de suficientes delegados para…
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Stock market today: Asian stocks fall after a torrent of profit reports leaves Wall Street mixed
Asian stocks mostly fell on Wednesday as markets digested Japanese and Australian business data, after U.S. stocks held relatively steady as earnings…
Continue Reading Mudslides in Ethiopia have killed at least 229. It’s not clear how many people are still missing
Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Mudslides triggered by heavy rain in a remote part of Ethiopia have killed at least 229 people. Local…
Continue Reading Harris no asistirá al discurso de Netanyahu ante el Congreso pero planea reunirse por separado
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris se negó a presidir el discurso del primer ministro de Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, ante…
Continue Reading Rivals Hamas and Fatah sign a declaration to form a future government as war rages in Gaza
Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have agreed to form a government together. The two groups made the…
Continue Reading Hamas and Fatah sign agreement in Beijing ‘ending’ their division, China says
By Simone McCarthy, Isaac Yee and Abeer Salman, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Palestinian factions including rivals Hamas and Fatah have signed an…
Continue Reading Data shows hurricanes and earthquakes grab headlines but inland counties top disaster list
AP Science Writer When it comes to climate, extreme weather and other so-called natural disasters, people generally look to America’s hurricane…
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In Washington state, Inslee’s final months aimed at staving off repeal of landmark climate law
Associated Press SILVERDALE, Wash. (AP) — Voters in Washington state will decide this fall whether to keep one of the country’s more…
Continue Reading Aerospace company Boeing donating $50,000 to Ruidoso relief efforts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Aerospace company, Boeing, announced they are giving $250,000 from their Boeing Charitable Trust to those affected by recent…
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar expresses support for VP Harris’ presidential campaign
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar has expressed her full support for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the next Democratic…
Continue Reading South Korean tech giant Kakao’s founder arrested in stock price manipulation case
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors have arrested the founder of the country’s tech giant Kakao Corp. on…
Continue Reading Thousands in Ukraine attend funeral of former lawmaker and critic of Russia who was killed in Lviv
Associated Press LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Several thousand mourners have attended the funeral for a Ukrainian former lawmaker best known for her…
Continue Reading Philippines bans gambling operations catered to illicit Chinese players
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — The Philippines has announced plans to ban offshore gaming operators, targeting an industry that mostly caters…
Continue Reading The late Colombian artist Botero is celebrated with an open-air sculpture exhibition in Rome
Associated Press ROME (AP) — The daughter of the late Colombian artist Fernando Botero has helped to turn the streets and piazzas of the Italian…
Continue Reading Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers online
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate will consider legislation this week that aims to protect children from dangerous online content,…
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China’s leaders have floated the idea of raising the retirement age. It hasn’t gone down well
By Laura He and Fred He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China has announced plans to raise some of the world’s lowest statutory retirement ages as it…
Continue Reading Taiwan’s air force cancels drills as typhoon approaches. Naval and land exercises to continue
Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — An approaching typhoon has prompted the cancellation of air force drills off Taiwan’s east coast. But…
Continue Reading Harris consigue suficientes apoyos de delegados para ganar la nominación presidencial demócrata
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Kamala Harris cuenta con el apoyo de suficientes delegados demócratas para ganar la nominación del partido a la…
Continue Reading Family of Utah murder victim wants ‘an eye for an eye’ as inmate’s execution date looms
Associated Press Family members of a woman slashed and stabbed to death in 1998 pressed Utah officials Tuesday to proceed with next month’s…
Continue Reading Jon Stewart pushes VA to help veterans sickened after post-9/11 exposure to uranium
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Comedian Jon Stewart is pressing the Biden administration to fix a loophole in a massive veterans aid bill that…
Continue Reading As doctors leave Puerto Rico in droves, a rapper tries to fill the gaps
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — On a recent morning in an Afro-Caribbean community in northeast Puerto Rico, Dr. Pedro Juan Vázquez…
Continue Reading Netanyahu is in Washington at a fraught time for Israel and the US. What to know about his visit
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week is looming as a fraught one…
Continue Reading Biden aims for more achievements despite the bane of lame-duck presidents: diminished relevance
Associated Press REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden says he’s “determined to get as much done” as he possibly can in his…
Continue Reading Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military’s support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power
Associated Press AGUA CALIENTE, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is working hard to shore up the loyalty of the armed forces…
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