5 things to know for September 10: Trump, coronavirus, USPS, China, Rohingya
The climate crisis won’t just destroy the environment. A new US report says it will also wreak havoc on the economy. Here’s what you need…
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The long-awaited trailer for ‘Dune’ has been released
Viewers were treated to a glimpse of the world Arrakis — and the giant sandworms that come with it — after the highly anticipated trailer…
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El Pasoans mourn loss of Luby’s cafeterias after decades of remembrances
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas-based cafeteria chain Luby’s has announced that the restaurant will soon be shutting its doors for good. In the 24…
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‘Double whammy’: On top of pandemic struggles, Las Cruces restaurant catches fire
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After struggling to attract customers during the pandemic, a Las Cruces restaurant owner watched her restaurant catch on…
Continue Reading Lucid Motors unveils line of super powerful electric sedans
California-based startup Lucid Motors, revealed details of its all-electric sedans that are capable of producing 1,080-horsepower and going over 500…
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Las Cruces Walmart store previously closed due to virus cases has another outbreak
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico work safety regulators confirmed Wednesday that they were involved in a “rapid response” effort due to…
Continue Reading Robot dogs join US Air Force exercise giving glimpse at potential battlefield of the future
It looked like a scene from science fiction. Emerging from United States Air Force planes, four-legged robot dogs scampered onto an airfield in the…
Continue Reading Maserati unveils its first supercar in 15 years
Maserati unveiled its first supercar in 15 years Wednesday. With a body made largely from lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum, the new MC20 can hit…
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Barbie unveils 2nd doll in Dia De Muertos collection
LOS ANGELES, California — After last year’s instant fandom, Barbie is back with a second Dia De Muertos collectibles doll to honor Mexican…
Continue Reading General Motors takes 11% stake in Nikola to team up on electric truck
General Motors and Nikola are teaming up to work on the Nikola Badger, a fully electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric pickup truck. The partnership…
Continue Reading Trade fight dooms LVMH’s $16 billion Tiffany deal
LVMH says the threat of US tariffs on French products has forced it to scrap its planned acquisition of Tiffany, which would have been the biggest…
Continue Reading Uber says it will offer rides only in electric vehicles in US, Europe by 2030
Uber plans to offer rides exclusively in electric vehicles by 2030 in US, Canadian and European cities, and be entirely free of emissions by 2040.…
Continue Reading A new front in coronavirus disinformation: Wall Street research
Coronavirus misinformation is infecting the unlikeliest of places: Wall Street research that investors rely on to trade in the financial markets. In…
Continue Reading Hundreds of thousands of acres are burning in Oregon, California and Washington, and weather conditions are no help
About 40 large fires are ravaging the three contiguous West Coast states, and Oregon’s governor says some situations have been dire enough to…
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Growers excited for cold front, say ‘apples will taste so much better’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The cold may be bitter, but the apples will be sweet. “I’m actually super excited,” said LuAnne Burke, the owner of…
Continue Reading ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ coming to an end on E!
You won’t be able to keep up with the Kardashians on TV much longer. In a joint statement addressed to their “amazing fans,” the…
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Western Governors University offering scholarships to pay for internet access for students who need it
AUSTIN, Texas – Western Governors University is working to close the digital divide by helping to pay for high-speed internet access and technology…
Continue Reading Beloved Texas cafeteria chain Luby’s to be liquidated, dissolved
HOUSTON, Texas — It could be the end of the line for a Texas-based cafeteria chain known for square fish, the Lu Ann platter, and other comfort food…
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GOP Senate Leader McConnell proposes ‘targeted’ virus aid, Dems say not enough
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday the Senate would vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief…
Continue Reading A candy maker is giving away a candy factory in a nationwide treasure hunt
A quirky candy maker has launched a nationwide treasure hunt, sending sugar mavens into a frenzy. They’ll need to pay to play for the ultimate…
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Talking robots could be used to combat loneliness and boost mental health in care homes
Talking robots that interact with older people could be introduced into care homes to help fight loneliness and mental ill health. Pepper, a…
Continue Reading Disney hit by backlash after thanking Xinjiang authorities in ‘Mulan’ credits
Disney has publicly thanked a Chinese government agency accused of human rights abuses in Xinjiang for its help in making “Mulan” — a…
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‘I’m worried about the industry’: New Mexico wineries losing millions during pandemic
ANTHONY, New Mexico — Labor Day weekend at La Viña Winery is normally packed. “Right now, it’s kind of sad,” admitted Chilean Winemaker Guillermo…
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As virus cases drop, Texas Gov. Abbott may gamble on re-opening bars – again
DALLAS, Texas — A guy walks into a bar, which still isn’t allowed in Texas. But Jeff Brightwell owns this bar. Two months into an indefinite…
Continue Reading US sanction threat wipes 23% off the value of China’s biggest chipmaker
Shares in Chinese chipmaker SMIC plummeted nearly 23% in Hong Kong on Monday on fears that it could become the latest casualty of the US-China tech…
Continue Reading SoftBank shares dive on reports that Masa Son has been betting big on tech stocks
SoftBank’s shares plunged more than 7% Monday, wiping out roughly $8 billion in value, as investors reacted to reports that the Japanese…
Continue Reading What’s open and closed on Labor Day 2020
Every year on Labor Day, Americans celebrate the US labor movement, as well as the countless hard workers who built this country and keep it running…
Continue Reading Nikki Haley’s risky move on anti-Trump ad
Before Nikki Haley left the Trump administration as the US ambassador to the United Nations, she was not afraid to disagree with Donald Trump…
Continue Reading Judge orders U.S. to stop detaining migrant children in Texas & Arizona hotels
HOUSTON, Texas — A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to stop detaining immigrant children in hotels before expelling them…
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El Paso opening 8 free Wi-Fi centers to give students internet access
EL PASO, Texas – The city of El Paso’s Parks and Recreation Department is opening up eight Wi-Fi centers starting Tuesday to provide free…
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