How to keep your house cool as temperatures heat up in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the temperatures rise, so do our electric bills! 80-degree weather means air conditioning for most folks around the area,…
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How ChatGPT is affecting our schools and jobs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ChatGPT, the popular artificial intelligence program comes with many risks and rewards. ChatGPT can write essays and solve…
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These states have the highest maternal mortality rates—for Black mothers, outcomes are even worse
Stacker compiled data from state maternal mortality review committees and the CDC to examine how pregnancy-related death disproportionately impacts…
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ASARCO smokestack demolition: A decade later, land remains unsold, challenges linger
EL PASO, Texas– Thursday, April 13th, 2023, marks the 10th anniversary since the ASARCO smokestacks were demolished. Some community members opposed…
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How race and income can determine the quality of the air you breathe
Using data published in the Science Advances journal and a report for the Environmental Defense Fund, Stacker looked at disparities in particulate…
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Hawaii, Wyoming lead the country in primary care doctor shortages
Sana compiled 2022 data from the Health Resources and Services Administration and Census Bureau to determine how many people in each state live in…
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Southwest Airlines offers Companion Pass promotion for a limited time
Southwest Airlines is bringing back its Companion Pass. That allows travelers to designate one person to fly with them for free. To qualify, members…
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Canadian company to shut down part of its El Paso operation, workers to be laid off
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Canadian company is shutting down part of its El Paso Operation and laying off workers as it moves production to Mexico.…
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What Americans think of a TikTok ban
A new Pew Research Center survey shows half of Americans support a US government ban on TikTok, while 22% oppose the idea and more than a quarter are…
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Local tortilla factory’s road to success
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A local business reaches new highs ramping up tortilla production and selling in big chain stores like Walmart and Sam’s.…
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Las Cruces cannabis shops struggle to stay competitive in growing market
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Many entrepreneurs jumped at the chance to get in on the ground floor of the newly legalized cannabis market,…
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The ABC-7 First Alert for strong winds is here…achooo!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yet another windy day is expected across the Borderland on Thursday. Strong wind gusts are expected across the area, from…
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Fire weather season returns to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time for Borderland residents to be much more careful with flammable material. Spring…
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El Paso’s Amazon Fulfillment Center opens doors for media tour
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A tap on your phone can lead to a package being dropped off at your door in mere hours, thanks to the innovative minds of…
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Apple introduces Apple Pay Later
Apple on Tuesday launched an option in its digital wallet allowing customers to pay for online purchases in installments. The new feature is called…
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20 of the biggest environmental disasters in history
Stacker compiled a list of 20 of the biggest environmental disasters in…
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A look inside of Amazon’s Fulfillment Center in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you order items on amazon — there’s a chance it’s coming to you from the massive fulfillment center in far east El Paso.…
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Silicon Valley Bank has a new owner. What it means for the bank crisis
Originally Published: 27 MAR 23 01:56 ETUpdated: 27 MAR 23 11:18 ETBy Mark Thompson, Liz Enochs and Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN)…
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New technology to help detect narcotics coming to Bridge of the Americas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new non-intrusive inspection system will soon be installed at the Bridge of the Americas International crossing. The low…
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Scientists create mice from two dads after making eggs from skin cells
By Katie Hunt, CNN Scientists have created mice with two biologically male parents for the first time — a significant milestone in reproductive…
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Twitter legacy blue checkmarks will start to disappear
Pretty soon, previously verified Twitter accounts will lose their checkmarks unless they start paying for it. Twitter is getting rid of its legacy…
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Luby’s on Mesa to close for good Easter Sunday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned one of the remaining Luby’s restaurants in El Paso is closing its doors for good. The restaurant…
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TikTok CEO in the hot seat: 5 takeaways from his first appearance before Congress
(CNN) — In his first appearance before Congress on Thursday, TikTok CEO Shou Chew was grilled by lawmakers who expressed deep skepticism…
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Las Cruces business owner’s tumbleweed troubles
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – (KVIA)Business owner, Mike Garcia, is facing a pesky tumbleweed problem after a recent wind storm blew in a sea of…
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The Fed lifts rates by a quarter point as banking turmoil complicates inflation fight
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday as it attempts to fight stubbornly high inflation while…
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Google begins rolling out its ChatGPT rival
Originally Published: 21 MAR 23 10:02 ETUpdated: 21 MAR 23 22:39 ETBy Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business (CNN) — Google is…
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Google begins rolling out its ChatGPT rival
(CNN) — Google is opening up access to Bard, its new AI chatbot tool that directly competes with ChatGPT. Starting Tuesday, users…
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9 ways to beat workplace burnout
Feeling burned out on work can seriously harm your physical and mental health. Experience Life compiled nine ways to rediscover the joy in your…
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Goodbye, Howard Schultz: New Starbucks CEO steps in early
Originally Published: 20 MAR 23 09:14 ETUpdated: 20 MAR 23 22:16 ETBy Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN (CNN) — Starbucks’ new CEO…
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Foot Locker is closing 400 stores by 2026
Originally Published: 20 MAR 23 17:33 ETUpdated: 20 MAR 23 17:41 ETBy Parija Kavilanz, CNN (CNN) — Foot Locker is planning to…
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