Top TikTok exec and public face of company in US is stepping down
(CNN) — TikTok’s chief operating officer Vanessa Pappas is leaving the company, according to an internal memo obtained by CNN, after spending…
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Ford agrees to $9.2 billion US government loan
New York (CNN) — Ford and its South Korean battery manufacturing partner SK On have agreed to a loan of $9.2 billion from the US Department of…
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Frozen fruit sold at Walmart, Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Target, Whole Foods recalled over possible listeria contamination
(CNN) — Sunrise Growers has recalled frozen fruit products sold at chain stores nationwide over possible listeria contamination, the US Food and…
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Over 1,700 students from across the globe gather for Spaceport America Cup
UPHAM, New Mexico (KVIA) — Students and instructors from more than 150 institutions around the world gathered at Spaceport America in southern New…
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AI drive-thrus may be good for business. But not for the rest of us
New York (CNN) — Over the past few years, restaurants from White Castle to Wendy’s have been investing in artificial intelligence tech…
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Transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in the US. Here's how it breaks down by state
Velotric cited data from the Energy Information Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to visualize transportation emissions in the…
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Mexican peso catching up with U.S. dollar, impacting Borderland shoppers
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The U.S. dollar’s value keeps going down south of the border. Right now, if borderland residents want to buy their…
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States that grow the most vegetables
Stacker cited data from the USDA Agricultural Census, most recently completed in 2017, to identify the states producing the most…
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Virgin Galactic announces first commercial space flights
SPACEPORT AMERICA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Virgin Galactic just announced its first two space flights. The first, Galactic 01, is happening this month.…
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Bud Light loses its title as America’s top-selling beer
New York (CNN) — America’s top-selling beer is no longer American. Modelo Especial, the Mexican lager brewed near Mexico City by…
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Biden to announce Live Nation and Ticketmaster will allow consumers to see all fees up front
(CNN) — President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that entertainment giant Live Nation (LYV) and ticketing behemoth Ticketmaster have pledged to…
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These regions see the worst wildfires
Insurify cited data from the National Interagency Fire Center to identify which regions have seen the worst wildfires over the past…
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There's big climate money out there for small towns. But will they get it?
Grist reports on how advocates are helping understaffed communities field complicated federal…
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Clint I.S.D. hosting teacher job fair
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Clint Independent School District will be hosting a teacher job fair today. The event will take place at Clint I.S.D.…
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While Narcan can reverse opioid overdoses in the short term, these two treatments can help patients overcome addiction altogether
Ophelia researched the differences between methadone and buprenorphine for treating opioid use disorder using medical journals, studies, and…
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These local governments are suing Big Oil
Stacker looked at the legal landscape of pending lawsuits against oil companies, citing data from the Center for Climate…
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COVID-19 worsened already troubling levels of physician burnout
Consulting industry reports, surveys, and research, DocBuddy looked at the current state of physician burnout following the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Marshalls clothing store distribution center opens in east El Paso; it’s expected to offer more than one thousand jobs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Marshall’s clothing store opened a distribution center in east El Paso at 3900 Global Reach Drive. According to El Paso…
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New city website aims to make parking easier for El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans will soon have an easier way to find parking downtown and in other areas where there is metered parking. The City…
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Nusenda Credit Union acquires Las Cruces-based Western Heritage Bank
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Nusenda Credit Union, New Mexico’s largest locally owned and operated credit union, is acquiring Western Heritage…
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DeSantis recruiters eyed Catholic church for migrant flights that bishop calls ‘reprehensible’
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recruiters set their sights on Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the Texas border city of El Paso…
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An iconic Taco Bell menu item is going vegan
(CNN) — One of Taco Bell’s most recognizable menu items is going vegan. The chain is testing a vegan Crunchwrap, marking the first time that Taco…
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ABC-7 Xtra: The Life of a Miner in southern New Mexico
OROGRANDE, New Mexico (KVIA) — In the mountains near Orogrande, New Mexico lie several private mining claims with many types of ores, crystals,…
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Ford recalling 125,000 SUVs and trucks that could catch fire
(CNN) — Ford is recalling more than 125,000 Escape SUVs, Maverick pickups and Lincoln Corsair luxury SUVs because their engines could leak fluids…
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Volkswagen reboots its groovy 60s-era VW bus
(CNN) — America apparently needs more car seats. So, when Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Buzz, a retro-styled electric van, last year, it noted that…
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Drug costs lead millions in the U.S. to not take medications as prescribed, according to the CDC
(CNN) — Millions of adults in the United States are not taking their medications as prescribed because of costs, according to a new report from the…
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Unintentional deaths are on the rise: Here's what that could mean for you
MoneyGeek analyzed data from the Center for Disease Control’s Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (CDC WONDER) database from 2019 to…
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Elizabeth Holmes reports to Texas prison
(CNN) — Elizabeth Holmes reported to prison on Tuesday, capping off a stunning downfall for the disgraced founder of failed blood testing…
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Drownings reach a 5-year high, and 1 in 5 victims are 19 or younger
MoneyGeek analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (CDC WONDER) to…
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On the frontlines: How nurses have responded in conflicts throughout history
Incredible Health compiled a list of notable nurses who responded in conflicts throughout history using various news and historical…
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