5 things to know for Nov. 21: Israel, AI, Seasonal viruses, Trump, Gun violence
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A few days before Thanksgiving, the White House appears eager to promote dropping prices on everything…
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Drive-thru pet wellness clinic serves hundreds of borderland pets
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Animal Services Department working in conjunction with Petco Love hosted a fourth free pet wellness…
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A dozen fresh-picked holiday gift ideas for gardeners
By JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press The best holiday gifts for gardeners will sow the seeds of anticipation for greener days ahead, and spread a…
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Disneyland’s $60 billion expansion means parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are only getting bigger
By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong Disneyland opened its first Frozen-themed attraction on Monday, with thousands of eager…
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6 stats you need to know about LGBTQ+ youth mental health
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to compile a list of statistics about LGBTQ+ youth mental health using data from The Trevor Project’s 2022…
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New store selling Chihuahuas, Locomotive gear opens at the Fountains
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The MountainStar Sports Group opened a new Sports Shop at the Fountains of Farah. The new shop welcomed shoppers on Friday…
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Is it safe to drive after eating Thanksgiving turkey?
With the elevated number of cars on the road during the Thanksgiving holiday, Automoblog looked into whether the reported effects of turkey…
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Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail and cause engines to run poorly or stall
DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. because bearings can fail, causing the engines to stall and increasing the…
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‘It’s degrading’: Starbucks workers to strike on Red Cup Day in largest work stoppage in company history
(ABC NEWS) — Thousands of Starbucks employees nationwide are set to walk off the job on Thursday in the largest work stoppage in the…
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Walmart, Costco and other companies rethink self-checkout
CNN By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — The backlash against self-checkout is growing, and stores are starting to dial back on the…
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Energy Department tries to boost US battery industry with another $3.5 billion in funding
ISABELLA O’MALLEY Associated Press The Department of Energy is making a push to strengthen the U.S. battery supply chain — the minerals and…
Continue Reading ESPN Bet, a rebranded sports gambling app from Penn Entertainment, is here
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN Bet, a sports-gambling service rebranded with the name of the Disney-owned sports channel, launched Tuesday in 17 U.S. states.…
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Vehicles with higher, vertical front ends raise risks for pedestrians
Motor vehicles with higher, more vertical front ends are the most dangerous to pedestrians, according to a highway safety organization.An Insurance…
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Las Vegas Sphere reports nearly $100 million revenue loss
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVIA) — The Sphere is one of Las Vegas’ biggest and newest attractions. Yet the company that oversees the 18,000 seat music and…
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New rule would make it easier for millions of Americans to unionize, but businesses are pushing back
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer A federal rule that goes into effect next month could make it easier for millions of workers to unionize at big…
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This unmanned lifeboat could rescue drowning people on its own
CNN By Rebecca Cairns, CNN; video by Hazel Pfeifer, CNN (CNN) — Far from the watchful eyes of the coastguard, Scotland’s waters are home to…
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Virgin Galactic says layoffs were necessary for future growth
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Virgin galactic laid off 73 people in Las Cruces, mainly technical operators. The company told ABC-7 the layoffs…
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The Fed is terrified Americans could get used to high inflation. It may already be happening.
CNN Analysis by Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — A worrisome sign for the Federal Reserve is starting to emerge. The Fed keeps a close eye on…
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12 animals that have been observed adopting animals from other species
Stacker compiled 12 times wild animals have adopted others of a different species, using research studies, documented observations, and news…
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In wildfire-prone areas, homeowners are learning they're uninsurable
Grist investigates why some insurers no longer want to take on the risk of insuring homes in wildfire-prone…
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Local philanthropists donate to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Kirk and Judy Robison are donating to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso during the university’s Season of…
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Adidas says it may write off remaining unsold Yeezy shoes after breakup with Ye
By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Adidas said it might have to write off the remaining 300 million euros ($320 million)…
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Experimental spinal cord implant helps Parkinson’s patient walk in new study
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Marc Gauthier can now step into an elevator without his body stiffening and freezing in place. He can…
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Despite hurricane risks, U.S. Gulf Coast remains major draw for renters
Rent.com analyzed Gulf Coast markets — from New Orleans to the Florida Panhandle — to appraise the headwinds and tailwinds for renters residing…
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10 ways cities are going green
Looking at recent news reports, CheapInsurance.com compiled a list of 10 examples of how cities are incorporating eco-friendly practices into their…
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The next pandemic could strike crops, not people
Genetic uniformity is central to modern farming, but as Grist finds in this analysis, it may leave people vulnerable to plant disease…
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Concrete is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions: New technologies could change that
Machinery Partner looked at solutions to roll out low-carbon concrete to curb the emissions of the prominent construction…
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Another Broken Egg restaurant opens in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new restaurant chain arrived in El Paso today, bringing more jobs to the Sun City. The franchise is called Another Broken…
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New Marshalls Distribution Center to employ 1,000 El Pasoans, company says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since it opened in January, the new Marshalls Distribution Center in El Paso has been working to create about 1,000 new jobs…
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Daw’s and Thomasville Home Furnishings closing, liquidation sale starts Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Borderland furniture superstore Daw’s Home Furnishings will close operations soon. The store first opened in 1951 as S.O.S…
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