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Month: June 2023

Apple’s Vision Pro goggles unleash a mixed reality that could lead to more innovation and isolation

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Reporters are a skeptical bunch, so it was unusual to hear so many of them raving about their firsthand experience with Apple’s next Big Thing: the high-priced headset called Vision Pro, a device infused with totally virtual reality as well as augmented reality that projects

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Democratic governor in Kentucky pushes back against GOP opponent’s criticism on crime issues

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s been steadfast in leaning into the fight against crime. The governor hit back against his Republican challenger’s attacks on public safety issues. Beshear made the comments Tuesday while joined by law enforcement officers backing his reelection campaign, Cameron says Beshear

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Drug treatment, wildfire response and new jobs: Oregon Democrats cite bills at risk amid GOP walkout

By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Democratic lawmakers stood at state Capitol and implored boycotting Republican senators to return and vote on bipartisan bills that are at risk of failure because of the month-long political stalemate. Among the bills cited are ones aimed at reducing drug overdoses, mitigating wildfire risks and

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House conservatives block GOP bills, voice frustration in response to last week’s debt ceiling vote

By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House conservatives staged a mini-revolt Tuesday in retaliation for Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s leadership on last week’s vote to raise the debt ceiling, the right wing banding together to block progress on a mixture of bills and vent their frustration. Led by outspoken members of the House Freedom

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Man accused of supporting foiled plot to kidnap Michigan governor set to change not-guilty plea

By JOHN FLESHER Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A man accused of supporting a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor plans to change his not-guilty plea. Records show Shawn Michael Fix is scheduled for a court hearing Wednesday. The 40-year-old Belleville resident is among five men charged with providing material support for an

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