Extreme heat is impacting most Americans’ electricity bills, AP-NORC poll finds
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — During the summer, Levena Lindahl closes off entire rooms, covers windows with blackout curtains and budgets to…
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White Sox end AL record-tying losing streak at 21 games with a 5-1 victory over the Athletics
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox snapped their American League record-tying…
Continue ReadingDodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol injures himself in season debut a day after coming off IL
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol had his season debut interrupted on Tuesday night, sustaining a strained right…
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Hoy es el dÃa de Agradecimiento al Campesino: un grupo poco representado
MarÃa GarcÃa De acuerdo con el Distrito de Agua del Valle de Coachella, la agricultura es el segundo sector que más contribuye a la…
Continue Reading Why AP called Missouri’s 1st District primary for Wesley Bell over Rep. Cori Bush
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Wesley Bell’s sizable vote lead in St. Louis County and competitive showing in St. Louis city propelled him to…
Continue Reading Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million cars in China for a remote software fix
BEIJING (AP) — Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million cars in China for a remote software upgrade to ensure that they warn the driver when the…
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Two candidates earn seats for Yuma City Council following ballot correction
Two candidates for the Yuma City Council have earned their seats following a Council election percentage, according to a press release from the City…
Continue Reading Open water swimmers train in Seine River ahead of 10-kilometer Olympic marathon races
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Olympic open water swimmers trained in the long-polluted Seine River on Wednesday after Paris organizers determined…
Continue Reading Bolivia’s president promises public votes on fuel subsidies and constitutionality of reelection
Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia’s socialist President Luis Arce says national referenda will be held soon on the removal of…
Continue Reading Wall Street slips after a morning rally evaporates as some of the market’s AI darlings drop
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped Wednesday after a morning rally evaporated, but the losses on Wall Street weren’t as bad…
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Wrestling preview, Aug. 7: Sarah Hildebrandt fights for an upgrade from bronze to gold
Wednesday will see two more Greco-Roman gold medal matches at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as well as the women’s freestyle 50kg final. Will Sarah…
Continue ReadingMookie Betts will stay at shortstop but drop to No. 2 in Dodgers’ order behind Shohei Ohtani
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts will remain at shortstop, but drop to the No. 2 spot in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup when he returns from a…
Continue Reading49ers RB Christian McCaffrey will miss about 2 weeks with a calf injury
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey will miss about two weeks of…
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Local First Arizona launches grant writing assistance for rural and tribal small businesses
A new initiative from Local First Arizona is set to help rural and tribal small businesses in Arizona access crucial grant funding for energy…
Continue ReadingWood homers, triples and scores four runs, and the Nationals beat the Giants 11-5
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — James Wood homered, tripled and scored four runs, and the Washington Nationals erased a quick four-run deficit…
Continue Reading In Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, company cancels plans for grain export facility in historic Black town
Associated Press/Report for America WALLACE, La. (AP) — Residents of a historic Black community in Louisiana who’ve spent years fighting…
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Paris Olympics Day 12 Preview (Aug. 7): Women’s basketball hits quarterfinals, skateboarding concludes
TV and live stream schedules for the biggest events taking place Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the 2024 Paris…
Continue Reading Judge dismisses most claims in federal lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed most of the claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student who…
Continue Reading 4 hotel employees charged with being party to felony murder in connection with Black man’s death
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Prosecutors charged four Milwaukee hotel employees Tuesday with being a party to felony murder in connection…
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Local hospice and palliative care center starts virtual reality program to better patient experience
The Southwestern Palliative Care and Hospice is bringing a new virtual reality experience program to its…
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