Minnesota’s top elections official says ‘glitch’ in automatic voter registration system is fixed
Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s top elections official acknowledges there was a “glitch” in the state’s new…
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Apple begins testing AI software designed to bring a smarter Siri to the iPhone 16
AP Technology Writer Apple is giving more people the chance to test a software update that will implant artificial intelligence into its virtual…
Continue Reading Justice Department opens civil rights probe of sheriff’s office after torture of 2 Black men
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into a Mississippi sheriff’s department…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani surpasses 50-50 milestone in spectacular fashion with a 3-homer, 2-steal game
AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani looked up at the boisterous crowd that turned out to cheer him and the Los Angeles Dodgers — and…
Continue Reading White officer who fatally shot Black man shouldn’t have been in his backyard, judge rules in suit
Associated Press A federal judge has partially sided with the family of a Black man who was fatally shot by a now-imprisoned white Kansas City,…
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Rural Metro responds to palm tree fire
Rural Metro Fire extinguished palm trees on fire that endangered homes Thursday…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani steals 50th base in pursuit to become 1st player to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in a season
MIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani steals 50th base in pursuit to become 1st player to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in a…
Continue Reading23andMe directors resign as the CEO of the genetic-testing company seeks to take it private
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — All of 23andMe’s independent directors resigned from its board this week, a rare move that marks the…
Continue Reading North Carolina GOP governor nominee vows to keep running after report on racial and sexual comments
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson has vowed to remain in his race despite a CNN…
Continue ReadingCalifornia governor signs package of bills giving state more power to enforce housing laws
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California cities will soon face more state scrutiny — and new penalties — for pushing back on…
Continue Reading Prada’s Eras Tour explores the past to offer infinite options during Milan Fashion Week
AP Fashion Writer MILAN (AP) — Milan designers are challenging the notion that a collection should dictate how one dresses, offering instead…
Continue Reading A couple found the Kentucky highway shooter’s remains by being bounty hunters for a week, they say
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — It was a married couple who discovered remains that authorities believe were a man who opened fire on a…
Continue Reading This fund has launched some of the biggest names in fashion. It’s marking 20 years
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Amid the curated electronic music, models’ cold stares and magazine editors lining the runway at New York…
Continue ReadingThis fund has launched some of the biggest names in fashion. It’s marking 20 years
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Amid the curated electronic music, models’ cold stares and magazine editors lining the runway at New York…
Continue ReadingRams, 49ers both missing key players going into NFC West matchup
San Francisco (1-1) at Los Angeles Rams (0-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 7 1/2. Against the spread: 49ers 1-1; Rams 0-2.…
Continue Reading Utah governor says he’s optimistic Trump can unite the nation despite recent rhetoric
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has reaffirmed his support for Donald Trump even as the former president has continued…
Continue Reading Here’s a look at the US military presence in the Middle East
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending several additional Air Force fighter jet squadrons to the Middle East, beefing up what has…
Continue Reading Titan submersible’s scientific director says the sub malfunctioned just prior to the Titanic dive
Associated Press The scientific director for the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year while on its way to the Titanic…
Continue ReadingAnthony Santander’s walk-off homer lifts Orioles to 5-3 win over Giants
Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Anthony Santander hit a game-ending two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, his 42nd longball of the…
Continue Reading Road work inspector who leaped to safety during Baltimore bridge collapse to file claim
Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Attorneys for a road construction inspector who survived the Baltimore bridge collapse in March are planning to…
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