WGA and Hollywood studios continue negotiation talks
An agreement could be near as talks between the Writers Guild of America (WGA), the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and…
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U.S. to offer free at-home COVID tests as cases rise
The Biden Administration made the announcement on Wednesday to resume offering the free tests starting…
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As mayors, governors scramble to care for more migrants, a look at what’s behind the numbers
A small town on the Texas border declares a state of emergency as tens of thousands of migrants cross the border. The Biden administration grants…
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US applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in nearly 8 months
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in eight months last week as the labor market continues to show strength in…
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The US is allowing hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the country to work legally
The Biden administration says it’s granting temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who are already in the country — quickly…
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Speaker McCarthy says there’s still time to prevent a government shutdown as others look at options
With no clear strategy, no sure support and not much time left to prevent a government shutdown, Speaker Kevin McCarthy nevertheless vowed on…
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Biden uses executive power to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps
After being thwarted by Congress, President Joe Biden will use his executive authority to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps that will…
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Biden’s Democratic allies intensify pressure for asylum-seekers to get work permits
As more than 100,000 migrants arrived in New York City over the past year after crossing the border from Mexico, Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy…
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Kraft Heinz is recalling some American cheese slices because the wrappers could pose choking hazard
Kraft Heinz said Tuesday it’s recalling more than 83,000 cases of individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because part of…
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WGA strike talks with Hollywood producers to resume Wednesday
The announcement comes on the 139th day of the strike, which began back in May. The union told its members to continue joining picket lines as the…
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Amazon hiring 250,000 seasonal workers for holiday rush
The company announced Tuesday it is hiring for a variety full-time, part-time and seasonal fulfillment center and transportation roles across the…
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NYC daycare owner and husband face federal charges for one-year-old boy’s death
Police continue to search for the husband of a Bronx daycare owner facing charges in connection to the death of a one-year old boy after an apparent…
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Hawaiian banyan tree sprouting weeks after wildfire
Videos taken by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) show a group of leaves sprouting alongside charred foliage: A positive sign in…
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Five Americans return to U.S. soil after being wrongfully detained in Iran
It was an emotional scene on the tarmac as Siamak Namazi, Emad Sharghi and Morad Tahbaz reunited with family and…
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X, formerly known as Twitter, announces moving toward monthly subscriptions
X CEO Elon Musk did not say how much a subscription would cost, or what other features would or would not be included with a low tier…
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YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off the streaming site after sex assault claims
“This decision applies to all channels that may be owned or operated by Russell Brand,” the Google-owned video service…
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Instacart goes from the supermarket to the stock market, raising $660 million with its IPO
The pricing of the IPO gave Instacart a market value of around $10 billion, significantly lower than the $39 billion value placed on it after a…
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Google brings its AI chatbot Bard into its inner circle, opening door to Gmail, Maps, YouTube
Google is introducing Bard, its artificially intelligent chatbot, to other members of its digital family, including Gmail, Maps and YouTube, as it…
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Illinois first state in U.S. to wipe out cash bail
Illinois, (CBS, KYMA/KECY-TV) – Illinois Governor, Democrat J.B. Pritzker claims historic victory today ceasing all cash bail within the Justice…
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U.S. citizens released after being detained by Iranian government
The American prisoners are expected to return back to the Washington, D.C. area by Monday…
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