Wind farms' benefits to communities can be slow or complex, leading to opposition and misinformation
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Complex and confusing taxation systems make it easier for wind’s opponents, some citing misinformation, to say that wind has fallen short of its promises. According to an independent AP analysis, …
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By MARY KATHERINE WILDEMAN and MELINA WALLING
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7/25/24
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Africa's demand for cooling systems is expanding. But regulating the industry is a struggle
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Due to warmer temperatures and increasing urbanization, the market for cooling systems is expanding in Africa. But the chemicals that make air conditioning and refrigeration work are very potent at …
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By TAIWO ADEBAYO
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7/25/24
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India and UK launch tech initiative as new British foreign minister makes his first official visit
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India and Britain are launching a new technology security initiative expected to boost economic growth and deepen collaboration on critical technologies. The two countries announced their …
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7/25/24
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Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments
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Some U.S. states are scrapping investments in Chinese companies amid tensions between countries with the world's largest economies. Indiana, Florida and Missouri all have taken actions requiring …
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By DAVID A. LIEB
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7/25/24
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Publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at Hong Kong national security trial, lawyer says
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A lawyer says activist publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at his Hong Kong national security trial. He was charged under a Beijing-imposed law that has all but wiped out public dissent. …
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By KANIS LEUNG
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7/24/24
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Appeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income people
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A federal appeals court in New Orleans has ruled unconstitutional a method the Federal Communications Commission uses to fund telephone and broadband services for rural and low-income users. The …
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By KEVIN McGILL
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7/24/24
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Ford 2Q net income falls as combustion engine unit posts loss due to
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Ford Motor Co.’s second-quarter net income fell 4.7% from a year ago as the company’s combustion engine unit saw pretax profits decline due to higher warranty costs. The Dearborn, Michigan, …
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By TOM KRISHER
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7/24/24
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NBA says it has entered deal with Amazon, not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery's offer
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The NBA said Wednesday that it is not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery’s $1.8 billion per year offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league and therefore has entered into a deal with …
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By TIM REYNOLDS and JOE REEDY
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7/24/24
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CrowdStrike blames bug for letting bad data slip through, leading to global tech outage
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CrowdStrike has blamed a bug in an update that allowed its cybersecurity systems to push bad data out to millions of customer computers. That set off last week’s global tech outage that grounded …
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7/24/24
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Meta takes down thousands of Facebook, Instagram accounts running sextortion scams from Nigeria
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Meta says it has removed about 63,000 Instagram accounts engaging in sexual extortion scams. It has also taken down Facebook groups and pages that were trying to organize, recruit and train new …
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By BARBARA ORTUTAY
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7/24/24
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Delta CEO, in Paris for the Olympics, says outage-related cancellations should end Thursday
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The chief executive of Delta Air Lines expects flight cancellations and delays that resulted from a global technology breakdown last week to be resolved by Thursday. The airline issued a message from …
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By DAVID KOENIG
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7/24/24
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Strike at plant that makes truck seats forces production stoppage for Missouri General Motors
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Production has halted at a Missouri General Motors plant that manufactures trucks and vans, the result of a strike at the company that supplies seats for the vehicles. About 480 workers at Lear Corp. …
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By JIM SALTER
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7/24/24
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FAA agrees with air traffic controllers' union to give tower workers more rest between shifts
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The Federal Aviation Administration says air traffic controllers will get more rest between shifts. The FAA said Wednesday that it reached agreement with the air traffic controllers' union. The …
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7/24/24
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Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workers
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Disney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants. The coalition …
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7/24/24
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Volunteering would feel good even if it didn't have health benefits. But it does
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When helping others, volunteers also help themselves. They might even live longer. Jacquelyn Stephens is a psychologist at the nonprofit Mather Institute who researches how to age well. She says …
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By ALBERT STUMM
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7/24/24
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New to volunteering? A how-to guide to find the right fit
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Volunteering helps others out, but it also helps the volunteer. Research has shown a variety of health benefits including more positive feelings and social connections. How do you find a volunteer …
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By THALIA BEATY
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7/24/24
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Edmunds: The five best used SUVs for under $35,000
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The huge number of SUVs available today can complicate the shopping experience. Whether you’re a busy professional seeking comfortable transportation, a parent seeking reliability and low cost in a …
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By JOSH JACQUOT
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7/24/24
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Vietnam allows big companies to buy clean energy directly to meet their climate targets
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Vietnam has passed a decree radically loosening the Communist Party-ruled state’s control on how electricity is sold to private companies. This means companies that need a lot of energy can buy …
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By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL
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7/24/24
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Chinese officials warn of risks from higher US tariffs, urge US business leaders to help mend ties
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Chinese officials have warned a delegation of top U.S. executives visiting Beijing this week that higher tariffs on imports from China will harm their businesses inside the country. The delegation of …
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH
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7/24/24
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US is investigating Delta's flight cancellations and faltering response to global tech outage
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U.S. airline regulators have opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines, which is still struggling to restore operations on Tuesday, more than four full days after a faulty software update caused …
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By DAVID KOENIG and MATT OTT
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7/23/24
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