Spicy dispute over the origins of Flamin' Hot Cheetos winds up in court
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A court case could soon settle a spicy dispute: Who invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? A former PepsiCo executive is suing the company in California, saying it destroyed his career after questioning his …
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN
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7/25/24
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Athens signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaul
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Officials in Greece say they have formally approved the purchase of 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from the United States as part of a major defense overhaul. Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said a …
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By DEREK GATOPOULOS
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7/25/24
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Workers go on strike at five-star Paris hotel where IOC members are staying for Olympics
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Workers have gone on strike at the five-star hotel in Paris where members of the International Olympic Committee are staying. According to the major French union CGT, the IOC paid the hotel where …
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7/25/24
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FCC pursues new rules for AI in political ads, but changes may not take effect before the election
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The Federal Communications Commission has advanced a proposal that would require political advertisers to disclose their use of artificial intelligence in broadcast television and radio ads. But it's …
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By ALI SWENSON
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7/25/24
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Prince Harry says his crusade against British tabloids has contributed to royal family rift
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Prince Harry says his crusade against British tabloids has contributed to his royal family rift. Harry said in a documentary airing Thursday that he wished his family had joined him in his invasion …
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By BRIAN MELLEY
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7/25/24
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Microsoft's World of Warcraft development workers are unionizing
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More than 500 workers behind the popular video game franchisee “World of Warcraft” are unionizing. The game’s development team employees — which include designers, engineers, artists, quality …
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By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS
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7/25/24
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China issues rare praise to Philippine president for his ban on Chinese online gambling operators
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China has issued a rare compliment to the administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his order banning widespread and Chinese-run online gaming operations. Marcos has accused …
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By JIM GOMEZ
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7/25/24
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Ford shares slide as disappointing Q2 adjusted profit rattles investors
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Shares of Ford Motor Co. are tumbling Thursday after the automaker’s second-quarter adjusted profit badly missed Wall Street’s expectations thanks in part to stubborn warranty costs. On Wednesday …
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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN
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7/25/24
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Publisher plans massive ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ reprints to meet demand for VP candidate JD Vance's book
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Former President Donald Trump’s selection of JD Vance as his running mate has led to a surge in sales for “Hillbilly Elegy,” his best-selling memoir that came out in 2016. A spokesperson for …
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By HILLEL ITALIE
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7/25/24
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Meta's Oversight Board says deepfake policies need update and response to explicit image fell short
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Meta's Oversight Board says the company failed to take down an AI-generated intimate image of an Indian female public figure that violated its policies until the board got involved. The …
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By KELVIN CHAN
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7/25/24
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Major funders bet big on rural America and ‘everyday democracy’
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The Trust for Civic Life — a collaborative of 15 grantmakers, mostly high-profile national funders — sees small, local groups as instruments of change — modern versions of the organizations …
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By DREW LINDSAY of The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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7/25/24
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Small stocks are about to take over? Wall Street has heard that before.
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After getting trounced by their larger rivals for years, some of the smallest stocks on Wall Street have shown much more life recently. Hopes for coming cuts to interest rates have pushed investors …
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By STAN CHOE
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7/25/24
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Prisoners fight against working in heat on former slave plantation, raising hope for change in South
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As daily temperatures hit record highs across much of the South, a federal judge has taken an unusual step, challenging the treatment of mostly Black incarcerated workers in the fields. America’s …
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By MARGIE MASON and ROBIN McDOWELL
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7/25/24
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Union Pacific profit grows 7% as the railroad continues to get more efficient under CEO Jim Vena
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Union Pacific delivered 7% growth in its second-quarter profit even though the number of shipments it hauled remained essentially flat because it was able to continue streamlining its operations. The …
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By JOSH FUNK
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7/25/24
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Booties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet's orders. How to keep pets cool this summer
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As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense heat …
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By TERRY TANG
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7/25/24
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More than 100 flights cancelled in Germany as environmental activists target airports across Europe
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Germany’s busiest airport canceled more than 100 flights as environmental activists launched a coordinated effort to disrupt air travel across Europe at the height of the summer holiday season to …
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7/25/24
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Southwest breaks 50-year tradition, plans to start assigning seats
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Southwest Airlines is doing away with a 50-year tradition and plans to start assigning seats. The airline is also looking to introduce redeye flights. The airline said Thursday that it has been …
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7/25/24
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Carmaker Stellantis pledges to tackle problems in North America as profits plunge
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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares pledged action to tackle problems in North America and elsewhere after reporting a plunge in first-half earnings. Net profits at the U.S.-European automaker were down by …
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7/25/24
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Japanese automaker Nissan lowers its profit forecast amid incentive, inventory woes
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Nissan has lowered its full fiscal year outlook after the Japanese automaker reported a 73% decline in profit in the April-June quarter compared to the previous year. Chief Executive Makoto Uchida …
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By YURI KAGEYAMA
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7/25/24
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One Tech Tip: To hide your internet activity or your IP address, use a virtual private network
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On the move and looking for an internet connection? It’s tempting to jump onto the free Wi-Fi at the coffee shop or shopping mall. But don’t do it unless you’ve got protection. Using unsecured …
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By KELVIN CHAN
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7/25/24
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