What do striking Hollywood writers want? A look at demands
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The 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike this week after negotiations with Hollywood studios that began in March failed to result in an agreement. The guild has billed the …
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By The Associated Press
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5/3/23
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Elon Musk threatens to reassign NPR's Twitter account
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Elon Musk threatened to reassign NPR’s Twitter account to “another company,” according to the non-profit news organization. NPR stopped tweeting from its main account after Twitter abruptly …
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By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS
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5/3/23
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Going green: Nel Hydrogen to build in Michigan, work with GM
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The green hydrogen company Nel announced plans Wednesday to build a massive new plant in Michigan as it works with General Motors to drive down the cost of hydrogen. Hydrogen can replace fossil fuels …
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By JENNIFER McDERMOTT
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5/3/23
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How a Fed increase could affect credit card debt, auto loans
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If, as expected, the Federal Reserve raises interest rates yet again in its drive to cool inflation, much of America will be directly affected. Rates on credit cards, mortgages and auto loans all …
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By CORA LEWIS and ADRIANA MORGA
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5/3/23
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Eli Lilly says experimental drug slows Alzheimer's worsening
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Eli Lilly and Co. says its experimental Alzheimer's drug appears to slow worsening of the mind-robbing disease. The company announced preliminary findings Wednesday from a study of people in the …
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5/3/23
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UN: 258 million people faced acute food insecurity in 2022
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A report says more than a quarter-billion people in 58 countries faced acute food insecurity last year. The Global Report on Food Crises published Wednesday also said that people in seven countries …
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5/3/23
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Colombia's Petro urges Spain to lead EU on climate change
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has started a state visit to Spain by urging Europe to do more to fight climate change. He is also expected to seek support for a peace plan for his South American …
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By RAQUEL REDONDO and JOSEPH WILSON
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5/3/23
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Brazil police search Bolsonaro's home, seize his phone
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A Brazilian official says Federal Police have searched former President Jair Bolsonaro’s home and seized his phone. The official said Wednesday that Bolsonaro will be deposed at Federal Police …
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By CARLA BRIDI
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5/3/23
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Airbnb will push rooms as low-cost option to house rentals
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Airbnb is going back to its roots to cater to travelers who are growing more concerned with saving money. The company said Wednesday that it's rolling out a new Airbnb Rooms offering in which guests …
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By DAVID KOENIG
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5/3/23
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Indian no-frills air carrier Go First files for bankruptcy
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Thousands of travelers have been stranded after no-frills Indian air carrier Go First filed for bankruptcy and suspended its flights for three days, starting Wednesday. A statement on the carrier’s …
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5/3/23
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EU wants to ramp up ammunition production to help Ukraine
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The European Union has announced fresh plans to ramp up the large-scale production of ammunition. The EU is seeking to both benefit Ukraine while the country is at war with Russia and to improve the …
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By RAF CASERT
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5/3/23
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CVS beats Q1 expectations, cuts forecast after buying spree
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CVS Health beat first-quarter expectations as revenue grew from all parts of its business, but the health care giant chopped its 2023 earnings forecast after closing a pair of multi-billion dollar …
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5/3/23
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Edmunds: Genesis G80 Electrified vs. BMW i4 M50
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Electric luxury SUVs are great, but they’re not for everyone. For some, a good old-fashioned luxury sedan is preferred, and two of the latest entries are the Genesis G80 Electrified and BMW i4 M50. …
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By ALEX NISHIMOTO
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5/3/23
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US defense contractors want deeper cooperation with Taiwan
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A delegation of United States defense contractors and a former senior leader of the U.S. Marine Corps are pledging the beginning of deeper cooperation with Taiwan. Speaking at a public forum …
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By HUIZHONG WU and JOHNSON LAI
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5/3/23
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Cities – the foundation of society
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Before there were counties, states, or nations, there were cities. Though the topic is still debated, most scholars agree the first city appeared around six thousand years ago in 4500 B.C . E …
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By Jay Byers
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5/3/23
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Former CEOs of failed banks to testify before Senate panel
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The former top executives of two failed banks will testify before Congress this month. Lawmakers are digging into what caused a series of collapses at mid-sized financial institutions. The Senate …
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By STEPHEN GROVES
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5/2/23
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New reversal by Twitter after move sparked MTA withdrawl
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In an about-face, Twitter says it has restored free access to a key tool for verified government and “publicly owned” services so they can tweet weather, transit and other alerts. The move comes …
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By BARBARA ORTUTAY
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5/2/23
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Autopsy: Stab wounds to heart, lungs killed Cash App founder
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An autopsy report says Cash App founder Bob Lee died during surgery from stab wounds that pierced his heart and a lung. The report released Tuesday by the San Francisco Medical Examiner says Lee had …
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By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ
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5/2/23
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Starbucks says it is seeing demand heat up as China recovers
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Starbucks has posted stronger-than-expected sales in its fiscal second quarter. Demand in China began to recover and the company opened nearly 500 new stores around the world. The Seattle coffee …
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN
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5/2/23
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Ford posts $1.76B 1Q profit largely on gas-powered vehicles
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Ford Motor Co. made $1.76 billion last quarter, swinging into the black from a $3.1 billion net loss for the same period a year ago. Excluding one-time items, Ford made 44 cents per share. That beat …
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By TOM KRISHER
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5/2/23
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