Target to close 9 stores including 3 in San Francisco, citing theft that threatens workers, shoppers
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Target said it's closing nine store in four states, including one in East Harlem, New York and three in San Francisco, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its …
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By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
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9/26/23
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A new battery recycling facility will deepen Kentucky's ties to the electric vehicle sector
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A recycling facility will be built in Kentucky to shred electric vehicle batteries in a $65 million venture. The facility in Hopkinsville will create about 60 jobs. That's according to U.S.-based …
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By BRUCE SCHREINER
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9/26/23
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Dior triumphs with Parisian runway melding women's past and future
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Amid the electric ambiance of strobe lights and an usually sweltering Parisian fall, Dior presented its spring/summer 2024 womenswear collection. The show, set in the Tuileries gardens, witnessed a …
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By THOMAS ADAMSON
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9/26/23
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Apple exec defends tech giant’s decision to make Google default search engine on Apple iPhones, Macs
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A top Apple executive defended the tech giant’s decision to make Google the default search engine on Apple iPhones and Macs, saying there was no “valid alternative.’’ Testifying in the …
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By PAUL WISEMAN
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9/26/23
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Swiss prosecutors indict an ex-employee of trading firm Gunvor over bribes paid in Republic of Congo
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Swiss federal prosecutors say they have indicted a former employee of the Geneva-based commodities trading firm Gunvor over bribes paid to obtain access to the Republic of Congo’s petroleum market …
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9/26/23
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US consumer confidence tumbles in September as American anxiety about the future grows
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The American consumer is feeling less confident this month, particularly about the future, as expectations persist that interest rates will remain elevated for an extended period. The Conference …
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By MATT OTT
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9/26/23
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Book Review: 'The Spice Must Flow' chronicles the legacy of the breakthrough novel 'Dune'
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The saga of how cult sci-fi novel “Dune” slowly permeated the mainstream over decades is a tale with almost as many twists and turns as “Dune” itself, and author Ryan Britt recounts it in the …
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By MAE ANDERSON
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9/26/23
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Taylor Swift is a fan and suddenly, so is everyone else. Travis Kelce jersey sales jump nearly 400%
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Taylor Swift’s trip to watch the Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce didn’t just have the internet talking nonstop. Following the 12-time Grammy Award winner’s appearance at Arrowhead Stadium, …
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9/26/23
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Musk's X is the biggest purveyor of disinformation, EU official says
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A top European Union official says the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, is the biggest source of fake news and urged owner Elon Musk to comply with the bloc’s laws aimed at combating …
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By KELVIN CHAN
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9/26/23
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Leader of Spain's conservatives has a slim chance of winning lawmakers' approval for his government
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The leader of Spain’s conservatives has tried to win the endorsement of the nation’s parliament to form a new government. Spain’s July 23 national election gave Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s …
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By BERNAT ARMANGUE and JOSEPH WILSON
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9/26/23
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Gary Sinise to receive honorary AARP Purpose Prize Award
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Gary Sinise will receive an honorary AARP Award for his work through his foundation that supports military members and first responders. The organization announced Tuesday that Sinise will receive …
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By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
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9/26/23
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Boost in solar energy and electric vehicle sales gives hope for climate goals, report says
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Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) is becoming harder but a narrow window remains because clean energy infrastructure has grown around the world, a new report …
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By SIBI ARASU
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9/26/23
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Alibaba will spin off its logistics arm Cainiao in an IPO in Hong Kong
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Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba says it will spin off its logistics arm, Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, in an initial public offering in Hong Kong. It's the first business unit to go public …
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By ZEN SOO
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9/26/23
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London's Gatwick Airport limits flights this week due to staff illness, including COVID-19
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Gatwick Airport, London’s second-busiest, is limiting flights this week, partly because of an outbreak of COVID-19 within air traffic control. In a statement late Monday, the airport says a daily …
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9/26/23
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Spain charges pop singer Shakira with tax evasion for a second time and demands more than $7 million
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Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay 6.7 million euros ($7.1 million) in tax on her 2018 income, in Spain’s latest fiscal allegations against the Colombian singer. …
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9/26/23
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After US approval, Japan OKs its first Alzheimer's drug. Leqembi was developed by Eisai and Biogen
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Japan’s health ministry has approved Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s decease that was jointly developed by Japanese and U.S. pharmaceutical companies. It's the first drug for the treatment of the …
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By MARI YAMAGUCHI
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9/26/23
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Stock market today: Asian shares dip with eyes on the Chinese economy and a possible US shutdown
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Asian shares are mostly sinking over worries about a possible U.S. government shutdown and the troubled Chinese economy. Benchmarks fell in Tuesday afternoon trading in Tokyo, Sydney, Seoul, Hong …
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By YURI KAGEYAMA
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9/26/23
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New cars are supposed to be getting safer. So why are fatalities on the rise?
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Government test data shows new passenger vehicles in the U.S. are extremely safe, but roadway deaths are steadily rising. Some of the biggest increases are deaths of pedestrians and cyclists. That …
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By TRAVIS LOLLER
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9/26/23
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Writers strike is not over yet with key votes remaining on deal
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The deal is made, the pickets have been suspended, and Hollywood’s writers are on the verge of getting back to work after months on strike. Crucial steps remain for the striking writers, including …
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By ANDREW DALTON
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9/26/23
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Biden is headed to Michigan to join the UAW picket line. He's all-in on showing his union bona fides
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Experts in presidential and U.S. labor history say they cannot recall an instance where a sitting president has joined an ongoing strike. President Joe Biden will do just that on Tuesday, which is …
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By SEUNG MIN KIM, TOM KRISHER and CHRIS MEGERIAN
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9/26/23
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