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Trump Will Attend Palmetto Bowl Between South Carolina Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers

Former President Donald Trump will attend this Saturday’s college football game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers, his campaign said on Tuesday. In a statement, the campaign said President Trump “will attend the Palmetto Bowl in Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 7:30 PM EST.” The annual Palmetto […]

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Fox Announces No Audience at Upcoming DeSantis–Newsom Debate

Fox News on Monday announced more details for this month’s debate between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The debate, first announced in September, is billed by the network as “DeSantis vs. Newsom: The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,” according to a Nov. 20 press release. “Focusing on the major issues […]

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Yen Jumps and Dollar Slips as Traders Eye Interest Rate Tweaks

LONDON/SINGAPORE—The yen rallied against the dollar for a fourth straight session on Tuesday as investors positioned for the possibility that the Bank of Japan will tighten monetary policy next year while the Federal Reserve loosens. The dollar hit its lowest level since mid-September at 147.16 yen and was last down 0.61 percent at 147.45. More […]

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Amazon Launches Free AI Courses for Millions Amid Growing Demand for AI-Savvy Workforce

Amazon plans to train and educate millions of people across the globe on artificial intelligence (AI) for free, the company announced on Nov. 20. The tech giant plans to offer the free training amid what it says is a growing need for an AI-savvy workforce, according to a press release. The company cited a recent study […]

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Synthetic vs. Natural Caffeine and How Each May Affect Aging

Some studies suggest synthetic caffeine may accelerate aging, but research is limited. Learn about the differences between natural and synthetic caffeine.

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Musk Responds to Allegations of Anti-Semitism: ‘Nothing Could Be Further From the Truth’

Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday criticized “bogus media stories” for allegations that he was anti-Semitic, following his response to a controversial social media post last week. “This past week, there were hundreds of bogus media stories claiming that I am antisemitic,” Mr. Musk wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Nothing […]

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‘New Years’ Nightmare’: IRS Targets Gig Workers, Sends 30 Million New Tax Forms

The agency is charging new taxes on Americans who make a side income of more than $600 from activities like online selling or freelance work.

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Biden Signs Government Funding Bill, Averting Shutdown

Speaker Johnson says this positions the GOP to win upcoming spending battles, but Democrats claim victory in extending their 2023 funding program for 75 days.

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Pregnant Mom Diagnosed With a Brain Tumor at 34 Weeks Says Her Unborn Baby Saved Her Life

Warning: This article contains content that some readers may find disturbing. A woman who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 34 weeks pregnant says her unborn baby saved her life. She’s now helping raise funds for the UK-based nonprofit Brain Tumor Research by taking part in its month-long Skip 10 Minutes a Day in […]

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Don’t Let Dog Swim in Green Water

Green water is a sign of the possible presence of very toxic algae.

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Oil Prices Slip on US Crude Build and China Demand Worries

Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session as signals of higher supply from the United States met concern over lacklustre energy demand from China. Brent futures were down 23 cents at $80.95 a barrel by 1101 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) shed 27 cents to $76.39. Both benchmarks […]

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Growing Number of Americans Turning to TikTok for News, Research Finds

A growing number of TikTok users now get their news from the video-sharing app, with almost a third of adults between 18 and 29 regularly using the platform for news while consumption of news across other social media sites has declined, according to new research published Nov. 15. According to the survey data by Pew […]

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New York AG James Sues PepsiCo Over Plastic Pollution Along Buffalo River

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against food and beverage giant PepsiCo Inc. accusing the company of harming the public and the environment with its single-use plastic packaging. Ms. James’s office announced the “historic and groundbreaking” lawsuit in a Nov. 15 press release, after PepsiCo’s single-use plastics were allegedly found floating […]

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US Postal Service Reports $6.5 Billion Net Loss for 2023 Fiscal Year

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday reported a $6.5 billion net loss for the 12 months ending Sept. 30 and said it will not breakeven next year as first-class mail fell to the lowest volume since 1968. The Postal Service said revenue fell 0.4 percent to $78.2 billion results. U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said […]

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Oil Dips on Prospect of Peak US Production, Despite Strong Demand Signals

LONDON—Oil prices dipped on Wednesday amid signs the United States, the world’s biggest oil producer, is at peak production, offsetting positive crude demand signals from top consumer China. Brent futures were down 29 cents to $82.18 a barrel at 1207 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down 32 cents to $77.94. China’s […]

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Trump Election Interference Case May Extend to 2025: Fani Willis

An emergency request filed in the case by prosecutors is scheduled to be heard by the judge on Wednesday.