LONDON — It’s a photo that sent a tremor through British politics: Elon Musk flanked by British politician Nigel Farage and a wealthy backer in front of a gilt-framed painting of a young Donald Trump. […]
Claudia Lin, an online dating detective in the age of AI, is hunting once again through a dark cybersphere of tech systems in “The Rivals,” the second novel in a new mystery series by Jane […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Environmental Protection Agency last Wednesday granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions, including a rule aimed at banning sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state […]
ATLANTA — Jason Cox, who grows peanuts and cotton in southwest Georgia, says farming would be economically impossible without water to irrigate his crops. “I’d be out of business,” said Cox, who farms 3,000 acres […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Commerce Department’s efforts to curb China’s and Russia’s access to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and will need more funding to stymie their ability to manufacture advanced weapons, according […]
NEW YORK — Discount chain Big Lots is conducting going-out-of-business sales at its remaining locations after a sale of the company didn’t materialize. The Columbus, Ohio-based retailer, which sells furniture, home decor and other items, […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The city of Asheville, known for its artists and restaurants, is a tourist destination and the economic hub of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountain communities. In September, it was devastated by flooding […]
Dec. 26 1908: Jack Johnson became the first black boxer to win the world heavyweight championship as he defeated Canadian Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia. 1991: The USSR was formally dissolved through a declaration by […]
Dec. 26 “America’s Most Wanted” host John Walsh is 79. Humorist David Sedaris is 68. Country musician Bob Carpenter (The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) is 78. Funk musician George Porter Jr. (The Meters) is 77. […]
LOS ANGELES — While surveying a room packed with Hollywood’s most influential figures, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez took center stage to spotlight a critical issue: Prioritizing mental health and supporting underserved communities often left […]
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