Category: news
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False claims about FEMA disaster funds and migrants pushed by Trump
False claims that federal emergency disaster money was given to migrants in the U.S. illegally have spread quickly in recent days, boosted by former President Donald Trump and some of his most high-profile supporters. Trump repeated one of the more extreme baseless allegations during a rally Thursday in Saginaw, Michigan, saying that the money had…
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Illinois man manipulated by girlfriend into killing Romeoville family of 4, police say
An Illinois woman manipulated her cheating boyfriend to believe he was being threatened by violent drug runners, leading him to slaughter a family of four before killing that tech-savvy girlfriend and himself, police said Thursday. Detectives in the Chicago suburb of Romeoville have been working for nearly a year to understand why Nathaniel Huey Jr.,…
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‘Golden Bachelorette’ fan favorite Charles Ling had no idea he’s the internet’s current boyfriend
“Golden Bachelorette,” breakout star Charles Ling’s endearing personality had viewers ready to give him the final rose from episode one. But Ling himself is perhaps unaware of how hard fans have fallen for him. Ling, 66, a contestant on the first season of the senior-led “Bachelorette” franchise, made an immediate impression on fans for his…
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The latest on Anthony Richardson, Joe Mixon and more
We’re officially through four weeks of the NFL season, and the injuries continue to pile up. Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson left his team’s game against the Steelers with an oblique strain. His teammate Jonathan Taylor exited earlier with an ankle injury. Packers receiver Christian Watson also suffered a high ankle sprain against the Vikings. Here’s…
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Waymo to add Hyundai EVs to robotaxi fleet under new multiyear deal
Hyundai Motor and Waymo have agreed to a multiyear, strategic partnership that includes the self-driving company adding the South Korean automaker’s Ioniq 5 electric vehicle to its robotaxi fleet. The companies said Friday that Waymo’s sixth-generation autonomous technology, known as the Waymo Driver, will be integrated in a “significant volume over multiple years to support” the Alphabet-backed company’s…
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GM halts production at two major U.S. plants due to Hurricane Helene
DETROIT — General Motors has temporarily halted vehicle production at two U.S. factories that assemble highly profitable large pickups and SUVs due to impacts to suppliers as a result of Hurricane Helene. The automaker canceled shifts Thursday and Friday at a plant in Flint, Michigan, that produces its heavy-duty trucks as well as at Arlington Assembly in…
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Rivian shares fall after EV maker slashes production forecast, misses Q3 delivery expectations
Shares of Rivian Automotive dropped more than 6% in midday trading Friday after the electric vehicle startup delivered fewer vehicles in the third quarter than analysts had expected and lowered its annual production forecast for 2024. The company said the lower production target — down from 57,000 units to between 47,000 and 49,000 — was because of a “production…
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As Apple enters AI race, iPhone maker turns to its army of developers for an edge
As Apple prepares Apple Intelligence to jump into Silicon Valley’s AI race, it’s relying on one of its strongest advantages: Its army of 34 million app developers. IPhone users will get their first taste of Apple Intelligence, the company’s artificial intelligence system, later this month. The company is relying on Apple Intelligence to be the strongest selling…
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CVS is under pressure and considering a breakup. Here’s why that could be risky
It’s time for a wellness check at CVS Health. Shares of the company are down more than 20% this year as it grapples with higher-than-expected medical costs in its insurance unit and pharmacy reimbursement pressure, among other issues. As it seeks to claw back faith with Wall Street, the company is considering breaking itself up. CVS has engaged advisors in…