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House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but chaos lingers
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hardline Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has tried and failed to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. But the resounding rejection by Democrats and Republicans does not end the political chaos. One of Donald Trump's biggest supporters in Congress, Greene stood on the House floor and read a long lis...
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More and faster: Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total
UNDATED (AP)- A record 30% of global electricity was generated from renewables in 2023, according to a report released by Ember, a think tank based in London. Solar was the main factor in adding clean energy to the global electricity grid. Ember predicted 2023 was likely the peak of fossil fuel electricity generation f...
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Retired pro wrestler who ran twice for Congress pleads not guilty in Las Vegas murder case
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A retired professional wrestler and former congressional candidate in Nevada and Texas has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of a man last year at a Las Vegas Strip hotel. Daniel Rodimer's attorneys told a state court judge on Wednesday (May 8, 2024) they will challenge Rodimer's indic...
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Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there
LONDON (AP) - Thousands of Taylor Swift fans are following her across the pond after missing out on her U.S. concert tour last year or being put off by marked-up ticket prices. Swift is kicking off the 18-city Europe leg of her Eras Tour on Thursday. The Paris arena where she is performing says Americans bought 20% of ...
May 08, 2024
Storms battering the Midwest bring tornadoes, hail and strong winds
DETROIT (AP) - Severe storms have battered parts of the Midwest, unleashing a curtain of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes in the region. Tuesday's (May 7, 2024) severe weather outbreak came a day after a deadly twister ripped through a small Oklahoma town and killed at least one person. Forecasters warned that the...
May 08, 2024
What to know before you click on a "free" computer security scan
With all the security threats out there, you might be tempted to click on a pop-up or ad for a "free" scan to keep your computer safe. Especially if you see a Windows logo. The problem? They're impersonating well-known companies and scaring you into paying to fix computer problems that may not exist. Lying ab...
May 07, 2024
U.S. Department of Education Launches Next Phase of FAFSA Support Strategy to Boost Completion Rate Among High School Students
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) has announced (May 6, 2024) additional steps to support students and their families with the Better FAFSA. The Department is launching a multi-million-dollar program as part of the FAFSA Student Support Strategy to help school districts, state, nonprofits and other public a...
May 07, 2024
TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform
MAY 7, 2024: UNDATED (AP)- TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. federal government over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless it's sold to another company. The lawsuit filed on Tuesday (May 7, 2024) may be setting up what could be a protracted legal fight over its futur...
May 07, 2024
Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
IRVING, Texas (AP) - The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history. The Texas-based organization is announcing at its annual meeting in Florida on Tuesday (May 7, 2024) that it will become Scouting America. It's a significant shift for the organization as it emerges from bank...
May 07, 2024
Food Prices Rise Slightly in April
The U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization's Food Price Index reached 119.1 points in April 2024, up 0.3 points from its revised March level. The increase in the Meat Price Index and smaller upturns of Vegetable Oil and Cereal indices slightly more than offset decreases in those for Sugar and Dairy products. Although ...
May 07, 2024