By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say the state of Tennessee could scale back its financial oversight of a majority-Black town near the site of a planned Ford truck plant if it meets certain goals by this summer. Tennessee Comptroller Jason Mumpower said last week that his office was taking over
Continue ReadingBy Velena Jones Click here for updates on this story DAVIS, California (KOVR) — A World War II-era copper still weighing hundreds of pounds is not your typical target item for thieves. “It’s somebody that knew what they were looking after,” said UC Davis Winemaker Leticia Chacon Rodriguez. “That’s the part that breaks my heart.”
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Wonder why your produce goes bad before you can use it? Discover the optimal way to store 10 fruits and vegetables, with tips compiled by Pela.
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Subscription box services experienced a huge surge in popularity during the pandemic as many consumers shifted to online shopping. Wicked Reports analyzed specific trends around subscription boxes to illustrate the effects of the pandemic impacted the industry.
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Many industries took hits during the COVID-19 pandemic. RateGenius took a deep dive into how the rental car industry, in particular, was impacted by COVID.
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College Ave put together a list of various scholarships that students may be eligible for when it comes to covering the cost of college.
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In honor of Women’s History Month, Bounce explored a range of locations people can visit to celebrate and learn about influential women from U.S. history.
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HeyTutor investigated how K-12 enrollment has changed in every state and Washington D.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic, using data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian and Belarusian swimmers have been banned from competing at the world championships because of the war in Ukraine. The sport’s governing body had broken with most other organizations by continuing to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as “neutral athletes” without national symbols. FINA says it changed its approach after
Continue Reading By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed that she has donated nearly $4 billion to 465 nonprofits in a new blog post Wednesday, confirming the gifts that the groups have been announcing on their own for months. The announcement brings Scott’s publicly disclosed donations to more than $12 billion since 2019,
Continue Reading By JOSH BOAK Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a plan that’s intended to end racial and ethnic discrimination in the appraisal of home values. The plan is part of a broader federal effort to address a wealth gap that systemic inequality has perpetuated. Among the 21 steps in the plan is a
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By Chloe Melas, CNN Miley Cyrus was on her way to Paraguay when her flight had to make an emergency landing. The singer posted a message Wednesday to her fans on her Instagram, telling them that the plane had been struck by lightning. The post included a video of a flash of lightning seen from
Continue Reading CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Gareth Bale has declared himself in “very good shape” and ready to play “whatever is necessary” for Wales in its World Cup playoff against Austria. Bale pulled out of Real Madrid’s humiliating 4-0 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish league three days ago for undisclosed reasons. Bale is unwilling to expand
Continue Reading By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Treasury chief has announced a package of tax cuts and support payments that fell far short of what consumer advocates had demanded to shield working families from the soaring cost of living. That’s triggered criticism that Rishi Sunak doesn’t understand the scale of the crisis. He
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN The long-anticipated trailer for the movie version of “Where the Crawdads Sing” has arrived. “Normal People” star Daisy Edgar-Jones is featured in the adaptation of Delia Owens’ hit 2018 novel. Taylor Swift’s new song “Carolina” is featured in the trailer. Edgar-Jones plays Kya, a girl left by her family to fend
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By Rob Picheta and Isabelle Jani Friend, CNN Several European nations are facing a new spike in Covid-19 cases because they scrapped pandemic restrictions too soon, a senior World Health Organization (WHO) official has warned. The coronavirus is back on the rise in 18 European countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Germany, Hans
Continue Reading By Rob Picheta and Isabelle Jani Friend, CNN Several European nations are facing a new spike in Covid-19 cases because they scrapped pandemic restrictions too soon, a senior World Health Organization (WHO) official has warned. The coronavirus is back on the rise in 18 European countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Germany, Hans
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COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) Three members of head coach Robin Pingeton’s women’s baskeball team announced they will be entering the transfer portal. Redshirt-senior Ladazhia Williams, freshman Izzy Higginbottom, and freshman Kiya Dorroh will all be searching for a new home, after taking to Twitter on Tuesday morning. “I have entered my name into the portal as
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By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Following a landmark Supreme Court decision last year that opened the door for college athletes to make money, sponsors have scrambled to nab the highest-profile NCAA players. But Adidas is playing the game differently. Rather than exclusively going after individual sponsorship deals, Adidas announced Wednesday that it will create a
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DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Union leaders for workers at a Davenport defense contractor supplier say a labor strike that began last month has ended. A representative of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District Lodge 6 tells the Quad-City Times that more than 400 union members employed at the Eaton Mission Systems Division of
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