Long before his arrest, US reporter lamented that many friends in Russia were being locked up
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In early 2022, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich wrote on social media that “reporting on Russia is now also a regular practice of watching people you know get locked away for …
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By EMMA BURROWS
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7/19/24
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Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws such as those in Florida are national security risk
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering …
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By JOSH BOAK
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7/19/24
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How Russia’s espionage case against Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich unfolded
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Here are key developments in Russia’s case against Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was convicted on Friday of espionage charges in an unusually rapid trial in the country's …
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By The Associated Press
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7/19/24
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From a media perspective, it was a tale of two Trump speeches — and long enough for both
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From a media perspective, Donald Trump failed to stick the landing at the Republican convention that nominated him as its presidential candidate for a third time.
His acceptance speech, which …
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By DAVID BAUDER
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7/19/24
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Germany's chancellor praises lithium deal with Serbia that could reduce Europe's dependency on China
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has praised a tentative deal between the European Union and Serbia that paves the way for the disputed excavation of lithium. It's a mega project that could reduce …
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By DUSAN STOJANOVIC
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7/19/24
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Cardmember spending drives American Express second quarter profits soaring 39%
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American Express said second quarter profits jumped 39% as the credit card company benefitted again from a broad increase in cardmember spending as well as more of its customers carrying a balance. …
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By KEN SWEET
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7/19/24
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Microsoft users worldwide report widespread outages affecting banks, airlines and broadcasters
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Microsoft says users worldwide may be unable to access various Microsoft 365 apps and services, in a widespread outage reportedly connected to the U.S. cybersecurity company Crowdstrike. The cause, …
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By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY
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7/19/24
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Yoga, meditation and prayer: Urban transit workers cope with violence and fear on the job
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Transit workers around the country are managing their fear and anxiety over a rise in violent crime on subways and buses. Concern has grown after a series of brutal attacks in recent months against …
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By CATHY BUSSEWITZ
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7/19/24
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EA Sports College Football 25, among most anticipated sports video games in history, hits the market
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EA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market. The game officially launched Friday, with EA Sports increasing its server …
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By RYAN KRYSKA
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7/19/24
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15 months after his firing, Tucker Carlson returns to Fox News airwaves with a GOP convention speech
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Tucker Carlson was back on Fox News Channel airwaves Thursday. He spoke at the Republican National Conventipon 15 months after being unceremoniously dumped by the cable network. Fox carried Carlson's …
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By DAVID BAUDER
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7/18/24
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US announces $325 million in funding to boost Puerto Rico solar projects as power outages persist
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The U.S. government says $325 million in federal funds will be available for solar and battery storage installations across Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory struggles with chronic power outages. The …
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By DÁNICA COTO
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7/18/24
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Netflix's subscriber and earnings growth gather more momentum as password-sharing crackdown pays off
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Netflix’s subscriber and earnings growth accelerated in its latest quarter as the video streaming service benefits from a crackdown on freeloading viewers, an expansion into advertising and an …
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By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
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7/18/24
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Stellantis tells owners of over 24,000 hybrid minivans to park outdoors due to battery fire risk
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Stellantis is telling owners of more than 24,000 plug-in hybrid minivans to park them outdoors away from buildings, and to stop charging them due to the possibility of battery fires. The company said …
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7/18/24
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Long Beach breaks ground on $1.5B railyard expansion at port to fortify US supply chain
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other officials paid a visit to the port of Long Beach to break ground on a $1.5 billion railyard expansion project that will more than triple the …
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By JAIMIE DING
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7/18/24
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South African president says new coalition government is united in tackling unemployment and poverty
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has opened a new parliamentary term. It comes nearly two months after an historic election result reshaped the country’s politics and led to the formation of …
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By GERALD IMRAY
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7/18/24
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Boeing case puts a spotlight on plea agreements involving corporate defendants
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Prosecutors are expected to give new details Friday about Boeing's plea deal in a case stemming from two deadly crashes of 737 Max jetliners. That's when the Justice Department hopes to file the …
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By DAVID KOENIG
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7/18/24
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A centrist or a communist? France's new lawmakers to pick a speaker as political turmoil persists
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France’s influential lower house of parliament the National Assembly is holding its opening session to elect a speaker after a chaotic early election produced a hung legislature. Two figures …
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By SYLVIE CORBET
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7/18/24
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Over 3 million steam cleaners are under recall because they can spew hot water and cause burns
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Some 3.3 million steam cleaners are being recalled across North America due to a burn hazard that has resulted in consumers reporting more than 150 injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product …
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7/18/24
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Biden administration cancels another $1.2 billion in student loans for public service workers
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The Biden administration is cancelling an additional $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers who work in public service through changes to an existing forgiveness program. The relief for roughly …
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By ANNIE MA
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7/18/24
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FDA OKs best-selling e-cigarette Vuse Alto, but only in tobacco flavor
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Federal health officials have authorized sales of Vuse Alto, the best-selling e-cigarette in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration made the decision Thursday, allowing Reynolds American to keep …
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By MATTHEW PERRONE
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7/18/24
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