California work safety board approves indoor heat rules, but another state agency raises objections
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As global warming raises temperatures, a California work safety board has approved standards that would require companies to protect employees from excessive indoor heat, particularly in warehouses. …
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3/22/24
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The FBI tells passengers on the plane that lost a panel in flight they might be crime victims
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The FBI is telling people who were on board the Boeing 737 Max that lost a panel in midflight that they might be victims of a crime. In letters to some of the passengers, an FBI victim specialist …
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By DAVID KOENIG
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3/22/24
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Auction of Pattie Boyd's trove of treasures surpasses expectations as it nets $3.6 million
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The online auction of a trove of letters, photos and other items that Pattie Boyd, who was at the heart of the Swinging 60s, has surpassed all expectations. Christie’s, the world-renowned auction …
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3/22/24
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What is Truth Social, Donald Trump's social media platform?
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Former President Donald Trump launched his social media platform, Truth Social, in early 2022, after he was banned from major sites such as Facebook and the former Twitter following the Jan. 6 …
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3/22/24
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How freelancers can prepare for changing tax requirements
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If you’re a freelancer or gig worker who receives payments via apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App or PayPal, your tax reporting requirements will change for the 2024 tax year. Right now, for the …
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By CORA LEWIS
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3/22/24
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Former executive given death sentence in poisoning of founder of high-flying Chinese gaming company
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A former executive at Yoozoo Games has been sentenced to death in the poisoning of the founder of the high-profile Chinese gaming company. A court says Xu Yao poisoned the food of company founder Lin …
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3/22/24
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California Democratic lawmakers seek ways to combat retail theft while keeping progressive policy
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California lawmakers are split on how to best address the retail theft cases that have proliferated in the state. Top Democratic leaders reject calls to reform Proposition 47, an initiative approved …
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By TRÂN NGUYỄN
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3/22/24
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Vietnam's president resigns in latest twist of anti-graft campaign shaking its fast-growing economy
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Vietnam's president has resigned as the ruling communist party in the latest episode of a “blazing furnace” anti-corruption campaign. Vo Van Thuong was the second to resign from the post in just …
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH
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3/21/24
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State Farm discontinuing 72,000 home policies in California in latest blow to state insurance market
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Insurance giant State Farm says it will discontinue coverage for 72,000 houses and apartments in California starting this summer. The announcement this week comes nine months after the Illinois-based …
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3/21/24
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$3 billion deal with UK gets Australia closer to having a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines
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Australia is set to provide $3 billion to British industry to support the construction of nuclear-powered submarines and ensure its new fleet arrives on time. The announcement at an annual gathering …
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3/21/24
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Requiring ugly images of smoking's harm on cigarettes won't breach First Amendment, court says
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A federal appeals court says a requirement that cigarette packs and advertising include graphic images demonstrating the effects of smoking does not violate the First Amendment. The ruling Thursday …
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By KEVIN McGILL
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3/21/24
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Arkansas airport director who was shot by federal agents dies from injuries
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The executive director of Little Rock’s airport who was injured earlier this week in a shootout with federal agents serving a search warrant at his home has died. In a statement, Bill and Hillary …
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3/21/24
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Need to 'borrow' miles from your kid to get that free flight? A big airline will let you do that
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What if you don't have enough airline miles for that free flight, but a family member does? United Airlines is now letting families and friends pool and share their frequent-flyer points. The airline …
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3/21/24
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Firing of Ohtani's interpreter highlights how sports betting is still illegal in California
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The firing of Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter by the Los Angeles Dodgers over allegations of illegal gambling and theft has highlighted an issue many outside of California don’t realize: Sports …
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3/21/24
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Medicare can pay for obesity drugs like Wegovy in certain heart patients
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Certain Medicare patients may get help paying for the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, as long as they also have heart disease. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued new gudiance that …
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By JONEL ALECCIA
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3/21/24
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Panel urged to move lawsuit to state court that seeks shutdown of part of aging pipeline in Michigan
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Michigan attorneys have pressed a federal appellate panel in Cincinnati to move their lawsuit seeking to shut down a portion of an aging petroleum pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac from …
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By TODD RICHMOND
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3/21/24
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New bipartisan bill would require online identification, labeling of AI-generated videos and audio
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New bipartisan legislation introduced in the House would require the identification and labeling of online content generated using artificial intelligence. The proposal aims to protect users from the …
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By DAVID KLEPPER
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3/21/24
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Wall Street debut of Trump's Truth Social network could net him stock worth billions on paper
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The Wall Street debut of Donald Trump’s Truth Social network could give him stock worth billions of dollars on paper. But the former president probably will not be able to cash it out right away, …
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By STAN CHOE
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3/21/24
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How Europe's regulatory battle with Apple could signal what’s to come for American consumers
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It’ll likely take years before the U.S. government’s massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple is resolved — but the iPhone maker’s troubles with European regulators offer a glimpse of what …
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By KELVIN CHAN
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3/21/24
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Tired of inflated ticket prices, Yungblud is launching his own affordable music festival
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Yungblud is hoping to shake up the world of overpriced music festivals by setting a good example. He’s launching his own affordable event, called Bludfest, in August at the U.K.’s Milton Keynes …
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By SIAN WATSON
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3/21/24
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