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Nantucket officials accuse offshore wind developer of going into hiding since Trump’s election

Nantucket officials accuse offshore wind developer of going into hiding since Trump’s election

BOSTON (AP) — Officials in Massachusetts’ Nantucket island on Tuesday accused the developer of the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind project of not responding to their safety queries sinc...

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Turkish Airlines flight evacuated via emergency slides after smoke detected

Turkish Airlines flight evacuated via emergency slides after smoke detected

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish Airlines flight was evacuated via emergency slides shortly after landing Tuesday at a coastal resort in southern Turkey because of smoke in the landing gear, offici...

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Federal Reserve likely to air divisions as it keeps rates unchanged

Federal Reserve likely to air divisions as it keeps rates unchanged

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two top Federal Reserve officials could dissent from the central bank’s likely decision Wednesday to hold its key interest rate steady, a sign of division at the Fed that reflect...

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Wisconsin man pleads guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies

Wisconsin man pleads guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man pleaded guilty Tuesday to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of trade sanctions the United States imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine. ...

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Civil rights agency sued over handling of transgender worker discrimination complaints under Trump

Civil rights agency sued over handling of transgender worker discrimination complaints under Trump

Legal groups sued the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Tuesday, claiming it is unlawfully refusing to enforce federal workplace protections for transgender workers. Led by Acting Chair...

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Starbucks looks to protein drinks, other new products to turn around lagging sales

Starbucks looks to protein drinks, other new products to turn around lagging sales

Starbucks said Tuesday it’s confident that new products coming next year — including a cold foam protein drink, coconut water-based beverages and improved baked goods — will help turn ...

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