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Blue Origin and NASA delay launch because of solar storms

Blue Origin and NASA delay launch because of solar storms

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Intense solar storms responsible for breathtaking auroras across the U.S. delayed the launch of Blue Origin’s big new rocket Wednesday. Already grounded by poor weather...

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A guide to game-changing gifts that improve how we do or enjoy things

A guide to game-changing gifts that improve how we do or enjoy things

There are gifts, and then there are gifts, the ones inventive enough to surprise and delight the recipient. Some are fun; others, practical. They all aim to improve how we do or enjoy things. Cons...

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Chicago cyclists buy out tamale carts to aid families during immigration crackdown

Chicago cyclists buy out tamale carts to aid families during immigration crackdown

CHICAGO (AP) — The cyclists arrive at sunrise, rolling through Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods and stopping at tamale carts, elote stands and candy stalls. They buy out every last item — every tama...

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Balmain names Antonin Tron as new creative director

Balmain names Antonin Tron as new creative director

PARIS (AP) — Balmain on Wednesday named French designer Antonin Tron its new creative director, tapping the Atlein founder known for structured minimalism and sculptural drape to follow Olivier Ro...

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Pennsylvania lawmakers look to end budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate

Pennsylvania lawmakers look to end budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Billions of dollars for Pennsylvania’s public schools and social services could soon start flowing after months of delay, as lawmakers on Wednesday took up a roughly $50 bil...

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Atlanta Fed president Bostic to retire in February, opening seat on key committee

Atlanta Fed president Bostic to retire in February, opening seat on key committee

WASHINGTON (AP) — Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, will retire at the end of his current term in February, opening up a new seat on the Fed’s interest-rate setting...

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