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Paper checks being phased out for Social Security and more

Paper checks being phased out for Social Security and more

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government starts phasing out paper checks for most programs on Tuesday. The change, which was initiated through an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in M...

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Lin-Manuel Miranda on his connection to Puerto Rico – and love for Bad Bunny

Lin-Manuel Miranda on his connection to Puerto Rico – and love for Bad Bunny

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — On a recent whirlwind visit to Puerto Rico, Lin-Manuel Miranda snuck away for a moment to walk the block where his grandparents once lived. Visiting takes the “Hamilt...

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DoorDash is expanding into restaurant reservations and robot deliveries

DoorDash is expanding into restaurant reservations and robot deliveries

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — DoorDash is expanding its offerings, adding restaurant reservations and robot deliveries in some U.S. markets. The San Francisco-based company, already the largest U.S. delive...

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eBay’s livestreamed secondhand auction spotlights digital upgrade to sustainable fashion

eBay’s livestreamed secondhand auction spotlights digital upgrade to sustainable fashion

More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting. Although ch...

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UN urges Taliban to restore Afghanistan internet

UN urges Taliban to restore Afghanistan internet

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United Nations mission in Afghanistan urged the Taliban on Tuesday to restore internet and telecommunications access across the country, saying the blackout imposed by the gov...

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What will happen if there’s a government shutdown

What will happen if there’s a government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington is hours away from another federal government shutdown, with prospects looking bleak for a last-minute compromise in Congress to avoid closures beginning at 12:01 a.m....

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