A company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday.
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U.S. proposes rules to stop Americans from investing in Chinese technology with military uses
President Biden also placed a stiff tariff on Chinese EVs, an issue with political implications as he and Republican Donald Trump are both trying to show voters who can best stand up to China.
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On wealthy Martha’s Vineyard, costly housing is forcing workers out and threatening public safety
A new report lays out in stark terms just how many low- and middle-income folks are being forced to move away from Martha’s Vineyard as its popularity with wealthy vacationers soars.
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Israeli strikes on camps near Rafah kill at least 25 and wound 50, Gaza health officials say
The strikes came as Israel pushed ahead with its military operation in Rafah, where over a million Palestinians had sought refuge from fighting elsewhere in Gaza.
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Trump ally Bannon asks Supreme Court to delay 4-month prison sentence on contempt charges
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was convicted nearly 2 years ago of 2 counts of contempt of Congress.
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U.S. home sales fall for the 3rd straight month amid rising mortgage rates, high prices
Sales of previously occupied homes fell in May for the 3rd straight month as rising mortgage rates and record-high prices discouraged many prospective homebuyers.
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Supreme Court upholds gun law protecting domestic violence victims
The case had been closely watched for its potential to affect cases in which other gun ownership laws have been called into question.
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Border Patrol reports arrests are down 25% since Biden announced new asylum restrictions
The U.S. has also benefitted from aggressive enforcement on the Mexican side of the border, where Mexican authorities have been working to prevent migrants from making their way to the U.S.-Mexico border.
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As millions sweat out the heat wave, blocks of lake ice keep these campers cool
A heat wave is moving closer to the breaking point from the Midwest to New England.
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What’s known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia and North Korea
What it means for their relationship is still uncertain.