New U.S. charges allege that a media company linked to 6 conservative influencers was a front for Russia.
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Republican Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris
The former Wyoming congresswoman was ousted in a 2022 primary over Republican voters’ anger at her criticism of Donald Trump.
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That photo of people wearing ‘Nebraska Walz’s for Trump’ shirts? They’re distant cousins
The vice presidential nominee’s sister says she doesn’t recognize the subjects of the viral photo, which caught the attention of former President Donald Trump.
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A day after 12 deaths, other migrants risk their lives trying to cross the English Channel
The deaths of a dozen migrants on the English Channel hasn’t stopped more boats from attempting to cross from France to the U.K.
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U.S. port workers meet on wages, issue fresh strike threat
Negotiations on a labor contract covering six of the 10 busiest US seaborne trade gateways have been stalled since June.
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Albertsons, Kroger CEOs say shoppers would see lower prices after merger
The companies proposed joining forces in 2022 after Kroger agreed to purchase Albertsons, which owns 19 Shaw’s supermarkets in Maine.
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U.S. accuses Russia of using state media to spread disinformation before November election
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced criminal charges, the seizure of internet domains and other sanctions related to Russian disinformation efforts.
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14-year-old student fatally shoots 4 people at a Georgia high school, officials say
The FBI and Jackson County sheriff’s department interviewed the then 13-year-old and his father after authorities received anonymous tips in May 2023 about online threats. The teen denied making any online threats.
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She made ‘very demure’ go viral. Now she wants to trademark its use
The saga has spotlighted the complex process of filing trademarks that capture a viral moment – and the battle that content creators face to monetize the trends they popularize.
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The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year, study finds
India leads the world in generating plastic waste, followed by Nigeria, Indonesia and China.