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Blocking Kroger’s mega-merger with Albertsons won’t save your local grocery store
Citing higher prices and weaker competition, the US government sued to block Kroger and Albertsons’ $25 billion mega-merger Monday. But scuttling the deal isn’t a given – and even if it’s ultimately dismantled, keeping the supermarket chains separate may not save your local grocery store.
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Graduating at 74, Harris Stowe student makes 50-year dream of finishing college come true
David Morris has been on a mission to graduate college for 50 years, starting in 1973.
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One of the world’s biggest cities may be just months away from running out of water
Alejandro Gomez has been without proper running water for more than three months. Sometimes it comes on for an hour or two, but only a small trickle, barely enough to fill a couple of buckets. Then nothing for many days.
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In photos: The ‘Dune: Part Two’ cast’s red carpet looks out of this world
With Zendaya one of the leaders of red-carpet method dressing when promoting her movie roles, the expectations for the “Dune: Part Two” press tour have been high.
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Zelensky says Trump doesn’t understand Putin because he never fought him
Former US President Donald Trump will be “against Americans” if he chooses to support Russia over Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN Sunday, in a stark warning as his country enters a third year of full-scale war.
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Australia women’s goalkeeper jerseys finally on sale, six months after World Cup
From this week, soccer fans will be able to buy Australian goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold’s Nike jersey, more than six months after she wore the purple top at the Women’s World Cup.
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Navalny’s mother told to agree to secret funeral or have her son buried at penal colony, spokesperson says
Russian authorities told the mother of late opposition figure Alexey Navalny he would be buried at the Arctic penal colony where he died unless she agreed within three hours to a secret funeral without a public farewell, his spokeswoman said Friday.
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The Tesla Cybertruck is impressive and worrying
There was a time when an electric Tesla pickup, something designed to go head-to-head against America’s most popular products, the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado, seemed just the thing to take Tesla truly mainstream.
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Historic Odysseus moon mission marks a milestone in reaching the lunar surface
When Wendy Williams’ popular talk show was canceled in 2022, the first person to reveal the news to her was her niece and goddaughter, Alex Finnie.
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Dune: Part Two
How deep is the sand? How high is the sky? Director/writer Denis Villeneuve knows how to make a throw-down sci-fi epic. He proved that with his captivating production Dune (2021), which won six 2022 Oscars® for cinematography, production design, visual effects, sound, editing and score.
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Carolina Reaper Tacos: A Spicy Texas Sensation at DQ®
Unleash the Heat in Every Bite
Texans are renowned for their love of bold flavors and fiery cuisine, and now, DQ® restaurants in Texas are bringing the heat to a whole new level with their latest culinary masterpiece: the Carolina Reaper Taco®. This exclusive offering is set to tantalize taste buds and ignite a passion for spice like never before.
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Microsoft's Minor Update Sparks Major Frustration: Users Feel Gaslit by Their Computers
Stef Luthin squinted at her laptop screen. Something seemed off that January morning, but at first, she couldn’t pinpoint it.
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‘I see the effects already’: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra youth program aims to increase diversity among musicians
Azira G. Hill hasn’t forgotten the days she used to volunteer as an usher for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in order to save money on tickets for performances. A passion that was fueled during her childhood in Cuba.
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Indicted ex-FBI informant told investigators he got Hunter Biden dirt from Russian intelligence officials
The former FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens’ dealings in Ukraine told investigators after his arrest that Russian intelligence officials were involved in passing information to him about Hunter Biden, prosecutors said Tuesday in a new court filing, noting that the information was false.
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What we know about Audrii Cunningham, who vanished on her way to school, and the man now charged with murder in her death
The last time Audrii Cunningham’s family saw her alive, the 11-year-old was getting ready for school Thursday morning and heading out to catch the bus.
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Unlock the Power of Your Vote: Early Voting Begins February 20th in Harris County for the Upcoming Joint Primary Elections
As the heart of democracy beats stronger in Houston, Harris County gears up for an essential phase in the electoral process. Starting Tuesday, February 20th, residents are empowered to cast their votes early for the Joint Primary Elections set for March 5th. This early voting window, open from February 20 through March 1, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily (except for a special window on Sunday, February 25, from noon to 7 p.m.), is a testament to Harris County's commitment to accessible and flexible voting options. With 79 early vote centers scattered countywide, convenience is at every voter's doorstep, ensuring your voice can be heard regardless of your location in the county.
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Boeing removes head of 737 Max program in wake of safety incidents
Boeing removed executive Ed Clark, the head of its 737 Max passenger jet program, in the wake of several safety and quality-related incidents.
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Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine dies: Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence
Maxim Kuzminov, a Russian pilot who dramatically defected to Ukraine by flying his helicopter across the border, is dead, according to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR).
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Indicted ex-FBI informant told investigators he got Hunter Biden dirt from Russian intelligence officials
The former FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens’ dealings in Ukraine told investigators after his arrest that Russian intelligence officials were involved in passing information to him about Hunter Biden, prosecutors said Tuesday in a new court filing, noting that the information was false.
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Julian Assange makes last-ditch attempt in UK court to avoid extradition to US
Tuesday’s hearing is the latest stage in a convoluted journey that has left Assange incarcerated at Belmarsh, a high-security prison in the south-east of the British capital, years after an undignified eviction from London’s Ecuadorian embassy.
