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Coke is giving one of its most popular drinks a makeover
If you're a big fan of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, you may want to brace yourself: The recipe for your beloved drink is changing.
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Boeing discloses a new problem with the 787 Dreamliner
Even when Boeing has its best month in years, it has problems. Boeing on Tuesday disclosed a new issue with the 787 Dreamliner widebody jet, which has been dogged with problems since August. The company said some of the planes' fuselage was not joined together to meet precise standards and there are questions about the verification process to make sure they meet the standards.
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Some states move to block Covid-19 vaccine requirements in public schools
As the return to school approaches, some states are prohibiting public schools from requiring Covid-19 vaccinations or proof of vaccination for students ranging from pre-K to university.
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Emmy nominations 2021: See what shows made the cut
Nominations for the 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards Emmy Awards will be announced on Tuesday.
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Tennessee's vaccine manager says she's worried for her state after she was fired
The top vaccine official for the state of Tennessee said Monday she was fired after an argument over vaccinating children against coronavirus.
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What 2021 is showing us about Black lives mattering
More than a year after the pivotal moment where millions of Americans witnessed the murder of George Floyd at the hands of those charged with the responsibility to serve and protect -- and about two weeks after the salutary news that his killer would pay with a 22.5 year prison sentence -- it seems like a good moment to assess what progress, if any, has been made in the social and professional advancement of Black Americans. Unfortunately (but not perhaps unsurprisingly) there are lately troubling new examples that that progress is haltingly slow.
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Richard Branson made it to space. Investors see a future for the business
Billionaire Richard Branson's successful trip to space has bolstered enthusiasm among investors who see an industry primed for takeoff.
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Milwaukee homeless population dropped 16% in 2020; advocates worry about rebound
Through a confluence of citywide initiatives and increased federal funding for homelessness prevention, Milwaukee experienced a sharp decline in the number of individuals wrestling with home insecurity in 2020.
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Why 'wokeness' is the biggest threat to Democrats in the 2022 election
As Democrats begin the uphill climb to hold their majorities in the House and Senate next November, politicians and party strategists are admitting that their biggest challenge comes from within: "Woke" liberals demanding adherence to policies on crime, the environment and government spending that are simply not shared by a majority of the country.
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Lil Baby in police custody in Paris, James Harden stopped by the police
Lil Baby, an American musician and rapper with a string of collaborative hits, and another individual are in police custody in France, suspected of transport of illicit drugs, the Paris prosecutor's office told CNN on Thursday.
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Lil Baby, here at the 2021 BET Awards, was taken into police custody in Paris on Thursday. Mandatory Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
Published on July 12, 2021
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New child tax credit payments start this week. Here's how the IRS is trying to make sure the neediest families don't miss out
Melinda Williams, a married mother of five, didn't think her family qualified for the child tax credit since they don't earn enough to file income tax returns. So the New York City resident didn't pay much attention to Congress' historic increase of the benefit earlier this year.
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Urban League launches vaccination campaign as 80% of recent COVID cases occurring in Black communities
Since the start of the pandemic, Black communities were hit hardest. With low vaccination rates, they are making up most of the recent cases in St. Louis
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is joining forces to go head to head against the delta variant. It's teaming up with the National Urban League, 90 Urban League affiliates around the country, the National Action Network, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a campaign called 'All !N"
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Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $5.6 Million in Grants to Arts and Culture Non-Profit Organizations
The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) will award $5,612,433 in grants to 132 arts and culture nonprofit organizations. The grants will fund sponsored projects across the City that will offer public exhibitions, presentations, and performances in 2021.
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Biden defends pulling US out of Afghanistan as Taliban advances: 'We did not go to Afghanistan to nation-build'
President Joe Biden delivered a vehement defense Thursday of his decision to end the war in Afghanistan, insisting no amount of sustained American presence there could resolve the country's own intractable problems.
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Vietnam Veteran Michael Malone Gets Surprising Gift Of Gratitude From Anonymous Couple At New Jersey Restaurant
A veteran from Monmouth County got an unexpected post-Fourth of July thank you while out with his family, and said it took his breath away.
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Democratic Senate candidates show fundraising strength in early 2nd quarter numbers
A series of Democratic Senate candidates announced substantial fundraising hauls this week, putting each campaign in strong financial positions ahead of races that will be critical to the Biden administration's goals.
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Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, pictured here on November 3, 2020 in Arizona, announced his campaign had raised nearly $6 million in the second quarter of …
Published on July 8, 2021
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Dow tumbles as Delta variant fears grip Wall Street
US stocks tumbled Thursday as investors grew fearful that the electric global economic rebound could be slowing. While stocks finished off their lows, Wall Street was still in the red. The Dow closed down 0.8%, or 260 points, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.9%. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.7%.
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Marvel's long-awaited release of 'Black Widow' is a triumphant moment for the movie industry
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