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Nevada approves plan to mail ballots to all registered voters

The state of Nevada has approved a plan to send absentee ballots to all active voters this November, a major expansion of mail-in voting in the battleground state.

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Las Vegas Massacre Survivors 2 Months Later: 'We're in the dark'

More than two months have passed since 58 country music fans were gunned down in the Las Vegas massacre, and survivors as well as victims' families are still searching for some semblance of closure.

COVID-19 Driving Sustainability and Innovation Across the New Sphere of the Virtual Workplace

The COVID-19 pandemic has without a doubt had an indelible impact on the workplace, both on the environment and the routines that underpin daily lives globally. Organisations have had to adapt both rapidly and radically to survive, deploying digital technology and platforms to keep business moving, as the definition of normal continues to be redefined.

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Goldman Prize: Two South African activists win for halting secret Russian nuclear deal

It was the ultimate David versus Goliath battle. Two female South African environment activists working for small NGOs taking on the South African government and winning a legal challenge that stopped a $76 billion dollar nuclear deal with Russia.

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How Trump's travel ban motivated some Muslim Americans to run for office

Fayrouz Saad, a 34-year-old Muslim American, said her mom, a Lebanese immigrant, is "not a sign-waving sort of person." But when President Donald Trump implemented the first iteration of his travel ban in January 2017 -- which temporarily kept immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim nations from entering the US -- Saad said her mom was adamant about trekking to the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, where one of many anti-ban protests erupted across the US.

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Louisiana HIV Patients file Federal Personal Injury Cases Against Gilead Over Key HIV Drug

Legal actions filed by two patients with HIV from Louisiana targets Gilead over its promotion of HIV/AIDS medication that causes permanent damage to the kidneys and bones AND over Gilead’s suppression of a safer version of the drug with far less toxicity in order to maximize profits and extend the sales of the initial drug, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (“TDF”).

30 Budget-Friendly Marketing Tactics for Consultants Just Getting Started

Marketing doesn't need to cost a fortune to be effective. These cheap and simple tactics from Elaine Biech will come in handy when you're new to the consulting game.

When you're just starting out as a new consultant, your number-one priority should be marketing. You want to make a name for yourself, enhance your image, and build your reputation. But you have little money! What can you do to find clients and persuade them to choose you? Don't worry, says Elaine Biech. There are lots of marketing tactics that are simple to execute...and either free or very close to it.

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Flooding leads to rescues in Louisiana and Texas, with more rain on the way

Water rescues were underway Tuesday morning in Louisiana's capital region after torrential rain that started a day earlier caused dangerous flash flooding in parts of that state and southeastern Texas.

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Hakeem Jeffries makes history as the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress

Hakeem Jeffries made history as the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress, addressing the 118th Congress for the first time in the early hours of Saturday morning.

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New York becomes the first state to ban natural gas stoves and furnaces in most new buildings

New York is the first state in the country to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings -- a major win for climate advocates, but a move that could spark pushback from fossil fuel interests.

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Mortgage rates soar to their highest level in 21 years

US mortgage rates surged this week, rising to their highest level in 21 years. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.09% in the week ending August 17, up from 6.96% the week before, according to data from Freddie Mac released Thursday. A year ago, the 30-year fixed-rate was 5.13%.

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5 things to know for October 3: Trump, Kavanaugh, Indonesia, prison break

Don't be surprised if you get a text message today from President Trump. The first nationwide test of the "presidential alert" system happens midday. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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How did China end up posing as the defender of global trade?

The United States was the architect of the rules that govern global trade -- but these days, it's China that's positioning itself as the defender of the system.

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Flirting With Another Disaster: Puerto Ricans Tap Into Potentially Unsafe Water

A tall chain link fence, shrouded in vines, surrounds an aging water well tucked away in this small town just west of San Juan. A metal sign carries a warning in Spanish to anyone who approaches: "Danger. Do Not Enter."

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Bipartisan Senators Reach Small Deal On Health Care

Sens. Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray have reached a deal "in principle" to restore Affordable Care Act cost-sharing reduction payments for two years in exchange for more state flexibility in Obamacare.

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5 Things for November 22: Zimbabwe, Navy Plane Crash, Uber, David Cassidy

Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Five Things is off Thursday, so we hope you have a wonderful holiday. As always, we are thankful for you and everyone in the Five Things family. Now, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Brittney Griner has been transferred to a penal colony in western Russia, her lawyers say

American basketball star Brittney Griner has been transferred to a penal colony in Yavas, in the western Russian region of Mordovia, her lawyers said Thursday, ending days of speculation over her whereabouts.

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Venice entry fee will start next year

Venice has finally revealed the details for its entrance fee, making it the first city in the world to charge daytripper visitors.

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Dressing Barbie: Meet the designer who created a miniature fashion icon

From carefully coordinated all-pink looks, to opulent evening outfits made in partnership with Oscar de la Renta, it’s no secret Barbie has long been one of the most fashion-forward toys on the market.

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Great Barrier Reef stays off UNESCO ‘in danger’ list but hot El Niño summer looms

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has decided not to add the Great Barrier Reef to its list of sites “in danger,” despite overwhelming scientific evidence that suggests it’s at risk of another mass bleaching this coming summer – and scientists are questioning why.