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Apple cancels work on electric car, reports say

Apple has abandoned decade-long efforts to build an electric car, according to multiple media reports, calling time on a project that some saw as potentially transformative for the auto industry.

Mortgage rates are on the rise again

After taking a breather for several weeks, mortgage rates climbed again. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.23% in the week ending June 9, up from 5.09% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. The rate remains well above the 2.96% average from this time last year.

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Canton, Ohio - CVS fined for understaffing pharmacy, risking staff and patient safety

State regulators hit CVS with a $250,000 fine against one of its stores in Canton, Ohio, after investigators found that the pharmacy had been understaffed, posing a risk to the well-being of patients seeking medication in a timely manner.

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Biden visits memorial site for victims of Buffalo mass shooting

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited the memorial site for a mass shooting in which 10 people were killed in an act of violent racism, a devastating reminder to the President of challenges he ran to address.

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US and Germany reach deal on controversial pipeline that Biden sees as a Russian 'geopolitical project'

The US announced Wednesday that it has reached a deal with Germany that would allow completion of the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline opposed by the Biden administration as a "malign influence project" that Russia could use to gain leverage over European allies.

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Elijah McClain died after a police encounter almost one year ago. Here's what happened since

On the night of August 24, 2019, Elijah McClain was walking home from a convenience store with an iced tea when he was confronted by three Aurora, Colorado, police officers.

Gun that killed Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid goes to auction

The gun used to kill the notorious Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid 140 years ago is going to public auction for the first time -- with an estimated selling price of $2-3 million.

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White House confirms Biden aides located Obama-era classified documents at two locations in Wilmington home

President Joe Biden's aides located documents with classified markings at two locations inside his home in Wilmington, Delaware, the White House counsel's office said in a statement Thursday.

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Pompeo doubles down on US support for Saudi Arabia, says no direct evidence of Saudi leader's involvement in journalist's murder

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo doubled down Saturday on the United States' support for Saudi Arabia and declined to comment on a CIA assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman was involved in journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

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Winklevoss twins on their bitcoin bet: 'Money is the oldest social network'

For years, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss were known for the company they didn't launch: Facebook. Now, the pair hope to be known for their bet on cryptocurrency, which they liken to a different kind of social network.

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HopSkipDrive Launches HopSkipImpact, Connecting Houston Nonprofit Organizations with Safe Youth Transportation

Innovative youth transportation solution HopSkipDrive is offering discounted rides to nonprofits

HopSkipDrive, the leading safe transportation solution for schools and families, announced today that it launched HopSkipImpact — a new program aimed at supporting and amplifying the work of nonprofit organizations in Houston. Through the program, HopSkipDrive will provide $50,000 in ride discounts for eligible non-profit organizations, enabling them to access discounted rides through HopSkipDrive. Launching in Houston in 2019, HopSkipDrive proudly partners with school districts, local education agencies, and more to facilitate safe transportation for kids ages 6 and up, and anyone else who may need a little extra care. HopSkipDrive has enabled over 150K rides in the Houston metro area. Partners include Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. With HopSkipImpact, 501(c)(3) organizations will have access to rides at a discounted rate, enabling these organizations to use HopSkipDrive to get kids to summer programs, summer camps, and other places while school is out for the summer. HopSkipImpact aims to help nonprofits stretch their budget, expand their impact, and serve more of their community. Starting today, nonprofit organizations that align with HopSkipImpact's values of economic empowerment and equity, education and enrichment, and environmental sustainability are encouraged to apply for partnership. Nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about this program or applying for the program can visit https://www.hopskipdrive.com/impact. “HopSkipDrive was founded with the mission to create opportunity through mobility, and we’re proud of the work we do every day with our partners. ” said Joanna McFarland, HopSkipDrive Co-founder and CEO. “With HopSkipImpact, we aim to walk alongside nonprofit organizations that fill a critical need for kids in our communities, especially over the summer when school has ended for the year. We know many people and organizations face barriers to opportunity because they simply don’t have a way to get where they need to go and we are uniquely positioned to help solve that challenge.” Learn more at https://www.hopskipdrive.com/impact.

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Cop convicted of illegal gun dealing sold weapon used in murder

As a Washington, DC, police officer, Richard Wince knew firsthand about the dangers of black market gun sales and the inherent risk of weapons ending up in the wrong hands.

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IAEA says it will not close probe into Iran's unexplained traces of uranium without answers

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has again called on Iran to explain why traces of enriched uranium were found at previously undeclared nuclear research sites three years ago.

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Announces $1 Million Product Donation to NAACP Empowerment Programs

Essential Items to be Sent to Black Communities in Need as a Result of COVID-19 and Recent Unrest

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY) today announced a $1 million product donation to the NAACP Empowerment Programs. The donation will provide essential items to the organization and its charity partners, supporting Black communities impacted by COVID-19 and recent unrest across the U.S. The Company is making the donation as part of its recently launched Bringing Home Everywhere program, a $10 million plan that is providing essential home products to communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Gabourey Sidibe Says She Was Racially Profiled At A Chanel Store

The “Empire” actress says that she was nearly turned away at one of the high end designer's boutiques in Chicago.

Instacart: Baby formula searches surging as store shelves remain empty

Instacart said searches for baby formula hit a record high in mid-May but the on-demand grocery delivery site is struggling to fulfill orders because its stores remain severely understocked amid the ongoing national formula shortage.

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Introducing The Houston Healthcare Initiative CO-OP Podcast

For media interested in learning more about this unique healthcare pay method, there is a podcast with Dr. Steven Goldstein where he discusses the co-op, what inspired it and how to get started. To listen please go to: https://bit.ly/2NR3RNs.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2017 Toyota Yaris iA

You wouldn’t think that there is much to say about a car that costs $16,815. But the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA was so nice that we actually forgot that its price was less than $20K

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20 Texans Named Quest for Texas Best Finalists

2021 Competition Heads into Final Judging Round

More than 800 Texans threw their hats into the ring submitting more than 1,200 products ready for the 2021 Quest for Texas Best. From books, beignets, and bottled water, to syrups, sausage and seasonings, H-E-B’s Business Development and Sourcing Managers reviewed a host of products for potential placement on H-E-B store shelves.

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CDC national health survey coming to Harris County

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the most comprehensive survey of the health and nutritional status of the U.S. population is coming to Harris County beginning on November 29, 2018.