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Tesla Cybertruck crash raises concerns over self-driving reliability

Cybertruck crash raises alarm about Tesla's self-driving software

RENO, Nevada: A Tesla Cybertruck crashed in Reno, Nevada, while using the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature. The truck failed to merge...

New York confirms first case of new mpox strain

New York health department confirms first case of new mpox strain

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The New York State Department of Health has confirmed its first case of a new mpox strain, increasing concerns...

Red Wings begin rare playoff push against Wild

Red Wings begin rare playoff push against Wild

(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images) The Detroit Red Wings entered the two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament...

Otega Oweh, Amari Williams pace No. 17 Kentucky past Vanderbilt

Otega Oweh, Amari Williams pace No. 17 Kentucky past Vanderbilt

(Photo credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images) No. 17 Kentucky remains without three point guards due to injury, but a patchwork lineup...

Celebrating Black History Month With Nikki High

Celebrating Black History Month With Nikki High

Eric Smith As part of the celebration of Black History Month, the Chargers organization is focusing on the town of Altadena, a community...

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U.S. stocks tumble as Trump policies startle investors
U.S. stock markets sour, Dow Jones dives 749 points

NEW YORK, New York - Concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's startling diversions from his country's long-held policies, and the...


Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
Southwest Airlines slashes 15% corporate workforce, first in 15 years

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines is laying off 1,750 employees, or 15 percent of its corporate staff, in the company's first significant...


Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Australian central bank cuts first benchmark interest rate since 2020

MELBOURNE, Australia: Australia's central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years, signaling...


Brazil joins OPEC+ ahead of key UN climate summit
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

BRASILIA, Brazil: Brazil has officially approved joining OPEC+, aligning itself with the world's major oil-exporting nations just months...


U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
Wall Street tumbles Thursday, Dow Jones dives 451 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as profit-takers moved in to take the cream off the substantial gains that have...


China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

BANGKOK, Thailand: China's President Xi Jinping met with private sector leaders this week and assured them that the government's policies...


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Abbott Ireland announces expansion plans, new jobs

DONEGAL, Ireland - Announcing plans to expand its workforce in Donegal, the U.S. healthcare giant Abbott unveiled plans to create 500 new jobs in the country.Abbott Ireland currently hires c ...

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