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Racing authority reports equine fatality rate of 1.23 per 1,000 at tracks under its jurisdiction
02/27/2024 03:34pm • LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Horse racing’s federal oversight body says racetracks under its jurisdiction experienced 1.23 racing-related equine fatalities per 1,000 starts in 2023, a much lower rate than at tracks outside its watch. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority report, released Tu
¿Cuántos libros forman la historia de Dune y cuántas películas están confirmadas?
02/27/2024 01:51pm • (CNN Español) -- El universo de "Dune" creado por el escritor estadounidense Frank Herbert regresa a la pantalla grande esta semana con el estreno de la secuela dirigida por el director canadiense Denis Villeneuve."Dune: Parte Dos", de Warner Bros. (que, como CNN, es una unidad de Warner Bros. Disc
Senators-Flyers 2004 brawl in Philadelphia still holds NHL record for most penalty minutes
02/27/2024 01:39pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The root of one the wildest brawls in NHL history came only a week earlier, when Ottawa's Martin Havlat's rocked Mark Recchi in the face with his stick and drew a two-game suspension. The Ottawa instigator was a repeat offender, and his strike on the long-time popular Flyers fo
A single mother speaks out on how the ‘tradwife’ lifestyle led to her divorce
02/27/2024 11:41am • (CNN) — Sporting retro ’50s hairstyles and cinched aprons, “tradwife” influencers have taken over a pocket of the internet. These traditional wives who showcase 30-second videos of homemade sourdough bread content, and other glimpses into the making of a perfect home, are no ordinary stay
A former member of Germany's Red Army Faction has been arrested after decades in hiding
02/27/2024 10:00am • BERLIN (AP) — A former member of the disbanded left-wing militant Red Army Faction group who is accused of participating in a string of robberies has been arrested after more than 30 years on the run, German authorities said Tuesday. Daniela Klette, 65, was arrested at an apartment in Berlin on Mo
Kids are using phones in class, even when it’s against the rules. Should schools ban them all day?
02/27/2024 09:33am • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In California, a high school teacher complains that students watch Netflix on their phones during class. In Maryland, a chemistry teacher says students use gambling apps to place bets during the school day. Around the country, educators say students routinely send Snapchat me
F1 great Lewis Hamilton kept his Ferrari move so quiet even his parents didn't know
02/27/2024 06:15am • Formula 1 great Lewis Hamilton kept his Ferrari move so closely guarded that he didn't even tell his parents until the day it was announced. The British driver rocked the F1 world when it was announced on Feb. 1 he was joining the Italian manufacturer next year, despite signing a new contract with M
Peru has declared a health
emergency
in most of its provinces as dengue cases soar
02/27/2024 05:28am • LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru declared a health
emergency
in most of its provinces on Monday due to a growing number of dengue cases that are occurring at a time of higher than usual temperatures caused by the El Nino weather pattern. According to the nation’s health ministry, the number of dengue case
Letter containing white powder sent to Donald Trump Jr.'s home
02/26/2024 10:20pm • MIAMI (AP) —
Emergency
crews responded Monday after a letter containing an unidentified white powder was sent to the Florida home of Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of former President and GOP front-runner Donald Trump. A person familiar with the matter said that results on the substance were inc
Supreme Court casts doubt on GOP-led states' efforts to regulate social media platforms
02/26/2024 10:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cast doubt Monday on state laws that could affect how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users. The cases are among several this term in which the justices could set standards for free speech in the dig
Wild weather hits Northwest with snow even as Midwest gets a taste of summer
02/26/2024 07:59pm • BOSTON (AP) — February's end is bringing wild weather to much of the United States, with record heat allowing for golf in Wisconsin and outdoor food trucks in Minnesota, along with an increased fire risk across much of the Great Plains. But blinding snow in the Northwest is blowing eastward, and p
What Are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?
02/26/2024 07:00pm • Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or someone looking to ditch their current dwelling for a new one, you've probably heard of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Fannie and Freddie are government-sponsored enterprises that play an important role in the mortgage market. There are many similarities between
How Long Does It Take to Pay Off $6,000 in Credit Card Debt?
02/26/2024 07:00pm • The average American has about $6,000 in credit card debt, which can be a challenging amount to manage. If you're just making minimum payments, expect to stay in credit card debt for many years -- about 25 years on $6,000, by our calculations. But you can trim down the time it takes to pay off credi
Boeing's safety culture falls short despite the company's efforts to fix it, according to experts
02/26/2024 06:30pm • When it comes to safety culture at Boeing, there is a “disconnect” between senior management and workers, and employees responsible for checking the company's planes question whether they can raise issues without fear of retaliation, according to a panel of outside experts. The aviation-industry
Yankees pitcher Cortes emerges pain-free from first spring training start after injury-marred 2023
02/26/2024 05:43pm • Nestor Cortes wasn't exactly nasty in his first spring training appearance, but the New York Yankees left-handed emerged from Monday's game against Minnesota feeling good. After an injury-marred 2023, it's a start. “Everything positive, pitches really crisp,” Cortes said after allowing two runs
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