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Much of New Zealand's far north is without power after a transmission tower fell over 06/20/2024 12:44am • WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Much of the northernmost part of New Zealand is without power after a transmission tower toppled over in a rural area on Thursday, with no indication when power will be fully restored to the area. The 220-kV tower fell “unexpectedly” in a field, a spokesperson f Nurses in Oregon take to the picket lines to demand better staffing, higher pay 06/20/2024 12:30am • More than 3,000 nurses at six Oregon hospitals spent a second day on the picket lines Wednesday carrying signs that say, “Patients over profits” and “We're out to ensure it's safe in there,” as they continued to demand fair wages and better staffing levels. Nurses are striking at six Provid Record-breaking Matthew Fallon leads young contingent on U.S. men's Olympic swim team 06/20/2024 12:01am • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Matthew Fallon's record-breaking swim at the U.S. Olympic trials put him squarely in spotlight as he heads to Paris later this summer. Teenager Thomas Heilman is still trying to ignore the comparisons with Michael Phelps. Now they're teaming up to give the American men a New Mexico wildfire claims second life, while rain offers hope of relief 06/19/2024 09:27pm • ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — Heavy rain and hail fell Wednesday around an evacuated village in New Mexico threatened by wildfires that have killed at least two people and damaged more than 1,400 structures, offering the hope of some assistance for firefighters but adding the threat of high winds and flash 37 Fun Things to Do in Pennsylvania, According to a Local 06/19/2024 08:00pm • You probably know the chocolate-inspired town of Hershey is located in Pennsylvania, and you might know a thing or two about Pennsylvania Amish Country. But did you know you can see Albert Einstein's brain on display in Philadelphia, or that you can visit an International Dark Sky Park in the northe Is It OK to Make Minimum Payments on Credit Cards? 06/19/2024 08:00pm • If your funds are running low and your bills are stacking up, you might be wondering whether it is OK to make minimum payments on your credit cards. The minimum payment is the smallest amount your credit card issuer will accept toward your balance each month to keep your account in good standing. Ho Medicare Glossary 06/19/2024 08:00pm • Don't let Medicare terminology surprise you. Consider Bev, a 66-year-old retiree who opted out of Medicare Parts C and D due to good health and minimal care needs. Although many vaccines are covered under Medicare Parts A and B, she was surprised to find out her annual shingles vaccine, recommended 15 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2024 06/19/2024 08:00pm • The Dow Jones Industrial Average recently hit 40,000 for the first time, and the S&P 500 is already well on the way to hitting the 6,000 level. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite is going up at an even faster clip. The market is in full-on boom mode right now, and the Federal Reserve seems intent o Movie Review: In 'The Bikeriders,' the birth of a subculture on two wheels 06/19/2024 06:31pm • Still images have been a source of wonder and mythology in the films of Jeff Nichols. “Mud,” Nichols’ Twain-soaked Mississippi fable, seemed derived from the magical sight of a boat held aloft by a tree. “Loving,” about a ‘60s interracial marriage, took inspiration from tender Life magaz Some life-saving food assistance entered South Darfur, UN says, but aid groups say more is needed 06/19/2024 06:16pm • CAIRO (AP) — South Darfur saw a slight increase in critical aid when the U.N.'s World Food Program delivered life-saving food and nutrition to some families across the violence-riddled western Sudanese state, the organization said. But more assistance is needed, humanitarian organizations say. The Rifts seem to appear between Israel's political and military leadership over conduct of the Gaza war 06/19/2024 05:35pm • JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli army’s chief spokesman on Wednesday appeared to question the stated goal of destroying the Hamas militant group in Gaza in a rare public rift between the country’s political and military leadership. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted Israel will pursue 'We've got a lot of dudes in here with good stuff.' The Pirates' pitching staff is growing up fast 06/19/2024 05:29pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derek Shelton emerged from the dugout at sweltering PNC Park and trotted toward the mound to take the ball from Mitch Keller early in the eighth inning on Wednesday. A smattering of boos greeted the move after Keller had spent most of the afternoon dominating the Reds with remark Otto Lopez's RBI single in the 9th gives Marlins 4-3 victory over the Cardinals 06/19/2024 04:59pm • MIAMI (AP) — Otto Lopez got his second walk-off hit of the season, a two-out single in the bottom of the ninth to drive in Tim Anderson and the Miami Marlins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Wednesday. Lopez's liner off Ryan Fernandez (0-2) was bobbled by right fielder Alec Burleson, but i Hundreds died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say 06/19/2024 04:06pm • MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Hundreds of people died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom, officials said Wednesday as people tried to claim their loved ones' bodies. Saudi Arabia has not comme Kylian Mbappé trains at Euro 2024 with bandage on broken nose and social media post causing intrigue 06/19/2024 01:06pm • PADERBORN, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé returned to light training Wednesday with a bandage covering his broken nose in the first public appearance by the France superstar since his bloody injury that shook the European Championship. A cryptic post on social media earlier hours might have provide