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A charred transformer on a Kyiv square makes for an unusual Ukraine war exhibit 09/20/2024 07:58am • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) ��� A charred transformer from one of Ukraine���s badly damaged power plants has come to a square in Kyiv's city center ��� a stark reminder of the scale of destruction caused by Russian strikes on the country's energy system. The massive blackened hulk juxtaposed with a Ferris wh Thailand's adorable pygmy hippo Moo Deng has the kind of face that launches a thousand memes 09/19/2024 08:33pm • CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) ��� Only a month after Thailand's adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable. Fans unable to make the two-hour drive to Khao Kheow Open Zoo from the Thai capital Bangkok to see her in person can watch her video clips online, or simply America's political system is under stress as voters and their leaders navigate unfamiliar terrain 09/19/2024 11:10am • FLINT, Mich. (AP) ��� The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to elections officials in more than a dozen states. State police have begun sweeps of schools in an Ohio community where conspiracy theories have fueled bomb threats. Violent rhetoric is rippling across social media. And for th Musk's X skirts Brazil ban and returns to some users with change to server access 09/18/2024 10:29pm • RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ��� Some Brazilian users regained access to X on Wednesday despite a nationwide ban put in place by the country's Supreme Court, a reunion apparently resulting from the social network changing the way its servers are accessed. But the renewed access may be short-lived. Late last 15 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 09/18/2024 08:00pm • On Sept. 18, the Federal Reserve announced a 50-basis-point cut to its benchmark interest rate. This was its first interest rate cut in more than four years. The cut was at the high end of expectations, as many economists had been anticipating a 25-basis-point reduction. In addition, in a press conf Google wins legal bid to overturn 1.5 billion euro antitrust fine in EU digital ad case 09/18/2024 10:49am • LONDON (AP) ��� Google won a court challenge on Wednesday against a 1.49 billion euro ($1.66 billion) European Union antitrust fine imposed five years ago that targeted its online advertising business. The EU's General Court said it was throwing out the 2019 penalty imposed by the European Commissi How to Invest During Rate Cuts 09/17/2024 08:00pm • The Federal Reserve made a highly anticipated cut to the benchmark interest rate on Sept. 18, its first rate reduction in over four years. After weeks of head-scratching as to whether the Fed would go with a half-point or quarter-point cut, it went with a more aggressive 50-basis-point reduction, ta Overseas threats hit the Ohio city where Trump and Vance lied about Haitians eating pets 09/17/2024 06:34pm • SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) ��� Ohio stationed state police at Springfield schools Tuesday in response to a rash of bomb threats ��� the vast majority that officials said came from overseas ���- after former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance falsely said legal Haitian immigr Virginia Department of Education releases final cell phone-free school guidelines 09/17/2024 05:14pm • The Virginia Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it has published its��final cell phone-free education guidelines. Two months ago, the governor directed the department to develop them to limit students��� time using ���addictive��� cellphones in schools and eliminate ���clear distracti Donald Trump doesn't share details about his family's cryptocurrency venture during X launch event 09/17/2024 08:06am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump launched his family's cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, with an interview on the X social media platform in which he also gave his first public comments on the apparent assassination attempt against him a day earlier. Tr The 9 Top River Cruise Lines for 2025 09/16/2024 08:00pm • If you'd like to take a cruise but aren't interested in the hustle and bustle of a massive ocean liner, consider a river cruise. River cruises offer the chance to visit lesser-known ports around the world, thanks to the small size and maneuverability of the vessels. These sailings are known to provi New Jersey internet gambling sets new record at $198M in revenue, but land casinos lag 09/16/2024 03:40pm • ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) ��� Internet gambling in New Jersey had its best month ever in August, bringing in over $198 million in revenue even as most of Atlantic City's land-based casinos continued to win less than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. Figures released Monday by the New Jersey Div A Sao Paulo mayoral candidate is treated in hospital after a rival attacks him with a chair 09/16/2024 01:43pm • RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ��� A candidate in Sao Paulo ���s mayoral race was treated and released Monday from a hospital after one of his five rivals in a televised debate slammed him with a metal chair following references to allegations of sexual misconduct. Pablo Mar��al, a personal development influen See a full harvest supermoon partial lunar eclipse this week 09/16/2024 07:09am • If there are clear skies this Tuesday night, we will see a nice celestial event somewhat similar to what occurred in 2015, which was a full harvest supermoon total lunar eclipse. In 2024, we get a full harvest supermoon partial lunar eclipse that will involve only about 8% of the full supermoon b Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating claims 09/16/2024 06:46am • SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) ��� For many Haitian immigrants, Sunday mornings in Springfield, Ohio, are spent joyfully worshipping God as they sing and pray in their native Creole. This Sunday, they needed that uplifting balm more than ever. Their community is reeling ��� confused, frustrated, hurt ��� fr