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World News | US Coast Guard Says Texas Barge Collision May Have Spilled Up to 2,000 Gallons of Oil

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Early estimates indicate up to 2,000 gallons of oil may have spilled into surrounding waters when a barge carrying fuel broke free from a tugboat and slammed into a bridge near…

Just one company sells Chinese-made EVs in the U.S. Here’s how it’s navigating Biden’s new tariffs.

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Analysts emphasize that Sweden-based Polestar had been moving away from having its electric vehicles made in China before this month’s news about U.S. tariffs.

Wear OS 5 Developer Preview has two new features Google didn’t tell us about

A grid-based app launcher and privacy dashboard will come to the Pixel Watch in the Wear OS 5 update.

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Philadelphia still the 6th-biggest U.S. city, but San Antonio catching up, census data shows

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New federal estimates show Philadelphia remains the nation’s sixth-most-populous city, despite a decline in population throughout the pandemic. But the U.S. Census Bureau data out this week also shows San Antonio, Texas, could surpass…

US House passes TICKET Act to force event pricing transparency

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On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that could provide at least some accountability for Ticketmaster and other live event vendors. NBC News reports the TICKET Act (not to be confused with the Senate’s separate bill…

The Last of Us season 2 set video reveals first look at Ellie and Dina

www.digitaltrends.com

A new video of HBO's The Last of Us season 2 has been leaked. The footage shows Bella Ramsey and Isabela Merced filming a scene from the upcoming season.

Taking your dog to the U.S.? New requirements go into effect Aug. 1

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B.C. residents who want to take their dogs across the border to the U.S. will have to meet additional requirements starting on Aug. 1.

Activision opens studio with Witcher, Destiny, and Last of Us devs to make new games IP

www.tweaktown.com

As Bethesda shuts down 3 studios, another one of Microsoft's game divisions, Activision, opens a new group focused on a fresh 'genre-defining' franchise. Continue reading at TweakTown >

U.S. Fast-Tracks $2 Billion Military Aid for Ukraine

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The United States is fast-tracking $2 billion in military aid for embattled Ukrainian forces, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, as they struggle to stave off a Russian advance in the northeastern Kharkiv region. Blinken, who…

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Biden administration proposes blocking new coal mines at major federal hub

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The Biden administration has moved to block new coal mines on public land in parts of Montana and Wyoming, a major U.S. coal hub. It released two proposed plans on Thursday that would prevent companies from applying for new coal mining…

Police issues warning about Facebook Marketplace after string of robberies in New York, Virginia and other US states ... here is how YOU can stay safe

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Police are warning Americans about buying products on Facebook Marketplace. Marketplace crimes have surged across the US in states including Alaska, California, Illinois, Virginia and New York.

Canela Media Signs Exclusive Agreement with Warner Brothers Discovery Conexión Latina to Reach Bilingual U.S. Hispanic Audiences

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The partnership with WBD Conexión Latina brings an impressive additional reach of 16 million monthly U.S. Bilingual Hispanic Adults to Canela Media's portfolio NEW YORK , May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Canela Media, a leading…

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New details emerge in wage-theft suit against San Antonio favorite Delia's Tamales

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New details have emerged in the fraud and age-discrimination lawsuit against South Texas institution Delia's Tamales, including allegations the company maintained two sets of books: one for legitimate payroll checks and another to track…

US proposes ending new federal leases in nation's biggest coal region

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The Biden administration on Thursday proposed an end to new coal leasing from federal reserves in the most productive coal mining region in the U.S. as officials seek to limit climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions from burning the fuel.

US proposes ending new federal leases in nation's biggest coal region

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The Biden administration has proposed an end to new coal leasing from federal reserves in the most productive coal mining region of the U.S. The move announced Thursday would limit future climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions from…

US proposes ending new federal leases in nation’s biggest coal region

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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday proposed an end to new coal leasing from federal reserves in…

Mitsubishi’s New US 2030 Product Plan Includes Wild Off-Road Van

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Mitsubishi's North American lineup will nearly double by 2030, according to the brand's newly announced 'Momentum 2030' business plan

Entertainment News | Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni's Romantic Drama 'It Ends With Us' Unveils Gripping Trailer

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Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Sony Pictures has lifted the curtain on the much-anticipated trailer for 'It Ends With Us,' offering viewers a tantalizing glimpse into the world of Blake Lively and Justin…

Dollar rebounds on hot US import prices

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NEW YORK, May 16 — The dollar rose today after data showed US import prices increased 0.9 per cent last month, a jump...

Capital City Drops Out Of U.S. Census-Based Top Ten Ranks

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Austin is no longer in the top ten for largest cities in the United States. Texas’ capital city got nudged down to the 11th spot on the list by Jacksonville, Florida. The rankings are based on U.S. Census Bureau estimates from July 2023.…