By Chavi Mehta (Reuters) – U.S. political advertising spend will likely jump by nearly a third in 2024 over the previous U.S. presidential election year, with TV media again taking …
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Rising shelter, healthcare costs lift US consumer inflation in December
by Reutersby ReutersBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer prices increased more than expected in December, with Americans paying more for shelter and healthcare, suggesting it was probably too early for …
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MCPD Drone Assists in Apprehending Theft Suspects in Silver Spring
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesSILVER SPRING, MD – The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) recently utilized its drone, Raven 1, as a first responder to assist in apprehending two theft suspects at a Safeway …
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US congressional panel seeks documents from Harvard in antisemitism probe
by Reutersby ReutersBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. House of Representatives panel on Tuesday asked Harvard University for a list of documents in relation to a probe on antisemitism at …
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Meta to restrict more content for teens as regulatory pressure mounts
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it would hide more content from teens on Instagram and Facebook, after regulators around the globe pressed the social media giant to protect …
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China likely dethroned Japan as world’s top auto exporter in 2023: China group
by Reutersby ReutersBEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China is estimated to have overtaken Japan as the world’s largest auto exporter in 2023, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) said on Tuesday, as BYD, Chery and …
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By Lisa Richwine and Danielle Broadway BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) -Historical drama “Oppenheimer” dominated the Golden Globe awards on Sunday, and gothic comedy “Poor Things” upset summer blockbuster “Barbie,” as …
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McDonald’s Malaysia sues Israel boycott movement for $1 million in damages
by Reutersby ReutersKUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – McDonald’s Malaysia has sued a movement promoting boycotts against Israel for “false and defamatory statements” that it says hurt its business, seeking damages amounting to 6 …
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Big Business Took A Beating From Conservatives Over Woke Marketing In 2023, But Did It Change Anything?
Big Business Took A Beating From Conservatives Over Woke Marketing In 2023, But Did It Change Anything? Will Kessler on January 1, 2024 Companies like Anheuser-Busch, Target and Disney faced …
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McDonald’s Malaysia sues Israel boycott movement for $1 million in damages
by Reutersby ReutersKUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – McDonald’s Malaysia has sued a movement promoting boycotts against Israel for “false and defamatory statements” that it says hurt its business, seeking damages amounting to 6 …
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U.S. wants to contain China’s chip industry. This startup shows it won’t be easy
by Reutersby ReutersBy John Shiffman and Joshua Schneyer WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Last year, a veteran Silicon Valley software executive took the helm of a startup in his native China, company records show. …
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By Casey Hall and Marcelo Teixeira SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese coffee consumption is growing quickly, spurring cut-throat competition between local and foreign coffee chains that have opened thousands of branded …
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Brazil’s Americanas gets OK for restructuring plan, eyes $10 billion debt cut
by Reutersby ReutersSAO PAULO (Reuters) -Creditors of Brazilian retailer Americanas approved a restructuring plan on Tuesday, which features a $2.5 billion capital injection by main shareholders and a divestment agenda aimed to …
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Mexico to challenge Texas’ new ‘inhumane’ migration law, president says
by Reutersby ReutersMEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday said his government was preparing to challenge a new Texas law allowing state law enforcement to arrest suspected migrants, …
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WILMINGTON, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested Paul Briggs, 67, of Wilmington, Delaware, following a road rage incident where he reportedly displayed a firearm. The incident occurred on December …
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Leader of Fentanyl Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelBOSTON – A Providence man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to leading a drug trafficking organization (DTO) operating in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Estarlin Ortiz-Alcantara, 37, …
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Brazil court OKs bankruptcy protection for Starbucks, TGI Fridays operator
by Reutersby ReutersSAO PAULO (Reuters) -A Sao Paulo judge on Tuesday approved bankruptcy protection for SouthRock Capital, which runs all Starbucks coffee shops and TGI Fridays restaurants in Brazil, according to a …
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By Abigail Summerville NEW YORK (Reuters) -Six U.S. lawmakers wrote to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday expressing their opposition to the proposed $24.6-billion acquisition of grocery chain operator …
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The year 2023 marked the passing of several notable American figures, leaving a profound impact on various industries including entertainment, sports, and activism. This article pays tribute to their legacies, …
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Free Speech Advocates Aren’t Buying University Presidents’ Sudden Affinity For The First Amendment
Free Speech Advocates Aren’t Buying University Presidents’ Sudden Affinity For The First Amendment Brandon Poulter on December 8, 2023 Elite university presidents invoked the principles of free speech at a …
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Florida Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Carrollwood Bank Robbery
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelTampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced John Kennedy Braun (51, Brandon) to 20 years in federal prison for robbing a bank in the Carrollwood neighborhood …
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(Reuters) – From Arkansas to Ukraine, from ceremonies to courtrooms, from neighborhood games to top-flight tennis matches, Reuters photographers were on the ground in 2023 to bring the world to …
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Muskegon Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison For Illegally Possessing A Firearm Linked To A Homicide
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelGRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced that Ricky Jaimal Meeks, 41, of Lansing, Michigan, was sentenced …
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By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Thousands of protesters gathered in New Zealand’s city squares, motorway over-bridges and in front of the country’s parliament on Tuesday to protest the new government’s …
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By Brad Haynes and Jake Spring MANAUS, Brazil (Reuters) – The Amazon rainforest’s record-breaking drought hit home for Raimundo Leite de Souza one October morning, he said, when he woke …