Wexton spoke on the House floor Wednesday using an “augmentative and alternative communication” program.
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In the Canadian Rockies, a fast-moving wildfire ravages the resort town of Jasper
The fire, which prompted 25,000 people to flee, roared into the near-deserted town overnight as a “wall of fire,” devastating up to half the structures in the picturesque resort, officials said.
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NASA still doesn’t know when two astronauts will be able to come home
NASA still is not sure when two astronauts might come home in Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft.
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The streaming wars bring a new discounted bundle: Disney+, Hulu and Max
The bundle allows new and existing subscribers to save up to 38% compared to the cost of subscribing to each service individually. It’s the latest in a flurry of video streaming deals.
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Octopus farming in the U.S. would be banned under a new bill in Congress
The OCTOPUS Act would ban farming the animal, and imports of farmed meat. It was introduced by a senator whose office says he learned about the plan through a story on NPR.
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U.S. figure skaters to receive team gold medal after delays tied to Valieva doping
Nine figure skaters from the U.S. were denied their 2022 Olympic team gold medal in Beijing because of a Russian doping scandal linked to Kamila Valieva. Now the squad will get their medals in Paris.
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Art is a comfort for these displaced Lebanese kids
Displaced by current airstrikes and past conflicts, children board a brightly painted bus to attend art classes that aim to make them feel like kids again — and give them a way to express their pain.
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California tries but fails to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors
Seniors choosing Medicare Advantage plans for the first time often don’t realize they might get locked out of traditional Medicare for good. But changing this problem must be done state by state.
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Come study with me: How a virtual buddy might help you get things done
In an age of constant digital distraction, people are turning their study and work sprints into virtual grind sessions on YouTube — and getting tens of millions of views.
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Sticker shock: How the supermarket has become a potent symbol of inflation in America
Grocery prices are stabilizing, but many Americans still feel a financial sting at the grocery checkout aisle.
