Love him or hate him, everyone in downtown New Bedford seems to be talking about Marco Li Mandri. The consultant from San Diego arrived here about 10 years ago, at the invitation of a small business association looking for new funding sources to make downtown a more attractive place to shop and dine out. Li […]
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Homes have popped up on the National Mall – showing they can be built fast and cheap
From tiny homes to big ones built in hours, the Innovative Housing Showcase highlights ways to make housing more affordable and plentiful — at a time when many Americans struggle to buy a home.
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‘Washington Post’ CEO tried to kill a story about himself. It wasn’t the first time
The Post’s new CEO Will Lewis tried to stop the paper from publishing a story about allegations he faces in Britain. It wasn’t the first time he’s attempted to head off unwanted coverage. I know, because he tried to do that to me in December.
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Black workers sue General Mills over alleged racial discrimination at a Georgia plant
The eight employees say that since the plant opened in 1988, many systems in place have benefited white workers more than Black staff. They claim that HR has ignored “egregious incidents of racism.”
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Elon Musk’s giant Starship rocket rumbles into space once more
This is the fourth test for Starship, and this time, it returned successfully to earth.
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Russian propaganda is using deepfakes, sham websites and social media swarms
The hallmarks of Russian-backed influence are consistent: trying to erode support for Ukraine, discrediting democratic institutions and seizing on existing political divides.
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The NAACP calls on American Airlines to investigate recent discrimination incidents
Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP, says that without an appropriate response from American Airlines, the civil rights organization will be forced to reinstate an advisory against the airline.
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A beleaguered breeder faces a record $35 million fine for mistreating its beagles
The companies behind the now-closed Virginia facility pleaded guilty to violating the Animal Welfare Act and Clean Water Act. Animal rights groups applaud the development and say there’s more to do.
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Costco hot dogs have cost $1.50 since the 1980s. Here’s why prices aren’t changing
Costco’s new leadership says the $1.50 price tag on its beloved hot dog combo is “safe.” Experts explain how the retailer has defied inflation — and why it’s willing to eat the cost.
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An Epoch Times executive is facing money laundering charges
The once-small newspaper was founded by Chinese dissidents. It became prominent in right-wing media in recent years but is now facing accusations that a top officer laundered at least $67 million.
