In eliminating California’s authority to set its own emission standards for cars and trucks, the Trump administration would take away leverage the state needs to convince the world’s largest automakers to make more environmentally friendly vehicles. But one California lawmaker is already working on a way to preserve at least some of the state’s environmental […]
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An hour after the Yankees missed a chance to clinch the AL East, reliever Adam Ottavino was back on the field with a ball and glove, standing solemnly halfway between the mound and the plate. It may still be unofficial, but the Yankees are preparing for October baseball, and New York’s mad scientist in the
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Labrador retrievers have accompanied Marines in Afghanistan. Belgian Malinois keep watch at the White House. German shepherds provide security at airports. Sniffer dogs are posted at United States Embassies. Through the years and across many borders, the American government has pressed dogs into labor and war. But a new federal report says better oversight is
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A genuine compliment has the power to brighten your day, whether it comes from a friend, a co-worker or the barista serving up your morning cup of coffee. But when the compliment comes from your partner — someone who arguably knows you better than anybody else — those words of gratitude or admiration are especially
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Image copyright Aardman Animations Image caption Sean Clarke has worked for Aardman for over 20 years Aardman Animations, famous for making the Wallace and Gromit films, has announced the successor to its long-standing managing director. Sean Clarke will replace David Sproxton who is standing down after 43 years. Mr Clarke has headed the Bristol-based studio’s
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Image copyright Getty Images China is set to release pork supplies from its central reserves as it moves to tackle soaring prices and shortages caused by an outbreak of swine fever. A state-owned firm will auction 10,000 tonnes of frozen pork from its strategic reserves on Thursday. China, the world’s biggest producer and consumer of
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José Iglesias had an RBI double in the 10th inning and five Cincinnati pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Reds recorded their second straight win over the playoff-contending Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Wednesday night. The Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers trail the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals by three games. Chicago and Milwaukee are tied
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WASHINGTON — President Trump said late Wednesday that his administration would issue a notice of environmental violation against the city of San Francisco because of what he described as its homelessness problem. Traveling aboard Air Force One as he returned to Washington from a three-day trip to California and New Mexico, Mr. Trump told reporters
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FedEx shares tumbled after the delivery giant blamed slowing economic growth and trade tension for a disappointing quarter and cut its forecast of full-year earnings. Shares were down $23.67, or 13.7%, to $149.63 in afternoon trading Wednesday. That’s the stock’s worst one-day percentage drop since the depths of the recession in 2008. FedEx is hurt
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A California transgender man can go ahead with a discrimination lawsuit against a Catholic hospital that canceled his hysterectomy, an appeals court ruled Tuesday. The decision by the 1st District Court of Appeal in San Francisco overturns a lower court ruling dismissing the discrimination lawsuit, The Sacramento Bee reported Wednesday. Evan Minton sued Mercy San
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