2019

New York City lawmakers vote to ban flavored vaping products

New York City lawmakers have voted to ban flavored electronic cigarettes after a lawsuit halted a statewide ban By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press November 26, 2019, 9:05 PM 4 min read New York City lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban flavored electronic cigarettes after a lawsuit halted a statewide ban. “We are acting to protect our […]

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Sterling K Brown: ‘I’ve never seen this black family on screen’

Image copyright John Sciulli The new film Waves has sparked a broader conversation about black representation on screen and in Hollywood. Its star actor, Sterling K Brown, explains why. This is an actor who is no stranger to family drama. From his appearance in the groundbreaking film Black Panther, to starring in NBC’s hit series

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Brexit: ‘Only an ambitious trade deal can protect car jobs’

Image copyright PA Media UK car production could be cut by more than a third if the UK withdraws from the EU without an “ambitious” trade deal, an industry body has warned. Analysis commissioned by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) predicts that falling back on World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules would add

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O’Hurley relishes annual Thanksgiving dog show’s popularity

Thanksgiving Day traditions usually include watching the Macy’s parade on television and then hours of football, but in recent years, another tradition has emerged: watching The National Dog Show By GINA ABDY Associated Press November 26, 2019, 8:32 PM 4 min read Television traditions on Thanksgiving have usually involved the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and

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When to Peak? Amy Klobuchar Has Given It Some Thought

HENNIKER, N.H. — For months, Senator Amy Klobuchar has been the Democratic presidential candidate turning down the music at the party. As Senator Elizabeth Warren promised “big, structural change,” and Senator Bernie Sanders offered his brand of “political revolution,” Ms. Klobuchar was steadily reminding voters of the factors that have long mattered in national politics,

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Clarification: Health Care-Artificial Intelligence story

In a story Nov. 24, The Associated Press reported that an artificial intelligence program featuring a talking image of the Greek philosopher Aristotle is starting to help University of Southern California students cope with stress. The program’s designers recently removed that image based on student feedback and are considering replacing it with another character. An

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