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Why Elon Musk installed his top lieutenants at a federal agency you probably haven't heard of

Why Elon Musk installed his top lieutenants at a federal agency you probably haven't heard of

WASHINGTON (AP) — On the rooftop patio of the General Services Administration headquarters, an agency staffer recently discovered something strange: a rectangular device attached to a wire that snaked across the roof, over the ledge and into the admi
Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds

Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they’re found worldwide, according to a new global survey released Thursday.
Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media as unconstitutional

Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media as unconstitutional

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge permanently struck down an Ohio law on Thursday that would have required children and teens under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps. U.S.

A 'fireball' lights up Mexico City skies, sparking awe and plenty of memes

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A bright object, initially appearing to be a meteorite, lit up the skies over Mexico's capital around 3 a.m. Wednesday, stretching over plains, volcanoes and small towns.
A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba's tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba's tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

HAVANA (AP) — For Sonia Pérez, stepping into Havana’s Doña Alicia restaurant felt like entering a movie.
Gender-based violence spikes five years after Nova Scotia mass shooting

Gender-based violence spikes five years after Nova Scotia mass shooting

HALIFAX — The worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history began almost five years ago, shortly after a Nova Scotia man brutally assaulted his common-law wife.
Is your teen sleep-deprived? These expert bedtime tips could help

Is your teen sleep-deprived? These expert bedtime tips could help

Navigating bedtime with a teenager is, in many homes, a nightly battle with a constant refrain: Get off your phone! Go to bed! Research shows that today’s teenagers are more sleep-deprived than ever before .
Proposed rule change on endangered species triggers alarm for environmentalists

Proposed rule change on endangered species triggers alarm for environmentalists

The Trump administration plans to eliminate habitat protections for endangered and threatened species in a move environmentalists say would lead to the extinction of critically endangered species because of logging, mining, development and other acti
A building is destroyed in an explosion at Northrop Grumman's rocket test site

A building is destroyed in an explosion at Northrop Grumman's rocket test site

PROMONTORY, Utah (AP) — An explosion at Northrop Grumman’s remote rocket testing site in northern Utah destroyed a building Wednesday.
Alberta woman facing new animal abuse charges after horses found in distress

Alberta woman facing new animal abuse charges after horses found in distress

EVANSBURG — Police say an Alberta woman with a history of animal abuse is facing new charges. Patricia Moore is subject to a court-ordered lifetime ban from owning, caring for or being in possession of horses.
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