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911 emergency lines down across Mississippi and Louisiana, authorities say
911 systems across Mississippi and Louisiana were down Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said AT&T was reporting damage to some…
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Trump signs order paving way for TikTok deal to avoid U.S. ban
Washington — President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that paves the way for a deal brokered by his administration to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. under a new…
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Social Security payments to go electronic starting next week as agency moves away from paper checks
After 85 years of sending out paper checks to retirees, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is transitioning to electronic payments in what it says is an effort to modernize…
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Justice Department sues 6 states for failing to turn over voter registration rolls
Washington — The Justice Department on Thursday sued six states for what it said was their refusal to turn over statewide voter registration lists sought by the attorney…
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Archives released too much of Mikie Sherrill’s military record to her opponent in…
Washington — A branch of the National Archives released a mostly unredacted version of Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill's military records to Nicholas De Gregorio, an ally of Jack…
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HSBC says it used quantum computing to improve bond trading — a “world-first”
HSBC on Thursday announced it has successfully used quantum computing in a trial to optimize bond trading, making it the first in the world to prove the value of the powerful…
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Lice concerns rise as kids are back at school. Here’s what to know about prevention and…
Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing…
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Amazon is using robots to speed up deliveries. How will it impact jobs?
There's three months until Christmas, and companies are already planning for the holiday retail rush. When you place your order…
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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says the company plans to close underperforming locations, cut 900 jobs
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol on Thursday said the company is planning on closing underperforming locations, including those where the coffee chain is "unable to create the physical…
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