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Back to SearchDeputies are stuck using radios with Los Angeles County’s dispatch system out of commission
The archaic computer dispatch system for the nation’s largest sheriff’s department remained out of commission on January 2 after crashing on New Year…
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FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruits and vegetables, yogurts and dry cereal, part…
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Ireland struggles to manage power for its many data centers
For years, Ireland has been embracing major U.S. tech giants, building data centers that consume massive amounts of power. But demands on the nationa…
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Northern Lights bring tourism boost to Finnish Lapland
Tourists are heading to Finnish Lapland in the hopes of seeing the famous Northern Lights. Driving through the darkness, photographer Joona Forsgren…
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A million taxpayers are receiving up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?
Approximately one million taxpayers are automatically receiving special payments of up to $1,400 from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The money i…
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Senate report alleges Amazon rejected warehouse safety recommendations due to productivity concerns
At least two internal Amazon studies found a link between how quickly the online retailer’s warehouse workers perform tasks and workplace injuries, b…
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NBC Sports enters Madden video game universe with alternate broadcast on Peacock
NBC Sports made its first foray into doing a National Football League (NFL) alternate broadcast on December 21 when it put the matchup between the Ho…
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Some elite US universities favor wealthy students in admissions decisions, lawsuit alleges
Children of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities, according to new filings in a class-actio…
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Butter becomes a luxury for some Europeans as price shoots up
Pastry chef Arnaud Delmontel rolls out dough for croissants and pain au chocolat that later emerge golden and fragrant from the oven in his Paris pat…
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Immersive light installation transforms 17th-century church in Amsterdam
A spectacular light show inspired by the creation of the world has opened in Amsterdam. The display takes place inside the 17th-century church Ooster…
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