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Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workers

Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workers

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon says it’s making a $1 billion investment to raise wages and lower the cost of health care plans for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation workers. The Seattle-based compan...

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Engine trouble prevents Northrop Grumman supply ship from reaching space station

Engine trouble prevents Northrop Grumman supply ship from reaching space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A newly launched supply ship has run into engine trouble that is preventing it from reaching the International Space Station. Northrop Grumman’s capsule rocketed into o...

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Indonesia’s president picks retired general as new security minister after deadly protests

Indonesia’s president picks retired general as new security minister after deadly protests

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday appointed a former rival as the new security minister following deadly protests that have been viewed as one of the tou...

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In drier, warmer climate, low-water landscaping offers a sensible solution

In drier, warmer climate, low-water landscaping offers a sensible solution

LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — When Lena Astilli first bought her home outside of Denver, she had no interest in matching the wall-to-wall green lawns that dominated her block. She wanted native plants —...

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Nvidia CEO Huang says he’s disappointed by China chip curbs

Nvidia CEO Huang says he’s disappointed by China chip curbs

LONDON (AP) — The CEO of Nvidia, which faces tight restrictions on selling its chips to China amid the U.S.-China battle over trade and tech, said he’s disappointed about the situation. Jensen Hu...

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EU plans new economic pressure and sanctions on Israel as Gaza war escalates

EU plans new economic pressure and sanctions on Israel as Gaza war escalates

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union laid out Wednesday its toughest plan yet to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza as Palestinians fled en masse from Israeli tanks, drones and troops pushing de...

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