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- PoliticsYahoo News
Mitch McConnell was medically cleared by Capitol doctor. What does that mean?
The Republican Senate leader froze up at an event in Kentucky earlier this week.
- PoliticsYahoo News
Trump legal news brief: Judge says Georgia trial will be televised, while John Eastman interview raises eyebrows
Former President Donald Trump's trial in Georgia is sure to be watched by a large television audience, and a Fox News interview by one of his co-defendants may not have had the desired reception. Across the country, meanwhile, Democratic activists are pushing legal action to keep Trump off ballots.
- PoliticsYahoo News
Tim Scott is running for president as a bachelor. Why does that matter?
Sen. Tim Scott's bachelorhood has become an issue for some Republican donors. Why is that the case when more Americans are unmarried than ever before?
- WorldYahoo News
Ukraine counteroffensive against Russia finally showing signs of progress
Western allies are eagerly watching to see if Ukraine can make a decisive breakthrough.
- U.S.Yahoo News
Rip current safety: What are they and how to help
Hurricane Franklin is causing dangerous rip currents and huge waves along the U.S. East Coast ahead of Labor Day weekend. Here’s what to know about rip current safety.
- HealthYahoo Canada Style
All you need to know about the rare form of skin cancer Jimmy Buffett died from
The "Margaritaville" singer died on Friday at the age of 76, after battling cancer for four years.
- BusinessYahoo Finance
Biden faces increasing pressure to deliver ‘win-win’ EV transition amid union talks
As negotiations between the United Auto Workers union and Ford, GM, and Stellantis near a Sept. 14 contract deadline, Biden's pro-union and clean energy priorities face a new test.
- BusinessEngadget
Mercedes-Benz concept EV offers rapid charging and Tesla-beating range
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its "close-to-production" Concept CLA Class EV, boasting of very long range and rapid charging via the 800-volt architecture.
- BusinessYahoo Finance
Labor Day shopping comes amid signs of stress at some large retailers
Target, Walmart, Kohl's, Lowe's, and Home Depot are among the retailers open and looking to bolster business this Labor Day weekend.
- BusinessYahoo Life Shopping
The best Labor Day grill sales: Weber, Blackstone, Cuisinart and more, starting at $25
Enjoy scorching-hot savings on gas, electric, charcoal, wood pellet and portable grills from Weber, Blackstone, Cuisinart and more, starting at $25.
- NewsYahoo News UK
What are the current punishments for shoplifting in the UK?
The UK's policing minister has called for a 'zero tolerance' approach to shoplifting offences.
- BusinessYahoo Finance
Shoppers pull back on 'big ticket' items as furniture, appliance sales lag
Retailers are pointing out the pullback on bigger-ticket item spending.
- BusinessTechCrunch
Nigerian embedded finance platform Anchor raises $2.4M to expand product offerings
Anchor, a Nigerian banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider, has raised $2.4 million in seed investment. Justin Kan’s Goat Capital led the financing round which also welcomed participation from FoundersX, Rebel Fund and some existing investors, including Y Combinator and Byld Ventures. Anchor is one of a few BaaS providers in the Nigerian market; it competes in a crowded fintech space that includes JUMO, Maplerad, OnePipe and Bloc.
- BusinessTechCrunch
Google brings that cheap flight data and the feds investigate Elon's glass house
First, let’s start with Autopilot, Tesla’s advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). As part of an ongoing investigation into the ADAS after a series of Teslas crashed into emergency vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requesting more info from the automaker. The NHTSA said this could “lead to greater driver inattention and failure of the driver to properly supervise Autopilot.”
- BusinessYahoo Finance
InvestFest inspires Black entrepreneurs who often face seed funding obstacles
Only 1.2% of venture capital is funding Black entrepreneurs, according to Crunchbase.
- HealthYahoo Life UK
Symptoms of eye cancer as baby's sore eye turns out to be a sign
The symptoms of eye cancer aren't always easy to spot.
- TechnologyAutoblog
The best digital torque wrenches of 2023
A tool you should consider adding to your collection is a digital torque wrench. It makes accurate measurements and applies the correct amount of torque.
- BusinessEngadget
Spotify reportedly locks white noise podcasters out of an ad program
Spotify will reportedly stop paying white noise podcasts to read ads for its products. The move will impact podcasters' earnings and boost the company's bottom line.
- BusinessTechCrunch
Food tech roundup: Plant-based protein eaters still want it to taste like meat
If you’re adventurous with your food, or just like to keep up with the fast-moving food tech industry, here’s a roundup of TechCrunch stories and some notable news we weren’t able to cover. The Good Food Institute last week unveiled some insights around plant-based proteins being used in foodservice. 2022 was a strong year: U.S. broadline distributor sales of plant-based proteins reached $304 million in 2022, an increase of 8% from pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
- BusinessEngadget
BMW's 'Vision Neue Klasse' concept teases high-efficiency EVs
The latest concept design makes its debut at the IAA Mobility 2023 International Motor Show.
