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Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response

Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers who were involved in the government's response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has devastated egg and poultry farms over the past three years.
Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state

Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania, officials said on Wednesday.
Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone

Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone

Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been hoping will revive demand for its most profitable pro
Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy protection

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy protection

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection months after saying that it would likely run out of cash early this year.
TV procedurals up their game, with doctors on cruises and quirky single moms solving crimes

TV procedurals up their game, with doctors on cruises and quirky single moms solving crimes

NEW YORK (AP) — The idea for a new TV show came to Craig Sweeny as he was driving.
Trump puts the spotlight anew on a major Alaska gas project. Will it make a difference?

Trump puts the spotlight anew on a major Alaska gas project. Will it make a difference?

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Since his election, President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed support for a major natural gas pipeline in Alaska — comments that have drawn fresh attention to a project that's floundered for years despite support from stat
Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle a tax evasion investigation

Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle a tax evasion investigation

MILAN (AP) — Italian prosecutors said Wednesday they will seek to drop a tax evasion investigation against Google after the tech giant agreed to pay a 326 million euro ($340 million) settlement.
Illinois governor to back 'screen-free schools' and join national trend to ban cellphones in class

Illinois governor to back 'screen-free schools' and join national trend to ban cellphones in class

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Airbnb sues New Orleans after it adopts sweeping regulations governing short-term rentals

Airbnb sues New Orleans after it adopts sweeping regulations governing short-term rentals

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Airbnb is suing the City of New Orleans for requiring the company and short-term rental platforms ensure properties they market are in compliance with city laws.
AtkinsRéalis to buy 70 per cent stake in Portland-based David Evans

AtkinsRéalis to buy 70 per cent stake in Portland-based David Evans

MONTREAL — Montreal-based engineering firm AtkinsRéalis is on solid enough financial footing to resume acquisitions, its CEO said Tuesday, after the company announced it had made a US$300-million deal to expand its footprint in the western United Sta
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