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California Republicans head to first debate in Newsom recall

Republican candidates heading into their first televised debate Wednesday in California’s looming recall election face a gamble… Continue Reading

Grammys commit to more hiring diversity for 2022 show

The Grammy Awards will adopt an inclusion rider that will require producers to recruit and hire more diverse candidates backstage and in front of the camera for next year’s ceremony… Continue Reading

Mark Kelly pays tribute to John McCain in 1st Senate speech

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona used his first speech in Congress on Wednesday to pay tribute to John McCain, the late Republican U.S. senator whose seat Kelly now holds… Continue Reading

Uber’s recovery accelerates as more people seek rides again

Uber’s ride-hailing service is regaining most of the momentum that it lost during the pandemic… Continue Reading

School masks, state worker vaccinations required in Illinois

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday ordered face coverings for all school children from preschool through 12th grade to thwart the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus… Continue Reading

US blocks seafood from Fiji ship accused of enslaving crew

A tuna fishing boat based in the Pacific island nation of Fiji that has been accused of essentially enslaving its crew was blocked Wednesday… Continue Reading

Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking toll

The Mexican government sued United States gun manufacturers and distributors Wednesday in U.S. federal court, arguing that their negligent and illegal commercial practices… Continue Reading