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Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

Credit: NASA via AP/Sophia Roberts

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

Elkridge facility offers new alternative to burial and cremation

Elkridge facility offers new alternative to burial and cremation

A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he’s not allowed to sell

A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he’s not allowed to sell

Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture

Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture

World shares are mixed after Dow hits a new record, as some AI shares bounce back

World shares are mixed after Dow hits a new record, as some AI shares bounce back

Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price-fixing claims

Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price-fixing claims

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Australian prime minister condemns delay of changes to child social media ban

Australian prime minister condemns delay of changes to child social media ban

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’

The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixed

The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixed

StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup

StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup

Maryland looks to bring down cost of utility bills

Maryland looks to bring down cost of utility bills

Democrats accuse Trump-linked fundraisers of fraud over diverted donations for America’s anniversary

Democrats accuse Trump-linked fundraisers of fraud over diverted donations for America’s anniversary

US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks

Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks

Tesla sales jumped last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it

Tesla sales jumped last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it

A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AI

A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AI

Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates

Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates

Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules

Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules

Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs

Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs

Top EU court dismisses Google appeal of $4.5 billion antitrust fine

Top EU court dismisses Google appeal of $4.5 billion antitrust fine

U.S. filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

U.S. filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

South Korea disputes US congressional report claiming discrimination against Seattle-based Coupang

South Korea disputes US congressional report claiming discrimination against Seattle-based Coupang

UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed

UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed

Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump’s trip to North Dakota

Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump’s trip to North Dakota

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