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Memphis fails to pass 1-year data center moratorium, opts for shorter-term ban -- Memphis has become a hotspot for data centers driven by Elon Musk's SpaceXAI.

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Cornell faculty member alleges "silencing of Jane Doe's voice" -- Some Cornell faculty members say they were not shown a letter apparently from Jane Doe, who said she "felt unsupported and disbelieved" by university president Michael Kotlikoff.

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Ohio race takes ugly turn with ad featuring Amy Acton's mother -- Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother calls her a liar in a new GOP ad. Acton's brother says the ad marks a "despicable low" and says their stepfather sexually abused Acton when she was a child.

6 hours ago

Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man convicted of 1995 murder -- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said she was commuting Toforest Johnson's death sentence to life in prison without parole.

8 hours ago

U.S. ramps up warnings to Americans in Middle East after Houthi strikes -- U.S. diplomatic missions across the Middle East have issued a new round of warnings to Americans amid attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants against Saudi Arabia.

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Trump says U.S. will pay fraud whistleblowers, and he'll decide who is paid -- President Trump said successful whistleblowers will get 1% of any fraud they report, although there may be limits.

10 hours ago

Cornell responds to Jane Doe letter saying she felt disbelieved -- Cornell has denied claims made in a letter from a former student, known as Jane Doe, about a remark by the school's president.

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Amazon to hire 300,000 workers for seasonal jobs this year -- The online retailer plans to sharply boost its hiring for the holiday season this year. Here's what kind of positions they're looking to fill and how much they pay.

11 hours ago

Up to 20% of MS diagnoses may be wrong, like Christina Applegate's -- A multiple sclerosis expert answers questions about MS misdiagnosis after Christina Applegate said she doesn't have the chronic condition after all.

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Khanna to campaign in Nebraska with Senate candidate Dan Osborn -- Dan Osborn, who says he won't caucus with Republicans or Democrats if he wins, is campaigning with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna Saturday.

14 hours ago

What to know about Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis -- Jalen Hurts' agent and the Eagles said in a statement Monday his "prognosis is very good, and we anticipate a full recovery."

8 hours ago

Walmart introduces discounted joint membership with Sam's Club -- Amid stubbornly high inflation, the retailer is offering a combined Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus membership for $120 a year.

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How arenas and stadiums are shutting out loyal sports fans -- The cost of attending live sports has shot up 123% since 2000 - a staggering increase that cannot solely be blamed on inflation​.

15 hours ago

Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS -- Christina Applegate said on her MeSsy podcast that her doctor recently revealed she did not have multiple sclerosis.

16 hours ago

Florida executes man who killed deputy after fighting for gun -- Florida carried out its 18th execution this year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' aggressive use of the death penalty.

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