When completed early next year, the wind farm will be able to generate 132 megawatts of offshore wind energy to power more than 70,000 homes.
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Putin to seek another presidential term in Russia, extending his rule of over 2 decades
He still commands wide support after nearly a quarter-century in power.
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Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax charges, adding to gun charges in special counsel probe
The new charges – 3 felonies and 6 misdemeanors – come in addition to the federal firearms charges that the president’s son is facing.
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Texas judge grants pregnant woman permission to get an abortion despite state’s ban
It’s believed to be the first time that a woman has asked a court to approve an abortion since last year’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision.
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The GOP debate field was asked about Trump on Wednesday. But most of their attacks focused on Nikki Haley
The latest Republican presidential debate has demonstrated how firm Donald Trump’s grip remains on their party.
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House censures Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling fire alarm in Capitol office building
The Republican censure resolution passed with a few Democratic votes, but most of Bowman’s party stood by him in opposition of an effort they said lacked credibility and integrity.
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Former congressman tapped as Democratic candidate to replace Santos
Tom Suozzi was picked because he is an experienced candidate with name recognition and an existing campaign footprint in the district.
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Retail group pulls back on claim organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of inventory loss
The National Retail Federation has revised a report to pull back the claim that organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of overall industry shrink.
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Office holiday party booze is being replaced with guac and pickleball
The classic end-of-year celebration – the office holiday party – has gotten a full makeover.
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AI-powered drive-thrus are actually run almost entirely by humans
Checkers and Carl’s Jr. are among U.S. fast-food chains hailing AI-powered drive-thrus as labor-zapping wizards that speed up service.