The Democrats say a recent FTC investigation uncovered evidence of price-fixing by oil executives that led to higher energy costs for American families and businesses.
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Designer of world’s tallest building wants to turn skyscrapers into batteries
The company behind Dubai’s 2,717-foot-high Burj Khalifa plans to harness gravity to offset construction emissions.
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Lab-grown meat isn’t on store shelves yet, but some states have already banned it
Florida and Alabama recently banned the sale of cultivated meat and seafood. Federal lawmakers are also looking to restrict it.
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Harvey Weinstein may face new charges as more accusers come forward, New York prosecutors say
Manhattan prosecutors told a judge they are evaluating new claims of sexual misconduct made against the disgraced former film executive.
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Ukraine’s army chief says Russia is augmenting its troops presence in the Kharkiv region
A lengthy delay in U.S. military aid has slowed crucial deliveries to the battlefield for Ukraine, and Russia has exploited the delays to make advances in the Kharkiv region.
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Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes
In a historic verdict, a jury found former President Trump guilty on all 34 counts against him in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments.
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On spelling’s saddest day, National Spelling Bee competitors see their hopes dashed
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
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Iceland volcano starts erupting again, shooting lava into the sky
The eruption is estimated to be the area’s most vigorous so far.
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Justice Alito rejects calls to quit some Supreme Court cases because of flag controversies
Justice Samuel Alito won’t step aside from cases involving former President Donald Trump and Jan. 6 defendants because of the controversy over flags that flew over his homes.
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Sen. Angus King formally announces reelection bid
The former 2-term governor, who is an Independent, is facing 3 challengers in a race that will be decided by ranked-choice voting.