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Uncommitted delegates upset by lack of a Palestinian-American speaker on DNC convention stage

Uncommitted delegates upset by lack of a Palestinian-American speaker on DNC convention stage

Democratic national convention delegates withholding support for the party ticket over the U.S. posture toward the Israel-Hamas war didn’t succeed in getting a speaking role or a pledge for a significant change in course.
by Clay Masters

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Kamala Harris at DNC summons Americans to reject divisions and defeat threat of Trump's candidacy

Kamala Harris at DNC summons Americans to reject divisions and defeat threat of Trump's candidacy

Harris' address in Chicago caps a whirlwind eight weeks in American politics and manifests the stunning reversal of Democratic fortunes just 75 days until Election Day.
by The Associated Press

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Trump again distances himself from Project 2025

Trump again distances himself from Project 2025

Thursday at the Arizona-Mexico border, former President Donald Trump defended himself against a series of attacks Democrats have lobbed at him during the Democratic National Convention.
by Ben Giles

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Climate change a factor in spread of bird flu that's keeping birthing cows out of State Fair

Climate change a factor in spread of bird flu that's keeping birthing cows out of State Fair

Climate Change is changing migratory patterns across the world and that is impacting how certain diseases like the avian flu are spread between birds and other species. Climate solutions reporter Izzy Ross stopped by Climate Cast to talk about the link between bird flu and climate change.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Sudden fame for Tim Walz's son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities

Sudden fame for Tim Walz's son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities

The Walzes recently revealed that Gus has ADHD, an anxiety disorder and a non-verbal learning disorder. They said it took time to figure out how to set Gus up for future success, "but what became so immediately clear to us was that Gus’ condition is not a setback — it’s his secret power.”
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After feedback, Xcel changes plan to charge more for electricity during peak hours

After feedback, Xcel changes plan to charge more for electricity during peak hours

Xcel Energy proposed charging variable rates to better reflect the actual cost of delivering electricity during times of peak demand. The utility now says the program will be voluntary for customers who choose to opt in, and the peak rates won’t be as high.
by Kirsti Marohn

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FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days

The Food and Drug Administration approved new shots from Pfizer and Moderna on Thursday, and the companies are set to begin shipping millions of doses. The shots are cleared for adults and children as young as 6 months, and health authorities hope far more Americans get them this year.
by The Associated Press

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