Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?
The United Nations body that regulates the world’s ocean floor is preparing to resume negotiations that could open the international seabed for mining, including for materials vital for the green energy transition
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North Dakota university leaders fear 'catastrophic implications' of new Minnesota free tuition plan
North Dakota higher education officials are deeply worried about losing students and revenue in 2024 when neighboring Minnesota makes tuition free for thousands of its residents at public colleges and universities
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is making a long-awaited trip to China this week
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to Beijing Thursday in an effort to thaw U.S.-China relations, a Treasury official said
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Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California are on strike, demanding better pay and benefits
Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California walked off the job Sunday, demanding higher pay and better benefits in what the union is calling the largest strike in its history
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Israel to buy more F-35 fighter jets from US. Deal expands fleet by 50% and deepens partnership
Israel says it will buy 25 F-35 aircraft from the United States
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Indiana Jones’ box office destiny? A lukewarm $60 million debut in North America
Moviegoers were only moderately interested in going to the theater to say goodbye to Harrison Ford’s archaeologist character in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”
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Are you confronting a big medical bill? Attack it with a plan — and these tips
An enormous medical bill can trigger a wave of panic, but experts say patients should attack the problem with a plan
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Russia launches first drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days
Ukrainian officials say Russia has launched a drone attack on the capital Kyiv
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Trump and DeSantis, once pandemic allies, are now gaslighting each other over Covid
Former president Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis -- both maligned by Democrats and medical experts for not doing enough to slow the spread of the coronavirus -- are lately each trying to convince GOP voters that the other was too strict in responding to Covid-19.
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UK police have new expanded powers to crack down on protests
New, and expanded powers for U.K. police have taken effect
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Harry and Meghan blame Covid-19 and Queen Elizabeth's death for Spotify and Netflix debacles, sources say
Harry and Meghan have complained that the death of Queen Elizabeth II overshadowed the premiere of Meghan's 'Archetypes' podcast last year
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After several turbulent days, flight disruptions ease despite worries about 5G signals
Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week got a welcome respite from the headaches Saturday, despite concerns about possible disruptions being caused by new wireless 5G systems rolling out near major airports
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