Mattel posts a surprise profit as Barbie sales fall despite movie hype
The “Barbie” movie created magic at the box office, but the iconic doll’s parent Mattel is bracing for it to make a big difference in the toy aisles
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Sesame is being newly added to some foods. The FDA says it doesn't violate a allergy law
Food manufacturers who deliberately add sesame to their products and include it on their labels are not violating a new federal allergy law
1970-01-01 08:00
Hunter Biden's plea deal is in limbo, but the narrative is set
Wednesday did not go how Hunter Biden probably hoped. The president's son was supposed to finalize a plea deal, admitting he broke the law but avoiding jail time for misdemeanor tax crimes and agreeing to a diversion program on a gun charge. Instead, a federal judge questioned the scope of the plea deal.
1970-01-01 08:00
Semiconductors: Can India become a global chip powerhouse?
India has ambitious plans for semiconductor manufacturing, but there are challenges along the way.
1970-01-01 08:00
Takeaways from the stunning Hunter Biden hearing and what happens now
Wednesday's hearing for Hunter Biden was already poised to be a historic event, as the son of a sitting US president appeared in court to plead guilty to federal tax crimes, bringing a controversial investigation to a near close.
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Manipur: Misleading information shared about India tensions
A look at how false claims about violence in Manipur are being shared in the state and beyond.
1970-01-01 08:00
Congress urged to revive long-stalled debate about regulating self-driving vehicles
Advocates for the self-driving vehicle industry are asking Congress to expand their ability to test and eventually sell autonomous cars and trucks
1970-01-01 08:00
Further federal probes into false Connecticut traffic stop data likely, public safety chief says
Connecticut’s public safety commissioner says state lawmakers should expect a federal investigation into a recent audit's findings, which showed hundreds of state troopers provided false information from 2014 to 2021 on at least 26,000 traffic stops
1970-01-01 08:00
New electric vehicle charging network being built by major automakers could lure more buyers to EVs
The announcement Wednesday that seven automakers will build a large North American electric vehicle charging network should pull people off the sidelines to at least consider switching from gas-powered vehicles
1970-01-01 08:00
Facebook parent Meta posts higher profit, revenue for Q2 as advertising rebounds
Facebook parent company Meta Platforms posted stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter on Wednesday, buoyed by a rebound in online advertising after a post-pandemic slump
1970-01-01 08:00
Jason Aldean's 'Small Town' video edited to remove Atlanta protest footage
A music video for a controversial Jason Aldean song that has received both backlash and support has been shortened by a few seconds, removing apparent television footage of a protest in Atlanta, Georgia.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mediterranean fires: Evacuations as new blazes break out in Greece
Efforts are continuing to contain blazes in a number of Mediterranean countries.
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