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All along the German Baltic coast, people scour the beaches for shiny amber

All along the German Baltic coast, people scour the beaches for shiny amber

DAHME, Germany (AP) — Axel Kramer knows exactly where to find amber. He walks down the boardwalk of the village of Dahme on the German Baltic coast, checks the wind and the surf, looks at the diff...

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Target steps up next-day parcel delivery as discounter tries to narrow gap with rivals

Target steps up next-day parcel delivery as discounter tries to narrow gap with rivals

NEW YORK (AP) — Target is expanding its next-day delivery of parcel shipments to 35 of the nation’s top 60 metropolitan markets by the end of next month, marking 22 new cities this year, as the di...

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Australia warns social media platforms against age verification for all

Australia warns social media platforms against age verification for all

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian authorities said Tuesday that social media platforms should not demand age verification for all account holders starting from December, when a ban on childre...

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Sports fans use multiple subscriptions to watch games: poll

Sports fans use multiple subscriptions to watch games: poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — For many dedicated sports fans, keeping up with their favorite teams has become a juggling act. Activate an NFL package in August, unsubscribe after the Super Bowl and before the...

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Ford to drop up to 1,000 jobs at German plant as demand for electric cars in Europe lags forecasts

Ford to drop up to 1,000 jobs at German plant as demand for electric cars in Europe lags forecasts

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it would cut up to 1,000 jobs at its electric auto plant in Cologne, Germany due to lower than expected demand for battery-powered cars. The ...

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Democrats plan to force Senate vote on Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Brazil

Democrats plan to force Senate vote on Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Brazil

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are planning to force two Senate votes on President Donald Trump’s tariffs in the coming weeks, keeping pressure on Senate Republicans as many of them have voiced frust...

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