Becky Sullivan
Stories
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Technology
iPhone users can now edit and unsend text messages (but only to other iPhone users)
The newest version of Apple's iOS will allow users to edit and unsend messages sent via iMessage — although the features work properly only when your recipient's device is also running iOS 16.
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National
More than 2,000 Oregon homes are evacuated as the Cedar Creek fire quadruples in size
Gusty winds and dry conditions starting in the middle of last week propelled the fire from 18,000 acres to 86,000, prompting evacuations and power outages as firefighters worked to control the blaze.
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World
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96, surrounded by the royal family at Balmoral estate
Queen Elizabeth, who reigned for 70 years as Britain's monarch, died Thursday at her castle in the Scottish Highlands with family members by her side — including her son Charles, heir to the throne.
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Business
More than half of minor league baseball players have voted to unionize
Most minor league players make less than the federal poverty line. The Major League Baseball Players Association has asked MLB to voluntarily recognize the unionizing efforts.
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Science
A San Diego Zoo penguin struggled with bumblefoot, but his new boots help him thrive
Pain medication, physical therapy and even acupuncture had all failed to help Lucas, a 4-year-old African penguin. But a fancy new set of boots has helped give him a new lease on life.
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Sports
What to know about the Deshaun Watson controversy as the NFL preseason kicks off
An arbiter recommended a six-game suspension for Watson, but the NFL has appealed. If there's no decision by Friday evening, the controversial quarterback could play in a Browns preseason game.
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Law & Courts
Mystery at Mar-a-Lago: What were FBI agents looking for and what are the consequences?
A federal search warrant like the kind carried out at the home of former President Donald Trump would require detailed evidence and sign-off at the highest levels of the DOJ, legal experts said.
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Politics
Abortion rights supporters and opponents look for lessons from the Kansas vote
Kentucky has a similar measure on the ballot, and another is expected in Michigan. But even as advocates analyze the results, they warn that messaging that worked in Kansas may not work nationwide.
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Politics
This tax loophole made hedge managers rich. Closing it may help fund the climate bill
The "carried interest loophole" allows hedge fund managers to tax their income at a lower rate than an ordinary salary. The provision is unpopular — yet it has survived many attempts to eliminate it.
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Environment
Sprite is ditching its iconic green bottle — and that's good for the environment
For decades, the lemon-lime drink has come in green bottles — but green plastic isn't as easily recycled as clear plastic, the company says. Fresca, Seagram's and Mello Yello will all follow suit.