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Dodge’s muscle cars live on with new versions of the Charger powered by either electricity or gasoline

Dodge’s muscle cars live on with new versions of the Charger powered by either electricity or gasoline

America’s muscle car culture will live on as the country transitions to electric vehicles, but the gas-powered power car will last at least a few more years from TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer March 5, 2024, 11:00 a.m. ET • 4 minutes of reading DETROIT — America’s muscle car culture will live on as the …

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Electric cars emit more toxic emissions, are worse for the environment: study

Electric cars emit more toxic emissions, are worse for the environment: study

Electric vehicles release more toxic particles into the atmosphere and are worse for the environment than their gas-powered counterparts, according to a new study. The study, published by the emissions data firm Emission Analytics, was published in 2022, but attracted a wave of attention this week after it was cited in a Wall Street Journal …

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Two fragile DC neighborhoods hang in the balance as the Wizards and Capitals consider leaving town

Two fragile DC neighborhoods hang in the balance as the Wizards and Capitals consider leaving town

WASHINGTON (AP) — Already struggling to keep his Chinatown bar afloat, Youssef Tellawi sensed impending doom when he learned the owner of the Washington Capitals and Wizards wanted to move the neighborhood teams to Northern Virginia. Leaving the teams from their home at Capital One Arena, he said, “would completely shut down Chinatown,” an area …

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Surprise move: China eliminates annual premier’s press conference

Surprise move: China eliminates annual premier’s press conference

BEIJING (AP) — China’s government said Monday it is scrapping the premier’s annual press conference, which was one of the rare occasions when a top Chinese leader answered questions from journalists. Lu Qingjian, the speaker of the Chinese National People’s Congress, said on the eve of the opening of the annual session of the legislature …

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How Chinese retailers can offer Americans great deals on clothes, and why that could change

How Chinese retailers can offer Americans great deals on clothes, and why that could change

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a substitute teacher in her mid-20s, Lindsey Pools was happy to discover the fashion world of Shein more than 10 years ago, drawn by the super-low prices — with tops selling for a few dollars, dresses under $10 and free shipping on orders over $29. Puls, who has a blog called …

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South Korean doctors hold massive anti-government rally over medical school recruitment plan

South Korean doctors hold massive anti-government rally over medical school recruitment plan

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Thousands of senior doctors gathered in the South Korean capital of Seoul on Sunday to show their support for young doctors who were on strike for almost two weeks because of the government’s plan to sharply increase the number of medical school admissions. The rally came as the government said …

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YWCA Laniakea’s wellness program will end after more than 100 years

YWCA Laniakea’s wellness program will end after more than 100 years

Well done for supporting the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! For more than 100 years, YWCA Laniakea has offered group exercise, a fitness center and access to a one-of-a-kind pool in the center of campus. YWCA members have swum for decades in the Laniakea open-air pool, surrounded by arches and palm trees in the …

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LABI Appoints Officers, Honors for Baton Rouge Contractors |  Business news

LABI Appoints Officers, Honors for Baton Rouge Contractors | Business news

Four Baton Rouge companies have made the sixth annual Associated Builders and Contractors Top Contractors publication, which lists contractor members who build the nation’s most durable, innovative and high-quality construction projects. Turner Industries Group of Baton Rouge was ranked as the top performer for 2024 by hours. Brown & Root Industrial Services of Baton Rouge …

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