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La Nina could arrive soon. Here's what that means for winter weather

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center, there is a 60% chance of a weak La Nina event developing this fall that could last through March. La Nina is part of a natural climate cycle that can cause extreme weather events around the world – and the effects vary from place […]

By Andrew Jack

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

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According to newspaper reports, Trump referred to Maine Governor Janet Mills as a man in an error-filled appeal to his supporters

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Republicans Donald Trump confused Democratic Gov. Janet Mills' gender in a phone call with supporters in Maine, The Bangor Daily News reported on Tuesday. The newspaper obtained a recording of the call in which Trump attacked Mills over immigration and said the governor would turn Maine into a “third world” country. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

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Patriots' Jabrill Peppers Arrested | AP News

BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) – Captain of the Patriots Jabrill peppers was arrested on assault, strangulation and other charges after a disturbance at a home over the weekend, police said Monday. Peppers, 29, appeared for his arraignment in Quincy District Court on Monday. He is also charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and […]

By Andrew Jack

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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Longshoremen could have a bargaining advantage in the US port strike

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 45,000 longshoremen who left on strike On Tuesday, for the first time in decades, 36 US ports from Maine to Texas could gain the upper hand in the standoff with port operators Wages and the use of automation. Organized labor enjoys growing public support and has won a number of recent […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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The strike by 45,000 longshoremen at the US port is likely to begin at midnight

NEW YORK (AP) — The union representing U.S. longshoremen has signaled that 45,000 members will walk off their jobs at midnight a huge strike East and Gulf Coast ports are likely to close. The impending work stoppage threatens to significantly disrupt the country's supply chain, potentially leading to higher prices and delays for households and […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Aaron Rodgers of the Jets returns to the team's first home game since his Achilles injury last year to great cheers

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (AP) — No American flag for Aaron Rodgers this time. But thunderous applause greeted the New York Jets quarterback as he jogged onto the field at MetLife Stadium. Rodgers was back home and ready to play. Finally. The 40-year-old four-time MVP made his first home start Thursday night since leaving his Jets […]

By Andrew Jack

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024