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4 arrested in Brazilian police raids against gang running illegal ride-hailing app in Rio

SAO PAULO (AP) — Police in Rio de Janeiro carried out raids against a criminal group Friday that allegedly operated a clandestine ride-hailing app that generated monthly profits of up to 1 million reais (about $185,000), authorities said.
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What to Stream: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson team up and 'King of the Hill' and 'Wednesday' return

What to Stream: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson team up and 'King of the Hill' and 'Wednesday' return

New Orleans legend Big Freedia returning with a new gospel album and the acting trio of Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer teaming up for the armored truck action comedy “The Pickup” are some of the new television, films, music and games hea
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Stocks inch higher on Wall Street and hold on to weekly gains

Stocks inch higher on Wall Street and hold on to weekly gains

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging higher on Wall Street, keeping the market on track for its third weekly gain in the last four. The S&P 500 was up 0.3% in early trading Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 143 points, or 0.
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Independent candidate for Michigan governor is betting on partisan fatigue in the midterms

Independent candidate for Michigan governor is betting on partisan fatigue in the midterms

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan spent his political career as a Democrat, leading Michigan's largest Democratic stronghold.
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US stocks hold steady following more profit reports

US stocks hold steady following more profit reports

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is holding relatively steady following a mixed set of profit reports from such giants as McDonald’s and The Walt Disney Co. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% in early trading Wednesday.
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A speeding motorist driving at 199 mph on Germany's Autobahn is fined more than $1,000

A speeding motorist driving at 199 mph on Germany's Autobahn is fined more than $1,000

BERLIN (AP) — A motorist was clocked driving at more than 320 kph (199 mph) on the Autobahn west of Berlin, a record high at more than 124 mph above the speed limit, German police said.
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Mary Sheffield to face Solomon Kinloch in November election for Detroit mayor

Mary Sheffield to face Solomon Kinloch in November election for Detroit mayor

DETROIT (AP) — The race for Detroit’s next mayor is set to pit a longtime City Council member against a popular pastor, after council President Mary Sheffield and megachurch leader Solomon Kinloch were the top two vote-getters in Tuesday’s nonpartisa
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Trump threatens federal takeover of DC after attack on former DOGE worker

Trump threatens federal takeover of DC after attack on former DOGE worker

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two 15-year-olds have been arrested in Washington in connection with the attempted carjacking and beating of one of the most prominent members of the Department of Government Efficiency , renewing calls from President Donald Trump f
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Mohawk Council of Kahnawake considering road tolls in response to federal cuts

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake considering road tolls in response to federal cuts

KAHNAWAKE — The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake said Tuesday that it is looking at imposing tolls on the roads crossing its territory in response to looming federal budget cuts.
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Auto sales up 6.9 per cent in July despite ongoing trade disruptions: DesRosiers

Auto sales up 6.9 per cent in July despite ongoing trade disruptions: DesRosiers

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says the auto market remained resilient last month despite trade disruptions in the industry. The firm estimates 172,000 vehicles were sold in July, up 6.9 per cent year-over-year.
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