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Homegrown foundation leader builds bridges, trust in Flint

Homegrown foundation leader builds bridges, trust in Flint

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Isaiah Oliver carefully parks his car in the crumbling parking lot of North Flint’s Greater Holy Temple Church. The lot at the church was meant for parishioners coming to worship, not 18-wheelers carrying pallets of bottled water.
'The Sacrifice Zone': Myanmar bears cost of green energy

'The Sacrifice Zone': Myanmar bears cost of green energy

The birds no longer sing. The fish no longer swim in rivers that have turned a murky brown. The animals do not roam, and the cows are sometimes found dead. The people in this northern Myanmar forest have lost a way of life that goes back generations.

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Trump says FBI conducted search at his Mar-a-Lago estate WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI searched Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence, people fam
Martinrea International Inc. reports net income of $25.5 million

Martinrea International Inc. reports net income of $25.5 million

TORONTO — Martinrea International Inc. says it had net income of $25.5 million for the quarter ending June 30, up from $24 million for the same quarter last year. The automotive parts manufacturer says adjusted net income was also $25.
'Overwhelmed': Cops combat violent crime as ranks dwindle

'Overwhelmed': Cops combat violent crime as ranks dwindle

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Japan tech giant SoftBank posts $23 billion quarterly loss

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology company SoftBank Group posted a $23.4 billion loss in the April-June quarter as the value of its investments sank amid global worries about inflation and interest rates. SoftBank Group Corp.’s loss of 3.
Bill with tax credits for 'North American' electric vehicles passes in U.S. Senate

Bill with tax credits for 'North American' electric vehicles passes in U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON — The new plan to encourage Americans to buy more electric vehicles built in North America, instead of just the United States, has cleared its tallest hurdle. After a marathon voting session that lasted nearly 24 hours, the U.S.
Unifor members to elect new national president in Toronto this week

Unifor members to elect new national president in Toronto this week

TORONTO — Unifor members from across Canada are gathering in Toronto this week to elect the union's next leader, several months after former national president Jerry Dias stepped down.
Demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise

Demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise

Karen Raschke, a retired attorney in New York, started getting her groceries delivered early in the pandemic. Each delivery cost $30 in fees and tips, but it was worth it to avoid the store.
US agency probes Tesla crashes that killed 2 motorcyclists

US agency probes Tesla crashes that killed 2 motorcyclists

DETROIT (AP) — Two crashes involving Teslas apparently running on Autopilot are drawing scrutiny from federal regulators and point to a potential new hazard on U.S. freeways: The partially automated vehicles may not stop for motorcycles.