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Harrowing escapes from Los Angeles wildfires were made by foot, by car or by the grace of strangers

Harrowing escapes from Los Angeles wildfires were made by foot, by car or by the grace of strangers

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Flames and pillars of smoke rose from both sides of the road and a woman yelled in panic as firefighters ushered a crowd of fleeing residents along.
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The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say

The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say

LAS VEGAS (AP) — So much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers' lives — whether by leveraging AI to make devices that help people become more efficient, by creating companions to cure loneliness or by providing
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Harrowing escapes from Los Angeles wildfires were made by foot, by car or by the grace of strangers

Harrowing escapes from Los Angeles wildfires were made by foot, by car or by the grace of strangers

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Flames and pillars of smoke rose from both sides of the road and a woman yelled in panic as firefighters ushered a crowd of fleeing residents along.
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Longshoremen reach tentative agreement with ports, shippers, averting a potential strike

U.S. longshoremen reached a contract agreement with ports and shippers Wednesday, averting a potential strike that could have damaged the American economy. The International Longshoremen's Association union and the U.S.
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Wildfires latest: Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate as fires tear through Los Angeles area

Wildfires latest: Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate as fires tear through Los Angeles area

Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds , sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.
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Lion Electric plans to focus on buses rather than trucks in bid to attract buyer

Lion Electric plans to focus on buses rather than trucks in bid to attract buyer

MONTREAL — Quebec electric-vehicle maker Lion Electric Co. wants to pause building trucks and focus instead on school buses as part of a restructuring plan that would return all manufacturing operations to the province.
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'What are we talking about?' Trump's 'economic force' comments cause worry, disbelief

'What are we talking about?' Trump's 'economic force' comments cause worry, disbelief

TORONTO — Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric around implementing tariffs on Canadian products are sparking worry and disbelief, though some of the companies potentially most affected are staying quiet.
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Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier

Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When he was still a boy making long, tedious trips between his school and his woodsy home in the mountains during the 1980s, JoeBen Bevirt began fantasizing about flying cars that could whisk him to his destination in a matter of
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From AI assistants to holographic displays, automakers showcase in-cabin experiences at CES

From AI assistants to holographic displays, automakers showcase in-cabin experiences at CES

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Interior lighting aimed at reducing motion sickness. Shiny holographic dashboards displayed on windshields. And AI-powered voice assistants paired with infotainment systems to keep you company on long drives.
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In the news today: Liberals to talk leadership, Trump takeover threats spark concern

In the news today: Liberals to talk leadership, Trump takeover threats spark concern

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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