A small Texas county is weighing whether to shut down its public library system after a federal judge ruled the commissioners violated the constitution by banning a dozen mostly children’s books and ordered that they be put back in circulation.
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Walmart abruptly closing four underperforming Chicago stores, citing millions in annual losses
Walmart announced Tuesday it will abruptly close four underperforming Chicago stores, citing millions in annual losses.
Leaked U.S. assessment includes warning about Russian hackers accessing sensitive infrastructure
A leaked U.S. intelligence assessment includes a stark reminder of the threat that hackers can pose to critical infrastructure.
1 in 5 U.S. adults has been threatened by a gun, survey finds
In a survey, more than half of U.S. adults said they or a family member had experienced a gun-related incident — a sign of how common gun violence has become.
STI cases surged in 2021, but new report shows only a 'small slice of the pie'
STI cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis rose in 2021, following a slight dip during the pandemic, according to a CDC report.
China releases rules for generative AI like ChatGPT after Alibaba, Baidu launch services
Chinese regulators on Tuesday released draft rules designed to manage how companies develop generative artificial intelligence products like ChatGPT.
The Postal Service wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp to 66 cents
The U.S. Postal Service on Monday said it was seeking approval to hike the price of first-class mail stamps to 66 cents from 63 cents.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy set to be 1st woman and person of color to direct 'Star Wars' film
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, an Academy Award-winning and International Emmy Award-winning director and journalist, will be the first person of color and the first woman to direct a “Star Wars” film.
Security threats and political crises converge to create Israel's perfect storm
After weeks of rising tensions, Israel’s dueling crises are bleeding into each other, fueling a perfect storm that analysts say has left Israel vulnerable.
No more leftovers? Tupperware is warning it might go out of business
Legendary food storage brand Tupperware has hired advisers to help turn around the company after notifying securities regulators it may have to close up shop.