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US pauses avocado, mango inspections in Mexican state due to security concerns

The U.S. has paused safety inspections of avocadoes and mangos from the western Mexican state of Michoacan in the wake of security concerns for U.S. Department of Agriculture staff, an agency spokesperson told The Hill. The inspection program will stay paused until the security situation is reviewed and safeguards are in place for their personnel,...

Melinda French Gates says she’s ‘absolutely not’ voting for Trump, will vote for Biden

Melinda French Gates revealed she plans to vote for President Biden over former President Trump in November, pointing to the former president's past remarks on women and reproductive rights. When asked by "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King if she will campaign or endorse a particular candidate, French Gates said, "More than likely, yes." French Gates,...

Kansas sues Pfizer over ‘misleading statements’ about COVID vaccine 

The state of Kansas filed a lawsuit on Monday against pharmaceutical company Pfizer, alleging the company made "misleading claims" about the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and the risks associated with the shot. The suit, filed by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach (R) in the District Court of Thomas County, claims Pfizer misled Kansas residents...

McDonald’s pauses AI ordering at drive thrus

McDonald’s will halt the pilot for an artificial intelligence-powered ordering assistant, potentially marking a setback for the technology’s takeover of daily life. The fast food giant will end its two-year partnership with IBM for the AI system by July 26, meaning the tech will be removed from about 100 stores nationwide, industry publication Restaurant Business...

Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint during President Biden’s trip to Southern California

A Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint over the weekend in California, according to the Tustin Police Department. President Biden was in town the same day for a fundraiser.

House committee demands answer on eight Tajik border crossers arrested for terror plot

The lawmakers are investigating whether overwhelmed border agency personnel are able to properly screen terrorists and other criminals.

Behind the scenes at Broadway’s ‘flops’ and ‘hits’ — and which seasons are the best to go

Nobody stays in seats anymore unless they passed on during intermission.

Gov. Doug Burgum is Trump’s best choice for VP, but Sen. Marco Rubio’s a strong runner-up

Among Donald Trump's reported top choices for vice president — Gov. Doug Burgum (ND), Sens. Marco Rubio (Fla.) and J.D. Vance (Ohio) — Burgum's...

Clean up the 8th Avenue ‘strip of despair’ NOW

No neighborhood should have to put up with so many addicts passed out on its streets, shooting up or engaging in knife fights.

Trump props up John McGuire, GOP challenger to Rep. Bob Good, ahead of Virginia primary

On Tuesday, all eyes will be on Virginia's 5th Congressional District, where House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good could become the second incumbent ousted in a primary this cycle if former President Donald Trump has his way.

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