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December 29, 2023

Biden administration urged to increase electric vehicle infrastructure

As President Biden’s goal to shift to electric vehicles moves closer, some energy experts say the administration needs to look at power infrastructure before pushing for more sales.

December 29, 2023

Arizona man seeks dismissal of charges over online comments linked to fatal shooting in Australia

An Arizona man is seeking the dismissal of charges for allegedly making threatening online comments linked to a fatal shooting in Australia, officials say.

December 29, 2023

Missouri school board reverses decision to end Black history courses after backlash

The Francis Howell School District in St. Louis has reversed its decision to end elective Black history courses following protests against the board's initial vote last week.

December 29, 2023

Parents honor late daughter by leaving rocks in over 55 locations after her dying wish to see a beach

Parents are ensuring their late daughter's legacy lives on by having friends and family paint rocks for beaches around the world to spread charity awareness.

December 29, 2023

Deadly Nepal plane crash likely caused by basic pilot error, report finds

Investigators have found that a January plane crash in Nepal that killed 72 was caused by its pilots mistakenly cutting power by putting the condition levers in the feathering position

December 29, 2023

Transgender actress accuses Delta employees of intentional misgendering in viral video

Transgender actress Tommy Dorfman posted a viral video in which she accused Delta Air Lines employees of intentionally misgendering her at the airport.

December 29, 2023

Meet the American who created time zones, Charles F. Dowd, schoolmaster set clock for mankind

Charles F. Dowd conceived the idea of time zones in 1869 as the transcontinental railroad united the Atlantic and Pacific coasts; bringing order to the concept of time around the world.

December 28, 2023

Disneyland chemical spill hospitalizes cast member

A chemical spills at Disneyland early Thursday morning briefly hospitalized a cast member and prompted a response from the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Hazardous Material team.

December 28, 2023

Florida family uses Apple AirTag to locate stolen luggage from a North Carolina airport to suspect's home

A Florida family traveling through a Charlotte, North Carolina, airport for vacation used an Apple AirTag to track down their stolen luggage from baggage claim to a nearby home.

December 28, 2023

Teen killed in shark attack off Australia's coast, officials say

South Australia police say a 15-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a shark Thursday morning while swimming approximately 100 to 130 feet from shore.