The CDC notes larger increases for 2 of the leading causes of infant deaths – maternal complications and bacterial meningitis.
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World’s top renewable firms reel even as installations surge
Companies in the sector are being squeezed by volatile costs, snarled projects, high interest rates, and – in the solar sector – a rush to add new capacity that’s overwhelmed demand.
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Apple has plans to eventually, maybe revolutionize health care
Four years after the quiet arrival of Avolonte, Tim Cook stood in the same packed auditorium where his predecessor, Steve Jobs, unveiled the original Macintosh and introduced the Apple Watch.
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The FBI director warns about threats to Americans from those inspired by Hamas attack
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, meanwhile, said his agency has responded to an increase in threats against Jewish, Muslim and Arab American communities in the U.S. since the Oct. 7 attack.
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Donald Trump Jr. testifies he never worked on key documents in civil business fraud trial
The lawsuit centers on whether the former president and his business misled banks and insurers by inflating his net worth on the financial statements. He and other defendants, including sons Donald Jr. and Eric, deny wrongdoing.
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Trial starts for man charged with attempted murder in New Hampshire wedding shootings
The October 2019 shootings happened nearly 2 weeks after the defendant’s stepfather, a pastor at the church, was killed by the son of the groom.
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Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but keeps open possibility of a future hike
Consumer inflation has dropped from a year-over-year peak of 9.1% in June 2022 to 3.7% last month. But recent data suggests that inflation remains persistently above the Fed’s 2% target.
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South Korea’s spy agency says North Korea shipped more than a million artillery shells to Russia
The arrangement has triggered concerns that North Korea may be supplying Russia with badly needed munitions in exchange for advanced Russian technologies that would strengthen Kim Jong Un’s nuclear-armed military.
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Gaza’s communications cut again for hours, as foreigners and wounded prepare to exit
Daily airstrikes have displaced more than half of the population and basic supplies are running low.
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Donald Trump’s sons Don Jr. and Eric set to testify at fraud trial that threatens family’s empire
Donald Trump’s eldest sons, who took over day-to-day management of his real estate empire when he became president, are scheduled to testify in the New York civil fraud case.