CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin

The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday

President Trump to visit California on Friday
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President Donald Trump is expected to visit California on Friday to survey the damage caused by the wildfires.

Modelo, Corona, Pacifico beers expected to be hit by Trump's US tariffs
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Constellation Brands, makers of Modelo, Corona and Pacifico beers, is expected to be among the beverage companies most impacted by President Trump's proposed tariffs.

Bird flu and potential grocery price surge in US
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At a time when the price of eggs is once again climbing, New York Senator Chuck Schumer is warning that grocery prices could surge even more due to the ongoing bird flu outbreak.

Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary plans bid to buy TikTok
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Shark Tank star and investor Kevin O'Leary says he's partnering with another billionaire in an effort to buy TikTok.

Joe Biden bans new offshore drilling
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The White House is banning offshore oil and gas drilling in most coastal waters.

Biden signs US Social Security Fairness Act
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President Biden has signed a bill that will increase security payments for current and former public employees.

US respiratory illnesses at 'high' level, ER visits up
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The novelty of pandemic handwashing wore off years ago, and now some people aren't even washing their produce anymore. This is actually one of the ways you can contract norovirus. It can live on food for long periods of time. In addition, many people's immune systems still have not caught up from depletion during peak Covid-19 eras.

5 years since first COVID report
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It's been five years since COVID first emerged, though the controversy over how it started is not going away.

Top animal stories of 2024
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There's been no shortage of amazing, cute and silly moments from our four-legged friends this year.

2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.

Federal reserve issues final rate cut of 2024, what's next?
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The U.S. Federal Reserve has issued their final rate cut of 2024, saying that what happens next year will depend on the actions and policies of the incoming Trump administration. Some at the reserve has signaled that the rate cuts will slow down as business leaders say inflation is not coming down enough.

Starbucks baristas launch 5 days of strikes, including Seattle
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Baristas in some of Starbucks' biggest markets, including right here in Seattle, are expanding their strikes after members of Starbucks Workers United say the company has not honored negotiations set in place earlier this year. The coffee giant says workers "prematurely ended" a bargaining session this week.

'Hero rats' giving rodents a better rap
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One organizations is using rats to make the world a safer, healthier place by clearing landmines, diagnosing tuberculosis, and even finding earthquake survivors.

Top jobs in the US that don't require a college degree
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Big changes are happening in the job market, and a college degree is not always needed to snag a high-paying job.

US Federal Reserve announces final rate cut of the year
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The Federal Reserve announced its third and final rate cut of 2024. Now investors are trying to predict what will happen with Trump as president.

'Junk fees' on hotels, live event tickets banned in US
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued a new rule to stop "junk fees" on hotel bookings and live event tickets. The agency says the rule aims to ban businesses from disguising prices and misleading customers.

US government shutdown possible after funding bill opposition
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A last-minute bill to fund the government has lost support from Republicans, setting the government on path towards a shutdown.