New U.S. rules to protect animal farmers expected this week

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06

2021

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New U.S. rules to protect animal farmers expected this week

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By JOSH FUNK, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT OMAHA, Neb. — The Biden administration plans to issue a new rule to protect the rights of farmers who raise cows, chickens and hogs against the country’s largest meat processors as part of a plan to encourage more competition in the agriculture sector. The new rule that will make it easier for farmers to sue companies they contract with over unfair, discriminatory or deceptive practices is one of several steps that the White House plans to announce in the next few days. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is also expected to tighten…

Jul

05

2021

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Hertz Exits Bankruptcy and Expects ‘Strong Financial Results’ in 2021

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BY SEBASTIAN BLANCO | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT The car-rental giant appears to be shaking off its previous troubles and has sweetened its customer loyalty programs to encourage people to come back. Car rentals were down last year—you get one guess why—and that helped plunge the already struggling Hertz into bankruptcy in early 2020. Even though the company was pessimistic about its chances of coming out of bankruptcy with any sort of value for its shareholders, a bidding war this spring helped means stocks are worth almost $9 now, well above the sub-$2 level during the pandemic. Hertz was also able to sell…

Jul

05

2021

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CDC UPDATE: Delta variant will become predominant COVID strain

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By Tim Darnell, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT States with highest unvaccinated numbers will be most at risk: ex-FDA executive Despite a recent White House victory lap over 300 million vaccine shots administered in President Joe Biden’s first 150 days, the highly contagious delta variant continues threatening the U.S., especially in states with the lowest vaccination numbers. On Sunday, Scott Gottlieb, former commissioner of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, told CBS’ “Face the Nation” the Biden administration needs a new vaccine strategy. “Connecticut, for example where I am, shows no upsurge of infection, but Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Missouri, show…

Jul

05

2021

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Search resumes after rest of South Florida condo demolished

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By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and TERRY SPENCER, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT SURFSIDE, Fla. — Rescuers were given the all-clear to resume work looking for victims at a collapsed South Florida condo building after demolition crews set off a string of explosives that brought down the last of the building in a plume of dust. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava told The Associated Press the demolition went “exactly as planned” about 10:30 p.m. Sunday. Crews immediately began clearing some of the new debris so rescuers could start making their way into parts of the underground garage that is of…

Jul

04

2021

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Biden sees virus ‘independence,’ but COVID takes no holiday

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Yahoo NEWS Troy Warren for CNT WASHINGTON (AP) — After nearly six months in office, grappling with a pandemic every step of that way, President Joe Biden was determined to party. “This is a holiday weekend,” Biden declared on Friday as he parried journalists’ “negative” questions about the ongoing U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, “I’m going to be celebrating it.” Biden wants Americans to celebrate too, after enduring 16 months of disruption in the pandemic and more than 605,000 deaths. The White House encouraged gatherings and fireworks displays all around the country to mark — as though ripped from…

Jul

03

2021

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Housing Market Update: Pending Sales Slide as New Listings Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels

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by Tim Ellis and Taylor Marr | Redfin.Com Troy Warren for CNT Some buyers have hit their limit on record-high prices, but others may return to the market with more homes to choose from and less competition. The U.S. housing market lost more steam as summer began, with pending sales continuing their slide and the number of homes for sale slowly growing. Google trends also revealed a continued decline in online house hunting, with searches for “Real Estate” dipping below 2019 levels (-4.5%) for the first time this year. Mortgage purchase applications fell dramatically week over week (-5%) to their lowest level since…

Jul

03

2021

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Courtroom erupts in chaos after ex-officer gets plea deal in 2018 death

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By Jonathan Mattise and Kimberlee Kruesi, The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT Andrew Delke will likely serve half of a three-year sentence for killing Daniel Hambrick The mother of a Black man fatally shot by a white former Nashville officer sobbed, screamed and knocked over a courtroom lectern Friday as she begged a judge not to accept a plea deal she says was struck in secret without her knowledge, a chaotic scene that briefly delayed the hearing before the judge accepted the agreement. Former officer Andrew Delke pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the death of 25-year-old Daniel Hambrick in 2018…

Jul

03

2021

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U.S. adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT WASHINGTON — In an encouraging burst of hiring, America’s employers added 850,000 jobs in June, well above the average of the previous three months and a sign that companies may be having an easier time finding enough workers to fill open jobs. Friday’s report from the Labor Department was the latest sign that the reopening of the economy is propelling a powerful rebound from the pandemic recession. Restaurant traffic across the country is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, and more people are shopping, traveling and attending sports and entertainment events. The number of…

Jul

02

2021

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Richard Branson Announces Trip to Space, Ahead of Jeff Bezos

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Troy Warren for CNT Branson’s company said Thursday evening that its next test flight will be July 11 and that its founder will be among the six people on board. Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson is aiming to beat fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos into space by nine days. Branson’s company announced Thursday evening that its next test flight will be July 11 and that its founder will be among the six people on board. The winged rocket ship will soar from New Mexico — the first carrying a full crew of company employees. It will be only the fourth trip to space…

Jul

02

2021

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President Biden to Host Los Angeles Dodgers at White House

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Troy Warren for CNT The visit will mark the team's World Series victory last October over the Tampa Bay Rays. President Joe Biden will host the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Friday to mark the team’s World Series victory last October over the Tampa Bay Rays. The White House announced Thursday that the team, which is in town for a four-game series against the Washington Nationals, will attend the East Room ceremony. Vice President Kamala Harris, the former California senator, will also attend the event. The ceremony marks the latest step in the White House’s efforts to return to large…

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