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These states will vote on abortion in 2024. And, a mysterious ant takes over NYC

7:47am August 14, 2024

by Brittney Melton

Missouri and Arizona are two of the latest states to get enough signatures to add abortion rights to ballots in the November elections for voters. Plus, ManhattAnt, a mysterious ant, takes over NYC.

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National

After 8 years of a Democratic governor in Louisiana, Landry moves policy to the right

7:07am August 14, 2024

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, who signed the Ten Commandments law, is the first Republican governor in the state in eight years and has gotten national attention for a number of right-wing policies.

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Venezuela moves to shut down dissent after a disputed election

7:03am August 14, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

Lawmakers aligned with Venezuela's autocratic leader Nicolas Maduro say they will pass a bill regulating social media companies. Opponents say it is a move to repress dissent.

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Facebook Covers Sign At Menlo Park Headquarters

Politics & Government

Meta shutters tool used to fight disinformation, despite outcry

7:00am August 14, 2024

by Dara Kerr

The social media company discontinues its CrowdTangle tool, which researchers have used to track misinformation. Amid fears of election interference, lawmakers have urged Meta to keep it running.

Trump campaign says 'foreign sources' stole documents to interfere with the election

6:59am August 14, 2024

by Leila Fadel

The FBI is investigating the claim that former President Donald Trump's campaign has been hacked. Someone has been sending documents to news organizations.

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Thinking about rooftop solar? 4 things to consider and how to protect yourself

5:15am August 14, 2024

by Jeff Brady

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. The industry is working to repair its reputation. Here’s how you can protect yourself.

Rooftop solar has a fraud problem. The industry is working to build back trust

5:15am August 14, 2024

by Jeff Brady

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. Across the country, prosecutors are investigating sales practices and financing arrangements. Now the solar industry is working to repair its reputation.

Health & Safety

After health care attacks, tech giants will help small hospitals with cyber defenses

5:00am August 14, 2024

by Aaron Bolton

As small and rural hospitals struggle against cyber attacks, a federally brokered deal will allow them to access free and discounted cybersecurity services. Experts say it may not be enough.

Young Black voters are becoming more conservative than their parents. Here's why

5:00am August 14, 2024

by Bria Suggs

Black voters are the most reliable Democratic voting bloc. Young voters overwhelmingly support the party, too. But young Black voters are a wild card as they feel disconnected from politics.

Meet the ManhattAnt, the ant that's taken New York's streets by storm

5:00am August 14, 2024

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

The ManhattAnt has become the dominant ant species in the Big Apple, and scientists aren't sure why.

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