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Mississippi and Kentucky move toward ending income tax
Two southern states on path to end income tax on wages, salaries

FRANKFORT/JACKSON: It is been about 45 years since a U.S. state last got rid of its income tax on wages and salaries. But now, Mississippi...

Electric utilities feel the heat as AI needs soar
AI boom strains US power grid with surging demand

NEW YORK CITY, New York: As artificial intelligence drives soaring demand for data processing, electric utilities across the United...

Deadly storms flood Kentucky, pose threat to lives, homes
Swollen rivers flooding towns in US South after prolonged deluge

FRANKFORT, Kentucky: Heavy rain over several days caused rivers to overflow across Kentucky, flooding homes and threatening a famous...

Ukraine, US resume talks on critical minerals deal
Ukraine aims to 'align' with US on minerals deal in talks this week

KYIV, Ukraine: Talks between Ukraine and the United States over a critical minerals agreement are set to continue this week, as officials...

SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin win $13.5 billion in space force contracts
SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin clinch Pentagon launch contracts

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Elon Musk's SpaceX, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, and United Launch Alliance (ULA) won U.S. military contracts worth US$13.5...

IRS begins major layoffs, civil rights office hit first
IRS starts laying off 20,000 workers, eliminates civil rights office

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began laying off workers late last week, according to an email sent to staff,...

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AP study: MLB average salary hits $5 million for first time
MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study shows

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Major League Baseball (MLB) players now earn an average of over US$5 million per year for the first time,...

Nationals on upswing ahead of visit to Marlins
Nationals on upswing ahead of visit to Marlins

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) On a run of four victories in five games, the Washington Nationals are set to visit the...

Mark DeRosa returning as Team USA coach for WBC
Mark DeRosa returning as Team USA coach for WBC

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Mark DeRosa will return as manager of Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic,...

Yankees have cooled off while Giants are heating up
Yankees have cooled off while Giants are heating up

(Photo credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images) While the New York Yankees hit 22 homers on their first homestand, then experienced...

White Sox place C Korey Lee, OF Mike Tauchman on IL
White Sox place C Korey Lee, OF Mike Tauchman on IL

(Photo credit: David Richard-Imagn Images) The Chicago White Sox placed catcher Korey Lee and outfielder Mike Tauchman on the 10-day...

Behind Jesus Luzardo, Phillies chase series win vs. Braves
Behind Jesus Luzardo, Phillies chase series win vs. Braves

(Photo credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images) A night after posting a dramatic victory over their National League East rivals, the...

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Lost Highway (4K UHD) [Blu-Ray]