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After years of neglect, an Illinois village with ties to Abraham Lincoln is getting a refresh

After years of neglect, an Illinois village with ties to Abraham Lincoln is getting a refresh

PETERSBURG, Ill. (AP) — Before his famous debates , before the Civil War rent the nation , before he helped end slavery and before his tragic assassination, Abraham Lincoln had New Salem.
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Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

TORONTO — Trade tensions with the U.S. will likely mean a painful next few months for workers and the economy but could be short-lived, the Conference Board of Canada said in its latest outlook.
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Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms

Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Protesters against billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump demonstrated outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S.
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How soon will Canadians feel the carbon levy's demise? Depends what you're buying

How soon will Canadians feel the carbon levy's demise? Depends what you're buying

CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney killed the consumer carbon levy as one of his first acts upon taking office earlier this month. As of Tuesday, the price everyday Canadians pay for emissions will be set at $0.
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Book Review: 'Sour Cherry' shows its debut author's stunning talent for modern fairy tales

Book Review: 'Sour Cherry' shows its debut author's stunning talent for modern fairy tales

The modern fairy tale is a tricky thing, what with phones and cities and all the trappings of now that tend to suck the magic out of a story and make it impossible to suspend disbelief. But Natalia Theodoridou’s debut novel aces the assignment.
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Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms

Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Protesters against billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump demonstrated outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S.
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'Adolescence' will be shown in schools across the UK to spark conversations on social media harm

'Adolescence' will be shown in schools across the UK to spark conversations on social media harm

LONDON (AP) — The makers of hit Netflix show “Adolescence ” have sparked a conversation in Britain and beyond on how to protect children from violent misogyny and other harmful content on social media.
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Liza Minnelli documentary sheds light on those who helped shape a superstar

Liza Minnelli documentary sheds light on those who helped shape a superstar

Documentary filmmaker Bruce David Klein had finished shooting for the day when he was told that his subject, Liza Minnelli, wanted to see him privately. He found her sitting on the edge of her bed. "She grabbed my hand.
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'Coyote vs. Acme' finds a new home after being shelved by Warner Bros.

'Coyote vs. Acme' finds a new home after being shelved by Warner Bros.

NEW YORK (AP) — For once, things are working out for Wile E. Coyote. After being shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023, the Looney Tunes film “Coyote vs. Acme” has found a new home.
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Book Review: Spare writing style propels tragic story in 'Flesh'

Book Review: Spare writing style propels tragic story in 'Flesh'

Istvan, the protagonist in David Szalay's new novel “Flesh,” is a character who reveals little in his conversations with others. His clipped responses to questions are akin to the frustrating conversations adults have with teenagers.
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