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Cowboys Make Major Move for Beleaguered Defense in Trade for Jets’ Quinnen Williams

Cowboys Make Major Move for Beleaguered Defense in Trade for Jets’ Quinnen Williams

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have traded for star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams of the Jets in a major move to try to improve one of the NFL’s worst defenses. The deal for Williams on trade deadline day came after the lower-profile addition of linebacker Logan Wilson from Cincinnati. The Cowboys are giving…MORE

American Airlines Announces Cuts to Management at Its Texas Headquarters

American Airlines Announces Cuts to Management at Its Texas Headquarters

American Airlines has announced plans to cut a small number of management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. The company said Tuesday that the layoffs are part of an effort to adjust its workforce to match current needs. American did not say the exact number of jobs affected. A spokesperson…MORE

Trump Administration Announces 16th Deadly Strike on an Alleged Drug Boat

Trump Administration Announces 16th Deadly Strike on an Alleged Drug Boat

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced yet another deadly strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The strike Tuesday comes the same day an aircraft carrier began heading to the region in a new expansion of military firepower. The latest attack killed two people aboard the…MORE

Talks to End the Government Shutdown Intensify as Federal Closure Nears Longest Ever

Talks to End the Government Shutdown Intensify as Federal Closure Nears Longest Ever

WASHINGTON (AP) — Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown are intensifying with behind-the-scenes talks. They come as the federal closure, now in its 35th day, is on track to become the longest ever, disrupting the lives of millions of Americans. Senators from both parties are quietly trying to negotiate the contours of…MORE

Australia Adds Reddit and Kick to Social Media Platforms Banning Children Under 16

Australia Adds Reddit and Kick to Social Media Platforms Banning Children Under 16

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia has added Reddit and Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children under 16 from having accounts. Communications Minister Anika Wells said Wednesday the platforms will join others like Facebook and TikTok in enforcing this rule starting Dec. 10. Platforms failing to comply could face fines…MORE

Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine Sales Tumble After Government Guidance on the Shots Narrows

Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine Sales Tumble After Government Guidance on the Shots Narrows

The fall COVID-19 vaccine season is starting slowly for Pfizer, with U.S. sales of its Comirnaty shots sinking 25% after federal regulators narrowed recommendations on who should get them. Approval of updated shots also came several weeks later than usual, and Pfizer said Tuesday that hurt sales as well. Many Americans get vaccinations in the…MORE