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The Biden administration has reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela in a rebuke to President Nicolas Maduros attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S. eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading hopes for a democratic opening in the OPEC nation
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Mary-Ann Baldwin, who has been the mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, since 2019, announced on April 16, 2024, that she would not seek re-election in the fall.
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Heavy thunderstorms have lashed the United Arab Emirates, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country in the span of hours as it flooded out portions of major highways and Dubais international airport
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Heavy thunderstorms have lashed the United Arab Emirates, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country in the span of hours as it flooded out portions of major highways and Dubais international airport
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Ecuador has started to ration electricity in its main cities as a drought linked to the El Nio weather pattern depletes reservoirs and limits output at hydroelectric plants
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The global market has exploded for drinks that promise to do more than just taste good
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Ukraines foreign minister says the success of Israel and its allies in largely thwarting a massive Iranian missile and drone attack shows what Ukraine could achieve against Russian aerial barrages if it had more support from its partners
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If youre looking for an adventure, Spartanburg County has plenty to offer.
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Following a two-homer performance against North Carolina, Virginia switch-hitting slugger Ethan Anderson could be back on track.
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Duke Energy is transitioning away from coal. It means power bills are becoming more expensive.
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Duke Energy is changing how it delivers electricity, meaning it will likely lead to an increase in costs for customers.
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In Greenwood, many customers said its not about the increase itselfbut the timing and amount.