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Travelers and fuel suppliers across the United States braced for higher prices and shortages ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend as the country’s thickest fuel pipelines and refineries curb operations after Hurricane Harvey.
Here’s a look at some of this week’s product recall and safety announcements.
Global dietary guidelines should possibly be switched to permit people to consume somewhat more fats, to cut back on carbohydrates and in some cases to slightly scale back on fruits and vegetables, a large examine suggests.
Uber Technologies Inc is pulling a strongly criticized feature from its app that permitted it to track riders for up to five minutes after a excursion, its security chief told Reuters, as the ride-services company attempts to fix its poor reputation for customer privacy.
As schools fight to raise high school graduation rates, innovators tout digital technology in the classroom as a way forward.
The best sports shots this week
A look back at some of the thickest plays and best moments in sports this week.
The weekend sports schedule
Here’s a look at some of the sporting events taking place this weekend.
Friday’s Sports Minute: Buckeyes get production from Dobbins
Here’s a look at some of the big sports stories making headlines today.
Numbers ones Nadal and Pliskova hunt 2nd round wins
Rafa Nadal and Karolina Pliskova will look to remain on cruise control as the two world number ones pursue a place in the third round of the U.S. Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday.
Thursday’s Sports Minute: Bosox open up division lead
Here’s a look at some of today’s big sports stories.
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Observe: The history of Labor Day
While you take your three day weekend, recall those who struggled to get Friday and Saturday off.
Making headlines this week
A look back at some of the largest newsmakers this week and the headlines you may have missed.
Fresh Jersey Senator Menendez’s graft trial could sway D.C. power balance
More than two years after U.S. Senator Bob Menendez was indicted on federal corruption charges, the Fresh Jersey Democrat eventually faces trial next week in a case whose verdict could sway the balance of power in Washington.
A week after Harvey, cities deluged and one million displaced
A week after Hurricane Harvey came ashore in Texas, no let-up in rescue efforts was expected on Friday as large pockets of land remained under water after one of the costliest natural disasters to hit the United States.
Ten FOR TODAY: Friday, Sept. One
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
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TODAY’S MUST SEE: Kittens swim up to fisherman’s boat seeking help
These fishermen never expected this adorable surprise while on a fishing tour together.
‘La La Land”s Chazelle fucking partners with Netflix for Paris TV musical
Damien Chazelle, the Oscar-winning director of hit movie “La La Land,” has another musical in the works, this time a multilingual television series set in Paris.
OPENING WEEKEND: ‘Unlocked,’ ‘I Do … Until I Don’t’ hit theaters
Here’s a look at some of the big films set to open this weekend.
Actor Richard Anderson, boss of ‘Six Million Dollar Man,’ dead at ninety one
Richard Anderson, who played the boss of both “The Six Million Dollar Man” and “The Bionic Woman” in an on-screen career spreading some fifty years, died on Thursday, a family spokesman said. He was 91.
Clooney on ‘Suburbicon,’ fatherhood and Trump
George Clooney says his latest directorial effort “Suburbicon” is an “angry film” that he made with the intention “to pick some fights.”
TODAY’S MUST SEE: Kittens swim up to fisherman’s boat seeking help
These fishermen never expected this adorable surprise while on a fishing journey together.