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If World's Battery Supply Doesn't Scale Up, Automakers Will Be In Trouble
Electric vehicle production is increasing at an astonishing pace, and that means automakers need more batteries. Companies are racing to secure raw materials to avoid a shortage in a few years.
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EU Regulator: AstraZeneca Vaccine Effective, Blood Clots May Be A Rare Side Effect
The European Medicines Agency said Wednesday that blood clots should be listed as possible but rare side effect of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, stressing the shot's benefits outweigh the risks.
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What Will It Take For Congress To Pass Biden's Infrastructure Plan?
Lawmakers are beginning to take a deeper look at the president's $2 trillion package to upgrade the nation's roads, bridges and railways. It is facing opposition from Republicans.
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7-Year-Old Girl Tells Old Navy That She Needs Jeans With Real Pockets
Kamryn Garnder's letter to the retailer explained that she needs a place to put her hands and her stuff. Old Navy replied with a hand written note of appreciation and four pairs of pants with pockets.
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Golden Retriever Snatches Microphone From Moscow Journalist
The reporter chased down the dog, and the camera person followed the action. The dog later returned for another live appearance. The reporter gave it a scratch between the ears.
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Morning News Brief
Lawmakers consider President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal. More police officers in Minneapolis testify against Derek Chauvin. Vaccine hesitancy may compromise herd immunity.
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Herd Immunity Is At Risk If Many People In U.S. Say 'No' To Vaccine
Vaccines have created a way out of the COVID-19 pandemic, but public health experts are worried that hesitancy and misinformation may stop the U.S. from reaching the goal of herd immunity.
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Biden Pressured To Restore Boundaries Of 2 National Monuments In Utah
Amid pressure to reverse a Trump administration decision, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland travels to Utah to tour the Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments.
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Reviving 19th Century Drinking Fountains Could Help Mumbai's Poor
Government officials and architects in India are preserving forgotten relics of Mumbai's history: ornate 19th century drinking fountains. Reviving them could help improve water access for the poor.
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Yellow Lab Named Lily Wins Florida Dog Surfing Contest
Tired of playing fetch with your dog? Teach your pet to surf. The 8th Annual East Coast Dog Surfing Championships were held over the weekend in Cocoa Beach to support the local humane society.
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People Who Love To Hate QB Tom Brady Will Cringe At This One
A card from Tom Brady's rookie season sold for more than $2 million. The sale by an online sports auction house is the highest price ever — shattering the record that was held by Tom Brady.
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Woman Gets New Windpipe In Groundbreaking Transplant Surgery
A medical team in New York City says it has performed the first complete surgical transplant of a trachea. These kinds of transplants are one of the last big transplant challenges.