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Higher investment means Hyundai could get $2.1 billion in aid to make electric cars in Georgia

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The state of Georgia and local governments are on track to give $2.
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Looking for a refill? McDonald's is saying goodbye to self-serve soda in the coming years

Looking for a refill? McDonald's is saying goodbye to self-serve soda in the coming years

NEW YORK (AP) — Say goodbye to refilling that Coke. McDonald's is getting rid of self-served soda. The Chicago-based fast food chain plans to eliminate self-service soda machines at its U.S. restaurants by 2032, McDonald's confirmed this week.
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It will take 20 years for feds to break even with Volkswagen, Stellantis deals: PBO

It will take 20 years for feds to break even with Volkswagen, Stellantis deals: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says it will take the federal and Ontario governments until 2043 to break even on their electric-vehicle battery deals with two automotive giants.
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California lawmakers vote to end travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws

California lawmakers vote to end travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California may soon lift a ban on state-funded travel to states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws and instead focus on an advertising campaign to bring anti-discrimination messages to red states.
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Outrage intensifies over New Mexico governor's temporary gun ban as sheriff vows not to enforce it

Outrage intensifies over New Mexico governor's temporary gun ban as sheriff vows not to enforce it

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal lawsuits, cries for impeachment and outside protests. Democratic New Mexico Gov.
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Stellantis reports progress in talks with auto workers and plans to make another offer Monday

Stellantis reports progress in talks with auto workers and plans to make another offer Monday

DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is reporting progress in talks with the United Auto Workers union with just three days left before contracts expire with Detroit's three automakers.
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BMW to build new electric Mini in England after UK government approves multimillion-pound investment

BMW to build new electric Mini in England after UK government approves multimillion-pound investment

LONDON (AP) — BMW announced plans Monday to transform its Mini factory in Oxford, England, to produce nothing but electric vehicles , protecting thousands of jobs at a site that has been making cars for more than 100 years.
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AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Moroccans sleep in the streets for 3rd night following an earthquake that took more than 2,100 lives AMIZMIZ, Morocco (AP) — People in Morocco slept in the streets of Marrakech for a third straight night as soldiers and international aid teams in tru
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AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT

Moroccans sleep in the streets for 3rd night following an earthquake that took more than 2,100 lives AMIZMIZ, Morocco (AP) — People in Morocco slept in the streets of Marrakech for a third straight night as soldiers and international aid teams in tru
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Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week

Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week

DETROIT (AP) — About 146,000 U.S.
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