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Edmunds: Five new EVs to wait for in 2021

Edmunds: Five new EVs to wait for in 2021

Electric vehicle shoppers have an increasing number of models to choose from. There are nearly two dozen EVs on the market today, and that selection will only grow over the next eight months.
Greek islands to get accelerated vaccination program

Greek islands to get accelerated vaccination program

NAXOS, Greece (AP) — A vaccination program for Greek islands is being accelerated to cover all local residents by the end of June, the government announced Tuesday ahead of the launch of the tourism season.
2 Thai pro-democracy activists released on bail

2 Thai pro-democracy activists released on bail

BANGKOK (AP) — Two jailed leaders of a student-led pro-democracy movement that attracted both support and controversy last year when it called for reform of Thailand’s monarchy were released Tuesday after repeated requests for bail.
World Food Prize goes to nutrition expert for fish research

World Food Prize goes to nutrition expert for fish research

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A nutrition expert who pioneered innovative ways of raising fish rich in micronutrients and fatty acids and incorporating them into diets in developing countries was named the recipient of the World Food Prize on Tuesday.
AAA sees a huge jump in travel over Memorial Day weekend

AAA sees a huge jump in travel over Memorial Day weekend

U.S. highways will be far busier over the Memorial Day holiday weekend than last year, but traffic still won't reach pre-pandemic levels, according to a forecast by the AAA auto club.
Belgium relaxes lockdown measures as COVID-19 numbers drop

Belgium relaxes lockdown measures as COVID-19 numbers drop

BRUSSELS (AP) — The Belgian government said Tuesday it will further relax its coronavirus lockdown as of next month and hopes to fully reopen the nation from Sept. 1.
New fiction from Albom and Groff excerpted in free e-book

New fiction from Albom and Groff excerpted in free e-book

NEW YORK (AP) — A free e-book compilation includes excerpts from upcoming works by Mitch Albom, Lauren Groff, Rick Riordan and dozens of other writers. “Buzz Books 2021: Fall/Winter” was released Tuesday by the industry newsletter Publishers Lunch.
Clay, sand, silt, loam: How different soils affect gardens

Clay, sand, silt, loam: How different soils affect gardens

By now, you probably know what kind of soil you have out there in your “back 40.” If planting that rose bush brought up wads of gummy goo, you know to call it clay.
New this week: Angelina Jolie thrills and Black Keys rock

New this week: Angelina Jolie thrills and Black Keys rock

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Thailand urged not to repatriate reporters who fled Myanmar

Thailand urged not to repatriate reporters who fled Myanmar

BANGKOK (AP) — Rights organizations and reporters' groups urged Thai authorities on Tuesday not to repatriate three journalists who fled to Thailand from military-run Myanmar, saying they would face arrest and possible physical harm.
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