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An Airbnb, Vrbo or other rental host ghosted you. Now what?

An Airbnb, Vrbo or other rental host ghosted you. Now what?

Lauren Gumport was en route to a vacation on the island of Chios, Greece, in July, where she was set to stay in an Airbnb for five nights with her best friend.
China says EU probe into Chinese electric vehicle exports, subsidies is protectionist

China says EU probe into Chinese electric vehicle exports, subsidies is protectionist

HONG KONG (AP) — China's Commerce Ministry has protested a decision by the European Union to investigate exports of Chinese electric vehicles, saying Thursday that it is a “protectionist” act aimed at distorting the supply chain.
On the road again: Commuting makes a comeback as employers try to put pandemic in the rearview

On the road again: Commuting makes a comeback as employers try to put pandemic in the rearview

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If you think U.S. roads have gotten busier on your morning commute, you're not alone. The rate of workers driving to their jobs creeped upwards nationwide last year, as did those who carpool to work by car, truck or van.
Wave of teacher absences forcing Vegas-area school closures deemed an illegal strike, judge finds

Wave of teacher absences forcing Vegas-area school closures deemed an illegal strike, judge finds

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge on Wednesday ordered a teachers union to put an end to teacher absences that have forced Las Vegas-area school closures and that she said are “very clearly a strike,” amid a contract battle in a state where it is illegal for
UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strike

UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strike

DETROIT (AP) — With just over 24 hours left before a strike deadline, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Wednesday that offers from the companies aren't enough and the union is getting ready to strike.

Teen driver accused of intentionally hitting three cyclists, killing one, in Southern California

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A teenage driver was in custody Wednesday on suspicion of intentionally striking three bicyclists, killing one, in a Southern California beach city last weekend, police said.
Updated Ford F-150 gets new grille, other features as Ford shows it off on eve of Detroit auto show

Updated Ford F-150 gets new grille, other features as Ford shows it off on eve of Detroit auto show

DETROIT (AP) — The top-selling vehicle in America will get a bit of a facelift next year, one of just a few new or updated vehicles that will be shown off this week at Detroit's big auto show.
Autoworkers strike would test Biden's assertion he's the 'most pro-union president in US history'

Autoworkers strike would test Biden's assertion he's the 'most pro-union president in US history'

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The prospect of an autoworkers strike could test Joe Biden's treasured assertion that he's the most pro-union president in U.S. history.
Man already charged in killing has also been indicted in a Lyft driver's slaying

Man already charged in killing has also been indicted in a Lyft driver's slaying

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man already charged with murder has been indicted for the killing of a Lyft driver whose car he allegedly stole in an attempt to escape, authorities announced Wednesday.

Amid the Hollywood strike, Tom Cruise's latest 'Mission: Impossible' reveals what's at stake with AI in movies

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