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Rose Parade boasts floral floats, sunny skies

Floral floats, marching bands and equestrian units took to the streets under a sunny California sky as the 135th Rose Parade drew hundreds of thousands of spectators on New Year's Day.

The Pasadena tradition on Jan. 1 featured Broadway legend Audra McDonald as grand marshal and the theme "Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language."

Maine Ousts Donald Trump from Primary Ballot

In a consequential move that could significantly impact the political landscape, the state of Maine has eliminated former President Donald Trump from its 2024 primary ballot, mirroring a recent Colorado Supreme Court ruling. This decision could carry extensive ramifications, particularly as Maine allocates electoral votes proportionately among candidates.

Ford pauses work on $3.5 bn battery plant

Ford is halting work on a major battery plant in the northern U.S. state of Michigan, the automaker has said, just seven months after launching the project with a Chinese partner.

The stoppage, which a Ford a representative confirmed to AFP, comes as the company faces a major strike along with both of the other "Big Three" U.S. automakers, Stellantis and General Motors.

Possible US auto strike as unions flex muscles

With the clock ticking down to a possible strike, Detroit carmakers are staring at tough contract negotiations with an emboldened auto workers union led by a fiery new president.

Shawn Fain, who was sworn in as president of the United Auto Workers five months ago, is laying the foundation to potentially strike if there is no agreement by Sept. 14.

Rescuers brace for more rain as relentless storms flood Northeast, Vermont

(AP) — Swift water rescue teams and local officials across Vermont braced for more precipitation and flooding Tuesday after persistent heavy rains drenched the state and other parts of the Northeast, unleashing fast-moving waters that washed out roads, trapped residents in their homes and disrupted travel.

One person was killed in New York as she tried to leave her inundated house.

World champion says Rubik’s Cube and violin go hand in hand

A University of Michigan student is one of the world's foremost "speedcubers," a person capable of quickly solving a Rubik's Cube. He also is an accomplished violinist.

Stanley Chapel says the two fields go hand in hand.

Not only does Chapel say he has equal interest in both, but the 21-year-old says the violin has aided in his speedcubing success.

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