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Eligible electric and plug-in vehicle buyers will get US tax credits immediately in 2024

Eligible electric and plug-in vehicle buyers will get US tax credits immediately in 2024

DETROIT (AP) — Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. government income tax credits at the time of purchase.
In the pope’s homeland, more Argentines are seeking spiritual answers beyond the church

In the pope’s homeland, more Argentines are seeking spiritual answers beyond the church

CAPILLA DEL MONTE, Argentina (AP) — In the pope’s homeland , there’s a woman who believes in angels and calls them aliens. Another proudly identifies as a witch.
America's nonreligious are a growing, diverse phenomenon. They really don't like organized religion

America's nonreligious are a growing, diverse phenomenon. They really don't like organized religion

Mike Dulak grew up Catholic in Southern California, but by his teen years, he began skipping Mass and driving straight to the shore to play guitar, watch the waves and enjoy the beauty of the morning.
An atheist in northern Nigeria was arrested. Then the attacks against the others worsened

An atheist in northern Nigeria was arrested. Then the attacks against the others worsened

KANO, Nigeria (AP) — When the megaphone called out for the daily Islamic prayers, the nonbeliever grabbed his prayer beads and ambled through the streets to join others at the mosque in Kano, northern Nigeria’s largest city.
In secular Japan, what draws so many to temples and shrines? Stamp collecting and tradition

In secular Japan, what draws so many to temples and shrines? Stamp collecting and tradition

TOKYO (AP) — Almost weekly Momo Nomura makes time to visit Shinto shrines . She performs the prescribed rituals — cleansing her hands, ringing a bell, bowing and clapping.
What's streaming now: Drake, 'Fair Play,' Assassin’s Creed Mirage and William Friedkin's last film

What's streaming now: Drake, 'Fair Play,' Assassin’s Creed Mirage and William Friedkin's last film

Drake's latest album, the corporate movie thriller “Fair Play” starring Phoebe Dynevor, and a game show on CBS that's being described as Mexico’s version of Bingo are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you Amo
Vancouver's Okeya Kyujiro earns Michelin star, bringing city's total to nine

Vancouver's Okeya Kyujiro earns Michelin star, bringing city's total to nine

Vancouver's restaurant scene has earned another Michelin star. The Parisian tire manufacturer-cum-gastronomic tastemaker awarded the honour to Japanese restaurant Okeya Kyujiro, led by chef Takuya Matsuda, at a ceremony Thursday night.
Tony! Toni! Toné! say reuniting after 25 years 'Feels Good' - and they're working on something new

Tony! Toni! Toné! say reuniting after 25 years 'Feels Good' - and they're working on something new

NEW YORK (AP) — D’Wayne Wiggins and Timothy Christian Riley didn’t realize that Raphael Saadiq was planting the seeds for a Tony! Toni! Toné! reunion when he arranged a photoshoot earlier this year.
Mori Building opens new development in Tokyo, part of push to revitalize the city

Mori Building opens new development in Tokyo, part of push to revitalize the city

TOKYO (AP) — Razed a century ago by an earthquake and fire and then again by bombing during World War II, Tokyo is constantly recreating itself.
Concert featuring Martha Argerich opens 2nd international Chopin competition on period instruments

Concert featuring Martha Argerich opens 2nd international Chopin competition on period instruments

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A gala concert featuring Argentinean pianist Martha Argerich was the opening event Thursday for the 2nd Chopin Competition on Period Instruments in Warsaw.
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