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NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-five years ago, a little girl with a bob haircut appeared on our TVs, speaking a mix of English and Spanish, with a spunky, can-do spirit. She had an adventure planned, a backpack, a monkey friend and upbeat songs.“Hi, I’m Dora. What’s your name?” she asked.This was, of course, “Dora the Explorer,” the first Latina to lead a major cartoon series and the girl who helped spearhead the rise of multicultural children’s programming in the U.S. on her way to becoming a cultural phenomenon.“The show allowed Latinos to be depicted on TV as educators, teaching viewers…

The “Wegovy” brand slimming syringe is sold in the Achat pharmacy in Mitte. The “Wegovy” slimming syringe has been available in Germany for a year.Jens Kalaene | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesNovo Nordisk on Monday said it is ending its collaboration with Hims & Hers due to concerns about the telehealth company’s sales and promotion of cheaper knock-offs of the weight loss drug Wegovy. Shares of Hims & Hers fell roughly 28% on Monday, while Novo Nordisk’s stock fell more than 6%.Novo Nordisk in April said it would offer Wegovy through several telehealth companies such as Hims & Hers to expand access…

There are many overlooked costs when it comes to travel and one of them is getting around your destination without a vehicle or rental car.If walking isn’t an option, that’s where ride-sharing services like Uber—which is offering helicopter service now—Lyft and old-school taxis come into play. But how much you’re forced to shell out for your next ride will likely depend on where you visit. The team of experts at CashNetUSA recently crunched the numbers to reveal the cheapest and most expensive U.S. states and major cities for booking an Uber ride in 2025.Cheapest US Destinations for UberIt turns out…

Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, or NYK Line, is acquiring Germany’s salary payment platform for seafaring workers, Kadmos, as it seeks to further expand the reach of its fintech services in the maritime sector. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the acquisition deal, which is expected to be completed in the next few weeks. MIT alumni Justus Schmueser and Sasha Makarovych founded Kadmos in 2021, aiming to provide businesses, including shipowners and ship management companies, with affordable and transparent options for transferring salaries internationally, specifically for seafaring workers.   In 2019, NYK launched a financial services…

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is facing political headwinds for his “big, beautiful bill” as Republican leaders hope to begin votes on it in the Senate this week.Specifically, five new surveys indicate that the GOP is losing the battle of public opinion on a major piece of legislation they’re aiming to pass by July 4.Nonpartisan polls released this month show that voters have a negative perception of the bill. The House-passed version, which is facing modest revisions in the Senate, would extend the 2017 Trump tax cuts while slashing taxes on tips and overtime, and enact a series of spending…

CNN  —  A 27-year-old bride was shot to death as she left her wedding celebrations in a small French village in the early hours of Sunday. Authorities have not released the woman’s name. Her husband, 25, and a 13-year-old child were also seriously wounded in the attack, which took place at 4.30 a.m. local time (10.30 p.m. ET Saturday), according to a statement from local prosecutor Florence Galtier, published Sunday. The couple were married on Saturday and celebrated with around 100 guests, before getting into a car to leave the venue in Goult, a village to the east of the…

NEW YORK (AP) — Recent layoffs from technology and media companies and government agencies might have you thinking about job security.Losing your job is a difficult thing to process and you might feel the impact in several parts of your life. But there are things you can do to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety.If you’ve been laid off, experts recommend that you first take a moment to process and then move on with a plan for your job search.“A layoff can feel so personal but it’s not a reflection of your value or what you contributed. Especially in…

A for sale sign is displayed near a home on April 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesSales of previously owned homes rose very slightly in May, up 0.8% from April, to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.03 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. Housing analysts had been predicting a 1% decline. Sales were 0.7% lower than May of last year.Sales were strongest in the Northeast, up 4.2% month-to-month. They also rose in the Midwest and South, but they fell in the West, down 5.4%. The West is the most…

WASHINGTON — Democrats are seizing on Donald Trump’s surprise attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities to make the case that the world is becoming more dangerous on his watch, not less, and that he is reneging on a promise to avoid foreign military interventions. The argument strikes at Trump’s contention that his blend of negotiating skills and toughness is enough to keep the United States safe.In the space of a few days, Trump has made the United States a combatant in another Middle East war that exposes soldiers to potential deadly reprisals, Democrats contend. In a statement, Democratic National Committee Chairman…

An extremely dangerous heat wave is predicted to hit the Midwest and the East Coast on Monday and Tuesday, with the National Weather Service warning that triple-digit heat is expected. The most significant impacts are anticipated in the mid-Atlantic and the Ohio Valley, with densely populated areas such as Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C., among the most vulnerable locations, according to the Weather Prediction Center. Heat was the deadliest type of weather event last year, and staying safe in extreme temperatures is essential. Finding cooling centers, staying hydrated and being aware of the symptoms of heat-related illnesses can help people safely…