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Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay the military during the government shutdown

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WASHINGTON — The Pentagon confirmed Friday that it has accepted an anonymous $130 million gift to help pay members of the military during the government shutdown, raising ethical questions after President Donald Trump had announced that a friend had offered the gift to defray any shortfalls. While large and unusual, the gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions … [Read more...] about Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay the military during the government shutdown

Coca-Cola launches Trump-approved cane sugar soda in the US

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Coca-Cola is rolling out a new version of its classic soda made with U.S. cane sugar. But where it’s being sold is still unclear. The Atlanta beverage giant has introduced a new 12-ounce, single-serve glass bottle in select U.S. markets, “offering consumers a classic and timeless way to enjoy their Coca-Cola Original Taste made with U.S. cane sugar,” a spokesperson said in a … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola launches Trump-approved cane sugar soda in the US

Cuypers scores 2 goals and the Fire advance out of the wild-card round with 3-1 victory over Orlando City

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BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Hugo Cuypers scored two second-half goals, Brian Gutiérrez added another and the Chicago Fire advanced out of the wild-card round of the MLS Cup playoffs with a 3-1 victory over Orlando City on Wednesday night at SeatGeek Stadium. Chicago, which is in the playoffs for the first time since 2017 under first-year head coach Gregg Berhalter — the former … [Read more...] about Cuypers scores 2 goals and the Fire advance out of the wild-card round with 3-1 victory over Orlando City