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Federal workers laid off by DOGE sound off as they look for new jobs

Saturday, March 1 by ABC News

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Crowds of current and recently fired federal workers gathered at a job fair in Maryland on Saturday to search for new career opportunities as the Trump administration continues its purge of federal workers.Many were filled with despair and frustration over... Read More.

Renée Zellweger took acting hiatus because she was sick of the sound of my own voice

Friday, January 17 by ABC News

Renée Zellweger is opening up about why she took a half-decade hiatus from acting, and it has to do with the sound of her voice.In a recent interview with Hugh Grant for British Vogue, Grant asked Zellweger why she took a break from... Read More.

Wealthy Democratic donors sound alarm over Biden staying in race

Friday, July 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Even as many Democrats lawmakers call for President Joe Biden to exit the race after his poor debate performance last Thursday, a growing number of wealthy Democratic donors -- whose money Biden is relying on to bolster his fight against former President... Read More.

Hatch Baby recalls nearly 1 million sound machine adapters due to shock hazard

Friday, July 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- This story has been corrected to specify that the power adapters are being recalled.Hatch, a popular sleep aid device company, has recalled more than 900,000 Rest 1st Generation sound machine adapters due to a shock hazard."In partnership and compliance with the... Read More.

Hatch Baby recalls nearly one million sound machines due to shock hazard

Thursday, July 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hatch, a popular sleep aid device company, has recalled more than 900,000 of its Rest 1st Generation sound machines due to a shock hazard."In partnership and compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hatch has issued a voluntary recall for... Read More.

Democrats sound alarm on RFK Jr. and new running mate, Shanahan

Wednesday, March 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democrats are leaving no room for doubt on how they view former party colleague turned independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his freshly minted vice presidential pick, deep-pocketed lawyer Nicole Shanahan: the pair are a danger to voters and present... Read More.

Medical experts sound the alarm on growing diabetic amputations among Black patients

Tuesday, February 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In operating rooms across the country, more and more diabetics are receiving amputations due to complications from type-2 diabetes.The life-altering procedures are more common among Black and Latino patients who are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease, according to... Read More.

Florida deputy fires weapon after mistaking sound of acorn hitting patrol car for gunshot

Wednesday, February 14 by ABC News

(CRESTVIEW, Fla.) -- A Florida deputy is seen firing his weapon repeatedly at his patrol vehicle after mistaking the sound of an acorn hitting the roof of the car for a muffled gunshot, according to video released alongside a sheriff's office investigation.Newly released body camera... Read More.

‘The Sound of Freedom’ will stream for free on Amazon Prime

Friday, November 3 by ABC News

One of the biggest movies of 2023, the sleeper hit The Sound of Freedom, will find a streaming home on Amazon's Prime Video, Variety reports.The anti-child trafficking thriller stars Jim Caviezel as real-life former government agent Tim Ballard, who quit... Read More.

Doctors’ group warns sleep and sound machines may be too loud for kids

Tuesday, October 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics is warning parents and caregivers that excessive exposure to loud noises can be detrimental to children, and sound machines can cause more harm to children than previously thought.In a statement released Saturday, the AAP said: "What... Read More.