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TechnologyApr 13

Philippines Orders Meta to Address False Content Spread on Platforms

The Philippine government has directed Facebook's parent company Meta to strengthen measures against false information on its social media platforms.

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HealthApr 13

Catholic Nuns Sue New York Over Gender Identity Requirements for Nursing Homes

Catholic nuns challenge New York law requiring nursing homes to follow gender identity rules, claiming religious freedom conflict.

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AIMar 9

OpenAI Robotics Head Resigns Over Pentagon Deal; ChatGPT Adult Mode Delayed Again

Hardware executive Caitlin Kalinowski quit OpenAI's robotics team citing the company's Defense Department agreement, while ChatGPT's adult content feature faces another delay.

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WorldApr 10

Countries Adjust Tourism Taxes as Destinations Grapple with Visitor Management

Japan plans to triple its tourist tax while Netherlands sees visitor drops after VAT increases, highlighting tourism policy challenges.

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TechnologyMar 26

Bipartisan Senators Seek Mandatory Energy Disclosure for Data Centers

Senators Warren and Hawley request federal agency collect comprehensive annual electricity usage data from data centers for grid planning purposes.

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WorldMar 20

Iran Claims Strike on US Aircraft in Video Release

Iranian sources released video footage claiming to show an attack on a US military aircraft, though details remain unverified.

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OtherApr 16

FAA Investigating Pilots for Making Animal Noises on Radio Communications

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating pilots who made animal noises during radio communications.

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OtherMar 31

Two separate criminal cases result in lengthy prison sentences

A OneTaste leader received 9 years for coercing employees into sex acts, while a Colorado teacher got 14 years for exploiting a student.

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PoliticsMar 3

Homeland Security Secretary Noem faces Senate scrutiny over immigration operations

Senate Judiciary Committee questioned DHS Secretary Kristi Noem about immigration enforcement operations that resulted in two civilian deaths in Minneapolis.

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WorldApr 4

Iran Detains Relatives of Opposition Activists Living in Exile, Rights Groups Report

Iranian authorities are reportedly detaining family members and seizing property of opposition figures abroad as pressure intensifies during ongoing regional conflict.

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FinanceMar 10

Saudi Aramco Reports Mixed Q4 Results, Announces Share Buyback Program

Saudi Arabia's state oil company posted fourth-quarter earnings while announcing a $3 billion share buyback amid regional tensions.

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PoliticsApr 10

California Officials Investigate Illegal Cash Payments for Ballot Initiative Signatures

State officials are investigating reports that masked individuals offered cash and food to voters in exchange for signatures on ballot petitions in San Francisco.

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PoliticsApr 10

RNC Files Lawsuit Against Virginia Over Voting Procedures

The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit against Virginia alleging improper ballot acceptance procedures.

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PoliticsApr 10

Education Policy Debates Continue as School Choice Programs Expand Nationwide

School choice enrollment reaches 1.3 million students amid ongoing discussions about education funding effectiveness and accountability measures.

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PoliticsMar 7

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection in 2026

Republican Representative Burgess Owens of Utah announced he will not run for reelection in 2026, joining other House Republicans stepping down.

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