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PoliticsFeb 25

Trump Surgeon General Nominee Casey Means Testifies at Senate Confirmation Hearing

Dr. Casey Means faced Senate questioning on vaccines, chronic illness priorities, and past statements during her delayed confirmation hearing.

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TechnologyApr 17

Man receives probation for hacking government accounts, posting private information

A man who operated an Instagram account called @ihackedthegovernment received probation after admitting to using stolen login credentials.

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PoliticsMar 29

UK Conservatives Propose VAT Removal on Energy Bills Amid Rising Cost Concerns

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch calls for tax cuts on energy bills and three-year VAT removal as focus returns to household energy costs.

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TechnologyMar 16

U.S. Military Explores Laser Technology to Counter Iranian Drone Threats

The U.S. military is developing laser weapons systems as a cost-effective solution to counter inexpensive Iranian drones that are straining weapons stockpiles.

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WorldApr 11

Man charged in connection with four Channel crossing deaths

A man has been charged following the deaths of four people who drowned attempting to cross the English Channel.

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PoliticsApr 21

Pennsylvania Court Strikes Down Medicaid Abortion Funding Ban

A Pennsylvania appeals court ruled the state constitution guarantees abortion rights and struck down a law banning Medicaid funding for abortions.

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FinanceMar 26

Three Major Corporate Acquisitions Announced Across Technology, Beauty, and Infrastructure

Infosys, Henkel, and Vinci announced separate billion-dollar acquisitions spanning healthcare IT, hair care, and toll road operations.

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WorldApr 21

Lebanese Civilians Express Cautious Skepticism During Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

Residents in Lebanon remain wary about the durability of a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

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EntertainmentMar 29

Media Personnel Changes as Journalists Move Between Organizations

Several journalists have recently announced departures from major news organizations to pursue new opportunities in media and academia.

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AIMar 16

Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster Sue OpenAI Over Copyright Infringement

Two major reference publishers filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company used their copyrighted content without permission to train its AI models.

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PoliticsApr 7

Former TV Host Claims ABC News Had Large Anti-Trump Division During 2016 Election

Billy Bush alleged on a podcast that ABC News operated a 75-person division focused on investigating Donald Trump during the 2016 election cycle.

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FinanceApr 17

Short Seller Orso Partners Targets Affiliated Managers Group Over Tax Strategy

Investment firm Orso Partners has taken a short position against Affiliated Managers Group, citing concerns over tax-loss harvesting practices.

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OtherApr 11

DNA Evidence Links Two Teens to Fatal Shooting of Congressional Intern

Prosecutors say DNA evidence connects two teenagers to the shooting death of a University of Massachusetts student working as a congressional intern in Washington, DC.

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PoliticsApr 14

DC Archbishop Criticizes Both Biden and Trump Immigration Policies

Cardinal Robert McElroy called Biden's border policy 'out of control' while also criticizing Trump's immigration approach during a Sunday interview.

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PoliticsMar 29

Rep. Himes Accuses Trump of Making False Claims About Iran Negotiations

House Intelligence Committee ranking member Jim Himes alleged President Trump falsely claimed to have conducted negotiations with Iran.

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