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FinanceMar 17

Mortgage Costs Rise £788 Annually as Middle East Conflict Affects Markets

New mortgage deals in the UK cost an average of £788 more per year compared to pre-war levels as lenders respond to market uncertainty.

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PoliticsApr 12

Congressional Resolution Seeks to Protect Black History Museums Ahead of US 250th Anniversary

Rep. Ayanna Pressley introduces resolution to safeguard Black history institutions as debates over historical narratives emerge before 2026 milestone.

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PoliticsApr 2

Appeals Court Blocks HUD Housing Program Changes

Federal appeals court rejected Housing and Urban Development agency's plan to restructure homelessness funding priorities.

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WorldFeb 26

Hong Kong Court of Appeal Overturns Jimmy Lai's Fraud Conviction

Hong Kong's Court of Appeal has overturned media tycoon Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction and sentencing, though he remains detained on separate national security charges.

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PoliticsMar 29

Avi Lewis Elected Leader of Canada's New Democratic Party

Avi Lewis has been chosen to lead Canada's New Democratic Party as it seeks to rebuild following recent electoral setbacks.

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TechnologyMar 12

Two Companies Reach $50 Billion Valuations in Separate Developments

Ripple initiates share buyback program while AI coding startup Cursor enters funding talks, both at $50 billion valuations.

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WorldMar 28

USS Massachusetts Submarine Joins Navy Fleet

The USS Massachusetts, the first submarine named after the state, has been commissioned into the U.S. Navy fleet.

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PoliticsMar 14

Political endorsements issued in Utah and New York House primaries

David Hogg's political group and Michael Bloomberg made endorsements in competitive House primary races in Utah and New York.

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PoliticsFeb 26

Guest of Rep. Omar Arrested During Trump's State of the Union Address

Aliya Rahman, invited by Rep. Ilhan Omar, was arrested by Capitol Police for allegedly refusing to sit down during President Trump's State of the Union speech.

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HealthMar 20

Boston Police Officer Charged with Manslaughter in Transit Station Shooting

A Boston police officer faces voluntary manslaughter charges after shooting a suspected carjacker at a transit station, sending six people to the hospital.

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WorldMar 19

Qatar Reports Extensive Damage at World's Largest LNG Plant

Qatar has announced that its massive liquefied natural gas facility, the world's largest, has sustained extensive damage.

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EntertainmentApr 16

17th-Century Map Reveals Precise Location of Shakespeare's London Property

A newly discovered historical map has confirmed the exact location of William Shakespeare's house in London's Blackfriars district.

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HealthMar 29

Study Suggests 'Mentally Active' Sitting May Help Reduce Dementia Risk

New research indicates that engaging in mentally stimulating activities while sitting may help counteract sedentary behavior's link to dementia risk factors.

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AIApr 5

AI-Driven Alpha Schools Expands Despite Regulatory Challenges

Alpha Schools is expanding its AI-based education model to major US cities this fall, though researchers question the untested approach and Pennsylvania has rejected its charter application.

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AIMar 11

Netflix Reportedly Acquiring Ben Affleck's AI Company for Up to $600 Million

Netflix is reportedly paying as much as $600 million to acquire an artificial intelligence startup associated with actor Ben Affleck.

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