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PoliticsMar 6

Conservative peer Lord Chadlington quits House of Lords after standards investigation

Lord Chadlington resigned from the House of Lords following a standards committee investigation into his conduct regarding PPE deals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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HealthMar 25

Healthcare Tech Deals: VITL Raises $7.5M, Merck Acquires Terns for $6B

Two major healthcare deals emerged as VITL secured funding for clinic prescribing platform and Merck acquired cancer biotech Terns.

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PoliticsApr 11

Election Group, GOP Lawmaker Warn of NY Voter Registration System Issues

Election integrity organization RITE and Rep. Claudia Tenney have raised concerns about New York's voter registration systems and threatened federal court action.

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ScienceApr 15

NASA to Collaborate on Nuclear Reactor Development for Moon and Space

The White House announced NASA will partner with Defense and Energy departments to develop nuclear reactors for lunar surface and orbital deployment.

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OtherApr 7

Paris Catacombs Undergo Restoration as European Museums Address Human Remains

Paris is modernizing its historic catacombs while European museums grapple with ethical issues surrounding human remains in their collections.

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OtherMar 25

Heat Wave to Expand Across Central U.S. as 17 States Face Record Temperatures

A heat wave currently affecting the western United States is expected to expand eastward, with 17 states potentially breaking daily temperature records.

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FinanceMar 11

Coal Prices Rise to 13-Month High Amid Middle East Conflict; China Reports Export Surge

Coal prices reached their highest level in over a year following escalation of Middle East conflict, while China reported strong export growth before hostilities began.

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PoliticsMar 17

Trump Administration Pressures Media Over War Coverage, Threatens Broadcasting Licenses

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to influence news coverage of Middle East conflict through criticism and regulatory threats.

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HealthApr 11

Two teenagers die in M1 bridge crash involving minibus in Leicestershire

Two teenagers died when their car left a bridge on Gilmorton Lane near the M1, with four minibus occupants hospitalized.

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ScienceMar 28

Urban Coyotes Show Greater Risk-Taking Behavior Than Rural Counterparts, Study Finds

Research across multiple U.S. sites reveals urban coyotes display bolder behavior and less fear when encountering new stimuli compared to their rural relatives.

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ScienceMar 25

Study Links Drought Conditions to Increased Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

New research suggests that drought conditions may contribute to the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.

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FinanceMar 25

Venezuela Oil Production Reaches 1.1 Million Barrels Per Day as Exxon Evaluates Opportunities

Venezuela's oil production hit 1.1 million barrels per day in March while ExxonMobil has a team in the country assessing potential oil investment opportunities.

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WorldMar 25

UAE Intercepts Iranian Drones; Baltic States Report Ukrainian Drone Incidents

The UAE intercepted nine Iranian drones while Estonia and Latvia reported stray Ukrainian drones hit their territories during Ukraine's attack on Russian port.

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FinanceMar 21

Prestige Consumer Healthcare Acquires Breathe Right Brand Portfolio for $1.045 Billion

Prestige Consumer Healthcare announced the purchase of a brand portfolio including Breathe Right nasal strips from Foundation Consumer Healthcare.

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ScienceMar 25

Ancient DNA Studies Push Back Dog Domestication Timeline by 5,000 Years

New research using 15,800-year-old dog remains suggests humans and dogs have been companions for at least 16,000 years, far earlier than previously thought.

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