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PoliticsMar 16

UK Government Faces Pressure on Multiple Policy Fronts

Prime Minister Starmer confronts challenges over assisted dying legislation and rising heating oil costs affecting households.

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AIMar 11

Parents Blame AI Chatbots for Children's Deaths, Join Online Safety Campaign

Grieving parents are attributing their children's deaths to AI chatbots, joining existing advocacy efforts for stronger online safety protections.

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SportsApr 9

CBS Sports Covers Kentucky Basketball Recruiting and College Football Position Battles

CBS Sports published articles on Kentucky basketball's transfer portal activity and key college football position battles ahead of the 2025 season.

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AIMar 20

Scale AI Launches Voice Showdown Benchmark for Real-World Voice AI Evaluation

Scale AI introduces Voice Showdown, a new benchmark testing voice AI models through actual human conversations in 60+ languages, revealing gaps in current systems.

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WorldMar 30

Afghanistan flooding, landslides kill 17 people as severe weather continues

Severe flooding and landslides across 13 Afghan provinces killed 17 people and injured 26 others, with authorities warning of more heavy rainfall ahead.

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PoliticsApr 3

University of Washington professor removed from director role over Middle East criticism

Aria Fani was dismissed from leading the university's Middle East Center after sending emails critical of US and Israeli actions.

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AIApr 8

ProPublica Staff Stage 24-Hour Strike Over Contract Negotiations

Unionized employees at the nonprofit newsroom walked off the job Wednesday over disputes regarding artificial intelligence, layoffs, and wages.

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TechnologyMar 20

Pinterest CEO calls for government ban on social media for users under 16

Pinterest's chief executive has called on governments to ban social media platforms for users under 16 years old.

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WorldMar 11

Kremlin Accuses Britain of Involvement in Ukrainian Missile Strike on Russia

The Kremlin has accused Britain of participating in a Ukrainian missile attack on Russian territory, escalating diplomatic tensions.

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HealthMar 25

FDA Issues Warning Over Biotech Executive's Cancer Drug Claims

Federal health officials warned that statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva were misleading.

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PoliticsMar 20

House Republicans Address Security Issues Amid DHS Shutdown Talks

Republican lawmakers focus on security concerns while bipartisan negotiations continue to resolve the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

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PoliticsMar 20

Pentagon Plans to Extend National Guard Mission in DC Through 2029

The Pentagon is planning to maintain a National Guard presence in Washington, D.C., through January 20, 2029, covering President Trump's full second term.

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PoliticsApr 8

Democrat Wins Mayoral Election in Republican-Leaning Waukesha, Wisconsin

Alicia Halvensleben defeated a Republican legislator for mayor in traditionally conservative Waukesha, continuing recent Democratic gains.

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WorldMar 20

Spain Announces $5.8 Billion Support Package Amid Regional Conflict Impact

Spain has unveiled a $5.8 billion support package to address economic impacts from ongoing conflict involving Iran.

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SportsMar 20

NFL Owners to Vote on Raiders Ownership Succession Plan

NFL owners will vote on a succession plan allowing Silver Lake executive Egon Durban to purchase majority stake in Raiders from Mark Davis.

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