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PoliticsApr 1

Michigan Democratic Rep. Karen Whitsett Announces Exit from Politics

Michigan State Representative Karen Whitsett says she will leave elected office, citing conflicts between her Christian faith and Democratic Party positions.

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WorldMar 12

Iran Cultural Sites Damaged in Strikes, Raising Heritage Protection Concerns

U.S. and Israeli strikes have damaged at least four Iranian historical sites, prompting UNESCO review and concerns about wartime protection of cultural heritage.

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FinanceMar 17

Investors Move to Cash Holdings at Fastest Rate Since COVID-19 Pandemic

Investment flows into cash assets have accelerated to levels not seen since the early pandemic period amid geopolitical concerns.

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WorldMar 12

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Tests Handguns at Munitions Factory with Daughter

Kim Jong Un fired handguns during a visit to a weapons facility, with his daughter Ju Ae accompanying him in matching outfits.

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FinanceMar 22

UK Leasehold Flat Prices Drop as Buyer Demand Weakens

Property prices for leasehold flats in the UK are declining as buyers increasingly avoid this type of housing ownership structure.

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EntertainmentApr 1

Former Infowars Employee Describes Work as 'Nonsense' and 'Lies' in New Memoir

Josh Owens, who worked four years as video editor and producer for Alex Jones' Infowars, criticizes the company's content in NPR interview promoting his memoir.

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WorldMar 12

Death toll rises to at least 50 in Ethiopian landslides, 125 missing

Landslides in southern Ethiopia following heavy rains have killed at least 50 people with 125 others missing across three districts.

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PoliticsMar 22

Rep. Swalwell Drops Lawsuit Against FHFA Director Amid Mortgage Fraud Allegations

California Representative Eric Swalwell withdrew his lawsuit against federal housing official Bill Pulte following mortgage fraud accusations.

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PoliticsMar 22

House Speaker Johnson Faces GOP Attendance Challenges as Key Votes Approach

Speaker Mike Johnson confronts Republican attendance problems that could complicate passage of major legislation as lawmakers focus on 2026 midterms.

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OtherMar 22

Teachers Report Worsening Student Behavior as Schools Address Safety Concerns

New survey shows 64% of teachers say classroom behavior has deteriorated, while some schools work to address student safety issues.

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AIMar 17

Gecko Robotics Secures Five-Year U.S. Navy Contract for Ship Maintenance Technology

Gecko Robotics has signed a five-year contract with the U.S. Navy to provide AI-powered monitoring and maintenance prediction technology for naval vessels.

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WorldApr 6

Two separate maritime incidents reported in UAE and Fiji

A container ship reported an incident at UAE's Khor Fakkan port while 30 passengers were evacuated from a cruise ship that ran aground in Fiji.

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FinanceMar 7

Global Bond Markets Experience Significant Decline

Global bond markets are experiencing one of their worst performances in years amid widespread selling pressure.

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SportsMar 12

Former UFC Champion Cain Velasquez Released from Prison After 10 Months

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was granted early parole after serving 10 months of a five-year sentence.

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AIMar 12

Bumble announces AI dating assistant as shares rise

Dating app Bumble will launch an AI assistant called 'Bee' to match users based on compatibility, sending shares higher.

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