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Friday, Apr 19

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Democrats in Trump Districts Are Outraising Republicans in Biden Districts

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Campaign committees for the five Democrats who represent districts that voted for Trump in 2020 are outraising the 17 Republicans from Biden-backing districts.

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Walmart Rolls Out Major Changes For In-Person Customers. See What Stores Are Impacted

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More Walmart stores are getting rid of their self-checkout machines. Here's what you need to know.

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Sparks Debate Over Plan to End ‘Sick Note Culture’

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Rishi Sunak announced welfare reform plans to reduce the number of people being signed off on longterm sick leave by doctors.

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What Blocking Emergency Abortion Care in Idaho Means for Doctors Like Me

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'As we’ve seen in Idaho, policies guided by anti-abortion extremism make health care worse for everyone,' writes Caitlin Gustafson.

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The Modi-fication of India Is Almost Complete

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Indians head to the polls on April 19 and are expected to hand Prime Minister Narendra Modi another five-year term.

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Apple Pulls Meta’s WhatsApp and Threads From App Store in China After Government Order

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The removal of these foreign platforms—which were already largely inaccessible in China—will make it more difficult for users to circumvent existing restrictions, such as by using VPNs.

Thursday, Apr 18

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FCC Investigating 911 Cell Service Outages Across Four States

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating after outages impacted 911 call service in multiple states.

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2 Jurors Dismissed in Trump Hush Money Trial as Prosecutors Ask for Trump to Face Contempt

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Two jurors in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial were dismissed on Thursday.

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Why Asian Allies Are Wary of the U.S. Election—and Why Experts Say They Don’t Need to Be

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U.S. allies around the world are wary of the upcoming presidential election. Here’s why experts think those in Asia may have less to worry about.

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Google Fires 28 Workers Involved in Protests Over $1.2 Billion Israeli Contract

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Google has fired 28 employees after they were involved in protests against Project Nimbus, project to provide the Israeli government with AI and cloud services.

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Biden Calls China ‘Xenophobic’ as He Ramps Up Campaign Rhetoric

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Biden’s remarks were among the most pointed rebukes he has delivered of the world’s second-largest economy. He also criticized Trump for his policies toward Beijing.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Columbia University’s President Rebuts Claims School Has Become a Hotbed of Bias, Hatred

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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The president of Columbia University took a firm stand against antisemitism Wednesday as she parried accusations from Republicans who see the New York campus as a hotbed of bias, but she hedged on whether certain…

What Judge Merchan Knows About Trump

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The judge overseeing the former president's criminal trial is familiar with his history, in and out of court.

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Boeing Pushes Back on Whistleblower’s Allegations About Potential of Planes Breaking Apart During Flight

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The whistleblower said excessive force was used to fit panels together on the 787 assembly line that could cause it to break apart.

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What’s the Deal With the Bitcoin Halving?

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Everything you need to know about the upcoming event—which could see bitcoin prices dramatically increase.

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Weight-Loss Drugs Help Sleep Apnea Symptoms

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In two trials of people with sleep apnea, Zepbound reduced the number of times breathing slowed or stopped during sleep.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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‘I Just Couldn’t Do It.’ It’s Going To Be Very Hard to Find a Neutral Trump Jury

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With very few Americans without an opinion of Donald Trump, it will be hard to find a truly neutral jury in the New York hush-money case.

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History Makes Clear the Risks of Appeasing Putin

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In mid-February, Ukrainian forces were forced to withdraw from Avdiivka, signaling the first major Russian victory since the capture of Bakhmut in May 2023. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has finally agreed to put a bill on the floor…

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Charges Against Trump and Jan. 6 Rioters at Stake in Supreme Court Case

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The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over the charge of obstruction of an official proceeding, which could affect charges against Trump and Capitol rioters.

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‘This Is Our Notre Dame!’ Fire Engulfs Copenhagen’s Iconic Old Stock Exchange

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Emergency services rushed to contain the fire and secure valuables at the Danish capital's iconic old stock exchange.

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Trump’s Hush-Money Trial Kicks Off With a Defiant Defendant, a Strict Schedule, and Supporters Outside

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As jury selection began in Trump's hush-money trial, Trump railed against the judge and the strict schedule, while supporters gathered outside.

Monday, Apr 15

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Global Crises Could Win Biden Back the White House

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It’s tough to defeat a wartime President, history shows. Biden can use the powers and pulpit of the presidency to his advantage in the race.

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It’s Tax Day. Your Refund May Be Big This Year

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According to the latest IRS statistics, the average income tax refund so far this season is $3,011, up $123 from last year.

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The Fantasy of a Lily-White America

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Too many Americans continue to find comfort and safety in the idea that this country belongs only to white people

The House Is About to Deliver Articles of Impeachment Against Mayorkas. It Could Get Messy

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Democrats almost certainly will ultimately vote to acquit Mayorkas, but Republicans have tools to delay.

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In Hush-Money Trial, Trump’s Election Is at Stake

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A criminal verdict against Trump in the New York hush-money case could have real political consequences for Trump as he runs for a second term.

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Are Americans Getting Enough Sleep? Dream On, Says a New Gallup Poll

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A Gallup poll found that a majority of Americans say they aren't getting enough sleep, a first since 2001.

Singapore Prime Minister to Step Down, Successor to Take Office in May

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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee will be succeeded by his deputy Lawrence Wong on May 15, formalizing a long-awaited transition of power.

Friday, Apr 12

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Why Higher Ed Is Scared of a Second Trump Term

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Trump could regain enormous power over the country’s universities. His agenda includes ideas that higher ed is already bracing against.

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How HBO’s Brandy Hellville and The Cult of Fast Fashion Reveals the Dark Side of the Brand

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A new documentary puts the controversial clothing brand under a microscope to reveal the true cost of fast fashion.