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Biden’s New Title IX Rules Add Campus Protections for LGBTQ+ Students

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The new provisions are part of a revised Title IX regulation issued by the Education Department, fulfilling a campaign pledge by President Joe Biden.

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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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Ally of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Demands End to Ban on Social Media Platform X

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A key ally of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanded the government lift a two-month-old ban on the social media platform X.

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Amid U.S.-China Rivalry, Beijing Agrees to Send Two Furry Diplomats to San Francisco

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It will be San Francisco’s first time hosting the beloved black-and-white bears long-term.

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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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The U.S. Vetoes Resolution to Upgrade Palestine’s U.N. Membership

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The Security Council veto has triggered backlash as global divisions continue to sharpen over Israel’s war on Gaza.

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Israel Attacks Iran, Conflicting Reports Say, Amid Fears of Escalation

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Here’s what we know so far amid fears of conflict escalating in the region.

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Police Arrest More Than 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia University

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New York police removed a pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia University, Thursday, and said 108 were charged with trespassing.

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Argentina Requests to Join NATO as President Milei Seeks to Boost Nation’s Global Prominence

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President Javier Milei aims to boost Argentina’s ties with Western powers and attract investment.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Prince William Accepts Gift for Kate Middleton at First Public Engagement Since Cancer Reveal

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Prince William made his first official public appearance since his wife, Kate Middleton, revealed her cancer diagnosis.

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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Kennedy Family Endorses Biden Against RFK Jr.

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President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family as he aims to marginalize Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Prince Harry Marks Significant Date When Officially Changing Primary Residence to U.S.

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Prince Harry officially listed his place of residence as the U.S. for the first time, alongside a significant date.

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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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China and Indonesia Call for Immediate and Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza

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Indonesia’s foreign minister said the two countries share the same view about the importance of resolving the Palestinian problem through a two-state solution.

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Multiple Eruptions of Mount Ruang Volcano Force Thousands of Indonesians to Evacuate

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Authorities issued a tsunami warning as a volcano on the northern side of Sulawesi island had at least five large eruptions in the past 24 hours.

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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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Nestlé Adds Sugar to Baby Milk and Cereal in Poorer Nations, Report Finds

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The report calls out Nestlé's “double standard" for adding sugar to baby food products in developing countries but not European markets.

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Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Moved From Prison to House Arrest Due to Heat

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Myanmar’s jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest due to a heat wave, the military government said.

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American Airlines Pilots Union Warns of ‘Significant Spike’ in Safety, Maintenance Issues

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The Allied Pilots Association warned of a "significant spike in safety and maintenance-related problems."

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NASA Confirms It Was Space Debris That Crashed Through Roof of Florida Family’s Home

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NASA confirmed that the object was a part of the International Space Station’s released junk that had unexpectedly survived atmospheric re-entry.

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The Sydney Mall Attack Was Horrifying. It Could Have Been Worse

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If the 40-year-old man in Bondi Junction had had a firearm, how many more people would have died?

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Speaker Johnson’s Foreign Aid Plan Is Under Fire. His Speakership Is Too

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House Speaker Mike Johnson angered some Republicans after he unveiled a plan to for separate bills funding aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

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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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Prince William to Return to Royal Duties After Princess Kate’s Cancer Diagnosis

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The Prince and Princess of Wales have been noticeably absent from public engagements in recent months.

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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The U.K. Advances Bill that Would Create World’s Only Generational Smoking Ban

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Lawmakers are expected to pass an effective lifetime ban on smoking for those under the age of 15.

Exclusive: Tech Companies Are Failing to Keep Elections Safe, Rights Groups Say

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At least 160 rights groups are calling on tech platforms to adopt greater election safeguards amid concerns over AI-powered disinformation.