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World News

US military strategy in Mideast tested as Iran-Israel warfare comes out of shadows

Experts say Washington may need to revisit regional deployment levels as reliance on surge troops may not be sufficient; say US intel key to success in downing Iran's missiles, drones

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Lancaster Online

Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say

Lancaster Online - 13 minutes ago

A man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial is on trial has died. The

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Euractiv

Russian war correspondent for Izvestia killed in Ukraine

The Globe and Mail - 2 hours ago

Russian war newspaper correspondent killed in drone attack in Ukraine

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The Straits Times

China's middle-class sees decrease in confidence as economy faces slowdown

NBC News - 9 hours ago

NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer speaks with a 39-year-old Beijing resident who is navigating being laid off from an internet company while the middle-class in China decreases.

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Politics News

Star Tribune

Police to review security outside courthouse hosting Trump's trial after man sets himself on fire

AP News - 33 minutes ago

Police officials say they are reviewing whether to restrict access to a public park outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial after a man set himself on fire there.

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Breitbart

Speaker Johnson: Believers Have a 'Biblical Admonition to Stand with Israel'

Breitbart - 1 hour ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said Thursday on Newsmax TV's "The Record" that his bill for foreign aid was necessary because there is a "Biblical admonition to stand with Israel." | Clips

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Rolling Stone

Kari Lake Wants Arizona Sheriffs to Enforce 1864 Abortion Ban

Rolling Stone - 9 hours ago

The Republican Senate candidate called on county sheriffs to enforce Arizona’s total abortion ban, days after she appeared to soften her position.

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Independent UK

It Actually Seems Like Equilibrium Has Been Restored Between Israel and Iran

Slate - 13 hours ago

The widespread fears of mutual escalation have proved baseless, at least for now.

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Business News

Deutsche Welle

Volkswagen's Tennessee workers vote to join UAW trade union

Deutsche Welle - 3 hours ago

More than 70% of votes from Volkswagen staff at the Chattanooga factory in Tennessee were in favor of joining the United Auto Workers union. It's a huge shot in the arm in the South for a union centered around Detroit.

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CBC News

Tesla recalling Cybertrucks in U.S. for faulty accelerator pedal | CBC News

CBC News - 7 hours ago

Tesla is recalling 3,878 Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal pad that could come loose and get lodged in the interior trim, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

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CNBC

Bitcoin just completed its fourth-ever 'halving,' here’s what investors need to watch now

CNBC - 2 hours ago

In the wake of the latest Bitcoin halving, there may be some speculative trading. Other key events will also be in focus.

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BBC News

Jailed bankers ruling could hit key loan rate, warn founders

BBC News - 11 hours ago

Euribor underpins trillions of euros in loans and tracks the rate banks pay to borrow cash from each other.

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Technology

Deccan Chronicle

Meta's new AI agents confuse Facebook users

Voice of America - 1 hour ago

Bizarre exchanges expose ongoing limitations of even best generative AI technology

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Telegraph UK

Google staff ordered to leave politics at home after anti-Israel protests

Telegraph UK - 15 hours ago

Edict marks clear shift for company that once told employees to ‘bring whole selves to work’

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Independent UK

Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck

Washington Times - 10 hours ago

Tesla is recalling 3,878 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after it discovered that the accelerator pedal can become stuck, potentially causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally and increase the risk of

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Gizmodo

Apple Blocks WhatsApp, Signal, and Threads in China

Gizmodo - 15 hours ago

The U.S.-based messaging apps used to be available in China via VPN.

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Sports Headlines

Bay to Bay News

Justin Turner’s homer, RBI single highlight Blue Jays’ 5-1 win over the Padres

The Globe and Mail - 3 hours ago

Justin Turner the offensive hero as Toronto Blue Jays beat San Diego Padres 5-1

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CBS News

Where to watch Manchester City vs. Chelsea live stream: FA Cup live online, TV channel, prediction, start time - CBSSports.com

CBS News - 12 minutes ago

Following Saturday's match it's Coventry City vs. Manchester United at Wembley on Sunday

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ESPN

Stanley Cup playoffs preview: Cup cases, flaws, bold predictions for all 16 postseason teams

ESPN - 6 minutes ago

Sixteen teams enter the NHL's thunderdome; only one will leave with the most glorious trophy in sports. Here's your guide to each club.

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Sky News

Onboard with Max Verstappen's pole lap at the Chinese GP

Sky News - 5 minutes ago

Ride onboard with Max Verstappens as he claims Red Bulls hundredth pole at the Chinese GP.

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Entertainment News

CBC News

Here's what you need to know about Taylor Swift's new album | CBC News

CBC News - 3 minutes ago

It’s only April, but it’s hard to imagine any album will be heard more in 2024 than Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department. Fans have been fervently speculating online about the meaning behind the songs, and specifically, who they were written about.

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BBC News

Mandisa: American Idol singer dies aged 47

BBC News - 16 minutes ago

Tributes are being paid to the gospel singer who won a Grammy in 2014 for her record Overcomer.

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ABC News

‘Stereophonic’ Theater Review: David Adjmi’s Audaciously Original Play Is a Transfixing Look at Building Art Out of Emotional Wreckage

Hollywood Reporter - 3 hours ago

Daniel Aukin’s lauded production, featuring new songs by Will Butler of Arcade Fire, transfers to Broadway with its gifted ensemble of actor-musicians intact.

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International The News

‘Pulp Fiction’ cast reunite after 3 decades at film’s anniversary

International The News - 3 hours ago

John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel, and Samuel L. Jackson reunited to commemorate three decades of the iconic film Pulp Fiction.The stars came together for a special screening of the 1994...

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Odd/Weird News

UPI

2,013 confetti cannons fired at the same time to break world record - UPI.com

UPI - 5 hours ago

A school in Australia set off 2,013 confetti cannons at the same time to celebrate its 40th anniversary and break a Guinness World Record.

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UPI

9-Year-Old Girl Sucker-Punched by Random Man in NYC Train Station

Inside Edition - 3 days ago

The girl was in the food hall with her mother when the suspect punched her in the face.

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Fox News

Viola the circus elephant with history of escapes breaks free again in Montana, heads toward casino slots

Fox News - 2 days ago

An elephant named Viola recently ran away from a circus after being frightened by a vehicle and went on a short escapade in Butte, Montana, before being captured.

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Daily Express

Watch: Man balances running lawnmower on his chin for 9 minutes, 17 seconds - UPI.com

UPI - 4 days ago

An Idaho man balanced a running lawnmower on his chin for 9 minutes, 17 seconds to break a Guinness World Record.

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