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How Bard College Became a Major Real Estate Player 20 Miles Away
A nonprofit foundation donated $82 million worth of properties in Hudson, N.Y., to the school, which has provided few details about its plans. sour…
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NPR News: Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade
Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade President Donald Trump said he has "no …
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NPR News: Central Haitian town descends into fire and bloodshed from gang warfare
Central Haitian town descends into fire and bloodshed from gang warfare Violence erupted in the central Haitian town of Petite-Rivière de l'Arti…
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This Is What Happens When the Gas Runs Out
With a cutoff in shipments imminent, Asian countries, the biggest importers of liquefied natural gas from the Middle East, are already burning more c…
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NPR News: He wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against his rivals
He wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against his rivals Nearly all the bicycles sold in the United States are made oversea…
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How Many Air Traffic Controllers Are Needed Overnight?
The accident at LaGuardia has raised questions about whether the minimum standard of two air traffic controllers on overnight shifts is sufficient. …
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The Air Canada Crash: Before and After the Frantic Call to ‘Stop, Stop, Stop’
How a cascade of seemingly minor events led to the worst runway disaster at LaGuardia Airport in decades. source https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/29…
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Can This Russian Bakery Survive a 3,500% Tax Increase?
The challenges faced by a small-business owner near Moscow highlight how Russia’s war-drained economy is on the doorstep of a major crisis. source …
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Stocks Sink and Oil Dips After Trump Delays Threat to Bomb Iran
President Trump said on Thursday he would delay an imminent deadline to begin attacking Iran’s power grid. source https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/2…
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Some Judges See Risks in Fiery Opinions Warning of Threats to Democracy
Federal judges are weighing strategies for how to respond to the high stakes, anonymous threats and politicized atmosphere of the Trump era. from N…
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NPR News: Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event
Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event The robot accompanied the first lady to the White House East Ro…
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NPR News: UN calls for reparations to remedy the 'historical wrongs' of trafficking enslaved Africans
UN calls for reparations to remedy the 'historical wrongs' of trafficking enslaved Africans The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution d…
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NPR News: War with Iran disrupts fertilizer exports as U.S. farmers prepare for planting season
War with Iran disrupts fertilizer exports as U.S. farmers prepare for planting season Gulf states are major fertilizer producers, and the war with I…
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Cheap Drones Remain Wild Card in Iran war
Stopping Iran’s production of drones is critical to opening the Strait of Hormuz and halting its attacks on Gulf nations. But can it be done? sourc…
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Write It Up! How Fast Do Our Journalists Type?
When it comes to breaking news, it’s a race not only to get the story, but to record it. We tracked down some of the speediest fingers in our newsroo…
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NPR News: OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns
OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns OpenAI said Tuesday that it was "saying goodbye to the Sor…
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NPR News: Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies
Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell A…
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Oil Prices Rise a Day After 10% Plunge
President Trump had set off a drastic market reaction on Monday by backing away from a threat to strike Iranian energy infrastructure. source https…
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NPR News: UK police probe possible Iran link after Jewish charity ambulances set on fire
UK police probe possible Iran link after Jewish charity ambulances set on fire Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime…
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NPR News: Despite state bans and restrictions, the number of abortions in the U.S. holds steady
Despite state bans and restrictions, the number of abortions in the U.S. holds steady The Guttmacher Institute has a new analysis on how many aborti…
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