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NPR News: China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong security case
China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong security case Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong m…
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NPR News: Center-left Socialist candidate wins over populist in Portugal's presidential runoff
Center-left Socialist candidate wins over populist in Portugal's presidential runoff Center-left Socialist candidate António José Seguro recorde…
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From Fishing Nets to Furniture: Turning Ocean Plastic Into Usable Products
A brother-and-sister team in Spain started a sustainable business model recycling old and damaged nets into stadium seating and decorations. source…
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Feeling ‘Amateur’ at Retirement Planning, They Asked A.I. for Help
More people are turning to chatbots for advice, inquiring about high-stakes decisions such as saving for retirement — even if they eventually turn to…
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NPR News: For many U.S. Olympic athletes, Italy feels like home turf
For many U.S. Olympic athletes, Italy feels like home turf Many spent their careers training on the mountains they'll be competing on at the Win…
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NPR News: Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections
Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections Japan's first female premier has called snap elections for Sunday. S…
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Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Ms. Good’s vehicle, but Trump administration leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosec…
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NPR News: Iran and US set for talks in Oman over nuclear program after Tehran shaken by nationwide protests
Iran and US set for talks in Oman over nuclear program after Tehran shaken by nationwide protests Iran and the United States could hold negotiations…
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NPR News: Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost political alliance
Argentina and US sign a major trade deal to slash tariffs and boost political alliance The deal slashes hundreds of reciprocal tariffs between the t…
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An Indian Film Embraces a Taj Majal Conspiracy Theory
The internet and a new film have breathed life into old conspiracy theories about one of the world’s most famous landmarks. source https://www.nyti…
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NPR News: ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules
ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arrestin…
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NPR News: Trump's EPA issues record low legal actions against polluters, watchdog group finds
Trump's EPA issues record low legal actions against polluters, watchdog group finds The EPA enforced a record low number of environmental laws a…
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How Universities and States Are Increasing Surveillance of Professors
Scrutiny of university classrooms is being formalized, with new laws requiring professors to post syllabuses and tip lines for students to complain. …
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NPR News: Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show
Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Ke…
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NPR News: Brothers of Renee Good call for action in Congress
Brothers of Renee Good call for action in Congress The brothers of Renee Good, killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, called on Cong…
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‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump
Experts are reaching to divine the president’s approach to global policy and economics, with one theory seeing antecedents in centuries-old dynastic …
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NPR News: Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians A federal judge on Monday blocked the end of protections that have allowed ro…
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Trump and India Call Off Their Trade War, but the Terms of Peace Are Murky
Officials and business leaders sighed with relief at lower tariffs, as they wait to see what the rest of it means. source https://www.nytimes.com/2…
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NPR News: Minnesota Olympians, other athletes speak up about federal agents in Minneapolis
Minnesota Olympians, other athletes speak up about federal agents in Minneapolis "I want to make sure you know who I'm racing for," wr…
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NPR News: Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens for limited traffic
Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens for limited traffic Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited t…
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