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Universal’s New Coaster Is a Scream. That’s the Problem.
The Hollywood theme park built a “whisper quiet” ride to avoid angering nearby neighbors. They didn’t fully account for the enthusiasm of the riders.…
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NPR News: A battle over 'Italian brainrot' could shape who owns AI art
A battle over 'Italian brainrot' could shape who owns AI art A legal battle over what looks like a cartoon stick could help set the rules ov…
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NPR News: U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products e…
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NPR News: 'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power
'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power Tens of thousands of people in Indiana are entering a second week withou…
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NPR News: Jurors hear 'Keffe D' say his nephew fired fatal shots at Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
Jurors hear 'Keffe D' say his nephew fired fatal shots at Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting Jurors on Thursday heard Duane "Keffe …
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NPR News: Chinese court sentences founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison
Chinese court sentences founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison Chinese property developer Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life …
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China Sentences Evergrande Founder to Life in Prison
Hui Ka Yan’s punishment caps the downfall of a property empire whose collapse set off a prolonged crisis in the Chinese economy. source https://www.…
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NPR News: Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of 5-year-old and paramedics
Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of 5-year-old and paramedics Israel's military on Wednesday announced its first criminal…
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Progressive Democrat Makes Runoff for Alaska Governor
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state legislator from Sitka, Alaska, will be one of four candidates on the ranked-choice voting ballot in November.…
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NPR News: Trump says U.S. and Canada reached deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
Trump says U.S. and Canada reached deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports President Trump said he was delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on C…
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A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries
State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, defeated a moderate who dramatically out-raised her with grass-roots enthusiasm. Can it ca…
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NPR News: Palestinian family in West Bank fear settler violence will rob them of home
Palestinian family in West Bank fear settler violence will rob them of home The family of a Palestinian-American man remain holed up in his West Ban…
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India’s College Boom Is Leaving Graduates in Debt and Without Jobs
Families are betting their savings on private universities as a path to a better life. A shortage of well-paying work is turning that wager into frus…
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NPR News: Morning news brief
Morning news brief USS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln after concerns about conditions, Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks on Russ…
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How Louisiana’s New Surgeon General Wants to Transform Public Health
Dr. Evelyn Griffin is pushing for more emphasis on wellness and prevention. She has also aligned with the MAHA movement in fighting government mandat…
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NPR News: Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea President Trump explained the decision by saying South Korea had declined to he…
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As China Hunts for Scientific Talent, the US Makes It Easier
Young researchers have long come to the U.S. for academic training, but a combination of Chinese money and U.S. restrictions is shifting the balance.…
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How a False Nuclear Claim About Iran Ricocheted From India to Washington
A dubious post that spread on X became the basis of false claims that Iran’s leadership had declared it a nuclear power. source https://www.nytimes.…
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As A.I. Data Centers Spread, Pressure Mounts to Share Profits
Policymakers around the country are maneuvering to ensure that tech giants aren’t the only ones who stand to benefit. source https://www.nytimes.com…
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He Was a MAGA Patriot. ICE Took His Wife Away.
The case represents a new front in President Trump’s mass deportation drive: arrests at airports of people who have active immigration cases and no c…
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