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WorldApr 3

Burkina Faso Military Leader Says Citizens Should 'Forget About Democracy'

Ibrahim Traoré, who took power in a 2022 coup, told state media that democracy is not suitable for Burkina Faso.

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WorldApr 20

Four Candidates Seek UN Secretary-General Position This Week

Four candidates will audition this week for the UN Secretary-General position, significantly fewer than the previous selection process in 2016.

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PoliticsApr 22

California Treasurer Fiona Ma faces scrutiny over Chinese school ties

California Treasurer Fiona Ma, running for Lieutenant Governor, visited China-based school accused of diploma fraud after receiving campaign donations from founder.

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PoliticsMar 23

Pentagon Partners with U.S. Company to Challenge China's Rare Earth Dominance

The Trump administration is working with American companies to reduce U.S. dependence on China for rare earth elements critical to military and technology applications.

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OtherApr 16

Mother testifies at trial of FedEx driver charged in death of 7-year-old Athena Strand

Athena Strand's mother testified at the capital murder trial of former FedEx driver Tanner Horner, who pleaded guilty to killing the child.

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PoliticsApr 8

Trump admin. personnel agency requests federal workers' medical records

The Office of Personnel Management is asking insurers to provide detailed medical information about federal employees and retirees.

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TechnologyMar 27

Netflix Raises Subscription Prices by Up to $2 Across All Plans

Netflix increased monthly subscription costs by $2 for standard and premium tiers, continuing industry trend of streaming price hikes.

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SportsApr 13

NFL Draft Prospect Rueben Bain Jr. Cited in Fatal 2024 Car Accident

Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr., a projected top NFL draft pick, was cited for careless driving in a 2024 crash that resulted in a passenger's death.

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AIApr 3

Economic Concerns Emerge Over Labor Market Balance and AI Impact on Employment

Economists express growing concerns about labor market stability and artificial intelligence's potential workforce disruption.

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TechnologyApr 16

Meta Raises Quest VR Headset Prices by $50-$100 Citing RAM Shortage

Meta is increasing prices for its Quest 3 and Quest 3S virtual reality headsets by $50 to $100 starting April 19, blaming a global memory shortage.

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PoliticsMar 26

Multiple Legislative Proposals Target Technology, Elections, and Healthcare Policy

US lawmakers advance various bills addressing Chinese technology restrictions, election transparency, prediction market bans, and healthcare funding rules.

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PoliticsMar 14

Trump Links Support for All Legislation to Passage of Save America Voting Act

Former President Trump says he won't sign other bills until Republicans pass comprehensive voting legislation, though Senate passage appears unlikely.

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PoliticsApr 11

State Department Revokes Green Cards of Three Iranian Nationals

The U.S. State Department revoked green cards and detained three Iranian nationals with alleged family ties to Iranian regime officials.

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WorldApr 6

Israeli strikes kill 10 in Gaza amid clashes with militia, local sources report

At least 10 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza following clashes between Hamas and an Israeli-backed militia.

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OtherApr 23

Survey Shows Declining Global Interest in Moving to US Despite Remaining Top Destination

New Gallup polling indicates worldwide desire to relocate to the United States has reached a record low at 15 percent, though America remains the preferred destination.

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