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PoliticsApr 20

Defense Secretary Hegseth Faces Congressional Criticism Over Media Comments

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew criticism after comparing journalists to biblical Pharisees, while facing renewed impeachment calls from Democrats.

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SportsApr 26

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia Goes Undrafted Despite Heisman Finalist Status

Diego Pavia became the first Heisman Trophy finalist to go undrafted since 2014 after completing his college career at Vanderbilt.

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WorldMar 27

Iran Makes Diplomatic Overtures on Hormuz Transit Amid Regional Tensions

Iran signals receptiveness to shipping requests from Malaysia and Spain while restricting sports team travel to hostile nations.

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ScienceApr 9

Astronauts Make First Radio Call Between Moon Mission and Space Station

NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir conducted the first spacecraft-to-spacecraft radio communication between a lunar mission and the International Space Station.

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AIApr 9

Iran Uses AI Memes and Mining Threats in Information War During Conflict

Pro-Iran groups deployed AI-generated content and published charts suggesting sea mines in Strait of Hormuz during recent conflict with U.S. and Israel.

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FinanceApr 5

Gulf Funds Near Deal to Support Paramount's $81 Billion Warner Acquisition

Three Middle Eastern investment funds are reportedly close to backing Paramount's proposed $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.

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PoliticsApr 30

Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Campaigns for Los Angeles Mayor

Former 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt has launched a mayoral campaign in Los Angeles, releasing an advertisement that has gained online attention.

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PoliticsMar 20

Education Department transfers defaulted student loans to Treasury Department

The Education Department announced it will transfer management of $180 billion in defaulted student loans to Treasury as part of broader agency restructuring efforts.

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HealthApr 18

HIV Testing and Treatment Numbers Decline Following Trump Administration Program Changes

New data reveals drops in HIV testing and treatment metrics after Trump administration modifications to PEPFAR, the global AIDS relief program.

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PoliticsApr 16

Justice Department Meets Anti-Abortion Advocates After Firing Biden-Era Prosecutors

The Trump administration dismissed DOJ prosecutors accused of working closely with abortion-rights groups, then hosted anti-abortion advocates.

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PoliticsApr 13

California GOP Withholds Governor Endorsement as Democrats Face Recruitment Challenges

The California Republican Party declined to endorse a gubernatorial candidate despite Trump's backing, while Democrats struggle to field strong contenders.

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TechnologyApr 11

Japan Approves Additional $4 Billion Investment for Chipmaker Rapidus

Japan has approved an additional $4 billion in funding for domestic chipmaker Rapidus as part of efforts to strengthen semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.

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WorldApr 16

Navy Reservist Arrested After International Manhunt in Wife's Murder Case

Navy reservist David Varela was arrested overseas following a two-month international manhunt after his wife's body was discovered in a freezer in Norfolk, Virginia.

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TechnologyMar 24

Amazon's Zoox Expands Robotaxi Testing to Austin and Miami

Amazon-owned Zoox announced plans to bring autonomous vehicle testing to Austin and Miami after nearly two years of operations in other cities.

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TechnologyMar 24

Epic Games Cuts 1,000 Jobs as Fortnite Usage Declines

Epic Games is laying off more than 1,000 employees across the company as engagement with its flagship game Fortnite continues to decline.

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