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WorldMar 6

US-UK Relations Strained as Trump Criticizes Starmer Over Iran Strike Participation

President Trump publicly criticized British PM Starmer for limiting UK involvement in US-Israeli strikes on Iran, calling him 'not Winston Churchill.'

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OtherApr 20

22,000 Weekend Students Get Reprieve on Loan Repayment Demands

Approximately 22,000 weekend students who were told their courses weren't eligible for student finance have received a repayment reprieve.

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PoliticsMar 13

California Governor Briefed on Potential Iran Drone Strike Threat

Governor Gavin Newsom has been made aware of intelligence regarding a potential Iranian drone strike threat against California.

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TechnologyMar 13

Rivian reveals R2 SUV pricing details, starting at $57,990

Electric vehicle maker Rivian has announced detailed pricing for its R2 SUV, with the base model starting at $57,990, higher than the initially announced $45,000 price point.

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OtherApr 20

Library book challenges reach second-highest level on record in 2024

The American Library Association reported 4,235 book titles were challenged in libraries nationwide, marking the second-highest year for such challenges.

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PoliticsMar 27

Vance to Lead Anti-Fraud Task Force as Congress Discusses Surveillance Powers

Vice President JD Vance will convene a new White House anti-fraud task force while lawmakers work on surveillance reauthorization language.

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FinanceMar 13

UK economy shows zero growth in January, missing analyst forecasts

Britain's GDP remained flat in January 2024, falling short of economist predictions for 0.2% growth in the first month of the year.

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PoliticsApr 15

ICE Faces Scrutiny Over Detention Conditions and Transparency on Deaths in Custody

Immigration detention facilities face criticism over living conditions while ICE reduces public disclosure of custody death details.

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WorldMar 9

Iran-Israel conflict escalates with attacks on civilian infrastructure

Bahrain accuses Iran of striking a desalination plant as the nine-day conflict between Iran and the US-Israel alliance continues to expand across the region.

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FinanceApr 2

US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to Near Two-Year Low

Weekly unemployment claims in the United States declined, approaching a two-year low as layoffs remain at reduced levels.

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FinanceMar 24

Japan's Core Inflation Falls Below Central Bank Target, Officials Consider Oil Market Action

Japan's February core inflation dropped below the Bank of Japan's 2% target while officials reportedly explore oil futures intervention options.

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SportsMar 15

Formula 1 Cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grand Prix Events Due to Middle East Conflict

Formula 1 has canceled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix races citing ongoing conflict in the Middle East region.

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SportsApr 4

Jets Hold Longest Playoff Drought in Major North American Sports After Sabres Clinch

Buffalo Sabres ended 14-year playoff drought, leaving New York Jets with longest active streak at 15 seasons.

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FinanceApr 15

Treasury Secretary Bessent Prepares Banks to Collect Citizenship Data

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is working to establish systems for banks to collect citizenship information from customers.

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TechnologyApr 1

Hasbro confirms cybersecurity breach, expects weeks-long recovery process

Toy company Hasbro disclosed a cybersecurity incident and took systems offline as it works to secure operations and recover from the breach.

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