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PoliticsMar 8

New party led by ex-rapper leads Nepal election results after 2025 uprising

The Rastriya Swatantra Party, founded in 2022 and led by former rapper Balendra Shah, is leading Nepal's first parliamentary election since last year's youth revolt.

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FinanceMar 16

IEA Announces Emergency Oil Stock Releases from Asia Amid Market Disruptions

The International Energy Agency says Asian countries will release emergency oil reserves to address market disruptions.

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WorldApr 15

UN Nuclear Chief Calls for Iran Verification as Russia Backs Tehran's Uranium Rights

UN nuclear watchdog head calls for detailed verification measures in potential US-Iran deal while Russia defends Iran's uranium enrichment rights.

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SportsMar 31

NFL Makes Rule Changes and Approves Raiders Ownership Sale

The NFL approved five rule changes for 2026 and a 7% stake sale of the Las Vegas Raiders at an $11 billion valuation.

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HealthApr 15

Eastern US faces record-threatening heat wave unusual for mid-April

An unusual April heat wave is expected to challenge temperature records across the eastern United States on Wednesday, with cities like New York and Philadelphia forecast to reach the low 90s.

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FinanceMar 4

US to Raise Global Tariff Rate to 15% This Week, Treasury Secretary Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the U.S. will implement a 15% global tariff rate this week, with rates expected to return to previous levels within five months.

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OtherApr 25

WWII Airman's Remains Return to NYC Family After 80 Years

The remains of a World War II airman have been returned to his New York City family eight decades after he was killed in action and declared nonrecoverable.

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PoliticsApr 17

Washington Post Editorial Board Criticizes Trump's Threats Against Fed Chair Powell

The Washington Post editorial board criticized President Trump's threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as a counterproductive dispute.

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AIMar 20

OpenAI to Acquire Developer Tooling Startup Astral

OpenAI is acquiring Astral, a developer tooling startup, to expand its coding capabilities and strengthen its development team.

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PoliticsApr 10

Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit for Massachusetts Voter Data Access

A Boston federal judge rejected the Justice Department's request for Massachusetts voter registration records.

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PoliticsApr 9

Virginia Democrat Spanberger Faces Criticism Over Investment Claims, Redistricting Push

Rep. Abigail Spanberger drew Republican criticism for claiming credit for investments announced under the previous GOP governor.

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HealthApr 17

Medical tourism risks highlighted as Florida surgeon faces scrutiny over patient deaths

Concerns over medical tourism safety emerge alongside investigation of Florida surgeon linked to multiple patient deaths.

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PoliticsApr 17

New York State Leaders Develop Framework for NYC Second-Home Tax

New York officials are working on details for a proposed tax on expensive second homes in New York City, including addressing ownership structure issues.

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FinanceApr 17

Air Canada Suspends Summer Flights to JFK Airport Citing Rising Fuel Costs

Air Canada has temporarily suspended flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York's JFK airport due to elevated aviation fuel prices.

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PoliticsApr 8

University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman Terminated by Board

Jay O. Rothman was fired as president of the University of Wisconsin System after four years in leadership amid reported power struggles.

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