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PoliticsMay 28

Trump Proposes Gas Tax Holiday; Bezos Suggests Eliminating Income Tax for Lower Earners

Former President Trump proposes suspending federal gas tax while Jeff Bezos suggests eliminating income tax for bottom half of earners.

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TechnologyMar 31

Social gaming platform Rec Room to shut down June 1 after reaching 150 million users

Rec Room, a user-generated gaming platform once valued at $3.5 billion, announced it will close on June 1 despite its large user base.

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WorldMay 16

Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga dies in custody at age 91

Félicien Kabuga, accused of bankrolling the 1994 Rwandan genocide, died in a hospital while in U.N. custody in The Hague.

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FinanceMar 31

Mixed US Employment Data Shows Job Market Cooling Despite Rising Consumer Confidence

February job openings fell to lowest hiring pace since 2020 while consumer confidence improved on job market optimism, creating mixed economic signals.

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PoliticsApr 17

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Criticizes Canada's Trade Strategy, Signals USMCA Changes

Howard Lutnick denounced Canada's trade approach and indicated the North American trade agreement may need reworking.

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HealthMar 31

Eli Lilly to Acquire Sleep Drug Developer Centessa for Up to $7.8 Billion

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced plans to acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals, which develops experimental sleep disorder treatments, in a deal valued at up to $7.8 billion.

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FinanceJun 8

Detective Describes Unusual Silencer in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Case

A retired NYPD detective characterized the homemade silencer recovered in the Brian Thompson assassination case as unique in his 25-year career.

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AIMay 29

AI-generated film 'Dreams of Violets' to premiere at Tribeca Festival

A 75-minute film created entirely using artificial intelligence will debut at next month's Tribeca Festival, marking a first for the event.

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AIApr 17

AI-Generated Pro-Trump Accounts Proliferate on Social Media Platforms

Artificial intelligence-generated fake influencer accounts promoting Trump have increased across major social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

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TechnologyJun 8

Amazon and Corning Sign Multi-Billion Dollar Fiber Optics Manufacturing Deal

Amazon and Corning have entered into a multi-billion dollar agreement to boost fiber optics manufacturing capacity in the United States.

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OtherApr 23

Army Sergeant's Wife Remains in ICE Detention, Faces Deportation

The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army sergeant remains in immigration detention and faces deportation to Mexico despite earlier expectations of release.

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WorldMar 20

Netanyahu to Hold Press Conference Thursday Evening

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a press conference Thursday evening, his office announced.

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PoliticsJun 4

Trump Administration Proposes Currency Changes Including Presidential Signature

The Trump administration is pursuing changes to U.S. currency, including adding the president's signature to bills and proposing a commemorative $250 note.

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OtherApr 17

Man convicted of 2003 rape that led to 17-year wrongful imprisonment

Paul Quinn found guilty of rape for which Andrew Malkinson was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 17 years.

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SportsMay 28

Claude Lemieux, 4-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at age 60

Former NHL winger Claude Lemieux, who won four Stanley Cup championships and the 1995 Conn Smythe Trophy, has died at age 60.

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