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FinanceMar 31

Activist Investor Irenic Builds Stake in Snap, Seeks Strategy Changes

Irenic Capital has disclosed a stake in Snap Inc. and sent a letter to CEO Evan Spiegel proposing changes to boost the company's valuation.

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OtherApr 22

Man Pleads Guilty to 1983 Cold Case Murder After DNA Evidence Links Him to Crime

Mark Sanfratello pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend Teresa Peroni in 1983 after new forensic evidence connected him to the decades-old case.

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PoliticsApr 16

Federal Judge Blocks Indiana Student ID Voting Ban

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against Indiana's law prohibiting student IDs for voting purposes.

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OtherApr 22

Federal Charges Filed Against 6 in DC Area Car Theft Ring

Six people face federal charges for allegedly stealing vehicles worth nearly $1 million from the Washington DC area for resale in the US and Ghana.

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PoliticsApr 10

DOJ argues pipe bomb case not covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons

Justice Department contends D.C. pipe bomb defendant's actions fall outside scope of Trump's blanket pardons for January 6 participants.

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OtherMar 6

Four Critically Injured in Explosion at New Jersey Cocoa Processing Plant

An explosion at a cocoa butter processing facility in New Jersey critically injured four people and was felt by thousands of nearby residents.

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EntertainmentMar 12

New Pokémon Game 'Pokopia' Features Life Simulation Gameplay

The latest Pokémon title incorporates life simulation elements similar to popular games like Animal Crossing and Minecraft.

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TechnologyApr 10

Pentagon, FAA Approve Anti-Drone Laser Systems for Use Along Southern Border

Federal agencies completed safety assessment allowing military to deploy high-energy laser counter-drone systems near U.S. airports after temporary airspace closures in Texas.

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PoliticsApr 19

Rep. Salazar Faces Republican Criticism Over Immigration Reform Bill

Florida Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar defends her Dignity Act immigration legislation amid criticism from conservative commentators and GOP colleagues.

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OtherApr 22

Four arrested in fraud investigation involving public money scheme

The Serious Fraud Office conducted raids and arrested four individuals in connection with an alleged conspiracy to defraud public funds.

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WorldMar 12

Widow testifies about Haiti president's 2021 assassination at US conspiracy trial

The widow of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse testified about the 2021 killing at a US trial of four defendants charged with conspiracy.

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OtherApr 8

Florida college student charged with newborn's murder had Casey Anthony images on phone

A 20-year-old Florida college student has been indicted for first-degree murder in her newborn's death, with investigators finding Casey Anthony images on her phone.

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HealthMar 21

Multiple Health and Technology Security Concerns Affect Consumers

Various reports highlight ongoing challenges with health insurance communication, cybersecurity threats, and medical costs facing American consumers.

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WorldMar 10

South Korea Objects to US Plans to Redeploy Air Defense Systems to Middle East

South Korea opposes US military plans to move air defense systems from the peninsula to the Middle East, though Seoul says it cannot prevent the redeployment.

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FinanceMar 13

Brazil Eliminates Diesel Taxes, Adds Oil Export Levy Following Price Increases

Brazil has removed taxes on diesel fuel while implementing new levies on oil exports in response to recent price spikes.

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