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PoliticsMar 28

Rep. Swalwell Allegedly Solicited Congressional Colleagues for AI Company Support

Representative Eric Swalwell and his former chief of staff reportedly approached congressional colleagues seeking support for his AI company, raising potential ethics concerns.

4 sources
WorldMar 6

British businessman charters private jet to leave Dubai amid regional tensions

Samuel Leeds, who sells online training courses, shared videos of his £150,000 private jet departure from Dubai as tourists seek shelter during regional unrest.

9 sources
WorldMar 13

Iran's Missile Launcher Capabilities Reportedly Remain Intact After Recent Strikes

Analysis suggests Iran's missile launcher arsenal has maintained operational capacity despite recent military strikes targeting the country's infrastructure.

4 sources
EntertainmentApr 6

Man cleared in Jam Master Jay killing case granted $1 million bond

Karl Jordan Jr., whose conviction for killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay was overturned, has been granted bond and could be released within days.

2 sources
TechnologyApr 16

Caterpillar Acquires Monarch Tractor, Electric Autonomous Vehicle Startup

Caterpillar acquired California-based Monarch Tractor, a venture-backed startup developing electric and autonomous off-road vehicles.

2 sources
PoliticsApr 6

House Republicans discuss potential Iran military action and leadership changes

Rep. Pat Fallon predicts Trump will deploy troops to Iran while reports suggest Jim Jordan may challenge Speaker Johnson.

2 sources
PoliticsApr 6

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Scheduled for House Epstein Probe Interview in May

Howard Lutnick will be questioned by House Oversight Committee on May 6 regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein revealed in Justice Department files.

2 sources
HealthMar 4

FDA Official Working to Hire Friend Who Seeks New Antidepressant Warnings

FDA's top drug regulator is working to hire a researcher seeking new pregnancy warnings on antidepressants, raising conflict of interest concerns.

7 sources
TechnologyMar 13

Apple Reduces App Store Commission Fees in China to 25 Percent

Apple cut its App Store developer commission in China from 30% to 25% effective March 15th following discussions with Chinese regulators.

4 sources
WorldApr 9

Israel and Lebanon to Begin Direct Negotiations

Israel has agreed to engage in direct talks with Lebanon, marking a significant diplomatic development between the two nations.

2 sources
EntertainmentMar 27

Two Major Arts Institutions Announce Leadership and Staffing Changes

The Salzburg Festival terminated its artistic director's contract while the Kennedy Center announced upcoming layoffs ahead of renovations.

7 sources
PoliticsApr 6

Hegseth Removes Military Officers, Shifts Defense Education Away from Ivy League

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed senior military officers and redirected military education partnerships from elite universities to Hillsdale College.

2 sources
OtherMar 31

Independent inquiry launched into child grooming cases in UK

A new independent inquiry has been established to investigate historical child grooming cases and institutional failures in the UK.

2 sources
FinanceApr 9

IMF Chief Warns of Economic Vulnerability Amid Oil Market Pressures

International Monetary Fund leadership highlights global economic fragility as oil price fluctuations strain government finances worldwide.

2 sources
PoliticsApr 12

Kansas City Mayor Criticizes State Control of Police Department

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas described the city's state-controlled police system as 'colonial' and harmful to diverse communities.

2 sources

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