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TechnologyMay 26

eSports Startup Raises $20M Despite VC Focus on AI, Wall Street Embraces AI Consulting

Lucra Sports secured $20 million in funding while VCs prioritized AI investments, as Wall Street firms pay premium rates for AI expertise.

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HealthApr 18

Carfentanil overdoses surge across US as drug substituted for fentanyl

The dangerous synthetic opioid carfentanil is experiencing a resurgence in the US drug supply, leading to hundreds of overdoses.

2 sources
PoliticsMay 13

Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin Faces Internal Criticism Despite Electoral Wins

DNC Chair Ken Martin confronts growing criticism from party officials over fundraising struggles and transparency issues, even as Democrats continue winning elections.

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PoliticsMay 13

Rep. Luna opposes Trump-endorsed housing bill despite presidential support

Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna said she would vote against a Senate housing bill that President Trump has endorsed for House passage.

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PoliticsMay 14

House Resolution Addresses State Border Security Authority

House Resolution 50 proposes to establish constitutional authority for states to secure borders when federal enforcement is deemed inadequate.

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EntertainmentMar 7

McDonald's CEO draws social media criticism over Big Arch burger video

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski faced online mockery after posting a video reviewing the chain's new Big Arch burger.

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WorldApr 11

Russian Drone Strikes Kill 2 in Odesa Hours Before Orthodox Easter Ceasefire

Russian drone attacks on Odesa killed two people and wounded two others overnight, occurring just hours before a proposed Orthodox Easter ceasefire was set to begin.

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PoliticsMay 1

Trump Administration Cites Foreign Pollution in Air Quality Defense

EPA argues some U.S. cities shouldn't face penalties for air quality violations due to pollution from Asia

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PoliticsApr 30

Poll Shows Majority of Americans Oppose Trump White House Ballroom Project

A new poll finds 56% of Americans oppose President Trump's plan to build a ballroom on White House grounds, with opposition unchanged after recent events.

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OtherApr 2

DNA testing identifies California beach remains as man missing since 1999

Human bones found by beachgoers in 2022 were identified through DNA analysis as Walter Karl Kinney, who disappeared 23 years earlier.

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WorldMar 9

Turkey Reports Second Iranian Ballistic Missile Intercepted by NATO Air Defenses

Turkish officials announced that NATO defense systems successfully intercepted a second Iranian ballistic missile in Turkish airspace.

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FinanceApr 30

US Jobless Claims Fall to 189,000, Lowest Level Since 1969

Initial unemployment claims in the United States dropped to 189,000, marking the lowest level recorded since 1969.

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WorldFeb 26

Mexican Cartel Leader 'El Mencho' Reportedly Killed in Villa Raid Near Tapalpa

Multiple news outlets report on the villa where alleged cartel leader 'El Mencho' was reportedly killed during a raid near the town of Tapalpa, Mexico.

4 sources
FinanceMar 10

Boeing Discovers Wiring Issues in Undelivered 737 MAX Aircraft

Boeing found scratched wiring in some undelivered 737 MAX planes that will delay deliveries this month while maintaining overall delivery targets.

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SportsMay 1

FIFA President Infantino Expected to Seek Final Term Amid Palestine-Israel Football Disputes

FIFA President Gianni Infantino appears positioned for re-election to his final term in March 2025 amid ongoing disputes between Palestinian and Israeli football associations.

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