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SportsJun 10

Washington High School Lacrosse Player Dies After Being Struck by Ball

Seventeen-year-old Eliot Abramson died after being hit by a lacrosse ball at the base of his neck during a college recruiting event.

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FinanceMay 1

Private Equity Firms Report Mixed Fundraising Results in Recent Quarter

TPG raised over $10 billion while Apollo made a $225 million pickleball investment, highlighting varied strategies in private equity.

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EntertainmentFeb 26

FCC Takes Action on Sports Broadcasting and Lifeline Subsidy Program

The FCC announced public comment period on sports broadcasting while voting to reform the $2.9 billion Lifeline subsidy program to prevent improper payments.

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WorldApr 16

US General Warns of Russian Nuclear Anti-Satellite Weapon Development

U.S. Space Command chief expresses concern about potential Russian nuclear weapon in space that could disrupt satellites and Earth operations.

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PoliticsJun 10

Conservative Leader Links UK Attacks to Equality Law Concerns; US Sees Transit Violence Rise

A Conservative leader suggested UK attacks could have been prevented without equality law fears, while US cities face increased transit violence from repeat offenders.

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FinanceApr 17

NYC Building Workers Reach Tentative Deal to Avoid Strike

Apartment building workers and owners in New York City reached a tentative agreement, averting a potential strike affecting 34,000 workers.

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WorldApr 3

Myanmar Military Chief Min Aung Hlaing Becomes President After Junta Elections

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has been elevated to president following military-controlled elections in Myanmar, five years after leading the 2021 coup.

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PoliticsApr 17

New York City Schools Face Multiple Challenges as Enrollment Declines

NYC schools confront falling enrollment, grading policy concerns, and increased marketing efforts as families leave the city.

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WorldMay 27

Former Red Army Faction Member Sentenced After 30 Years as Fugitive

Daniela Klette, a former member of the German militant group Red Army Faction, was sentenced after being captured in Berlin following three decades on the run.

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PoliticsApr 17

Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Access to Rhode Island Voter Registration Data

A U.S. district judge rejected the Justice Department's request for sensitive voter information from Rhode Island.

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WorldMay 13

India Bans Sugar Exports Through September to Secure Domestic Supply

India has prohibited sugar exports until the end of September to ensure adequate domestic supply amid concerns about production levels.

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HealthApr 3

Health Officials Report Rise in Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Globally

Health authorities are documenting increases in deadly bacterial and viral infections as vaccination rates decline in multiple regions worldwide.

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AIApr 3

Google Releases Gemma 4 AI Models Under Apache 2.0 License, Arcee Unveils Trinity-Large

Google switched to permissive Apache 2.0 licensing for its new Gemma 4 AI models while startup Arcee released a 399-billion parameter reasoning model under the same license.

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HealthMay 13

Brother of Nottingham triple killer testifies at public inquiry

Elias Calocane testified about his brother Valdo's mental health struggles and cryptic messages before the 2023 killings.

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PoliticsMay 22

Mahmoud Khalil to Appeal Detention Case to Supreme Court After Lower Court Ruling

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal appeals court rejected his request for rehearing in his detention case.

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