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TechnologyApr 24

Defense Companies Win Military Contracts for Advanced Weapons Systems

Several defense contractors including Castelion, SpaceX, and Anduril have secured military contracts for hypersonic weapons and space interceptor programs.

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SportsApr 24

NASCAR Appoints First Non-France Family CEO as Jim France Steps Down

NASCAR undergoes historic leadership change with Steve O'Donnell becoming first CEO outside founding France family.

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WorldMay 25

Infrastructure Damage Reported in Russian Border Regions Amid Ongoing Conflict

Russian authorities report energy infrastructure damage in Belgorod region from missile attack, while forensic work continues at damaged dormitory in Luhansk.

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PoliticsApr 9

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3-9 years for fatal cooler-throwing incident

Erik Duran was convicted of manslaughter for throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect who then crashed his scooter and died in 2023.

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PoliticsApr 24

Family detained for over 10 months released from Texas immigration facility

A woman and her five children were released from immigration detention after more than 10 months, marking the longest family detention under the current administration.

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AIApr 24

DeepMind Spinoff Advances AI Drug Development While Gene Editing Companies Shut Down

Isomorphic Labs reports progress on AI-designed medicines entering human trials as two embryo editing startups cease operations.

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WorldApr 24

Oil Tanker Hijacked Off Somalia Coast as Maritime Security Concerns Rise

Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker in waters off Somalia, marking a return of piracy activity in the region amid broader maritime security tensions.

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PoliticsApr 24

RFK Jr. Aide's Company Position Raises Questions About Health Policy Conflicts

A key aide to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. maintained leadership of a wellness company while Trump officials developed health savings account policies.

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HealthApr 9

Florida Woman Forced to Have C-Section After Court Ruling During Labor

A Florida court allowed a hospital to perform a cesarean section on a woman against her wishes if deemed medically necessary during an emergency.

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WorldApr 10

Dutch Police Investigate International Sextortion Campaign Targeting Women and Girls

Dutch authorities are seeking victims of an international sextortion operation that allegedly coerced dozens of women and girls into degrading sexual acts.

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TechnologyApr 24

Researchers Discover Government-Linked Spyware Distributed via Fake Android App

Security researchers have identified a new case of government authorities using fraudulent Android applications to install surveillance software on target devices.

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TechnologyApr 10

Snap announces multi-year partnership with Qualcomm for upcoming AR glasses

Snap has entered a strategic agreement with Qualcomm to use Snapdragon XR chips in its next-generation consumer AR glasses expected this year.

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TechnologyApr 24

Three Technology Developments Advance Computing and Communications Infrastructure

Cisco demonstrates quantum computer connectivity, FCC updates router policies, and carbon nanotube research progresses toward copper alternatives.

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PoliticsMay 24

Federal Investigators Subpoena Streamer, Activist Over Cuba Travel

The Treasury Department has issued subpoenas to streamer Hasan Piker and activist Medea Benjamin as part of a probe into potential Cuba sanctions violations.

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WorldMar 25

Taiwan Says US Has 'High' Urgency in Speeding Up Weapons Deliveries

Taiwan reported that the United States has classified the acceleration of weapons deliveries to the island as a matter of 'high' urgency.

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