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AIMar 20

Scale AI Launches Voice Showdown Benchmark for Real-World Voice AI Evaluation

Scale AI introduces Voice Showdown, a new benchmark testing voice AI models through actual human conversations in 60+ languages, revealing gaps in current systems.

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WorldApr 14

BBC Reports Greek Police Using Masked Migrants for Border Pushbacks

BBC investigation alleges Greek police have recruited migrants as mercenaries to conduct illegal pushback operations at borders since 2020.

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PoliticsApr 4

Two separate tax policy stories covered by different outlets

News outlets report on different tax-related developments affecting businesses and individuals

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TechnologyMar 20

Pinterest CEO calls for government ban on social media for users under 16

Pinterest's chief executive has called on governments to ban social media platforms for users under 16 years old.

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HealthApr 9

Michigan Woman Arrested for Alleged Abuse of Disabled Sister-in-Law

A Michigan woman faces charges after allegedly confining her disabled sister-in-law in a basement for two years and denying adequate food and care.

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PoliticsMar 20

House Republicans Address Security Issues Amid DHS Shutdown Talks

Republican lawmakers focus on security concerns while bipartisan negotiations continue to resolve the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

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PoliticsMar 20

Pentagon Plans to Extend National Guard Mission in DC Through 2029

The Pentagon is planning to maintain a National Guard presence in Washington, D.C., through January 20, 2029, covering President Trump's full second term.

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SportsMar 28

UConn Basketball Programs Make Headlines as Tournament Season Approaches

UConn's women's coach Geno Auriemma criticizes NCAA tournament structure while men's player Alex Karaban reaches historic tournament milestone.

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WorldMar 10

State Department Allocates $40M for Middle East Evacuation Flights

The State Department has authorized up to $40 million in emergency funds for evacuation flights from the Middle East amid ongoing regional tensions.

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HealthMar 30

Tuberculosis Cases Rise in US Post-Pandemic, CDC Reports Over 10,600 Cases in 2024

The CDC reports over 10,600 tuberculosis cases in the United States in 2024, marking an increase following the pandemic period.

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WorldMar 30

Kosovo Approves Gaza Troop Deployment; Serbia Secures Russian Gas Deal

Kosovo approved sending troops to Gaza under a US-backed initiative while Serbia announced securing a gas import agreement with Russia.

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WorldMar 20

Spain Announces $5.8 Billion Support Package Amid Regional Conflict Impact

Spain has unveiled a $5.8 billion support package to address economic impacts from ongoing conflict involving Iran.

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HealthApr 9

UC Riverside Study Finds High-Protein Diet May Reduce Cholera Infection Severity

Researchers at UC Riverside discovered that diets rich in casein and wheat gluten proteins could significantly reduce cholera bacterial infection levels.

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SportsMar 20

NFL Owners to Vote on Raiders Ownership Succession Plan

NFL owners will vote on a succession plan allowing Silver Lake executive Egon Durban to purchase majority stake in Raiders from Mark Davis.

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HealthMar 25

FDA Issues Warning Over Biotech Executive's Cancer Drug Claims

Federal health officials warned that statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva were misleading.

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