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HealthApr 16

Investigation Finds Lead Contamination at Half of New Orleans Playground Sites

Testing revealed lead contamination at 50% of New Orleans playgrounds examined, prompting calls for $5 million in federal cleanup funding.

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WorldMay 18

Turkey Offers Financial Incentives to Boost Birth Rates as Population Growth Slows

Turkish government implements cash grants and subsidized loans to encourage families to have more children amid declining birth rates.

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FinanceMay 18

Elliott Management Builds Stake in Bio-Rad Laboratories

Activist investor Elliott Management has acquired a significant position in life-science tools supplier Bio-Rad Laboratories.

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PoliticsApr 16

Supreme Court to Hear Monsanto Pesticide Case With Broad Consumer Protection Implications

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a Monsanto pesticide regulation case that could affect consumer lawsuit rights and corporate liability.

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HealthApr 16

Eli Lilly Obesity Drug Shows Cardiovascular Benefits in Late-Stage Trial

Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced positive results from a late-stage clinical trial of its obesity medication showing reduced cardiovascular risks.

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FinanceJun 2

Nine States Continue to Charge Taxes on Grocery Purchases

While most U.S. states have eliminated taxes on grocery purchases, nine jurisdictions still impose these levies on food items.

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OtherMar 11

Treasure hunter Tommy Thompson released from prison, 500 gold coins still missing

Deep-sea explorer Tommy Thompson has been released after nearly a decade in prison related to his discovery of the S.S. Central America shipwreck.

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PoliticsApr 1

NYC Council Proposes Budget Alternative as City Faces Financial Challenges

New York City Council released alternative budget proposal amid ongoing fiscal pressures and disagreement with state lawmakers over revenue solutions.

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EntertainmentApr 1

Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham attacked in Santa Monica

Lindsey Buckingham was allegedly attacked and doused with an unknown substance by a woman in Santa Monica.

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OtherMar 27

Hawaii Doctor's Trial Features Bodycam Video from Alleged Attack on Wife

Jurors in the attempted murder trial of Hawaii doctor Gerhardt Konig viewed police bodycam footage from the scene where his wife alleges he tried to kill her.

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SportsMay 12

Sean Strickland Enters UFC Pound-for-Pound Rankings After Victory Over Khamzat Chimaev

Sean Strickland has been added to UFC's pound-for-pound fighter rankings following his upset victory over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328.

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OtherMay 12

Michigan groom sentenced to 30 years for killing groomsman on wedding day

James Shirah, 24, was sentenced to at least 30 years in prison for running over his best friend and groomsman Terry Taylor Jr with an SUV following an argument.

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ScienceJun 2

Colorado and Oregon Lift Fishing Limits at Drought-Threatened Reservoirs

Wildlife officials in Colorado and Oregon are removing fishing restrictions at reservoirs expected to dry up due to ongoing drought conditions.

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PoliticsJun 2

Satellite Images Show White House Construction Projects Including UFC Octagon

New satellite imagery reveals ongoing construction at the White House including a UFC Octagon and ballroom, alongside Lincoln Memorial pool renovations.

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OtherApr 1

Doctor's son testifies father confessed to attacking wife on Hawaii cliff trail

Son of Maui doctor testified that his father confessed via FaceTime to attempting to kill his stepmother during a hiking incident.

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