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PoliticsMay 1

Policy Discussions Emerge on Social Security Benefits and Capital Gains Taxation

Separate policy proposals are being discussed regarding Social Security benefit caps for high earners and indexing capital gains taxes to inflation.

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AIMar 30

Tennessee Woman Jailed 5 Months After AI Wrongly Linked Her to North Dakota Bank Fraud

Angela Lipps spent five months in jail after artificial intelligence technology incorrectly connected her to a bank fraud case in a state she had never visited.

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AIApr 1

AI Recruiting Startup Mercor Reports Cyberattack Linked to Open-Source Project Breach

AI recruiting company Mercor confirmed a security incident after hackers claimed responsibility for stealing company data through a compromised open-source project.

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PoliticsMar 30

Pentagon Faces Legal Challenge Over Press Access, Criticism on Officer Promotions

The Defense Department confronts separate controversies over alleged court order violations regarding media access and reported changes to military promotion lists.

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OtherApr 15

Suspect in Fatal Shooting of 7-Month-Old Brooklyn Girl Appears for Arraignment

A suspect accused of fatally shooting a 7-month-old girl in Brooklyn appeared in court Wednesday for arraignment proceedings.

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WorldMar 30

Mexico Defends Oil Supply to Cuba Amid U.S. Fuel Restrictions

Mexican President Sheinbaum defends her country's right to supply oil to Cuba as the island faces energy shortages under U.S. sanctions.

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FinanceApr 1

Markets Face Volatility as S&P 500 Struggles Through Difficult March

U.S. stocks and commodities experienced challenging performance in March, with silver posting its worst month in 15 years while analysts assess outlook.

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PoliticsMay 1

Education Systems Face Pressure Over Testing Demands and Screen Time Limits

Teachers report burnout from increased classroom testing while multiple states implement screen time restrictions in schools.

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WorldMar 30

German Chancellor Merz says most Syrian refugees expected to return home in three years

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that most Syrian refugees in Germany are expected to return to Syria within three years, with Berlin planning to work with Syrian authorities.

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PoliticsMay 1

Texas executes James Broadnax despite last-minute innocence claims

Texas carried out the execution of James Broadnax for a 2008 double killing after the Supreme Court rejected final appeals based on his claims of innocence.

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EntertainmentApr 15

Katy Perry Under Police Investigation Over Ruby Rose Sexual Assault Allegations

Victoria Police are investigating sexual assault allegations made by Ruby Rose against pop star Katy Perry regarding an alleged incident at a Melbourne nightclub.

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SportsMay 1

US Women's Rugby Players Protest Trans Athlete Ban with Boycott Threats

USA Rugby's February policy banning transgender women from competition sparked widespread protests from players threatening boycotts.

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WorldApr 15

UN Nuclear Chief Calls for Iran Verification as Russia Backs Tehran's Uranium Rights

UN nuclear watchdog head calls for detailed verification measures in potential US-Iran deal while Russia defends Iran's uranium enrichment rights.

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HealthApr 15

Eastern US faces record-threatening heat wave unusual for mid-April

An unusual April heat wave is expected to challenge temperature records across the eastern United States on Wednesday, with cities like New York and Philadelphia forecast to reach the low 90s.

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WorldMar 30

Ukrainian Officials Criticize German Defense CEO's Comments About Drone Production

Ukrainian leaders responded sharply to Rheinmetall CEO's remarks dismissing Ukrainian drone technology as 'Lego' work done by 'housewives.'

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