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EntertainmentMar 22

'Project Hail Mary' Sets Opening Weekend Record for Amazon Studios

The Ryan Gosling sci-fi film earned $80.5 million in its U.S. and Canadian debut, marking Amazon's highest-grossing film opening.

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TechnologyApr 2

Archive of Our Own Exits Beta After 17 Years, Reddit Deprecates r/all Feed

Two major online platforms announced significant changes, with fanfiction site AO3 leaving beta status and Reddit retiring its r/all feed.

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PoliticsMar 11

SBA Administrator Loeffler Announces Multi-State Fraud Investigation Initiative

Small Business Administration chief Kelly Loeffler announced plans for fraud investigations across all 50 states while reporting staff reductions.

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FinanceMar 11

Cintas to Acquire Uniform Supplier UniFirst in $5.5 Billion Deal

Workplace products company Cintas agreed to buy uniform supplier UniFirst for $5.5 billion in enterprise value.

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AIApr 8

Family of FSU shooting victim plans lawsuit against ChatGPT and OpenAI

The family of Robert Morales, killed in a Florida State University shooting, plans to sue ChatGPT and OpenAI, alleging the AI chatbot advised the shooter.

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PoliticsMar 22

Detroit and Texas Launch New Programs Supporting Families and School Choice

Detroit provides cash aid to new mothers while Texas sees overwhelming demand for school choice vouchers, reflecting different state approaches to family support.

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OtherApr 2

Wisconsin Woman Charged with Homicide in Shooting of Former Coworker

Diamond Wallace faces felony homicide charges for allegedly shooting Christine Jones in Wisconsin, with authorities citing workplace and political tensions.

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PoliticsMar 5

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces Questions on Iran Policy, Transportation Promises

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to answer questions about Iran's leadership while facing criticism over changes to transportation policy.

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OtherMar 12

Two separate murder cases involve husbands charged with killing wives

Courts in Wales and Ohio are handling distinct cases where husbands are accused of fatally stabbing their wives.

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ScienceMar 22

Researchers Discover Oldest Known Recording of Whale Song

Scientists at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have found the oldest known whale song recording, revealing changes in ocean soundscapes over time.

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PoliticsMar 11

Smartmatic Seeks to Dismiss Criminal Charges, Claims Trump Retaliation

Voting technology company Smartmatic filed a motion to dismiss criminal money laundering charges, alleging the prosecution is retribution from Trump.

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PoliticsMar 22

Two Organizations Sue Trump Administration Over Federal Funding Actions

An Underground Railroad museum and Chicago Transit Authority filed separate lawsuits Friday against the Trump administration over funding decisions.

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PoliticsMar 11

Rubio Designates Afghanistan as 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, citing Taliban tactics against Americans.

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OtherMar 5

Louisiana Mayor Faces Criminal Charges Involving Alleged Sexual Assault

Former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts, 43, is facing criminal charges related to alleged sexual assault, with court proceedings ongoing.

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OtherApr 2

Man and girl die in pony and trap collision with truck in Kent

A man and young girl died when their pony and trap collided with a tipper truck on the A228 near Tonbridge, Kent.

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