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PoliticsMar 25

Trump Calls for 18-Month Extension of Warrantless Surveillance Powers

President Trump publicly requested an 18-month extension of Section 702 FISA surveillance authority, citing ongoing conflict with Iran.

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FinanceApr 27

Four-Day Workweek Gains Momentum Despite Limited Business Adoption

Several countries have enacted four-day workweek legislation while businesses remain cautious about implementation despite growing advocacy efforts.

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PoliticsApr 10

DOJ argues pipe bomb case not covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons

Justice Department contends D.C. pipe bomb defendant's actions fall outside scope of Trump's blanket pardons for January 6 participants.

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TechnologyMar 26

Apple Discontinues Mac Pro Desktop Computer

Apple has removed the Mac Pro desktop workstation from its website, ending the product line that served professional users since 2006.

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TechnologyApr 10

Pentagon, FAA Approve Anti-Drone Laser Systems for Use Along Southern Border

Federal agencies completed safety assessment allowing military to deploy high-energy laser counter-drone systems near U.S. airports after temporary airspace closures in Texas.

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FinanceMar 25

Brookfield and La Caisse Agree C$9 Billion Takeover of Boralex

Brookfield and La Caisse have agreed to acquire renewable energy company Boralex in a C$9 billion deal.

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PoliticsMar 25

Democrat Wins GOP Seat in Trump District; Virginia Redistricting Battle Intensifies

A Democratic candidate flipped a Republican seat in Trump's Florida district while Virginia sees heated redistricting fight ahead of referendum.

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WorldApr 10

Federal Appeals Court Rules Home Distilling Ban Unconstitutional

A US federal appeals court has declared a 158-year-old ban on home distilling to be unconstitutional.

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OtherMar 26

NHS doctor charged with inciting support for Hamas

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, faces charges related to online material allegedly supporting the proscribed organization.

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PoliticsMar 9

Billionaires Contributed 19% of Federal Campaign Donations in 2024

Analysis shows 300 billionaires and families donated over $3 billion to federal elections, representing nearly one-fifth of all reported contributions.

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FinanceMay 13

Canadian Travel to U.S. Drops 42% While UK Travel Bookings Decline

New data shows significant drops in international travel, with Canadian visits to the U.S. falling 42% and UK holiday bookings declining 10%.

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PoliticsMay 13

Georgia Bans QR Codes for Elections Amid Conspiracy Theory Concerns

Georgia has prohibited the use of QR codes in elections following claims from conspiracy theorists, creating uncertainty about ballot counting procedures.

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PoliticsApr 10

Democrats Criticize Trump's Iran Statements at New York Convention

Democratic leaders, including John Kerry, condemned President Trump's recent posts about Iran during a political gathering in New York.

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WorldMar 9

Jury selection begins for 5 men charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian President Moïse

Federal trial starts in Miami for five defendants accused of conspiring to kill Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021.

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WorldApr 10

Middle East conflict threatens regional economic growth and tech sector development

World Bank officials warn that ongoing Middle East conflicts will reduce economic growth and create widespread impacts across the region's technology sector.

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