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TechnologyMar 12

Apple Discontinues Over 15 Devices; Ex-Engineer Launches Voice Recording Pendant

Apple quietly removed more than a dozen products from its lineup this week, while a former Apple engineer secured funding for a privacy-focused wearable device.

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SportsMar 20

Milwaukee Bucks owners say Giannis Antetokounmpo will be extended or traded this offseason

Bucks ownership indicates they will either extend Giannis Antetokounmpo's contract or trade him rather than risk losing him in free agency.

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AIMar 12

Amazon Introduces Adult-Oriented 'Sassy' Personality Option for Alexa+

Amazon has launched a new personality mode for its Alexa+ service that allows the voice assistant to use profanity and deliver sarcastic responses.

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PoliticsMar 20

Social Security Benefits Face Uncertainty Without Congressional Action by 2030

Experts warn that Social Security benefits could be affected in six years if Congress fails to address the program's funding challenges.

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PoliticsMar 20

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Mail Ballot Grace Periods in 14 States

The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots received after Election Day, potentially affecting voting procedures in 14 states.

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WorldMar 12

Israel Confirms Strike on Iranian Nuclear Facility Near Tehran

Israeli forces targeted the Taleghan compound near Tehran in what Israel says was an effort to prevent nuclear weapon development.

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OtherMar 20

Investigation Alleges Sexual Abuse by Civil Rights Leader Cesar Chavez

New York Times reporters conducted a five-year investigation into allegations that civil rights icon Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls within the United Farm Workers movement.

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TechnologyMar 20

China Approves First Brain Chips for Commercial Sale

China has approved its first brain implant devices for commercial sale while the US and Europe continue clinical trials.

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OtherMar 4

Texas DA says no charges sought against officers in nightclub shooting response

Austin District Attorney clarifies office will not seek charges against police officers who responded to deadly nightclub shooting amid mandatory grand jury review.

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PoliticsMar 12

Federal judges decline to extend interim U.S. attorney's appointment in Wisconsin

Judges on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin declined to extend Brad Schimel's term as interim U.S. attorney.

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WorldMar 20

Lebanese residents flee homes amid fears of expanded Israeli military action

Residents in Lebanon are evacuating their homes and seeking shelter in schools and other facilities amid concerns about potential Israeli military operations.

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WorldMar 20

Venezuela's Interim President Replaces Senior Military Leadership

Delcy Rodríguez announced replacement of top military commanders after firing defense minister close to ousted leader Nicolás Maduro.

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TechnologyMar 20

Meta Faces Trial in New Mexico Over Alleged Failure to Disclose Social Media Risks to Children

New Mexico prosecutors argue Meta violated consumer protection laws by not disclosing platform risks to children, with potential penalties reaching billions.

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ScienceMar 20

Drones capture first footage of hole in Fukushima reactor pressure vessel

Micro-drones deployed inside Fukushima's Unit 3 reactor revealed a hole in the pressure vessel with melted fuel debris hanging from it, 15 years after the nuclear disaster.

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FinanceMar 20

China Faces Record Deflation as Oil Price Volatility Adds Economic Uncertainty

China is experiencing record deflationary pressures while oil market shocks create additional economic challenges for policymakers.

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