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FinanceMar 17

Starbucks Shareholders Target Board Members Over Union Negotiations

Investment groups seek to remove two Starbucks board members at annual meeting, citing stalled labor talks with unionizing workers.

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PoliticsMar 10

NYC Mayor Faces Criticism Over Response to Security Incident and Event Hosting

New York City Mayor faces scrutiny over his handling of a security incident at his residence and subsequent hosting of a controversial activist.

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PoliticsMay 15

House Judiciary Committee Questions Fairfax County Prosecutor Over Charging Decisions

Representatives Jim Jordan and Jeff Van Drew questioned Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Stephen Descano during a House Judiciary hearing.

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SportsApr 6

Jamaica Fails World Cup Qualifying as USMNT Prepares for Final Selection Phase

Jamaica's World Cup qualifying campaign ended unsuccessfully while USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino enters final player evaluation period.

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PoliticsApr 6

Abrams Calls Trump Mail-In Voting Executive Order Unconstitutional

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams criticized President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting as illegal and unconstitutional.

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OtherMar 10

Irish Employee Wins £23,000 for Workplace Harassment Over Heritage

Employment tribunal awards compensation after boss repeatedly used ethnic slur targeting worker's Irish background.

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FinanceMay 15

Red Lobster Revises Endless Shrimp Promotion After Bankruptcy

Red Lobster is redesigning its Endless Shrimp promotion following financial difficulties that contributed to the chain's bankruptcy.

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OtherMar 17

Federal judge dismisses German tourist's $100,000 lawsuit over spicy taco sauce

A German tourist's lawsuit seeking $100,000 in damages from a New York taqueria over allegedly overly spicy salsa was dismissed by a federal judge.

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TechnologyMay 15

Venture Capital Firms Launch New Funds Targeting Early-Stage Startups

Two venture capital developments emerged this week: Atech raised $800,000 in pre-seed funding, while Meridian Ventures announced a $35 million fund for MBA-deferred founders.

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PoliticsMay 15

New York Times Publishes Analysis on Authoritarianism and Data Manipulation

The New York Times published commentary pieces examining patterns of authoritarian behavior and concerns about data manipulation under the Trump administration.

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ScienceMay 15

Study Links Plant Genetics to Climate Adaptation

Research suggests plants with multiple chromosome sets may be better equipped to survive environmental changes.

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SportsApr 5

Athletes Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird Criticize IOC's New Transgender Sports Policy

Former soccer star Megan Rapinoe and basketball legend Sue Bird have publicly criticized the International Olympic Committee's new policy on transgender athletes.

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AIApr 5

Folk musician discovers AI-generated versions of her songs on Spotify without consent

Murphy Campbell found unauthorized AI-altered versions of her YouTube performances uploaded to her Spotify profile, highlighting copyright enforcement challenges on AI music platforms.

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PoliticsApr 25

Congressional Late-Night Sessions Increase Amid Government Funding Disputes

Congress increasingly relies on overnight voting sessions as lawmakers struggle with government funding and immigration enforcement bills.

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TechnologyApr 5

Company Develops Drone System for School Security Against Active Shooters

Mithril Defense markets drone technology called Campus Guardian Angel to school districts as a response system for active shooter situations.

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