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TechnologyMar 23

McDonald's in China Tests Humanoid Robots for Customer Service

A McDonald's location in China is piloting humanoid robots to serve meals and greet customers as part of a trial program.

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OtherMay 13

Police Officer Rescues Child from Burning Apartment in Chattanooga

A Chattanooga police officer rescued a four-year-old girl from a burning apartment building, with video capturing the dramatic rescue.

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OtherApr 18

Bride forced to change wedding dress after sister-in-law throws black paint

Gemma Monk had to switch wedding dresses minutes before her ceremony after her sister-in-law threw black paint on her dress.

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OtherMar 22

FBI Renews Appeal for Information on Missing Former Agent Robert Levinson

The FBI continues seeking information about former agent Robert Levinson who disappeared in Iran nearly 20 years ago, offering a $5 million reward.

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PoliticsMar 22

Legal Scholars Compare Current Federal Court Challenges to Historic Civil Rights Era

Academic commentary draws parallels between federal judges' roles in civil rights enforcement and contemporary judicial oversight.

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FinanceMar 22

IRS Warns of Approaching Deadline for Unclaimed Tax Refunds as Some Protest Through Resistance

The IRS warns taxpayers have until April to claim $1.2 billion in 2022 refunds while some engage in tax resistance protests with potential penalties.

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TechnologyMar 22

Spotify Explores AI Technology and Artist Payment Models as Streaming Industry Evolves

Spotify is developing AI capabilities while addressing ongoing questions about how streaming platforms compensate musicians for their work.

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TechnologyMar 22

iNaturalist App Combines Species Identification with Scientific Research

The iNaturalist mobile application helps users identify wildlife while contributing valuable biodiversity data to scientific research efforts.

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EntertainmentMar 22

Rapper Afroman Wins Court Case Over Songs Mocking Police Raid on His Home

Ohio jury sided with rapper Afroman in lawsuit over songs he created using footage from 2022 police raid on his residence.

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HealthApr 17

CDC Faces Leadership Shortage with 80% of Top Director Posts Vacant

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has 80% of its top director positions unfilled 14 months after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became health secretary.

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PoliticsApr 17

ICE Hired Thousands with Questionable Backgrounds During Rapid Expansion, AP Finds

Investigation reveals ICE's hiring spree to double its workforce included candidates with bankruptcies, failed police academy records, and misconduct allegations.

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WorldApr 17

Myanmar Reduces Aung San Suu Kyi's Prison Sentence, Releases Former President

Myanmar's military government has reduced former leader Aung San Suu Kyi's prison sentence and freed former president Win Myint.

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EntertainmentMar 22

Concert Safety Concerns and K-Pop Touring Challenges Draw Attention

Musicians face various challenges during live performances, from safety issues requiring show interruptions to geopolitical tensions affecting international tours.

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ScienceMar 21

Previously unseen photos from Neil Armstrong's 1966 Gemini 8 emergency donated to museum

Never-before-seen photographs from Neil Armstrong's harrowing Gemini 8 mission emergency in 1966 have been donated to the Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Ohio.

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SportsMay 12

Lions Complete 2026 Draft Class Signings; Browns' Cooper Trade Finalized

The Detroit Lions have signed their entire 2026 NFL Draft class while the Cleveland Browns have completed their trade of Amari Cooper to Buffalo.

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