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PoliticsApr 9

Far-Right Party Could Win Control in Eastern German State This Fall

Alternative for Germany may gain governmental control in Saxony-Anhalt, with plans to reshape German society if successful.

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PoliticsApr 9

Climate Change Conference Held Near White House

A conference questioning climate science was held near the White House, drawing dozens of attendees.

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PoliticsMar 13

UK Debate Over Islamophobia Definition Raises Free Speech Concerns

British commentators debate Labour's approach to defining Islamophobia, with critics arguing it could restrict free speech and legitimate criticism.

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SportsMar 13

Mercedes Reportedly Interested in Alpine F1 Stake; McLaren Trails in Performance Gap

Reports suggest Mercedes organization, not team principal Toto Wolff personally, is interested in Alpine F1's 24% celebrity-owned stake.

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ScienceApr 9

Finland's nuclear waste repository nears operation as world's first permanent facility

Finland's Onkalo facility, the world's first permanent underground nuclear waste repository, is expected to receive operational license within months.

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SportsMar 12

Carolina Hurricanes Add Three New Minority Owners to Ownership Group

The Carolina Hurricanes announced three new minority owners have joined the NHL team's ownership group under majority owner Tom Dundon.

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PoliticsMay 5

Sanders Campaign Paid for Netflix Subscription Despite Senator's Criticism of Service

Campaign finance records show Bernie Sanders' political operation paid for Netflix while the senator publicly criticized the streaming company.

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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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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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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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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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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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EntertainmentMay 5

Met Gala Features Celebrity Fashion as Protesters Target Jeff Bezos

The annual Met Gala showcased elaborate celebrity costumes while demonstrators focused protests on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

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OtherMar 11

Pittsburgh Episcopal Cathedral Dean Charged with Stealing Baseball Cards from Walmart

The Very Rev. Aidan Smith, head priest of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Pittsburgh, faces theft charges for allegedly stealing over $1,000 worth of baseball cards.

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PoliticsApr 8

Australian Writer Announces Departure from US, Cites Political Climate

Simon Adams, an Australian writer, announced he is leaving the United States after 15 years, citing concerns about the political direction under Trump.

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