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Individual episodes of award-winning, fact-based journalism, providing daily analysis and insight into the latest developments around the world.
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AI Is as Risky as Pandemics and Nuclear War, Top CEOs Say, Urging Global Cooperation

The CEOs of the leading AI companies made their most unified statement yet about the existential risks posed by the technology
5/31/20235 minutes, 4 seconds
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A Few Lawmakers Are Trying To Torpedo the Debt Ceiling Deal. Here’s How

The first obstacle comes on Tuesday evening, when the House Rules Committee will convene to determine whether the agreement comes to a vote.
5/31/20235 minutes, 36 seconds
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China's Aggressive Maneuver Against U.S. Spy Plane Highlights Escalating Tensions

The military published video Tuesday of the latest in a series of incidents in the region between the two powers.
5/31/20233 minutes, 34 seconds
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Volunteering May Boost Kids' Well-Being, Study Says

It's associated with better mental and physical health.
5/31/20233 minutes, 28 seconds
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Twitter Now Worth Just One-Third of What Elon Musk Paid for It

Fidelity's new valuation follows three earlier mark-downs.
5/31/20232 minutes, 2 seconds
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Here’s What’s in the Debt Ceiling Deal

“The agreement represents a compromise, which means not everyone gets what they want,” President Joe Biden said.
5/30/20239 minutes, 6 seconds
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New York City Is Slowly Sinking Under Its Own Weight, Study Finds

Because the ocean is rising at a similar rate as the land is sinking, the Earth's changing climate could accelerate the timeline.
5/30/20234 minutes, 36 seconds
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Russia Launches Pre-dawn Attack on Ukraine’s Capital

Russian drones buzzed over Kyiv, before being taken down by Ukraine's air defense systems
5/30/20233 minutes, 33 seconds
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Scandal Over Son’s House Party Lands Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida in Hot Water

Japan PM fires son after party at official residence triggers public outrage.
5/30/20233 minutes, 45 seconds
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Column: American Health Care Is Broken. Major Hospitals Need to Be Part of the Solution

America's major health systems largely ignore social drivers of poor health. That needs to change.
5/30/20238 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Cover Story: Florence Pugh Might Just Save the Movie Star From Extinction

Florence Pugh is featured as one of TIME's Next Generation Leaders, a list of 10 trailblazers shaping a brighter future. The British actor has had a string of remarkable performances including in 'Midsommar' and 'Little Women' and is on the cusp of a breakout year with upcoming roles in two highly anticipated movies: Christopher Nolan’s 'Oppenheimer' and Denis Villeneuve’s 'Dune: Part Two'. We join Pugh to discuss her influence on the next generation of the movie industry.
5/30/202311 minutes, 2 seconds
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Texas House Impeaches Attorney General Ken Paxton. Here’s What to Know

Paxton has denied any wrongdoing and invited Texans to the capitol to “peacefully” protest
5/29/20235 minutes, 55 seconds
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North Korea Says It’s About to Launch Its First Military Satellite. Here’s What We Know So Far

A satellite launch will be a violation of U.N. protocols on the use of long-range missile technology
5/29/20233 minutes, 31 seconds
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What Erdoğan’s Victory Means for Turkey—and the World

The Erdoğan era lives on after Turkey’s longtime leader emerged victorious in Sunday's runoff election.
5/29/20235 minutes, 50 seconds
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Colorado River Drought Crisis is Fostering a More Collaborative U.S.-Mexico Relationship

When it comes to the Colorado River, the U.S. and Mexico have entered a new era of agreement as both countries face unprecedented drought.
5/29/20236 minutes, 53 seconds
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Biden and GOP Reach Debt-Ceiling Deal. Now Congress Must Approve It

The Democratic president and Republican speaker reached the agreement after the two spoke Saturday evening by phone.
5/29/20235 minutes, 11 seconds
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ICYMI: What to Know About the History of the Debt Ceiling, and more

Included in this Episode: 1. What to Know About the History of the Debt Ceiling 2. The U.S. Surgeon General Fears Social Media Is Harming the 'Well-Being of Our Children' 3. For Marianne Williamson, the Bernie Sanders Lane Looks Wide Open 
5/28/202323 minutes, 12 seconds
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Why Gas Prices Are Cheaper Right Now

Overall, demand is lower says one expert. And if EV sales continue, that could continue to help drive down the cost of gas.
5/28/20232 minutes, 51 seconds
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Column: Why the Advice to Follow Your Dreams Is Selling Graduates Short

Deeper than our desires is the question of what is actually worth wanting, write Ryan McAnnally-Linz, Matthew Croasmun, and Miroslav Volf.
5/28/20235 minutes, 15 seconds
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Heat-Related Prison Deaths Are Rising Due to Climate Change

Without mandated air-conditioning, the number of heat-related deaths in U.S. prisons (Texas in particular) have increased in the last decade.
5/28/20238 minutes, 29 seconds
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What Netflix's Password Sharing Crackdown Means for You

The streamer has begun rolling out its new password protocol in the U.S.
5/28/20233 minutes, 47 seconds
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Review: 'The Idol' Pretends to Expose Exploitation While Reveling in It

Sam Levinson's controversial HBO series, which stars co-creator The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, is an almost Biblical cautionary tale about a pop star.
5/28/20236 minutes, 45 seconds
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Biodiversity Is Nearing an ‘Extinction Crisis,’ Animal Researchers Say

In a new study, researchers found a "global erosion of species,’ with nearly half of animal populations in decline.
5/27/20234 minutes, 52 seconds
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Column: In the Rush to AI, We Can't Afford to Trust Big Tech

Governments, big tech, and scientists will need to work together.
5/27/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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Doctors Are Still Confused by Abortion Exceptions in Louisiana. It’s Limiting Essential Care

The laws in Louisiana allow for abortions in certain cases when a pregnant patients' life or health may be at risk.
5/27/20237 minutes, 1 second
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The Architect of Swiss Neutrality Thinks It's Time for His Country to Take Sides

TIME speaks to Thomas Borer on scrapping the country's longstanding policy of military neutrality.
5/27/20237 minutes, 10 seconds
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Republicans Tout Progress on Debt Ceiling Negotiations With Time Running Out

McCarthy warned that a potential agreement would require a level of compromise likely to disappoint both parties.
5/26/20235 minutes, 25 seconds
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Why Waking Up Earlier Isn't Necessarily Better

Morning birds aren't morally superior to night owls.
5/26/20235 minutes, 53 seconds
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What Was Memorial Day Originally Called?

Originally called Decoration Day, the occasion was first marked three years after the end of the Civil War.
5/26/20232 minutes, 34 seconds
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If You've Always Wanted a Lighthouse, Here's Your Chance. The U.S. Is Giving Some Away

Ten lighthouses along America's shorelines are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government.
5/26/20233 minutes, 59 seconds
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Awkward Glitches, Long Silences, and Hold Music: Ron DeSantis' Disastrous Twitter Launch

A widely promoted Twitter Spaces event with Elon Musk to launch his campaign began disastrously for Ron DeSantis. 
5/25/20236 minutes, 35 seconds
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Janet Yellen Says Treasury Is 'Not Involved' in Planning With Investors for Default

'We are committed to not having missed payments and raising the debt ceiling,' Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.
5/25/20233 minutes, 36 seconds
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Multivitamins May Improve Memory, Study Shows

Taking a daily multivitamin can improve memory and slow some of the cognitive decline associated with aging, new research shows.
5/25/20235 minutes, 30 seconds
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Column: Why the Republican Job Requirements Push Won’t Actually Get People to Work

Republic demands to change TANF work requirements won't get more Americans working
5/25/20236 minutes, 47 seconds
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Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n Roll' Dead at 83

Turner died Tuesday, after a long illness, according to her manager
5/25/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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Hillary Clinton Says Dianne Feinstein Shouldn't Retire

In an interview with TIME at the Chicago Humanities Festival, Clinton said Feinstein shouldn't retire because of the "tradeoff" on confirming judges.
5/24/20234 minutes, 7 seconds
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4 Major Takeaways from Illinois' Investigation Into Child Sex Abuse in the Catholic Church

An investigation by the Attorney General of Illinois found that at least 1,997 children were abused across six dioceses.
5/24/20234 minutes, 38 seconds
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Democrats Fear Biden Is Folding Too Easily in Debt Limit Talks

Biden has decades of history compromising with Republicans, sometimes over the howls of Democrats. Some of his allies worry it's happening again.
5/24/20236 minutes, 37 seconds
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Apple Strikes Multibillion-Dollar Deal to Use U.S.-Made Chips

The announcement comes amid U.S. efforts to reduce American companies’ reliance on foreign chipmakers.
5/24/20232 minutes, 37 seconds
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A Florida School Has Pulled the Poem Read at Biden's Inauguration

Poet Amanda Gorman says she was 'gutted' over her poem’s removal after a parent filed a complaint
5/24/20234 minutes, 15 seconds
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A Unified Theory of Why So Many Republicans Think They Can Beat Trump

If Trump's indictment was the first inflection point of the campaign cycle, we are entering a second one.
5/23/20239 minutes, 46 seconds
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There's Still No Debt-Limit Deal After Negotiations Between Biden and McCarthy

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden called the discussion "productive," but key sticking points remain
5/23/20234 minutes, 31 seconds
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Meta Was Just Fined a Record-Breaking $1.3 Billion by E.U. Regulators

The fine for the transfer of user data is the largest since the E.U. implemented the General Data Protection Regulation.
5/23/20232 minutes, 46 seconds
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'A Country of Racists.' Spanish Soccer Is Embroiled in Yet Another Racism Controversy

Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. tweeted that "today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists”
5/23/20235 minutes, 2 seconds
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Spotlight: Right-Wing Doctors Are Still Peddling Dubious COVID Drugs

The U.S. remains awash in tragedies linked to doctors who prescribed dubious treatments.
5/23/202317 minutes, 42 seconds
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Zelensky Was the Undisputed Star of the G7. But the Summit’s Focus Remained Firmly on China

The bulk of the business in Hiroshima was not focused on Putin’s war of choice, but on Beijing’s growing assertiveness
5/22/20236 minutes, 59 seconds
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Lawmakers Aren’t Giving OpenAI CEO Sam Altman the Zuckerberg Treatment (Yet)

Sam Altman received a warmer welcome from lawmakers than other tech CEOs at a recent Senate hearing
5/22/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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What High Interest Rates Mean For U.S. Renewable Energy

The cost of financing renewable energy plays a significant role in determining the cost of clean electricity.
5/22/20234 minutes, 10 seconds
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Return-to-Office Full Time Is Losing. Hybrid Work Is On the Rise

The pandemic may be over, but employees are refusing to return to the office full-time.
5/22/20234 minutes, 47 seconds
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All The Stuff in Your Home That Might Contain PFAS 'Forever Chemicals', and more

Included in this episode:  1. All The Stuff in Your Home That Might Contain PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' 2. Column: Polypharmacy Killed My Son. He’s Not Alone 3. Return-to-Office Full Time Is Losing. Hybrid Work Is On the Rise 
5/21/202330 minutes, 56 seconds
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Maine Confirms Fatal Powassan Virus Case. What to Know About the Rare Disease

Like Lyme disease, Powassan is transmitted through ticks. While there are only a handful of U.S. cases every year, the virus can be deadly.
5/21/20232 minutes, 23 seconds
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Column: What's Happening in the Supreme Court's Shadows Is Shaping America

It’s impossible to fully understand the Supreme Court's power without examining the shadow docket, writes Stephen Vladeck.
5/21/20237 minutes, 50 seconds
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Column: Why Conservatives' Views on Childhood Vaccines Are Shifting

It's largely a growing populist identity that prioritizes parents’ rights over expert recommendations, state mandates, or the safety of others.
5/21/20237 minutes, 46 seconds
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Don’t Use Artificial Sweeteners for Weight Loss, WHO Says

The WHO’s advice is based on a review that found products containing aspartame and stevia—like diet soda—don’t help reduce body fat.
5/21/20232 minutes, 42 seconds
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Allergies from At-Home Gel and Acrylic Manicures Are On the Rise

The material that causes nail products to harden under UV lamps can cause seemingly random allergic reactions. 
5/21/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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Russia's War in Ukraine Is Making the Heat Wave in Asia Even Deadlier

Countries have been forced to return to coal as Europe dips into liqueified natural gas supplies meant for Asia
5/20/20236 minutes, 51 seconds
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Zelensky to Join G7 at Hiroshima Summit, More Sanctions on Russia Likely

Ukrainian president to join leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies as they ready more sanctions for Russia
5/20/20239 minutes, 22 seconds
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Why Dianne Feinstein Shouldn't Quit

Liberals calling for the ailing Dianne Feinstein to quit haven't considered what that would mean for one possible, albeit unlikely, scenario: a vacancy on the Supreme Court.
5/20/20238 minutes, 29 seconds
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Critics Say Montana's TikTok Ban Is a Violation of Free Speech

Gov. Gianforte’s office called the law an attempt to “protect Montanans’ personal and private data
5/19/20235 minutes, 38 seconds
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Dominion CEO Predicts 'Business Ultimately Goes to Zero' Because of 2020 Election Lies

Dominion CEO John Poulos tells TIME that the hit to the company's reputation will eventually scare away all its customers, despite a $787.5 million settlement with Fox News.
5/19/20234 minutes, 39 seconds
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Column: Why Putin Is Right to Fear for His Life

Vladimir Putin knows all too well the history of how tsars and dictators die 
5/19/202310 minutes, 35 seconds
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How Netflix's 'Unsolved Mysteries' Led to the Rescue of a Girl Missing for 5 Years

A man saw a missing girl on a Netflix true crime show. Then she walked into his store.
5/19/20232 minutes, 1 second
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Deutsche Bank to Pay $75 Million to Settle Epstein Lawsuit

Deutsche Bank agreed to settle a lawsuit in which victims of Epstein’s sexual abuse accused the bank of facilitating his sex-trafficking operation
5/18/20233 minutes, 21 seconds
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1,100-Year-Old Hebrew Bible Sells for $38 Million at Auction

The Codex Sassoon is one of the world's oldest surviving biblical manuscripts.
5/18/20232 minutes, 29 seconds
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Lawmakers Question Louis DeJoy on Mail Theft and Attacks on Postal Workers

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy generally received a warmer welcome from Democrats than he had in the past, as he answered lawmakers questions about a surge in mail-related crimes.
5/18/20235 minutes, 25 seconds
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Fewer Americans Are Buying New Cars. That's a Problem for the Climate

The 284 million cars on the road are older than they've ever been. That'll take a toll on the speed of the EV transition.
5/18/20234 minutes, 38 seconds
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What We Know About Prince Harry and Meghan’s Car Chase With Paparazzi

The 2 hour chase, which involved the paparazzi, happened after the couple attended an awards ceremony in New York on Tuesday. 
5/18/20236 minutes, 48 seconds
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How Extreme Heat Impacts Your Mental Health

"If we ignore climate change as a public health threat, we are abdicating our role as healthcare providers"
5/17/20237 minutes, 48 seconds
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Asks Congress to Regulate AI

In a Congressional hearing, Altman, whose company created ChatGPT, and senators expressed their fears about how AI could “go quite wrong.”
5/17/20239 minutes, 14 seconds
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The CIA Is Now Trying to Recruit Russian Spies On Telegram

The two-minute clip was posted Tuesday on a new Telegram channel that provides information on how to securely contact the U.S. agency
5/17/20235 minutes, 1 second
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A Florida Teacher Showed a Disney Film With a Gay Character. She's Under Investigation

Florida has opened an investigation into a teacher who showed her students a Disney film featuring a gay character during class.
5/17/20232 minutes, 58 seconds
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Astronomers Explain What Caused the Largest Cosmic Explosion Ever Seen

The mystery of a massive astronomical phenomenon is explained.
5/16/20235 minutes, 56 seconds
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There Is No Right Way to Read

Reading is always relative to culture. History proves it, writes Adrian Johns.
5/16/20238 minutes, 37 seconds
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Why Succession's Election Night Episode Triggered D.C. So Hard

That the outcome of the 2024 election could plausibly turn on similar events made the "America Decides" episode anxiety-attack inducing
5/16/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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Comer Clarifies Claim That House Republicans Lost Track of Biden Informant

A day after saying on Fox News that he could no longer ‘track down’ an informant in House Republicans’ Biden investigation, Rep. Comer provided more details.
5/16/20233 minutes, 44 seconds
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Amazon Plans to Add ChatGPT-Style Search to Its Online Store

Conversational product search has the potential to reshape a key element of Amazon’s core retail business
5/16/20233 minutes, 36 seconds
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Spotlight: Deepika Padukone Is Bringing the World to Bollywood

Deepika Padukone, India's top actress, is focused on making a global impact while remaining rooted in her country. Brands see her as a gateway to India's growing market, which is expected to be worth over $83 billion by 2025.
5/16/202316 minutes, 59 seconds
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Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy Expected to Resume Debt Limit Talks on Tuesday

President Biden said he believes an agreement can be reached with House Republicans to raise or suspend the debt cap before the U.S. runs out of cash
5/15/20232 minutes, 41 seconds
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What Happens If a Debt Ceiling Agreement Isn't Reached

President Biden and top congressional lawmakers will meet early this week to discuss the default
5/15/20234 minutes, 53 seconds
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Sweden Celebrates Eurovision Win

Swedish singer Loreen won the contest with her power ballad “Tattoo"
5/15/20236 minutes, 12 seconds
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The EPA Power Plant Rule Is the Anchor To Biden's Wider Climate Agenda

The EPA's new rule is significant on its own. But to understand its significance, it’s important to look at it as part of a bigger picture.
5/15/20235 minutes, 50 seconds
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ICYMI: Why Allergy Seasons Are Getting Worse, and more

Included in this episode:  1. Why Allergy Seasons Are Getting Worse   2. This Company Could Be Crucial to Biden’s EV Charger Agenda   3. The Radical Joy of Rachel Cargle 
5/14/202323 minutes, 44 seconds
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The G7 Summit in Hiroshima Is a Test of Japan’s Peace-Brokering Power

Leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K., and the U.S. will meet in Hiroshima to discuss the war in Ukraine, AI, and more.
5/14/20235 minutes, 58 seconds
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Column: What 3 Grieving Dads Want You to Know About America's Fentanyl Crisis

"In a sense, young people are dying from a lack of information."
5/14/20236 minutes, 50 seconds
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Column: Why It's Time for Legacy College Admissions to Go

Ending legacy admissions is where Democrats and Republicans can find common ground, write Frederick Hess and Richard Kahlenberg.
5/14/20236 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Start Teaching Your Kids About Social Media

The American Psychological Association's new guidelines include 10 recommendations about social-media use for kids.
5/14/20235 minutes, 4 seconds
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Heat Waves Can Be Deadly for Those With Mental Health Issues

The 2021 Western Heat Dome was particularly deadly for patients suffering from mental health conditions. Better community care can help.
5/13/20237 minutes, 39 seconds
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What Health Experts Want Now That the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Is Over

The emergency may be over, but there are valuable lessons to be learned from what went right.
5/13/20236 minutes, 13 seconds
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Column: Nuclear Energy's Moment Has Come

The grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer explains why we need to develop and scale nuclear energy to meet the global energy transition
5/13/20235 minutes, 30 seconds
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Turkey's Election Could Spell the End of the Erdogan Era

Turkey Is holding the world’s most important election this year. Here’s everything you need to know. 
5/13/20238 minutes
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Migrant Aid Groups on the Border Are Stretched Thin as Title 42 Expires

“Can we meet the need if numbers surge even more?”
5/12/20234 minutes, 33 seconds
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U.S. Ambassador Accuses South Africa of Providing Weapons and Ammunition to Russia

If South Africa is found to be giving Russia military aid, it threatens to fracture the relationship between the United States and a key partner in Africa.
5/12/20236 minutes, 59 seconds
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NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino in Talks to Run Twitter

The next Twitter CEO will have to deal with the fallout from Elon Musk's ownership, including an advertiser exodus.
5/12/20234 minutes, 37 seconds
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AI Could Destroy Journalism as We Know It. This Media Mogul Hopes to Save It

Barry Diller warned AI could be as “destructive” to news publishers as free online news was in the early aughts. 
5/12/20234 minutes, 17 seconds
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How the Biden Administration Plans to Deal With the Looming Border Crisis

With Title 42 set to end, U.S. officials expect an unprecedented surge at the border 
5/11/20235 minutes, 43 seconds
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Israeli-Palestinian Fighting in Gaza Intensifies as Egyptian Cease-Fire Efforts Falter

Egyptian cease-fire efforts appeared to falter as neither side has shown any sign of backing down.
5/11/20238 minutes, 39 seconds
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What to Know About the George Santos Charges and What Happens Next

Federal prosecutors have charged Rep. George Santos on more than a dozen counts. Here's what could happen next.
5/11/20239 minutes, 18 seconds
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The E. Jean Carroll Verdict Should Be a Death Blow to Trump's Campaign But Won't Be

Even being found liable for sexual abuse won't shake Trump's hold on the GOP, which had long ago factored his treatment of women into their decision to support him
5/11/20234 minutes, 51 seconds
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No Progress on Debt Ceiling After White House Meeting as U.S. Inches Closer to Default

“Everybody in this meeting reiterated the positions they were at. I didn’t see any new movement."
5/10/20234 minutes, 33 seconds
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Dianne Feinstein Returning to Senate After Facing Resignation Calls

She's been gone for more than two months, and some Democrats openly complained that her lengthy absence was compromising the Democratic agenda in the Senate.
5/10/20234 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Charges Against George Santos Were A Long Time Coming

What a reporter learned from chasing the New York congressman and alleged serial fabulist
5/10/20237 minutes, 4 seconds
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Why Allergy Seasons Are Getting Worse

And what that means for your health.
5/10/20236 minutes, 2 seconds
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Column: E. Jean Carroll's Victory Shows the #MeToo Movement Is Far From Dead

The verdict signals that there are at least some limits to what rich and powerful men can get away with
5/10/20236 minutes, 52 seconds
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Could Joe Biden Use the 14th Amendment to Solve the Debt Ceiling?

It's an untested legal theory.
5/9/20235 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Extreme New Tactic in the Crusade to Ban Books

Book ban activists across the U.S. are now turning against book publishers
5/9/20236 minutes, 52 seconds
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill 13 in Gaza, Including Children

So far, 105 Palestinians—about half of them militants or alleged attackers—were killed by Israeli fire in the West Bank and east Jerusalem since the start of 2023, according to an Associated Press tally.
5/9/20233 minutes, 52 seconds
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Cigarette Smoking in the U.S. Drops to Lowest Level Since 1965

Despite declining smoking rates, tobacco use remains high as consumers pivot to alternative products.
5/9/20232 minutes, 19 seconds
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8 Ways to Find Humor in Your Everyday Life

Laughing more promotes health and happiness.
5/9/20237 minutes, 9 seconds
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Spotlight: The Hidden Role Ordinary Iranians Have Played in the Protests

Hundreds of security forces line Tehranpars Street, where protesters have gathered for weeks. Despite the heavy police presence, young people continue to gather and chant slogans every night.
5/9/202317 minutes, 16 seconds
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Why the U.S. May Be Days Away From a Border Crisis

Smugglers have been falsely telling would-be migrants that the expiration of Title 42 will allow people to more easily enter the U.S.
5/8/20236 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tequila is About to Become the U.S's Most Popular Spirit. That's Bad for the Environment

Tequila is poised to pass vodka as the U.S.'s most popular spirt, but it has an outsize climate impact that could threaten its future.
5/8/20233 minutes, 57 seconds
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The Writers Strike Is Taking a Stand on AI

Artificial intelligence could drastically change Hollywood. Here's how the writers strike is pushing back.
5/8/20235 minutes
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Column: Too Many High School Seniors Are Turning Away from College Altogether

More and more students are turning away from college. That matters for their economic future 
5/8/20236 minutes, 14 seconds
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ICYMI: What Feeling Stuck Does to Your Body, and more

Included in this episode:  1. Column: What Feeling Stuck Does to Your Body  2. She Was the 'Office Mom' of Tucker Carlson's Show. Now She's Suing Fox News  3. Rep. Zooey Zephyr: My Censure Was an Attack on Democracy  
5/7/202326 minutes, 56 seconds
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'Body Grief' Can Happen After a Weight Change. Here's How to Cope With It

Distress after weight changes often revolves around a profound sense of loss.
5/7/20238 minutes, 52 seconds
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What Will Happen When the U.S. Stops Tracking COVID-19 Data Like it Used To

When the COVID-19 public health emergency ends on May 11, CDC will stop providing daily COVID-19 data. Here’s what will replace the old system.
5/7/20237 minutes, 41 seconds
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Anti-Monarchy Protesters Have Been Arrested at King Charles III's Coronation

The policing of the coronation has become "a human-rights nightmare," say civil liberties advocates
5/7/20233 minutes, 25 seconds
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150 African Workers for AI Companies Vote to Unionize

More than 150 workers for Facebook, TikTok and ChatGPT gathered in Nairobi to establish the first African Content Moderators Union
5/7/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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You Have a Week to Stock Up on Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

The public health emergency ends May 11.
5/6/20233 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Enduring Oddness of King Charles III

The British monarch, who will formally be crowned king in a coronation ceremony this weekend, is "one of the most eccentric sovereigns Great Britain has ever had."
5/6/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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How the Writers Strike Could Impact TV Shows That Are Still Filming

The Writers Guild of America is on strike—including on-set writers, those who make last-minute changes during filming.
5/6/20234 minutes, 40 seconds
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Review: 'A Small Light' Tells a Powerful True Story of Courage in the Face of Fascism

Miep Gies did not realize, when she started working as a secretary for pectin manufacturer Opekta, that she was destined for heroism
5/6/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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Proud Boys Verdict Is a Rebuttal to Those Claiming Jan. 6 Wasn't an Insurrection

It absolutely was an insurrection, and the conspiracy theory that it wasn't represents a standing threat to the United States.
5/5/20238 minutes, 26 seconds
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Jordan Neely's Death on NYC Subway Ruled a Homicide. Here's What to Know

Neely was on a Manhattan F train and had been reportedly screaming about being hungry, thirsty, and tired
5/5/20235 minutes, 32 seconds
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Column: The U.S. Government Keeps Breaking the Economic Golden Rule: Do No Harm

From the Federal Reserve raising interest rates to the debt ceiling, different parts of the U.S. government keep hurting the economy
5/5/20239 minutes, 12 seconds
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Why Jill Biden Is Attending the Coronation Instead of the President

Donald Trump called it "very disrespectful" for President Joe Biden to skip the coronation.
5/5/20233 minutes
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South Africa Wants King Charles to Give Back the Cullinan Diamonds

A new petition with is calling for the world's largest diamond to be returned. 
5/5/20234 minutes, 20 seconds
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How Republicans Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Green Jobs

Taking a closer look at the debt ceiling bill and how it came about can tell us a lot about why the Inflation Reduction Act is so durable.
5/4/20234 minutes, 11 seconds
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Scientists Just Observed a Star Eating an Entire Planet

It’s a gloomy preview of what will happen to Earth when our sun morphs into a red giant and gobbles the four inner planets.
5/4/20233 minutes, 30 seconds
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Column: How Biden Could Short-Circuit McCarthy on the Debt Ceiling

President Biden's best deal on debt ceiling negotiations doesn't run through Speaker Kevin McCarthy. He needs to court other House factions instead
5/4/20237 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Fed's Latest Interest Rate Hike Could Set Off a 'Domino Effect' in Regional Bank Failures

“Each incremental interest rate hike beyond what they had anticipated is going to exacerbate the banking problem significantly."
5/4/20237 minutes, 38 seconds
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White House Announces AI Initiatives Ahead of Meeting With Top Tech CEOs

President Joe Biden noted last month that AI can help to address disease and climate change but also could harm national security and disrupt the economy in destabilizing ways.
5/4/20233 minutes, 33 seconds
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Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's Drug Shows Greatest Benefit Yet

Donanemab slowed cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s disease by 35%, according to the company.
5/4/20233 minutes, 23 seconds
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May the Fourth Be With... Carrie Fisher: Late "Star Wars" Actress Finally Gets Walk of Fame Star

Carrie Fisher is receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a May the Fourth tribute to one of the “Star Wars” franchise's most beloved figures.
5/4/20231 minute, 57 seconds
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U.S. Sprinter and Olympic Gold Medalist Tori Bowie Dies at 32

Bowie's death was announced Wednesday by her management company and USA Track and Field
5/4/20233 minutes, 46 seconds
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Man Arrested Outside Buckingham Palace Ahead of Coronation

The man, who was carrying a knife, allegedly threw items believed to be shotgun cartridges onto the palace grounds on Tuesday evening
5/3/20233 minutes, 27 seconds
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Almost a Third of High-School Girls Considered Suicide in 2021

A new federal report reveals staggering numbers.
5/3/20234 minutes, 19 seconds
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She Was the 'Office Mom' of Tucker Carlson's Show. Now She's Suing Fox News

Abby Grossberg discusses suing Fox for gender discrimination and why she thinks conspiracy theories thrive on the network
5/3/202310 minutes, 47 seconds
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Why Rep. Zooey Zephyr's Free Speech Lawsuit is Unprecedented

Experts call Zephyr's suit an “unusual” legal move to protect her right to free speech.
5/3/20236 minutes, 8 seconds
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Biden Sending 1,500 Troops to Southern Border Ahead of Expected Migration Surge

The U.S. is bracing for a record surge across the southern border when Title 42 ends May 11
5/3/20234 minutes, 11 seconds
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Do Brits Still Want the Monarchy? What Polls Say Ahead of Charles' Coronation

 Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year, the institution has continued to enjoy broad, if waning, support.
5/3/20235 minutes, 53 seconds
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The Biggest Ob-Gyn Group Donates a Lot to Anti-Abortion Politicians

Nearly 40% of ACOG's political donations go to anti-abortion candidates, new data find.
5/2/20233 minutes, 58 seconds
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Canadian Folk Singer Gordon Lightfoot Dies at 84

He was considered one of the most renowned voices to emerge from Toronto’s Yorkville folk club scene in the 1960s
5/2/20236 minutes, 39 seconds
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How Air Pollution Can Affect Your Heartbeat

A new study out of China shows the immediate impact on heart health of exposure to air pollution from burning fossil fuels.
5/2/20236 minutes, 37 seconds
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Your Money Is Likely Safe, Even After Bank Failures. Here's How to Be Sure

How to make sure your money is protected amid recent bank failures, according to the experts.
5/2/20235 minutes
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Spotlight: 'No More Guns. Gone': Why Gabby Giffords Isn't Giving Up

The former Congresswoman and gun violence survivor gave TIME exclusive access to her latest advocacy efforts at the U.S. Capitol
5/2/202317 minutes, 47 seconds
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First Republic Bank Seized by Regulators and Sold to JPMorgan Chase

First Republic is the third midsize bank to fail in two months.
5/1/20235 minutes, 17 seconds
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Why the Met Gala's Karl Lagerfeld Theme Is Controversial

The discourse surrounding Lagerfeld has reached a fever pitch in the time following the announcement
5/1/20239 minutes, 15 seconds
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Why Many Italians Are Upset About a Strange, New Tourism Ad

The ad depicts Sandro Botticelli’s 'Birth of Venus' as a pizza-eating influencer and it features footage that isn't even in Italy. 
5/1/20234 minutes, 50 seconds
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Column: Without Indigenous History, There Is No U.S. History

It is impossible to understand the U.S. without understanding its Indigenous history, writes Ned Blackhawk. 
5/1/202312 minutes, 3 seconds
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Column: China’s Ambitious Plans in Antarctica have Raised New Suspicions

China's latest construction work in the South Pole is further causing tensions with the U.S., writes Ian Bremmer.
5/1/20234 minutes, 24 seconds
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From Scams to Music, AI Voice Cloning Is on the Rise

A few popular companies offer for these services
5/1/20234 minutes, 8 seconds
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Why Investing in Climate Action During a Recession Is a Smart Business Move

The case for climate action needs to be made in financial and economic terms.
4/30/20234 minutes, 18 seconds
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Column: America Makes It too Hard and Dangerous to Get Divorced

Policies that make people wait to get divorced are paternalistic at best, and dangerous at worst, write Rebecca Feinglos and Sophia Laurenzi.
4/30/20239 minutes, 43 seconds
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FDA Approves First Pill for the Microbiome

The therapy opens the door to future treatments that may restore healthy bacteria in the body.
4/30/20235 minutes, 35 seconds
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The 6 Best New TV Shows Our Critic Watched in April 2023

From 'Mrs. Davis' to 'Dead Ringers' to 'Dear Mama'
4/30/20239 minutes, 22 seconds
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Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis Worsens as Aid Organizations Are Forced to Evacuate

A third of Sudan's population relies on humanitarian aid—but organizations have had no choice other than to flee.
4/29/20235 minutes, 51 seconds
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Column: 10 Commandments for the U.S. to Save Its Relationship With Latin America From China

This is a historic, high-stakes opportunity for the U.S. to design a serious strategy to counter China’s corrosive footprint in Latin America.
4/29/20239 minutes, 1 second
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King Charles' Ancestors Owned Slaves, New Documents Reveal. Here's Everything We Know

Newly revealed documents underscore the British monarchy's ties to the slave trade, which go as far back as the 16th century.
4/29/20237 minutes, 30 seconds
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Exercise May Help People Cut Back on Drugs and Alcohol, Study Suggests

Physical fitness can improve psychological health, a new study suggests.
4/29/20234 minutes, 10 seconds
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A Brief History of Elon Musk Saying One Thing and Doing Another at Twitter

Here are some of the best examples of Musk saying one thing and then doing another at the company
4/28/20237 minutes, 50 seconds
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Alleged Pentagon Leaker Posted Chilling Messages About 'Violence and Murder'

Prosecutors found arsenal of weapons and uncovered previous violent threats, according to a new filing.
4/28/20237 minutes, 57 seconds
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All of the Ways State Lawmakers Tried to Restrict Trans Rights This Week

Montana’s state legislature voted Wednesday to bar transgender state representative Zooey Zephyr
4/28/20237 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ed Sheeran Grabs Guitar and Starts Singing During Trial to Defend Song’s Originality

“I'm singing out loud,” he sang, as he tried to teach the jury his method of creating music during the trial over a copyright dispute.
4/28/20233 minutes, 44 seconds
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McCarthy Passes Debt Ceiling Bill With No Votes to Spare After Multiple Concessions to Holdouts

The deciding vote came down to Rep. George Santos. The bill is dead on arrival in the Senate.
4/27/20236 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ralph Yarl, Kaylin Gillis, and the Consequences of American Fearmongering

It’s easy to envision a nation of people confined to their homes, believing the violence reported on TV is the reality at their doorsteps
4/27/20235 minutes, 50 seconds
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South Korea Gets New Nuclear Assurances From U.S. Amid Rising Tensions

The focus on deterrence underscores how little the U.S. has achieved in its diplomatic struggle to curtail Pyongyang’s missile and nuclear programs
4/27/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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How the 2024 Presidential Race Could Embolden the Anti-Vaccine Movement

As the pandemic fades, the anti-vax movement is in a state of flux. By courting its members, 2024 contenders stand to spread dangerous anti-science conspiracies.
4/27/20239 minutes, 30 seconds
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Here’s What to Know About Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy’s Clashing Debt Ceiling Plans

They're not quibbling about minor points.
4/26/20238 minutes
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Students and Teachers Say AP African American Studies Course Was a Success Despite the Controversy

The students’ conclusion: “The course does have educational value, and they said that they learn something new every day.”
4/26/20238 minutes, 4 seconds
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Some Melatonin Supplements Have Dramatically Different Dosages Than Advertised, Study Says

In a study of 25 gummy melatonin supplements, 22 didn't match the dose listed on the label.
4/26/20234 minutes, 42 seconds
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Mifepristone Is Under Legal Threat. The Other Abortion Pill Could Be Next

States are stockpiling misoprostol, but its legal fate could be uncertain as well.
4/26/20235 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Next Challenge for Musk's SpaceX? Explaining What Happened to Starship

SpaceX has a lot of questions to answer before the FAA lets Starship fly again
4/25/20237 minutes, 15 seconds
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Aaron Rodgers Can Only Do So Much

The Jets regularly fumble all expectations.
4/25/20236 minutes, 41 seconds
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Column: Our Age of Cynicism and Cynicism Over Age Are the Only Things Holding Biden Back

The President's record of achievements speak for itself—whatever his age.
4/25/20238 minutes, 15 seconds
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Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon: A Tale of Two Sudden Cable News Exits

In a matter of minutes on Monday, the face of cable news changed dramatically
4/25/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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Spotlight: The Drake AI Song Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

A TikTok creator's AI-generated Drake song, featuring a faux-assist from an AI-generated The Weeknd, has gained millions of streams on major platforms, sparking debates about AI's role in music production and copyright infringement. This is part of a wider trend of AI-generated music gaining popularity on social media, leaving artists and record labels unsure how to tackle this new form of content creation.
4/25/20237 minutes, 35 seconds
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Why ESG Is So Confusing

ESG means different things to different people. That's causing supporters and skeptics to talk past each other, making everyone confused.
4/24/20234 minutes, 46 seconds
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Big Tech Is Already Lobbying to Water Down Europe's AI Rules

As the E.U. finalizes its draft artificial intelligence regulation, there's debate over how to handle ‘general purpose’ AIs like ChatGPT
4/24/20237 minutes, 30 seconds
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Column: Animals Can Save Us—If We Let Them

History is all too human. Yet, it is our relationship to animals that has changed the face of the planet, writes Keggie Carew.
4/24/20239 minutes, 23 seconds
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How to Find Your New Favorite Hobby

Challenging, fun, and engaging hobbies have the power to make us happier and healthier.
4/24/20237 minutes, 48 seconds
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ICYMI: Self-Love Is Making Us Lonely, and more

Included in this episode: 1. Column: Self-Love Is Making Us Lonely  2. The Latest Promising Long COVID Treatment? Psychedelic Drugs  3. How to Find Your New Favorite Hobby  
4/23/202323 minutes, 3 seconds
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The Problem With Shopping at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree

As Dollar General and Dollar Tree stores continue to grow, labor violations and penalties at the stores are on the rise. 
4/23/20239 minutes, 37 seconds
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Column: How School Voucher Programs Hurt Students

Vouchers are largely tax subsidies for existing private school families, and a tax bailout for struggling private schools.
4/23/20237 minutes, 12 seconds
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How Putin Inadvertently Boosted Support for LGBT Rights in Ukraine

Russian president Vladimir Putin weaponized homophobia as a reason to invade Ukraine. Now, that's backfiring.
4/23/20238 minutes, 54 seconds
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There's No Way to Make Space Travel Good for Planet Earth Right Now

A single passenger aboard a rocket is responsible for 100 times more pollution than an airline passenger.
4/23/20234 minutes, 23 seconds
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What the CDC's New COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations Mean for You

The advice will hold until health officials make final decisions on a potential yearly COVID-19 vaccine shot for most people.
4/22/20233 minutes, 43 seconds
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What to Know About Florida's New 'Don't Say Gay' Rule That Bans Discussion of Gender for All Students

The new rule adds to the existing Parental Rights in Education law, enacted in March 2022
4/22/20235 minutes, 37 seconds
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New Report Finds That Book Bans Have Reached Their Highest Levels Yet

According to PEN America, about 100 books were being banned per month in 2022.
4/22/20234 minutes, 8 seconds
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What to Expect From Ukraine's Counter-Offensive

Here's what we could expect from Ukraine's counter-offensive. 
4/22/20234 minutes, 56 seconds
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Elon Musk Says He’s ‘Personally’ Paying to Keep a Few Celebs Verified on Twitter

Stephen King, LeBron James, and William Shatner didn’t lose their blue checks even though they say they aren’t subscribed to Twitter Blue.
4/21/20237 minutes, 4 seconds
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How 'Stand Your Ground' and Similar Laws Factor Into the Shooting of Unarmed Black Teen Ralph Yarl

Stand Your Ground and related self-defense laws seek to enshrine people's right to defend themselves while using deadly force. Studies show they also can lead to more killings.
4/21/20238 minutes, 42 seconds
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Abortion Access Is Affecting Where College Students Decide to Study

Red states, take note: Local laws governing reproductive rights are playing a bigger role in where young people choose to study.
4/21/20234 minutes, 32 seconds
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Why Space X's Starship Explosion Is No Big Deal

Flying fast, failing fast, and flying again is part of the the rocket-building ethos.
4/21/20237 minutes, 7 seconds
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Previous Debt Ceiling Fights Offer Clues to How This One Will End

"This is without question going to be a more difficult fight to overcome than previous years."
4/20/20236 minutes, 15 seconds
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Exclusive: Two More Congressmen From Florida Plan to Endorse Trump in Blow to DeSantis

Reps. Gus Bilirakis and Carlos Gimenez plan to announce their support for Trump this week, sources tell TIME, in another blow to DeSantis.
4/20/20235 minutes, 24 seconds
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Florida's Six-Week Abortion Ban Would Limit Access Across the South

The new bill would curtail options for Floridians and those in nearby states.
4/20/20234 minutes, 25 seconds
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Column: The Dominion Settlement Is Just the Beginning of Fox and Rupert Murdoch's Nightmare

The settlement in the Dominion lawsuit will lead to further litigation and controversy for Fox News, writes Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian
4/20/202310 minutes
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Column: To Stay Ahead of China in AI, the U.S. Needs to Work with China

The U.S. is in a long-term technology competition with China, but pure decoupling is a weak strategy.
4/19/20236 minutes, 31 seconds
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Why the Adderall Shortage Has Lasted So Long

Ending a drug shortage is more complex than it seems.
4/19/20236 minutes, 27 seconds
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Teixeira's Intel Unit Ordered to Halt Mission After Discord Leaks

Saga of the alleged 21-year-old leaker embroils Massachusetts Air National Guard unit
4/19/20233 minutes, 8 seconds
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United Nations to Withdraw From Afghanistan if Taliban Won’t Let Women Work

The United Nations is ready to take the “heartbreaking” decision to pull out of Afghanistan in May if it can’t persuade the Taliban to let local women work for the organization.
4/19/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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Fox and Dominion Reach $787M Settlement Over False Election Claims

Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems reached a settlement Tuesday in the voting machine company’s defamation lawsuit over false election claims, averting a trial.
4/19/20238 minutes, 24 seconds
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A White Kansas City Man Was Charged After Shooting a Black Teen Who Rang the Wrong Doorbell. Here’s What We Know

An elderly white homeowner in Kansas City shot a Black teen on Thursday after he rang the wrong doorbell. 
4/18/20236 minutes, 30 seconds
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Documents Reveal Catholic Church's Actions in the Holocaust

"This was one of the great mysteries, one of the last few critically important Holocaust related collections in the world that was not yet open."
4/18/20236 minutes, 23 seconds
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The Post Office Made a Christian Employee Work on Sundays. Now he's at the Supreme Court

Gerald Groff, a Christian former postal worker living in rural southeast Pennsylvania, says he was not allowed to observe Sabbath on Sundays and was punished when he did not work those days.
4/18/20238 minutes, 19 seconds
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J-Hope Becomes Second BTS Member to Join South Korean Army

In December, Jin, 30 and the oldest member of BTS, became the band's first member to enter the army
4/18/20233 minutes, 53 seconds
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Spotlight: Why Latin American Leaders Are Obsessed With TikTok

While President Joe Biden and his European counterparts have stayed away from TikTok, blocking it from government devices and weighing an outright ban due to national security concerns about its Chinese ownership, Latin American heads of state are embracing the massively popular platform more than ever. 
4/18/202312 minutes, 48 seconds
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SpaceX's Starship, the Biggest Rocket Ever Built, Is Poised to Fly

A beast designed to carry humans to the moon—and to colonize Mars.
4/17/202317 minutes, 25 seconds
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Why New York Is the Center of the 2024 Fight for House Control

It's not just George Santos' seat. Both parties are eyeing the Empire State as the most important target in the fight for House control.
4/17/20237 minutes, 24 seconds
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How to Take Advantage of Energy Efficiency Tax Credits This Season

The Inflation Reduction Act offers credits and rebates for consumers purchasing an EV or making their homes more climate-friendly.
4/17/20234 minutes, 25 seconds
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Americans Are Dying Younger—But Where You Live Makes a Big Difference

The answer lies in 5 different state policies.
4/16/20238 minutes, 19 seconds
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Column: Puppy Mills Have Now Gone Digital. What a Vet Wants You to Know

"Puppy mills are taking advantage of both people and animals with misleading websites and false claims," writes Dr. Karen Fine.
4/16/20237 minutes, 54 seconds
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Italy Wants to be the First Country to Ban Cultivated Meat. That Would be a Big Climate Problem

Italy could be the first country to ban cultivated meat. But doing so could worsen a bigger threat to Italy’s food system: climate change.
4/16/20236 minutes, 15 seconds
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Column: Abortion Rights Benefit People Who Want Kids, Too

Dismantling reproductive rights makes it impossible to enthusiastically consent to parenthood, writes Peggy O'Donnell Heffington.
4/16/20237 minutes, 51 seconds
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ICYMI: How America Started to Fall Out of Love With College Degrees, and more

Included in this episode: 1. How America Started to Fall Out of Love With College Degrees 2. How Evan Gershkovich's American Dream Became a Russian Nightmare 3. Jennifer Coolidge Has Some Life Advice for You 
4/16/202321 minutes, 27 seconds
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Suicide Rates Rose in 2021 After a Pandemic-Era Drop

Young people were especially affected in the 2021.
4/15/20232 minutes, 58 seconds
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Why Recycling Plants Keep Catching on Fire

The plants recycling our waste are facing a cocktail of new combustion risks
4/15/20237 minutes, 22 seconds
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Why Some Democrats Are Calling for Dianne Feinstein to Resign

Confirming judicial nominees is one of the few things Democrats hope to get done in this Congress, and Feinstein's absence has brought it to a standstill.
4/15/20237 minutes, 10 seconds
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How The Internet Helped Turn 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Into the Biggest Animated Movie Release Ever

Fans online have helped turn 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' into a global phenomenon
4/15/20233 minutes, 24 seconds
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Why Experts Are Growing Alarmed About Ukraine's Air Defenses

Ukraine’s air defense system may not be able to withhold the threat of Russian warplanes as early as next month.
4/14/20236 minutes, 41 seconds
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How Tim Scott Plans to Stand Out in a GOP That 'Craves Catastrophe'

"There needs to be really only one other lane, and that is an alternative to Donald Trump."
4/14/20236 minutes, 54 seconds
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Want to Leave Your Job? Try Having a 'Hard Conversation' With Your Company First

“I believe that a lot of what people want in their job is at the other end of a hard conversation typically with their boss or someone in HR,” says TikToker Amy Lentz Liberati
4/14/20235 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Strange Saga of Jack Teixeira Reveals New Security Challenges

The most damaging disclosure of U.S. government documents in a decade may have stemmed from the hubris of a junior enlisted member of fthe Massachusetts Air National Guard who allegedly shared them in an online chat group called Thug Shaker Central
4/14/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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Rich People Are Causing Urban Water Shortages

A new study lays the blame for rising urban water crises on city elites—not climate change
4/13/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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Why China Won't Invade Taiwan Anytime Soon

Even as tension ratchets up, it's unlikely that China will invade Taiwan imminently, argues Ian Bremmer
4/13/20237 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Instagram Page ‘RuPublicans’ Uses AI to Turn Anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans into Drag Queens

See why 'RuPublicans' has gained nearly 100,000 followers 
4/13/20236 minutes, 6 seconds
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Car Makers Are Feeling the EV Squeeze With Biden's New Emission Rules

The U.S. EPA unveiled tough new emissions rules today to speed electric vehicle adoption. The industry response was tepid.
4/13/20235 minutes, 8 seconds
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Whole Foods Closes San Francisco Store Due to Crime, Stirring a Familiar Debate in the City

A flagship Whole Foods shuttered abruptly, citing the city’s struggles with homelessness, drugs and crime.
4/12/20234 minutes, 56 seconds
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Inflation May Make People Less Likely to Back Climate Policy

Only 38% of Americans would be willing to pay $1 per month to address climate change, according to new polling released Tuesday.
4/12/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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Why Republicans Are Overreaching So Hard in So Many States

From abortion to book bans, Republicans in red states are pushing policies at odds with what their constituents want. And they know that's what they are doing.
4/12/20239 minutes, 5 seconds
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How the Abortion Pill Ruling Could Limit the FDA's Authority

That a judge may be able to suspend the FDA’s approval of a drug opens the door to undermining the agency’s authority.
4/12/20237 minutes
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What to Know About the Fox-Dominion Defamation Trial

The lawsuit centers on the election-related falsehoods spread by Fox News stars and guests in the wake of the 2020 election.
4/12/20236 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Mysteries of the Biggest Intel Leak In a Decade

The disclosure of more than 100 pages of classified U.S. intelligence documents, which could be the most damaging disclosure of U.S. government documents in a decade or more, has baffled officials 
4/11/20237 minutes, 15 seconds
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Column: The Blasphemy of Comparing Trump to Jesus Christ

Yes, there is a parallel between Trump and Holy Week—but it’s not what MAGA thinks, writes Rev. Nathan Empsall.
4/11/20237 minutes, 30 seconds
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What the Texas Abortion Pill Ruling Could Mean for People Seeking Care

Here’s what to know about the abortion pill mifepristone and its imperiled legal status.
4/11/20236 minutes, 1 second
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The Shrinking Newsroom Crisis Will Be Impossible to Ignore in 2024

George Santos was just the beginning. Next year, it will become painfully clear to voters that many candidates aren't getting properly vetted by the local press.
4/11/20237 minutes, 37 seconds
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Leaked Pentagon Documents Appear to Show U.S. Spying on Ally South Korea

“I think the Korean public is really upset that the U.S. is not trusting South Korea,” says one analyst about the incident.
4/11/20235 minutes, 10 seconds
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Spotlight: Now That Weed is Mostly Legal, Hemp Should Be Booming. But It's Not

Back in the 80s hemp was touted as a miracle crop that could save the world, but it hasn't quite lived up to its promises.
4/11/202311 minutes, 29 seconds
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Pre-Workout Powders Are Gaining Popularity. Do They Work?

You don't need to drink "Harambe Blood" to have an effective workout.
4/10/20239 minutes, 18 seconds
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How Food Companies' Massive Profits Are Making Your Groceries More Expensive

Conagra Brands, which makes Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Marie Callender's meals, posted a nearly 60% year-over-year profit increase so far this year
4/10/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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Hate Your Job? Stop 'Rage Applying' and Do This Instead

Here are some tips to channel your job frustration into improving your career
4/10/20236 minutes, 34 seconds
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What to Know About Justice Clarence Thomas Accepting Luxury Vacations Without Reporting Them

Legal experts are debating the ethics of Thomas omitting the vacations from his financial disclosures
4/10/20234 minutes, 21 seconds
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ICYMI: How Food Companies' Massive Profits Are Making Your Groceries More Expensive, and more

Included in this episode: 1. How Food Companies' Massive Profits Are Making Your Groceries More Expensive 2. Hate Your Job? Stop 'Rage Applying' and Do This Instead 3. Good Eggs and Bad Bunnies: Your Chocolate Choices, Ranked by Sustainability 
4/9/202318 minutes, 26 seconds
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Long COVID Is Making Some People Choose Not to Have Kids

Long COVID Is Making Some People Choose Not to Have Kids.
4/9/20238 minutes, 14 seconds
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Hoax Active Shooter ‘Swatting’ Calls Are Tormenting Schools. Police Can Do Little to Stop Them

On March 29, a Pennsylvania high schooler sent a text to his family, “I love you all. There is an active shooter.” It was a hoax.
4/9/20236 minutes, 37 seconds
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Column: What Animals Can Teach Us About Truth and Lies

If cheating is a product of evolution, why do we still value truth, writes Lixing Sun.
4/9/20237 minutes, 24 seconds
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What to Know About Midge and Allan, the Deepest Cuts From the Barbie Movie

What to know about Barbie and Ken's best friends who made headlines after they got pregnant.
4/9/20234 minutes, 29 seconds
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China Plays Long Game With Softer Response to Taiwan President Visiting U.S.

China warned of a “resolute response” to Tsai Ing-wen’s meeting with the U.S. House Speaker, but the reality has been more muted.
4/8/20237 minutes, 55 seconds
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Column: There Is Only One Question That Matters with AI

Should private corporations be allowed to run uncontrolled experiments on humanity?
4/8/20237 minutes, 41 seconds
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Why More Non-Muslims Are Fasting This Ramadan

Around the world, a growing number of non-Muslims have begun documenting their own fasting experiences.
4/8/20235 minutes, 4 seconds
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What Polling Says About the Politics of Trump's Indictment

Surveys suggest the former President is getting a boost with GOP primary voters, but may face trouble down the line.
4/8/20234 minutes, 56 seconds
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Why Is Everyone Working on Their Inner Child?

Inner child work is buzzy on social-media platforms.
4/7/20238 minutes, 2 seconds
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Column: Bob Iger Outsmarting Ron DeSantis Is a Master Class in Taking on Bullies

Bob Iger shows how CEOs can take on political bullies like Ron DeSantis 
4/7/20238 minutes, 32 seconds
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We've Now Discovered the Four Oldest Galaxies Ever Observed

An international team has discovered galaxies that were around less than 350 million years after the Big Bang
4/7/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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White House Admits Mistakes in Afghanistan Withdrawal, While Also Blaming Trump

The White House placed much of the blame for the deadly and chaotic US departure from Afghanistan with the Trump administration.
4/7/20235 minutes, 5 seconds
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From Trump to Climate Change, The Law Struggles With Unprecedented Moments

Interpretation of the law is built on precedent. Climate change, much like Donald Trump, is unprecedented.
4/6/20234 minutes, 33 seconds
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Texas Lawmakers Are Pushing to Put the Ten Commandments in Every Classroom

The bill’s critics argue that the bill would chip away at the separation of church and state
4/6/20233 minutes, 25 seconds
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Will Deadly Tornadoes Be More Common With Climate Change? It's Complicated

Researchers think global warming could help spawn more dangerous supercell storms. But the science is far from certain.
4/6/20234 minutes, 20 seconds
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Trump's Case Isn't a Celebrity Trial. Let's Not Consume It Like One

So much more is at stake then whether an ex-President cooked his books to pay off a porn star.
4/6/20234 minutes, 22 seconds
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How 'Air' Tells the True Story of Michael Jordan's Nike Shoe Deal

Here's how to know what's fact and fiction in the new movie about the creation of Michael Jordan's iconic Nike sneakers, 'Air.'
4/6/20238 minutes, 19 seconds
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Finland Has Officially Joined NATO. Here's Everything You Need to Know

The inclusion of Finland as the 31st member of NATO doubles the military alliance’s border with Russia.
4/5/20236 minutes, 6 seconds
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Banning Video Cameras From Trump's Arraignment Was Bad for Democracy

In a divided country rife with conspiracy thinking, Americans needed to see this historic event with their own eyes
4/5/20236 minutes, 39 seconds
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What to Know About the New XBB.1.16 COVID-19 Variant

Experts recommend the strategic use of boosters to combat the new Omicron subvariant spreading in India.
4/5/20234 minutes, 42 seconds
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Could Trump Be Convicted of a Felony if He Becomes President Again? Why There's No Clear Answer

There's no clear answer, legal experts say.
4/5/20236 minutes, 24 seconds
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How Trump Is Negotiating the Details of His Indictment to Maximize the Drama

Trump’s Secret Service detail is working with the NYPD to safely escort him into the courthouse
4/4/20238 minutes, 5 seconds
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AI Cough-Monitoring Can Change the Way We Diagnose Disease

Coughs are an under-appreciated health metric, but artificial intelligence-based tools may soon change that.
4/4/202310 minutes, 7 seconds
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Column: How America Started to Fall Out of Love With College Degrees

We’ve gone from pursuing the American Dream to pursuing more doing
4/4/20239 minutes, 52 seconds
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An Explosion in St. Petersburg Killed One of Russia's Leading Pro-War Bloggers.

Authorities have detained one suspect, Daria Trepova, in connection to the explosion that killed one of Russia's leading pro-war bloggers. 
4/3/20235 minutes, 1 second
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How Trump's Mug Shot Could Fuel a Fundraising Boon—for Trump

The first ever mug shot of a former President will be widely shared by Trump critics, but Trump may also use it to rally the MAGA faithful, and boost donations.
4/3/20235 minutes, 39 seconds
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'Murder Mystery 2' Begs the Question: Will We Just Stream Anything Now?

The movie's genial dumbness begs the question: have we really reached the point where we’ll watch pretty much anything at home? 
4/3/20235 minutes, 45 seconds
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Column: Biden Should Run for Re-Election for the Same Reasons that LBJ Did Not

Biden and LBJ have a lot in common. Being a one-term president shouldn’t be one of them, writes Mark K. Updegrove.
4/3/20236 minutes, 10 seconds
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ICYMI: Why Did the Stormy Daniels Case Lead to Trump’s First Indictment?

There are several other investigations underway involving Trump’s behavior after he was inaugurated.
4/2/20238 minutes, 16 seconds
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ICYMI: The Long-Term Mental Health Needs of Young School Shooting Survivors

Young children who survive school shootings like the recent Nashville disaster can need ongoing mental health care for years.
4/2/20236 minutes, 33 seconds
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ICYMI: Yet Another Study Suggests Drinking Isn't Good for Your Health

A major JAMA meta-analysis finds that moderate drinkers are not at lower risk of premature death than those who abstain from alcohol.
4/2/20233 minutes, 55 seconds
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ICYMI: Column: The New, Strange Science Behind Felt Presences

Ben Alderson-Day explores what the presence of the unseen other can tell us about ourselves.
4/2/20237 minutes, 39 seconds
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American Inequality is (Finally) Lessening

The U.S. economy might be slowing, but things are looking up for lower-income workers.
4/2/20236 minutes, 42 seconds
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Column: The Unspoken Reason Why Many Doctors and Nurses Are Quitting

Malpractice litigation is a thorny topic to discuss openly. Even among doctors, it carries an air of shame and secrecy, writes Dr. Gita Pensa.
4/2/20237 minutes, 10 seconds
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Why This Indictment Can't Stop Donald Trump From Being Elected President

“There is no constitutional bar on a felon running for office,” says Richard Hasen, an election law professor at UCLA Law School.
4/2/20234 minutes, 28 seconds
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Column: What Congress Must Do Now to Speed Up the Green Energy Transition

There is enough money to get started on real climate action. But what we don’t have is time.
4/2/20234 minutes, 55 seconds
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Column: Pausing AI Developments Isn't Enough. We Need to Shut it All Down

Eliezer Yudkowsky warns that we've entered a bleak scenario
4/1/202313 minutes, 12 seconds
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States Are Banning Assault Weapons. Courts Could Stop Them

Despite the growing gun control energy in states, many of these new laws could be vulnerable to be overturned if they're challenged in court, legal experts say.
4/1/20236 minutes, 52 seconds
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Column: The Unrest In Israel Won't End Anytime Soon

Netanyahu wants unrestrained power, even when he and his cronies are tainted by corruption.
4/1/20238 minutes, 15 seconds
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Andy Roddick Is a Pickleball Skeptic. That Won't Stop Him From Playing for $1 Million

Roddick, John McEnroe, Andre Agassi and Michael Chang will compete in the Pickleball Slam on ESPN
3/31/20235 minutes, 45 seconds
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Russia's Arrest of a Wall Street Journal Reporter Has More to Do With Geopolitics Than Espionage

Experts on press freedom tell TIME that Russia’s claim he committed espionage is dubious.
3/31/20238 minutes, 10 seconds
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Column: Alvin Bragg Did What He Had to Do In Indicting Trump

Falsifying business records may pale in comparison to other crimes Trump is under investigation for, but defendants don’t get a pass 
3/31/20236 minutes, 9 seconds
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Trump's Indictment Drama Showcased His Rivals' Weakness

When the time came to stand up to him, Trump’s primary rivals and political enablers were too cowardly or calculating to throw a punch
3/31/20239 minutes, 32 seconds
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Senators Vote To Repeal Military Authorizations for Iraq and Gulf Wars

The bill, which Biden supports, would dismantle the authorizations of military force passed for the 1991 Gulf War and the 2002 Iraq War.
3/30/20233 minutes, 53 seconds
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Russia Arrests Wall Street Journal Reporter on Spying Charge

It's the first time a U.S. correspondent was put behind bars on spying accusations since the Cold War. 
3/30/20234 minutes, 15 seconds
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More States Want Students to Learn About Climate Science. Ohio Disagrees

An Ohio bill would force college instructors to teach proven falsehoods and misleading fossil fuel talking points about climate change.
3/30/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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This Could Finally Be the Year Baseball Is Cool Again

Rules changes, like a pitch clock, and one standout player in Seattle—Julio Rodriguez—should bring buzz back to baseball
3/30/20239 minutes, 15 seconds
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AI Labs Urged to Pump the Brakes in Open Letter

Elon Musk was among signatories of an open letter urging AI labs to pause the training of new super-powerful systems
3/29/20235 minutes, 4 seconds
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After 38 Died in a Fire at a Migrant Detention Center in Mexico, Many Are Asking Why Guards Didn't Let Them Out

38 died in all and 28 were seriously injured, victims of a blaze apparently set in protest by the migrants themselves.
3/29/20236 minutes, 48 seconds
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U.S. Skeptical of Putin's Pledge to Put Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Belarus

Belarus gave away their nuclear weapons after the Cold War. Will Putin send them back?
3/29/20237 minutes, 47 seconds
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How China Became a Global Lender of Last Resort

A new study led by AidData found that China has emerged as a heavyweight global lender to developing countries. 
3/29/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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What We Know About the Victims of the Nashville School Shooting

Here’s what we know about the victims of the Covenant School shooting in Nashville.
3/29/20233 minutes, 23 seconds
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‘How Is This Still Happening?’: A Survivor Questions America’s Gun Violence Problem

“How is this still happening?” Ashbey Beasley, who survived the 2022 Highland Park shooting and was in Nashville for a family vacation, pleaded after The Covenant School massacre.
3/28/20232 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ukraine Can Only Win if the U.S. Delivers More Weapons Faster

The U.S. has consistently been two to three months behind the Ukrainians in their requests for critical military aid. That must change
3/28/20236 minutes, 34 seconds
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ChatGPT Is the Wake-Up Call Schools Need to Limit Tech in Classrooms

ChatGPT is just the newest in a line of technologies that destabilize how and what our children learn in school.
3/28/20238 minutes, 57 seconds
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Russia Announced a Historic Nuclear Weapons Move. Here’s Why Experts Aren’t Worried

In a first since the Cold War, Russia plans to move nuclear weapons abroad. But observers say Putin still isn’t likely to use the arsenal.
3/28/20235 minutes, 3 seconds
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Internet Archive Loses Lawsuit Over E-Book Copyright Infringement. Here’s What to Know

The Internet Archive says it plans to appeal the decision.
3/27/20236 minutes, 39 seconds
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First Citizens Buys Silicon Valley Bank After Run on Lender

The lender said it will assume $56 billion in deposits and 17 legacy branches will begin operating Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens. There will be no immediate change to customer accounts.
3/27/20234 minutes, 49 seconds
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Column: What Big Shifts in East Asian Geopolitics Mean for the World

What Xi's Russia visit and South Korea and Japan's rapprochement means for the changing geopolitical landscape
3/27/20235 minutes, 32 seconds
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Why King Charles III’s French Visit Was Canceled

King Charles III will no longer travel to France as pension reform protests in the country have spiraled into violent clashes.
3/27/20237 minutes, 1 second
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Deadly Waterborne Bacteria Are Surging Because of Climate Change

Warming temperatures create ideal conditions for potentially fatal Vibrio vulnificus infections to spread.
3/26/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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What to Know About the Gender-Affirming-Care Bans Spreading Across the Country

Eight states already have gender-affirming-care bans in place for people under the age of 18
3/26/20238 minutes, 55 seconds
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Column: The Fed’s Obsession with Phantom Inflation Might Destroy a Strong Economy

The Fed is still fighting last year’s war against inflation. It needs to pivot fast
3/26/20239 minutes
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A California Bill Is Trying to Ban the Chemicals in Your Favorite Candies

The ban would apply to five chemicals: red dye No. 3, titanium dioxide, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, and propylparaben.
3/26/20234 minutes, 58 seconds
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What to Know About the Uranium-Based Ammunition the U.K. Will Send to Ukraine

Russia has falsely claimed the munition has nuclear components and threatened to escalate attacks in Ukraine
3/25/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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Inside the Influencer Campaign to Save TikTok in Washington

A half dozen TikTok creators spoke to TIME about their trip to Congress
3/25/20239 minutes, 37 seconds
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Should You Take an Antiviral to Prevent Long COVID?

Promising research suggests that certain drugs may reduce the risk of long-term COVID-19 complications.
3/25/20237 minutes, 5 seconds
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Column: Israel Is Wandering in the Desert, a Constitution Is the Path Home

Israel teeters on the edge of the abyss
3/25/20235 minutes, 2 seconds
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What to Know About the TikTok Security Concerns

TikTok’s CEO was grilled by U.S. lawmakers at a congressional hearing Thursday. Here’s what to know about the debate over the app.
3/24/20237 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Violent History of Waco, the Infamous Site of Trump’s Next Rally

What to know about the history of the deadly standoff between an anti-government cult and federal law enforcement thirty years ago.
3/24/20234 minutes, 8 seconds
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Column: If Banks Want More Deposit Insurance, They Should Pay for It

Significantly enhanced or unlimited deposit insurance would be a major gift to privately run banking institutions.
3/24/20238 minutes, 58 seconds
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Banks Might Be About to Ruin the Economy Again

For the second time in the 21st century, mistakes in the financial sector could topple the economy.
3/23/20237 minutes, 16 seconds
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Russia Wants a Committed Fossil Fuel Relationship. China Has Cold Feet

If approved, the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline would help Russia permanently reorient its gas industry to the east.
3/23/20234 minutes, 43 seconds
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Losing a Spouse Makes Men 70% More Likely to Die Within a Year

The health impacts of the so-called "widowhood effect" can change with age, a new study finds.
3/23/20236 minutes, 45 seconds
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Scientists Solve the Mystery Behind the Oumuamua ‘Alien Spacecraft’ Comet

Astronomers have come up with a long-awaited explanation for the behavior of a very peculiar comet
3/23/20236 minutes, 59 seconds
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‘He Betrayed Us’: Why Trump’s Call To Protest Is Flopping

The vast majority of pro-Trump online groups seemed to shrug off the former President's rallying cry
3/22/20235 minutes, 30 seconds
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Column: What Europe Can Do Next to Re-Contain Russia

Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow only underscores the need to contain Russia in three key areas where Chinese support will help Putin advance.
3/22/20236 minutes, 10 seconds
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Why Bill Gates Believes Generative AI Will Be ‘Revolutionary’

The Microsoft co-founder says generative AI is the most important technological advance in 40 years
3/22/20234 minutes, 53 seconds
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Killing of ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Flick in Hong Kong and Macau Raises Chinese Censorship Concerns

The slasher was pulled from cinemas in Hong Kong and Macau just before its release.
3/22/20234 minutes, 11 seconds
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More Than Half of the World Will Be Obese By 2035, Report Says

The estimated cost? $4 trillion per year.
3/22/20234 minutes, 13 seconds
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Sick With Something That Isn’t COVID-19 or the Flu? Here’s What It Might Be

Here's what it might be.
3/21/20235 minutes, 11 seconds
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Why Even Some of Trump’s Critics Think the Stormy Daniels Case Is Weak

Democrats privately are worried that an indictment over hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels might undermine more serious cases into Trump
3/21/20235 minutes, 44 seconds
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Miami Beach Never Wanted Spring Break Partiers, Mayor Says. They Came Anyway and Brought Violence

“I don't think we need to be an all-night party town. We offer so much more,” Mayor Dan Gelber says.
3/21/20234 minutes, 53 seconds
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Column: Florida Politicians Want Less Talk About Periods. We Need More of It

Menstrual literacy has life-saving impacts, writes Jennifer Weiss-Wolf.
3/21/20235 minutes, 13 seconds
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Researchers Are Getting Closer to Learning How to Treat and Prevent Long COVID

Promising drugs include metformin and Paxlovid.
3/19/20237 minutes, 19 seconds
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Column: Every Day as a Doctor I Ask Myself If a Puppy Would Do More for Patients Than I Can

Many of my patients know the limit of modern medicine. They need care and comfort.
3/19/20235 minutes, 11 seconds
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Column: Situationships Are the Future of Dating. That’s Not a Bad Thing

Maybe the relationship wasn't a “waste of time.” Maybe it was just a situationship, writes Myisha Battle.
3/19/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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The Chilling True Story Behind Hulu’s Boston Strangler Movie

'Boston Strangler' tells the story of a series of murders in the early 1960s from the perspective of the two journalists who broke the story
3/19/20236 minutes, 25 seconds
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Why the U.S. and Other Countries Want to Ban or Restrict TikTok

The Biden Administration threatened a nationwide ban on the video-sharing app unless its Chinese owners promised to sell their stake in the company
3/18/20238 minutes, 25 seconds
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You Are What You Breathe. How to Test Your Home’s Air and Make It Safer

From testing for common toxins like asbestos and radon to running an air purifier, here's how to reduce indoor air pollution.
3/18/20238 minutes, 39 seconds
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Why Netanyahu Faces His Biggest Political Challenge Yet

Netanyahu is trying to change Israel’s Supreme Court. He’s going to need all the help he can get, writes Ian Bremmer.
3/18/20234 minutes, 21 seconds
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U.S. Finally Confirms an Ambassador to India. Here’s What Indians Think of Eric Garcetti

The former Los Angeles mayor’s confirmation to the post in Delhi was stalled for almost two years amid controversy.
3/18/20234 minutes, 24 seconds
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There’s No Easy Explanation For the Banking Mess. That Won’t Stop Washington

Most voters understand that those offering an easy explanation to something as complex as a banking crisis are playing a partisan blame game, one they risks prompting more bank runs.
3/16/20236 minutes, 28 seconds
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GPT-4 Has Been Out For 1 Day. These New Projects Show Just How Much More Powerful It Is

In a matter of hours, developers were using Open AI's new software to design websites, create legal documents, and make games.
3/16/20236 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Cruise Industry Is Back—and Breaking Pre-Pandemic Travel Records

The pandemic sent the cruise industry into a 15-month shutdown, but ships are now fully back in business, with new covid-19 protocols in place.
3/16/20232 minutes, 52 seconds
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What is Stealthing? The Sexual Misconduct Gaining Legal Attention Around the World

A Dutch man was convicted of removing his condom without his partner’s consent—the first trial of its kind in the Netherlands. Here's what to know.
3/16/20232 minutes, 55 seconds
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Unmasking the Man Behind One Of Russia’s Most Popular Propaganda Channels

A new report identifies the source of "War on Fakes" as a former Russian journalist who has worked with Kremlin-tied organizations
3/16/20236 minutes, 46 seconds
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China Just Brokered a Historic Truce Between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Can It Do Ukraine Next?

The question now is whether China is willing to step up to play a central role negotiating a settlement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
3/15/20237 minutes, 59 seconds
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Florida Bills Would Ban Teachers From Calling Students Pronouns That Differ From Their Biological Sex

The bills would also make it the policy of state schools that sex is “an immutable biological trait."
3/15/20234 minutes, 35 seconds
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Big Oil and the Biden Administration’s Strange New Relationship Status

The Willow project is just the latest development in the Biden Administration's complicated, evolving relations with the industry.
3/15/20236 minutes, 47 seconds
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Here’s What to Know If You’re Worried About Whether Your Money Is Safe in the Bank

The short answer for the vast majority of Americans with bank accounts is that your money is safe and insured.
3/14/20239 minutes, 16 seconds
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GOP Aims for Tea Party-Style Outrage Over ‘Woke Bailouts’ of Banks

Republicans pounced on Biden’s efforts to shore up Silicon Valley Bank's depositors, calling it a “woke” bailout for elites. “Woke! It’s all woke,” joked a Democrat in response
3/14/20236 minutes, 36 seconds
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Nuclear Submarines Are Game-Changing Tech for Australia—and a Major Headache for China

Australia will acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines thanks to its partnership with the U.S. and the U.K.—and China’s not happy about it.
3/14/20236 minutes, 57 seconds
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Scientists Sound the Alarm Over a Growing Trash Problem in Space

Even tiny pieces of junk can pose serious risks to astronauts. Scientists call for a global treaty to eliminate increasing orbiting debris.
3/14/20235 minutes, 24 seconds
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Silicon Valley Bank Clients Will Get Funds—Even Those That Weren’t Insured, Government Says

The move backstops the $175 billion that was held at the bank—about 85% of which was uninsured
3/13/20236 minutes, 32 seconds
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Michigan Lawmakers Want to Pass an 11-Bill Gun Safety Package. Here's What Would Change

The package was introduced days after last month’s tragedy at Michigan State University
3/13/20235 minutes, 10 seconds
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Column: How Numbers Can Ruin Your Life

Maybe we all need a numbers detox, write Micael Dahlen and Helge Thorbjørnsen.
3/13/20235 minutes, 37 seconds
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A Recent Move By the Biden Administration Gives the LGBTQ Community Reason to Worry

An administration proposal could make it harder for trans people to access gender-affirming care. Is it a hint that Biden might go wobbly in his LGBT support as he prepares for re-election?
3/13/20236 minutes, 2 seconds
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85% of Silicon Valley's Bank's Deposits Were Not Insured

“It’s like a Lehman Brothers moment for Silicon Valley,” says one Silicon Valley startup founder whose company has millions of dollars tied up in SVB
3/12/20237 minutes, 20 seconds
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People Are Far Less Likely to Get Long COVID After Omicron, Study Finds

The milder symptoms caused by Omicron variants may also reduce the chances of Long COVID.
3/12/20234 minutes, 39 seconds
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Column: Sports Were Never Designed Around the Female Body

The unrealistic ideals placed on female athletes are not only ignorant, but also deeply harmful, writes Lauren Fleshman.
3/12/20239 minutes, 5 seconds
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Scientists Just Discovered an Asteroid Heading Our Way. Here’s What to Know

NASA says the first of many close encounters with this asteroid will occur on Feb. 14, 2046. Here's why you don't need to worry—yet.
3/12/20235 minutes, 6 seconds
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Academy Award Best Picture Nominees Are Increasingly Grappling With Climate Change

A look back across the past four decades of Best Picture nominees shows a clear uptick in films that grapple with the climate crisis.
3/11/20234 minutes, 41 seconds
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More Workers Are Sharing Their Salaries. Here’s How to Use Pay Transparency to Get a Raise

More workers are taking pay transparency into their own hands and openly sharing what they do for work and how much money they make.
3/11/20236 minutes, 31 seconds
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Train Derailments are More Common Than You Might Think. Here's What to Know

The U.S. Department of Transportation has registered more than 12,400 train derailments over the past decade, and they rarely lead to disaster.
3/11/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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Column: Big Tech Has Layoffs All Wrong

Research shows that such layoffs are often a net negative drag on companies’ financial performance over time.
3/11/20239 minutes, 38 seconds
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China’s Ambitions, Russia’s Nukes and TikTok: Spy Chiefs Talk Biggest U.S. Security Threats

China, nuclear escalation with Russia and white-supremacist violence were among those on the list at the annual worldwide threats hearing in Congress
3/9/20238 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Global Democratic Recession May Finally Be Ending, a New Report Finds

A new Freedom House report finds that the gap between backsliding and improving countries is the narrowest in years.
3/9/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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Voters Rejected Marijuana Legalization in Yet Another State. Is the Movement in Trouble?

Voters in Oklahoma resoundingly rejected a legalization measure on the ballot Tuesday—following rejections in 2022 in three other states
3/9/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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Why Elon Musk's Dismissal of a Disabled Employee Could Be Costly

Musk got into a spat with an employee who appeared to have been laid off. Now he’s backtracking
3/9/20233 minutes, 48 seconds
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‘There Surely Will Be Conflict,’ China’s Foreign Minister Warns, Unless U.S. Changes Course

“If the United States does not hit the brake … no amount of guardrails can prevent derailing,” Qin Gang said in his first news conference.
3/8/20237 minutes, 4 seconds
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Eli Lilly’s Price Cut Is Gamechanging. But Insulin Isn’t the Only High Cost for People With Diabetes

Capping insulin at $35 per month allows patients to focus on other tough aspects of the disease.
3/8/20234 minutes, 40 seconds
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Why Wouldn’t a Couple Like George and Kellyanne Conway Divorce Sooner? Therapists Weigh In

Couples therapists weigh in on what might cause a split at this stage
3/8/20238 minutes, 10 seconds
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New Rankings Show Which EV Car Makers Are Best, and Worst, For The Planet

Environmental groups rank electric vehicle makers based on the environmental and human rights impacts of their supply chains.
3/8/20234 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ukrainian Forces Are Nearly Surrounded in Bakhmut. Here’s What to Know

After several months of grinding, attritional conflict, the longest and bloodiest battle of the Russian war in Ukraine appears to be reaching an apex.
3/7/20237 minutes, 57 seconds
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Column: Why Being Sensitive Is a Strength

Instead of hiding your sensitive side, try embracing it, writes Andre Sólo.
3/7/20236 minutes, 57 seconds
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Biden Plans to Raise Taxes on the Richest Americans, Boost Funding to Medicare in New Budget

The Medicare tax rate would rise from 3.8% to 5% on income exceeding $400,000 per year, with the full details of the plan released Thursday.
3/7/20232 minutes, 20 seconds
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U.N. Members Reach an Historic Agreement to Protect Marine Life in the High Seas

Members of the United Nations for the first time reached an agreement on protecting marine life on the high seas, after two weeks of talks.
3/7/20234 minutes, 23 seconds
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Alex Murdaugh and the Evolutionary Reason We’re Drawn to Violent Crime

Evolution plays a big role in our obsession with gruesome true crime stories like the Alex Murdaugh murder trial.
3/6/20236 minutes, 33 seconds
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China Says Its Focus for 2023 Is the Economy. But It's Not Clear Politics Can Be Put Aside

For all the talk of focusing on the economy, there’s little sign that a newly emboldened Xi—surrounded by lackeys and sycophants—is going to back down on his key policy priorities to make it happen.
3/6/20236 minutes, 49 seconds
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Why Republicans Keep Spreading the ‘87,000 IRS Agents’ Lie

The Biden administration has no plans to hire 87,000 new IRS agents, but the debunked claim has served as grist for GOP fundraising.Â
3/6/20237 minutes, 23 seconds
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Column: Extremists Views Are Holding America Hostage. Here’s How We Break Free

"It’s time to imagine an American Renewal—an American Dream that unites us, instead of divides us," writes Adam Kinzinger.
3/6/20234 minutes, 50 seconds
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Walgreens Faces Boycott Calls After Saying It Won’t Ship Abortion Drug to Some States Where It’s Legal

Walgreens said it will not distribute mifepristone in some states where it's legal.
3/5/20235 minutes, 38 seconds
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Column: How I Support My Child in the Face of Utah’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Health Care

Supporting my child’s gender expression isn’t hard. Shielding him from anti-trans stories is, writes Rebecca Brenner.
3/5/20239 minutes, 9 seconds
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How the Mother and Son on TIME’s Controversial Breastfeeding Cover Feel About It Now

Jamie Lynne Grumet and her son Aram appeared next to the question ARE YOU MOM ENOUGH?
3/5/20233 minutes, 29 seconds
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Your Houseplants Have Some Powerful Health Benefits

The perks can include sharpened attention, more productivity, reduced stress and anxiety, and a happier outlook.
3/5/20239 minutes, 51 seconds
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Why the Gender Pay Gap Has Persisted for Two Decades

A new Pew report shows that there is still a significant pay gap between men and women in the U.S.—and offers insight into why.
3/4/20235 minutes, 30 seconds
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The U.S. Crypto Crackdown Could Reshape the Industry

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has ramped up his aggression against crypto following the FTX crash, charging companies with violating securities laws.Â
3/4/20237 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Controversy Surrounding Nigeria’s Presidential Election, Explained

Africa's biggest democracy was promised a transparent and technologically advanced election. Critics say that wasn't the case.
3/4/20236 minutes, 47 seconds
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Borrowers Should Prepare to Start Paying Their Student Loans This Summer. Many Aren’t Ready

Legal experts told TIME it is increasingly likely loan forgiveness will get thrown out by the conservative majority court
3/4/20234 minutes, 57 seconds
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Lone Star ‘Wake Up Call’: Texas Republicans Want to Ban ESG in Insurance

Over the past year, the backlash to ESG investing has swept up red states. As the saying goes, it’s bigger in Texas.
3/2/20236 minutes, 18 seconds
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The U.K. Is Grappling With Vegetable Shortages. Is Brexit to Blame?

Shoppers have had to ration staples for the past two weeks amid a shortage of fresh vegetables
3/2/20236 minutes
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Lori Lightfoot’s Resounding Loss in Chicago Holds Lessons for Democrats Everywhere

The Chicago Mayor carried each of the city’s 50 wards just four years ago. On Tuesday, she couldn't even get enough votes to make a runoff.
3/2/20235 minutes, 53 seconds
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Prince Harry and Meghan Have Been Evicted From Their U.K. Home

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been asked by King Charles to vacate Frogmore Cottage. Their eviction leaves them without an official royal residence.
3/2/20235 minutes, 10 seconds
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Why We May Never Know COVID-19's Origin for Certain

Experts worry the charged atmosphere surrounding COVID's origin may keep us from ever knowing for sure whether the virus escaped a Chinese lab.
3/1/20235 minutes
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Biden Defense Officials Grilled by GOP Congress on Ukraine Aid

As the war enters its second year, concerns in Congress mount over the weapons and funding the U.S. is pouring into Ukraine
3/1/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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Magnesium Supplements Are a Buzzy New Sleep and Anxiety Aid. Do They Work?

But do they work?
3/1/20237 minutes, 4 seconds
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Column: How We All Benefit From Student Debt Relief

Four mayors explain that student debt relief will bolster their states economically.
3/1/20236 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Trouble With the Rewrites to the James Bond Books

James Bond novels will now be edited to remove racist remarks. But the misogyny is baked in—and hard to remove.
2/28/20236 minutes, 23 seconds
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White House Gives Agencies 30 Days to Wipe TikTok Off Federal Devices

There is increasing concern that Beijing could obtain control of American user data that the app has obtained.
2/28/20234 minutes, 4 seconds
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Why a Grocery Chain Is Pulling Water Bottled 25 Miles From the East Palestine Derailment

Giant Eagle withdrew its spring water from shelves out of an 'abundance of caution' following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
2/28/20234 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Northern Ireland Protocol Is Brexit’s Thorniest Issue. A New Deal May Resolve It

The controversial protocol has been Brexit's most vexed issue for years.
2/28/20237 minutes, 10 seconds
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Hong Kong to Lift One of World’s Longest Mask Mandates After Almost 3 Years

"From tomorrow we are completely returning to normalcy," Hong Kong leader John Lee said.
2/28/20233 minutes, 26 seconds
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The Supreme Court Is Set to Rule on Student Loan Forgiveness. Here’s What Could Happen Next

More than 26 million Americans applied for student loan forgiveness, and another 16 million applicants were fully approved
2/27/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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How the Post-Pandemic Cut on SNAP Benefits Will Affect Millions

Many families are expected to receive at least $95 less per month
2/27/20233 minutes, 52 seconds
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Tens of Thousands of People Demonstrate Against Electoral Law Changes in Mexico

Tens of thousands of people filled Mexico City’s vast main plaza Sunday to protest President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's electoral law changes they say threaten democracy.
2/27/20234 minutes, 55 seconds
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Column: Big Pharma Is Fueling the Drug Pricing Crisis

1 in 4 Americans cannot afford to take their medications because of pharmaceutical companies' drug patent abuses.
2/27/20237 minutes, 46 seconds
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Flu Shots Have Been Working Well This Season, Data Suggest

They've prevented severe disease and hospitalizations across age groups.
2/27/20232 minutes, 31 seconds
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A Florida Education Bill Would Ban Gender Studies and Diversity Programs at Universities. Here’s What to Know

House Bill 999 would ban funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and gender and CRT majors at Florida state universities.
2/26/20233 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Pandemic Sparked a Revolution in Trans Care. Washington May Let it Fade Away

The US government's embrace of telehealth was a gamechanger for those seeking gender-affirming care.
2/26/20236 minutes, 40 seconds
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Column: Laying Off Workers Is Not the Answer to Inflation

Tempering inflation should not be done on the backs of workers, write Katherine S. Newman and Elisabeth Jacobs.
2/26/20237 minutes, 32 seconds
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Column: In the Tech War with China, the U.S. Is Finding Friends

America’s greatest competitive advantage is that it has a lot of close friends
2/26/20239 minutes, 6 seconds
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For Decades, Treaties Helped Keep the World Safe From Nuclear War. That Era Is Over

Russia suspended its participation in New START and China is reluctant to engage in dialogue about nuclear arms control.
2/25/20234 minutes, 21 seconds
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How Seattle Became the First American City to Ban Caste Discrimination

Discrimination against Dalits, the lowest stratum of a hierarchical system in India, is rampant to this day.
2/25/20239 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Unexpected Climate Impact of Russia’s War in Ukraine

By most measures, Russia's year-long war in Ukraine has been an unremitting tragedy. For the climate, it's a little different.
2/25/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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Why the U.S. Government Is Shooting Cows From Helicopters in New Mexico

The U.S. Forest Service has gotten approval to fly helicopters with sharpshooters into southwestern New Mexico to hunt down 150 feral cattle and shoot them from the air.
2/25/20234 minutes, 5 seconds
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Even Religious Americans Favor Abortion Rights Post-Dobbs

Roughly two-thirds of all Americans say abortion should be legal in most or all cases, up from 55% who agreed with that statement in 2010 to 65% last year, according to data released Thursday from the Public Religion Research Institute.
2/24/20235 minutes, 36 seconds
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How Russian Media Spent a Year Selling the War

On Russian television, confusing viewers is the ultimate goal: "When you don't trust anything, you don't act."
2/24/20236 minutes, 37 seconds
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China Is Betting Big on Artificial Intelligence—Even As It Cracks Down on ChatGPT

“It’s another emerging technology that China knows it needs to be competitive,” says a Beijing-based IT consultant.
2/24/20235 minutes, 38 seconds
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What to Know About Pete Buttigieg’s Visit to East Palestine

The Transportation Secretary has faced criticism for his response to the train derailment.
2/24/20235 minutes, 25 seconds
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Facebook and Twitter Are Charging for Added Security. Here’s What That Means for You

Meta and Twitter have come up with a new approach to tackling security issues: passing the cost on to users
2/24/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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Kevin McCarthy, Tucker Carlson and the Jan. 6 Tapes

Trump backers look to re-write findings of bipartisan Jan. 6 investigation. Democrats say the release poses a security risk.
2/23/20234 minutes, 6 seconds
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Why China, Russia's Biggest Backer, Now Says It Wants to Broker Peace in Ukraine

After a year of bloodshed, China now says it sees the Russia-Ukraine war as a problem—and wants to play a role in ending it.
2/23/20237 minutes, 55 seconds
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Trump, Who Rolled Back Rail Regulations, Slams Biden After Train Derailment

While Trump claimed the Biden Administration has been neglecting the town, Trump’s critics argue that the rail regulations Trump rolled back during his presidency helped set the stage for the disaster in East Palestine.
2/23/20234 minutes, 45 seconds
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The Webb Telescope Spots Six Galaxies That Shouldn’t Exist

Webb's latest discovery could drastically change how we think about the beginning of our universe.
2/23/20236 minutes, 8 seconds
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Sci-Fi Publishers Are Upset Over Heaps of Unwanted AI-Generated Pitches

The publisher of Clarkesworld said they have had to close their submissions, following a deluge of work flagged as plagiarism.
2/23/20233 minutes, 31 seconds
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Putin Suspended the Last Remaining Nuclear Pact With the U.S. Here’s What Happens Now

The possible collapse of the last arms control pact between the world's two nuclear superpowers illustrates how the security situation is growing more precarious, not less, as the war enters its second year
2/22/20237 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Mormon Church Hid $32 Billion in Assets, According to a New Government Investigation

Ensign Peak, which manages the equities portfolio for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, agreed to pay a $4 million penalty.
2/22/20232 minutes, 15 seconds
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A Brutal Winter Storm Will Disrupt Travel Across the Country. Here’s What to Know

Winter weather alerts were sent across 22 states on Tuesday.
2/22/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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EPA Takes Over Cleanup of Toxic Ohio Train Derailment, With Norfolk Southern to Foot the Bill

The EPA will take over responsibility for cleaning up the toxic waste of the Norfolk Southern train derailment; the railway will pay the bills.
2/22/20233 minutes, 8 seconds
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Disinformation Campaigns Against Women Are a National Security Threat, New Study Finds

A new global study finds that disinformation campaigns against women in politics are a national security threat.
2/22/20238 minutes, 3 seconds
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Putin Rages Against the West, Defends Ukraine Invasion in Annual State of the Nation Speech

The Russian President's comments came during his hotly-anticipated annual state of the nation address.
2/21/20234 minutes, 39 seconds
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China Says It’s Seeking Role in Ukraine Peace Settlement

“China is deeply worried about the escalation of the situation," Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday
2/21/20234 minutes, 29 seconds
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China’s Tourists Can Travel Again. The World Is Still Waiting for the Rebound

The end of China’s pandemic travel restrictions is a huge relief to the global hospitality industry. But rebuilding the sector to pre-pandemic levels won’t be easy.
2/21/20238 minutes, 41 seconds
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Four-Day Work Weeks Are Good for Your Health, a Large Study Finds

According to a large pilot study in the U.K.
2/21/20234 minutes, 26 seconds
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Everything We Know About President Biden's Surprise, Historic Trip to Ukraine

Here's everything we know about the historic trip, days before the 1-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
2/20/20232 minutes, 55 seconds
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Here’s What to Watch as North Korea Ratchets Up Nuclear Tensions

Leader Kim Jong Un opened the year with a pledge to exponentially increase his nuclear arms program and has ignored repeated calls to wind down his atomic ambitions.
2/20/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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The Chinese Spy Balloon Has Inflated America’s Paranoia

Psychologists weigh in.
2/20/20237 minutes, 29 seconds
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Why Microsoft Is Limiting Bing AI Conversations

The Bing feature allows users to type in questions and converse with the search engine
2/20/20231 minute, 49 seconds
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Richard Belzer, Comedian and TV Detective, Dies at 78

Belzer, who had been dealing with circulatory and respiratory issues, died Sunday at his home in southern France, according to a friend.
2/20/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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Dating Apps Are Lagging Behind in Security Measures. Here's What to Know

Compared to other online services, dating apps are lagging behind in security measures
2/19/202310 minutes, 13 seconds
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Column: The Hazards of Searching for 'Marriage Material'

Whether it's app dating or meeting someone in real life, we are always bargaining for love, writes Myisha Battle.
2/19/20237 minutes, 41 seconds
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How COVID-19 Changes the Heart—Even After the Virus Is Gone

A study adds new evidence that SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—could have a lasting impact on the heart.
2/19/20234 minutes, 52 seconds
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From Pinatas to Eating Muskrat: Here Are the Surprising Origins of 5 Lenten Traditions

From pinatas to pretzels to eating muskrat, some traditions for the period of Lent have taken on a life of their own.
2/19/20233 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ukraine is Anticipating A New Russian Offensive. Here’s What to Know

Russia is reportedly introducing new troops to the battlefield and launching new offenses ahead of the invasion's one-year anniversary.
2/18/20234 minutes, 38 seconds
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John Fetterman Checked Himself Into the Hospital for Clinical Depression

The Pennsylvania Senator survived a stroke in May and was hospitalized earlier this month after feeling lightheaded.
2/18/20232 minutes, 58 seconds
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Biden to Speak With Xi to Deflate Ballooning Tensions

Floating the prospect of a call to the Chinese President underscored the seriousness of the White House efforts to calm the relationship with Beijing.
2/18/20235 minutes, 39 seconds
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Column: What China Might Have Been Up to With the Balloon Mission

What was the possible goals of China's balloon mission and what are the repercussions
2/18/20236 minutes, 32 seconds
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Column: America Has a Love Affair With Exclamation Points!

What has driven America to become so overtly exclamatory, asks Ilan Stavans.
2/17/20239 minutes, 19 seconds
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These Are the Most Overpaid CEOs, According to a Shareholder Advocacy Group

Shareholder advocacy group As You Sow judged CEO pay based on stock returns, shareholder opposition, and the ratio of compensation to average worker pay.
2/17/20235 minutes, 57 seconds
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Omicron Can Raise the Risk of Diabetes, Study Says

Rates of newly diagnosed diabetes, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol were higher in the 90 days after COVID-19 infection.
2/17/20232 minutes, 48 seconds
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Plants Must Migrate to Survive Climate Change. But They Need Our Help

Plants are searching out cooler places to grow in North America. But studies suggest they are struggling to keep up with climate change.
2/17/20236 minutes, 30 seconds
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How Turkey Can Rebuild Better After the Earthquake

As the earthquake rescue effort morphs into rebuilding, experts say climate threats must be kept in mind for future resilience.
2/17/20236 minutes, 9 seconds
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams May Relax 5-Day Office Policy for City Workers as Agency Vacancies Rise

"We’re saying to our agencies, ‘Come up with creative ways of having flexibility,’” Adams said at a press conference
2/16/20233 minutes, 21 seconds
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What We Know So Far About the El Paso Mall Shooting

At least one person is dead while three others were injured from a shooting at Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, Texas, next to the Walmart where 23 people were killed in 2019.
2/16/20232 minutes, 45 seconds
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‘If He Was White, He Would Have a Job.’ One of the Best Coaches in Football Keeps Getting Ignored

Eric Bieniemy, offensive coordinator for Kansas City, just won a second Super Bowl. He can't get a head coaching job.
2/16/20239 minutes, 21 seconds
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Column: How To Help Teens Find Purpose Amid The Mental Health Crisis

"The youth mental health crisis requires a systemic approach to intervention," writes Minnie Bredouw.
2/16/20238 minutes, 53 seconds
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Why Camilla Won’t Wear the Controversial Kohinoor Diamond at King Charles III’s Coronation

The decision could prevent a diplomatic headache, but India has long maintained that the 105-carat diamond was stolen during colonialism.
2/16/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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Why NATO is Giving Ukraine Air Defense Systems, Not Fighter Jets

With a major Russian offensive looming, NATO allies look to speed up weapon deliveries
2/15/20237 minutes, 31 seconds
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Price of Eggs Skyrockets 13% in a Single Month Even as Inflation Slows Elsewhere

Grocery prices rose 11.3% since January 2022, even as food inflation is starting to slow.
2/15/20235 minutes, 8 seconds
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After Michigan State’s Mass Shooting, a Message Demands: ’How Many More?’

There have already been 67 mass shootings across the U.S. in 2023 so far, according to Gun Violence Archive, a gun violence analysis group.
2/15/20232 minutes, 8 seconds
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Not Everything is a Spy Balloon or UFO. Here’s What Else Is Flying in Our Skies

Experts explain their theories for what is likely behind a seemingly sudden influx of objects flying over the U.S.
2/15/20238 minutes, 8 seconds
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Column: Teens Girls Are Facing a Mental Health Epidemic. We're Doing Nothing About It

A new report from the CDC shows the shocking rates of mental health issues for teen girls. Jean Twenge explains what's causing it
2/15/20236 minutes, 15 seconds
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Why the U.S. Military Keeps Spotting Unidentified Flying Objects

It's unlikely that using Sidewinder air-to-air missiles at about $400,000 a pop will be an economical response in the long term, experts say.
2/14/20238 minutes, 18 seconds
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‘Truly a Nightmare’: What We Know So Far About the Michigan State University Shootings

At least three people have been killed and five remain critically injured, the police said, and the suspected shooter was found dead.
2/14/20234 minutes, 11 seconds
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Why the GOP Squabble Over Social Security and Medicare Is About Power More Than Policy

Mitch McConnell and Rick Scott are bickering over entitlements, as well as the Republican Party's plans for 2024 and beyond
2/14/20237 minutes, 35 seconds
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White House Rules Out Aliens But Says Source of UFOs Remains Unclear

"There is no, again no, indication of aliens or extraterrestrial activity with these recent takedowns," the White House Press Secretary said.
2/14/20234 minutes, 31 seconds
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Lev Parnas: How My Work For Trump and Giuliani Sought to Make Ukraine Defenseless

'Now that I am paying my debt to society, I think it is important to tell my side of the story,' writes Lev Parnas.
2/14/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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‘I Haven’t Ruled Out Anything.’ U.S. General Doesn’t Eliminate Aliens As UFOs Mount

The military downed a high-flying object over North American airspace for the fourth time in eight days
2/13/20235 minutes, 11 seconds
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Philippines Coast Guard Accuses China of Blinding Crew With ‘Military-Grade’ Laser

China says the Philippine ship had “trespassed.” The episode is the latest sign of rising tensions in the region.
2/13/20234 minutes, 18 seconds
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Temu Advertised at the Super Bowl. What to Know About the Ecommerce App

Temu has sparked dozens of complaints to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
2/13/20232 minutes, 57 seconds
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America’s Most Popular Sport Belongs to One Person: Patrick Mahomes

Kansas City QB Patrick Mahomes earned another Super Bowl MVP, proving he's a generational talent—and potential GOAT.
2/13/20234 minutes, 28 seconds
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Norovirus Is on the Rise. What to Know About Symptoms and Treatment

Also known as the stomach flu, norovirus spreads quickly and is most commonly found in contaminated food.
2/12/20238 minutes, 3 seconds
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Column: How to Stop Catastrophic Thinking at Bedtime

"Like our emotions, negative and irrational thoughts will also adversely affect our sleep," explains Dr. Pedram Navab.
2/12/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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Greta Thunberg: Saving the Climate Means Changing How We Live

'People keep asking us climate activists what we should do to save the climate. But maybe the question itself is wrong. Maybe, instead, we should start asking what we should stop doing'
2/12/20235 minutes, 5 seconds
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Why It’s So Hard to Have Your Fertility Tested

Many couples don't realize they have infertility until they try to get pregnant. But getting fertility testing before then can be tough.
2/12/20237 minutes, 15 seconds
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A Factual Error by Bard AI Chatbot Just Cost Google $100 Billion

Google parent Alphabet’s shares tumbled 7.7% on Wednesday after concerns surfaced about the competency of Bard, ChatGPT's rival.
2/11/20232 minutes, 55 seconds
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Russia to Slash Oil Production, In Retaliation for Western Sanctions

Oil prices could go up after Russia said it will cut output by 500,000 barrels a day next month.
2/11/20233 minutes, 21 seconds
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Column: We Still Don’t Know What Works Best to Slow the Spread Of COVID-19

Because of a lack of research, we still can’t answer important questions about what reduced the spread of COVID-19.
2/11/20239 minutes, 59 seconds
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To Address Dire Doctor Shortage, South Korea Proposes Less Medical Malpractice Punishment

Civic society groups have called the proposal a “step in the wrong direction,” criticizing it for patronizing doctors instead of catering to patients’ needs.
2/11/20237 minutes, 52 seconds
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Bird Flu Isn't a Danger to Humans...Yet

Outbreaks of avian flu are decimating poultry farms worldwide, but the virus would need some very specific mutations to pose a significant threat to humans.
2/10/20238 minutes, 13 seconds
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Microsoft’s Bing Revamp Shows the AI Arms Race Is Just Getting Started

Microsoft launched an attempt to dethrone Google on Tuesday.
2/10/20235 minutes, 30 seconds
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How Angry Parents Forced Florida to Back Down From Forcing Student Athletes to Reveal Menstrual History

Parents rejoice over a rare win in Florida education policy
2/10/20237 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Streaming Wars Have Entered Their Chaos Era

From Disney to Netflix to Warner Bros. Discovery, executives facing huge losses now appear to be questioning everything they thought they knew about their business
2/10/202310 minutes, 27 seconds
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Downed Chinese Balloon Part of Global Spy Operation, Pentagon Alleges

The Pentagon says it was able to turn the tables against the Chinese, gathering massive amounts of information on the 200-ft. balloon and its alleged spying apparatus
2/9/20234 minutes, 37 seconds
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Record Low Unemployment Is Great for Workers. The Fed Is Trying to Stop It

A growing number of economists are questioning whether the Fed's approach of raising interest rates to slow down an overstimulated economy makes sense today.
2/9/20239 minutes, 3 seconds
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Biden Wants to Ban Junk Fees. Here’s How That Would Impact You

These fees are often tacked onto credit card bills and the cost of concert tickets and air travel
2/9/20236 minutes, 30 seconds
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Why Zelensky’s Plea for Fighter Jets Begins in Britain

“I will be leaving the Parliament today thanking all of you in advance for powerful English planes," Zelensky told a packed room of British lawmakers.
2/9/20234 minutes, 52 seconds
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‘We Will Act To Protect Our Country.’ Biden Addresses China During State of the Union

"If China’s threatens our sovereignty, we will act to protect our country. And we did.”
2/8/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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What Biden Did and Didn’t Say About the Economy During His State of the Union Address

Biden touted a list of accomplishments and took credit for steering the economy back on track. But as much as progress has been made, inflation is still painfully high and voters are unhappy.
2/8/20235 minutes, 21 seconds
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Xi Rejects ‘Westernization’ and Promotes China’s Self Reliance in New Policy Speech

China’s successful development shows there is another way to modernize, President Xi Jinping said, rejecting any need to “westernize” and doubling down on his goal of increased self reliance.
2/8/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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The Navy Recovered the Alleged Chinese Spy Balloon. Here’s What the U.S. Hopes to Learn

The U.S. will now be focused on learning more about the purpose of the balloon, which was assessed to be 200 feet tall.
2/8/20232 minutes, 19 seconds
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LeBron James Is the New NBA Scoring King. He’s Not Done Yet

Still dominating the league at 38, he has little reason to slow down.
2/8/20238 minutes, 47 seconds
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Google Bets Big on Its AI Service ‘Bard’ to Counter ChatGPT

“Bard can be an outlet for creativity, and a launchpad for curiosity,” Google CEO Sundar Pichai wrote in a blog post
2/7/20233 minutes, 36 seconds
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Balloon Wreckage Could Offer Clues Into Years-Long Chinese Spy Operation, U.S. Says

The high-altitude spy balloons briefly flew over the continental U.S. at least three times over the past six years, but went undetected until the most recent one
2/7/20236 minutes, 34 seconds
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Crews Release Toxic Chemicals From Derailed Tankers in Ohio

Crews released toxic chemicals into the air from five derailed tanker cars that were in danger of exploding Monday and began burning it.
2/7/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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Few State of the Union Speeches Have Had Lower Stakes Than This One

The prospects of Biden running again puts most Republican cooperation on ice, making this speech far less meaningful than usual
2/7/20235 minutes, 48 seconds
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China Is Not Happy About the United States Shooting Down Its 'Weather' Balloon

China accused the U.S. of indiscriminate use of force when the American military shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon Saturday.
2/6/20237 minutes, 55 seconds
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Europe and the G7 Are Stepping Up Fossil Fuel-Related Sanctions on Russia

The European Union and the G7 have stepped up sanctions against Russia's fossil-fuel export industry, putting new pressures on the country.
2/6/20233 minutes, 38 seconds
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Koch Political Machine Vows to Fight to Deny Trump GOP Nomination in 2024

The Koch brothers are signaling their political machine will work to nominate someone other than Donald Trump for the GOP 2024 nomination
2/6/20234 minutes, 26 seconds
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Column: If We Want to Reduce Deaths at Hands of Police, We Need to Reduce Traffic Stops

Traffic stops represent the most common interaction between police and citizens.
2/6/202310 minutes, 31 seconds
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All That Recession Talk Is Looking More and More Like CEO Fear-Mongering

The U.S. economy added 517,000 jobs in January, making CEO worries about a downturn seem paranoid.
2/5/20234 minutes, 52 seconds
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How a YouTube Strike Could Set a Big Precedent For Workers’ Rights

Subcontracted YouTube workers are fighting to have Google recognized as their joint employer.
2/5/20237 minutes, 34 seconds
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Column: Elon Musk Should Not Be In Charge of the Night Sky

One of Elon Musk's companies is putting thousands of satellites in space and changing our relationship to the sky.
2/5/20238 minutes, 3 seconds
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Texas Leaders’ Plan to Fight Power Outages Ignores Clean Tech

There are lots of ways to fix Texas's energy grid. But as winter storms wreak havoc, state leaders are only interested in natural gas.
2/5/20235 minutes, 38 seconds
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How Skateboarding Shaped Tyre Nichols

Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man who died after being beaten by Memphis police, was an avid skater. His death shines new light on the sport.
2/4/20236 minutes, 44 seconds
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Inside Bolsonaro's Surreal New Life as a Florida Man—And MAGA Darling

What is the ex-President of Brazil doing in Florida?
2/4/20238 minutes, 4 seconds
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Exclusive: John Fetterman Is Using This Assistive Technology in the Senate

The Sergeant at Arms has installed a permanent live caption display monitor at Fetterman’s desk in the Senate chamber, among other new accommodations.
2/4/20237 minutes, 13 seconds
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There’s Growing Momentum in Congress to Take On TikTok—and Some Want to Ban It Entirely

Two of Washington’s staunchest China hawks—Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado—introduced legislation that would prohibit users from downloading the Chinese-owned app on all U.S. devices.
2/4/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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Why the U.S. Decided Not to Shoot Down the Chinese Spy Balloon Over Montana

President Biden asked for military options after the balloon was spotted, according to defense officials
2/3/20233 minutes, 13 seconds
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Xi Jinping to Meet Secretary Blinken in Beijing Amid Low Expectations for U.S.-China Thaw

Xi Jinping’s decision to personally meet with Antony Blinken has surprised U.S. diplomats given recent frosty engagement between the U.S. and China.
2/3/20235 minutes, 58 seconds
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What Joining the European Union Would Mean for Ukraine—and the Alliance

Ukraine's bid for E.U. membership will be up for discussion as European leaders gather in Kyiv Friday for a wartime summit.
2/3/20234 minutes, 36 seconds
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Zelensky Says Georgia’s Former President is Being ‘Slowly Killed.’ Here’s What to Know

Global leaders are raising alarms over the condition of former president Mikheil Saakashvili.
2/3/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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Gautam Adani Started Last Week as Asia’s Richest Man. Now, He’s Not Even India’s

The Indian tycoon's fortune slipped below Mukesh Ambani's following a report that accused Adani Group of fraud.
2/3/20234 minutes, 5 seconds
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What Adani's Downfall Tells Us About India's Crony Capitalism

The allegations put a spotlight on the relationship between India's business and political elite.
2/2/20238 minutes, 3 seconds
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A Friend Remembers the Sensitive, Funny Tyre Nichols as Memphis Mourns at His Funeral

"He had a lot of game; he was very charismatic," Sary Mansour says of his friend and former coworker.
2/2/20233 minutes, 57 seconds
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China's Sichuan Province Will No Longer Limit the Number of Children Anyone Can Have

The province’s relaxation of previously strict family planning measures comes as China reports its first population decline in 60 years.
2/2/20236 minutes, 47 seconds
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King Charles III Won’t Appear on Australia’s New $5 Bill

A new Indigenous design will replace the previous portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
2/2/20234 minutes, 5 seconds
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Why High Interest Rates Aren’t Going Away—and What That Means for Your Money

For borrowers, the higher interest rate means paying even more on credit cards, student loans and other types of variable-rate debt.
2/1/20239 minutes, 11 seconds
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How Extremists Raised More than $6 Million On Crowdfunding Sites

An analysis of 324 fundraising campaigns found that white supremacists, neo-Nazis, militias, QAnon conspiracists, and far-right groups were able to raise millions of dollars across 10 platforms
2/1/20235 minutes, 10 seconds
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Why Are There Protests in Peru? What to Know About the Deadly Demonstrations

The demonstrations are the result of years of political and economic instability.Â
2/1/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Story Behind a Once-in-a-Lifetime Green Comet That’s About to Fly Past Earth

A comet soaring over the northern hemisphere this week was last seen 50,000 years ago, when mastodons and woolly mammoths roamed the earth.
2/1/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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The Once ‘Unbreakable’ U.S.-Israel Bond Is Under Strain

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Tel Aviv Monday amid growing concerns over Israel's hardline turn.
1/31/20238 minutes, 16 seconds
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IMF Upgrades Outlook For the Global Economy in 2023

The outlook for the global economy is growing slightly brighter as China eases its zero-COVID policies
1/31/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Next Debate Over Arming Ukraine Is Here—and It’s About Fighter Jets

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said it's 'frivolous' to talk about jets so soon after Germany and the U.S. agreed to send tanks.
1/31/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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MrBeast Says He’s Raising Awareness Over Preventable Blindness. Others Smell Yet Another Stunt

In a video uploaded on Jan. 29, the creator paid for 1,000 blind people to have surgery to restore their vision.
1/31/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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Why China Is Battling a Mid-Winter Gas Shortage

A lack of affordable natural gas has left many people struggling to keep warm—and Beijing worried.
1/30/20234 minutes, 22 seconds
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Column: Christian Nationalism's Popularity Should Be a Wake Up Call

The rise of Christian Nationalism has predictable cycles, but its popularity poses unprecedented threats, writes Jared Yates Sexton.
1/30/20237 minutes, 55 seconds
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Paul Pelosi’s Alleged Attacker Called a Reporter with a Chilling Message After Video Release

David DePape, 42, made the call from from the San Francisco County Jail
1/30/20233 minutes, 24 seconds
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Tinned Fish Could Be the Next Grocery Item to Run Out. Blame TikTok

Tinned fish, especially expensive brands that cost up to $10 per can, is hard to find at some grocery stores.
1/30/20236 minutes, 52 seconds
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Why Your Tax Refund May Be Lower This Year

Pandemic tax credits have expired, meaning that you're likely to see a smaller refund, or a bigger tax bill this year.
1/29/202310 minutes, 44 seconds
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How to Help the Victims and Community After the Monterey Park Shooting

Here are fundraisers and organizations you can donate to, and memorials you can visit, to support the Monterey Park victims and community.
1/29/20233 minutes, 49 seconds
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TikTok Is Celebrating ‘DINKs’: Double Income No Kids Households

Fertility rates have been declining in the U.S. and there is a growing share of adults in the U.S. that don’t plan to have children
1/29/20235 minutes, 11 seconds
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How Poker Face Pays Tribute to the Beloved Detective Show Columbo

The two mystery series have a lot in common
1/29/20237 minutes, 12 seconds
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Parents Say It’s More Important for Their Kids to Make Money Than to Start Families

A new Pew study finds that they don't think it's very important that their kids get married and start families.
1/28/20238 minutes, 34 seconds
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FDA Experts Vote to Make All COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters Bivalent

The expert panel agreed it was time to use the same strain in both the primary and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
1/28/20236 minutes, 34 seconds
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What to Know About the Scottish Gender Reform Bill Struck Down by the U.K.

The U.K. government has vetoed Scotland's transgender rights bill, which passed in December.
1/28/20235 minutes, 45 seconds
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Column: The Truth about Ukraine and the Jews

Ukraine was the bloodlands for Jews in World War 2, but today the Jewish soul echoes on its streets, writes Bernard-Henri Levy
1/28/20235 minutes, 45 seconds
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We’re About to Learn How Seriously We Should Take Trump 2024

Trump faces a trio of tests over the next 48 hours that will signal whether he is the candidate to beat in 2024 or a deflated bully.
1/27/20237 minutes, 2 seconds
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Intel CEO: AI Will Push Us Forward—If We Use It Responsibly

Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, emphasizes that AI is just one more example of the risks that come with innovation.
1/27/20234 minutes, 4 seconds
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U.S. Military Kills Senior Islamic State Official in Somalia

The operation targeted Bilal al-Sudani, a key financial facilitator for the global terrorist organization, in a mountainous cave complex.
1/27/20232 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Fight Over Non-Competes Is Heating Up. The FTC Must Stand Strong

Non-compete clauses have no place in labor markets, argues Sandeep Vaheesan
1/27/20238 minutes, 5 seconds
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Why Gas Prices May be Set to Spike Again

As China reopens its economy, analysts warn that the price of crude oil may rise back above $100/barrel and drive up the cost at the pump
1/26/20234 minutes, 14 seconds
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American Offshore Wind Doesn’t Have a Plan. It Could Cost the Country $20 Billion

Advocates warn failing to plan how offshore wind will to connect to the wider grid could stick families, businesses with higher energy bills.
1/26/20233 minutes, 43 seconds
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Biden Just Promised Abrams Tanks to Ukraine. They Won’t Get There for Months

Joe Biden announced the U.S. will provide 31 Abrams tanks as part of a long-term plan to strengthen the Ukrainian army.
1/26/20236 minutes, 1 second
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A Boy, 6, Shot His Teacher. The School Was Warned About the Gun But Did Nothing, Lawyer Says

Attorney Diane Toscano claims that the shooting was “entirely preventable”
1/26/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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The University of Idaho Murders Show the Hidden Cost of America’s True Crime Addiction

While high-profile cases can garner the attention necessary to bring new tips forward, they can also endanger innocent people
1/26/20237 minutes, 36 seconds
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Power Slap Has Competitors Slap Each Other as Hard as Possible. Yes, It Has Critics

Critics say the new combat sport is too dangerous and puts athletes at risk
1/25/202310 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Doomsday Clock Is Closer to Catastrophe Than Ever Before

The symbolic tracker was updated Tuesday to 90 seconds to midnight—the closest to global catastrophe it’s ever been
1/25/20234 minutes, 20 seconds
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Jacinda Ardern May Need Ongoing Security, Amid Torrent of Abuse and Threats

Jacinda Ardern is likely to require an unprecedented level of security for a former New Zealand prime minister given the extent of the abuse and threats she faced while in office.
1/25/20233 minutes, 45 seconds
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Denmark Has a Controversial Reason for Scrapping a Public Holiday

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's presented a bill Tuesday to abolish Great Prayer Day to help pay for NATO commitments.
1/25/20231 minute, 50 seconds
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Why Ukraine Might Soon Get the Coveted German-Made Leopard 2 Tanks

Poland officially requested on Tuesday to send its German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
1/24/20234 minutes, 16 seconds
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Former FBI Official Arrested for Taking Payments From Russian Oligarch

They attempted to cover their tracks by referring to him as “you-know-whom,” “our friend from Vienna,” and “the big guy”
1/24/20237 minutes, 6 seconds
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Trump Wants His Facebook Ban Lifted. Here's What That Would Mean for His 2024 Campaign

"The most important impact would be felt in terms of fundraising and organization building.”
1/24/20235 minutes, 29 seconds
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It’s Not Just You: The Flu Is Bad This Year

This flu season is no 100-year outbreak. But it’s the most severe flu season since the start of the pandemic.
1/24/20234 minutes, 20 seconds
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Echoes of Benghazi Inquiry in House GOP Approach to Biden’s Classified Documents

Republicans are amplifying conspiracy theories and sidestepping Trump's classified documents case, potentially undermining public trust in the investigations.
1/23/202312 minutes, 20 seconds
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‘Climate First.’ The New Debate on Protectionism in Davos

The concept challenged calls for international cooperation at the World Economic Forum 2023.
1/23/20236 minutes, 18 seconds
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Column: Giving Cash to Africa is the Best Thing the U.S. Can Do For Both Africa and Itself

After decades of minimal results from international aid, giving cash directly to Africans would have a serious impact, writes Rory Stewart
1/23/20236 minutes, 30 seconds
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Exclusive: AWOL Navy SEAL Killed Fighting In Ukraine

The Sailor died this week after suffering injuries with a unit under attack by Russia
1/22/20232 minutes, 28 seconds
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Column: The Women of Afghanistan Won't Be Silenced Anymore

The liberation of women in Afghanistan is a human rights imperative, writes Homeira Qaderi.
1/22/20239 minutes, 21 seconds
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Column: What We Can Learn From Medieval Women in the Workforce

Women in the workforce is nothing new. Medieval history proves it, writes Eleanor Janega.
1/22/20238 minutes, 24 seconds
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The 100 Envelopes Challenge Promises to Help You Save $5,000. It Will Also Cost You

The viral challenge promises to help you save $5,050. But there are big drawbacks.
1/22/20235 minutes, 51 seconds
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Moderna’s mRNA-Based RSV Vaccine Just Passed a Major Test

Newly reported results from a late-stage human trial suggest Moderna's mRNA vaccine platform will work against another viral infection.
1/21/20233 minutes, 37 seconds
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Why Prosecutors Are Charging Alec Baldwin With Involuntary Manslaughter

In New Mexico, involuntary manslaughter in the commission of a lawful act is used to hold people accountable for doing things that "an ordinary prudent adult would know better than to do," says University of New Mexico law professor Joshua Kastenberg.
1/21/20236 minutes, 59 seconds
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Column: What Biden's Documents Reveal About the Confusing Classification System

"Information is power—and government officials everywhere are awash in it," writes Jonathan Abel.
1/21/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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What to Know About the Retirement Age Protests in France

France has one of the youngest retirement ages in the world at 62. President Macron’s plan to change that has been met with massive strikes.
1/21/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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What the U.S. Hitting the Debt Ceiling Means for You

The U.S. hit its debt ceiling of $31.4 trillion. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said she doesn’t anticipate Americans will feel the effects before June—but there could be some consequences.
1/20/20237 minutes, 15 seconds
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Why a Possible Drag Queen Past Won't Loosen the GOP Grip of George Santos

Santos, who identifies as a gay man and supported Florida’s Don’t Say Gay law, has disputed reports that he ever was a drag performer.
1/20/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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AI Isn't to Blame for Layoffs at Microsoft and Other Tech Companies

Despite long-standing fears of artificial intelligence replacing human jobs
1/20/20238 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ukraine Is Getting British Tanks. What Its Military Really Needs Is German Leopard 2s

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed Britain’s shipment of tanks. But Ukraine needs more from Western allies.
1/20/20237 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ukraine's Finance Minister: What Russia's War Is Costing the World

We must work more closely toward a solution for us all,' Ukraine's finance minister says.
1/19/20234 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ukraine Is Top of the Agenda in Davos. But Some Fear Support From Businesses Has Peaked

On Day 2 in Davos, the Russian invasion of Ukraine was top of the agenda. But many also discussed "Ukraine fatigue" in the private sector.
1/19/20237 minutes, 6 seconds
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Accused 'Mastermind' of New Mexico Political Shootings Left a Chilling Digital Trail

“Us true American Nationalists will prevail, because you will have to kill us to stop us.”
1/19/20238 minutes, 54 seconds
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A New Doc Explores an Alleged Curse on 'Glee'

The controversial three-part series has drawn criticism for suggesting that the deaths of several cast and crew members could constitute a 'curse'
1/19/20237 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Upcoming Lunar New Year Holiday Threatens a Grim COVID Toll in China

The combination of millions of people crammed onto public transport traveling to a predominately elderly, under-vaccinated population in villages with rudimentary healthcare threatens to be a perfect storm.
1/18/20239 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ukraine’s Interior Minister Among 18 Killed in Helicopter Crash Near Kyiv

Twenty-nine people were injured, including 15 children. It is unclear whether the crash was an accident or a result of the war with Russia.
1/18/20232 minutes, 29 seconds
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Maria Ressa, Philippine Journalist and Nobel Laureate, Acquitted of Tax Evasion Charges

The ruling represents the Nobel Peace Prizewinning journalist's latest victory against what press freedom advocates have branded as judicial harassment.
1/18/20233 minutes, 38 seconds
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Column: Why Businesses Must Stop Disregarding People With Disabilities

Addressing the wants and needs of consumers and employees means prioritizing thorough inclusivity.
1/18/20234 minutes, 23 seconds
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How the World Economic Forum Plans to Bring Leaders Together in the Metaverse

The Global Collaboration Village is being introduced at Davos this year ahead of a full rollout.
1/18/20233 minutes, 32 seconds
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Why the World Is Protesting America’s Climate Plan

Allies say the U.S. is engaged in green energy protectionism. The U.S. argues it's footing R&D costs for the world.
1/17/20237 minutes, 39 seconds
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As COVID-19 Barrels Through China, Some Are Turning to Black Market Amid Drug Shortages

Hong Kong customs officials seized over the weekend thousands of contraband antivirals headed for the mainland.
1/17/20233 minutes, 39 seconds
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Column: The Dangers of Letting Donald Trump Back on Facebook

Meta must not allow Donald Trump back onto Facebook. He violated their policies for years and would do so again.
1/17/20236 minutes, 32 seconds
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Column: 3 Shortcuts to Immediately Improve Your Work Life

Fun and leisure is not a distraction from improving your work life, but a key component, writes Mike Rucker.
1/17/202310 minutes, 14 seconds
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What We Know About the Missing Massachusetts Woman Ana Walshe

Brian Walshe, Ana's husband, was arrested on January 8 and charged with misleading a police investigation
1/16/20235 minutes, 18 seconds
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At Least 68 Killed in Plane Crash in Nepal. Here’s What We Know So Far

A domestic flight operated by Yeti Airlines traveling from the capital Kathmandu crashed near Pokhara International Airport on Sunday morning.
1/16/20233 minutes, 35 seconds
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The New Ways Teachers Are Talking About Martin Luther King Jr.

“Martin Luther King believed in violence," says teacher Keziah Ridgeway. "He knew that his ideas and what he was asking for would elicit violence."
1/16/20236 minutes, 37 seconds
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Biden’s Classified Documents: A Timeline of What We Know So Far

On Jan. 14, the White House announced that five more documents were found at Biden’s Wilmington residence
1/16/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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How Gas Stoves Became the Latest Right-Wing Cause in the Culture Wars

Conservatives seized on a proposal to consider banning gas stoves over health risks—just as they have opposed federal rules on high-efficiency light bulbs and other
1/16/20236 minutes, 11 seconds
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Europe Stops Getting Diesel From Russia Soon. What Happens Next?

Who will step in to plug this enormous supply gap? And, will there be enough? Is the bloc sleepwalking into a fuel crisis?
1/15/20236 minutes, 49 seconds
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Column: We Elected Biden to Be Better Than This

The growing revelations about President Biden's mishandling of classified documents undermines his strongest selling point as president
1/15/20235 minutes, 50 seconds
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A Chaotic Congress Bodes Poorly for U.S. Climate Policy

The messy election of McCarthy as Speaker of the House suggests steep challenges for bipartisan climate work in the coming Congress
1/15/20233 minutes, 54 seconds
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Column: We Must Save the North Atlantic Right Whale to Save Ourselves

80% of North Atlantic Right Whales have been entangled in fishing gear, risking the health of biodiversity, writes Dr. Michael J. Moore.
1/15/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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Many Long COVID Symptoms Resolve Within a Year, Study Suggests

At least among people who had mild COVID-19.
1/15/20233 minutes, 30 seconds
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China’s COVID-19 Toll Isn’t Public. Satellite Images Seem to Show a Lot of People Are Dying

Photos show increased activity at funeral homes and crematoriums, as the virus surges throughout the country and reliable data is unavailable.
1/14/20234 minutes, 35 seconds
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Column: The Insurrection in Brazil Is Part of a Broader Crisis of Trust

The disinformation that instigated Bolsonaro supporters to storm Brazil's capital was borderless and cyclical, writes Roberta Braga.
1/14/20237 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Also a Looming Climate Disaster

The Middle East is warming, but Israelis and Palestinians are too focused on politics to worry about impending climate catastrophe.
1/14/20239 minutes, 38 seconds
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Review: Spare Is Surprisingly Well Written—Despite the Drama Around It

The book's opening evokes none other than William Shakespeare
1/14/20236 minutes, 20 seconds
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Attorney General Merrick Garland Names Special Counsel in Biden Classified Documents Case

Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel after classified documents were found at Biden's personal residence and former office.
1/13/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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President Biden, His Corvette, and the Latest Stash of Classified Documents

The car in question is likely Biden's 1967 Corvette Stingray, a classic green convertible featured in Jay Leno’s Garage show.
1/13/20233 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Latest James Webb Image Reveals New Clues About the Origins of the Universe

What we learned about the birth of stars during the universe's 'cosmic noon' from the James Webb telescope's new dazzling image.
1/13/20234 minutes, 33 seconds
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Column: The Humanitarian Crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh Is a Textbook Example of Ethnic Cleansing

Dr. Armen Sarkissian, former president of Armenia, calls on the global community and announces his pension will fund causes in Artsakh.
1/13/20234 minutes, 53 seconds
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Why the U.S. Nursing Shortage Keeps Getting Worse

Nurses are pushing for better staffing at New York City hospitals amid a nationwide uptick in COVID-19 cases.
1/12/20236 minutes, 5 seconds
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Why Bolsonaro Fled Brazil and What the U.S. Can Do About It

During the insurrection in Brazil, Bolsonaro was in Florida. Now Biden is facing pressure to expel the former Brazilian president.
1/12/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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More and More Employers Are Using an Overtime Loophole to Pay People Less

Congratulations on your new role as manager. But before you celebrate, you may want to ask your boss a few questions—and do some quick math.
1/12/20234 minutes, 37 seconds
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Data Doesn't Support New COVID-19 Booster Shots for Most, Says Vaccine Expert

It’s time to rethink the blanket recommendation for giving the new Omicron booster to everyone
1/12/20237 minutes, 11 seconds
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At Least 14 People Killed in Violent Flooding Across California. Here’s What to Know

The National Weather Service placed large swaths of the region under flood watch and noted that almost all of the state has seen 400% to 600% more rainfall than usual.
1/11/20234 minutes, 52 seconds
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A New Student Loan Plan Could Reduce the Burden for 10 Million Borrowers. Here’s How

The plan is the latest attempt by the Education Department to give student loan borrowers relief while Biden’s $20,000 student loan forgiveness program remains in legal limbo.
1/11/20236 minutes, 55 seconds
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Investigations, Distrust, and Stigma: Why George Santos May Not Get Much Done in Congress

New lawmakers need to focus on staffing, building relationships, and getting plum committee assignments—all of which pose particular challenges for Santos.
1/11/20235 minutes, 3 seconds
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Column: How to Make Gratitude Feel Less Like a Chore

Practicing gratitude doesn't have to be this hard, writes Dr. Robert Waldinger.
1/11/20237 minutes, 31 seconds
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Why U.S. Bradleys Are Just the Fighting Vehicles That Ukraine Needs

The U.S., France, and Germany agree to send Bradleys, French AMX-10s, and German Marders last week.
1/10/20234 minutes, 35 seconds
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Here Are the Implications of Prince Harry Saying That He Killed 25 Taliban Fighters

Former U.K. military officers have criticized Harry's statement in his memoir Spare. Experts say the comments also get at something deeper.
1/10/20234 minutes, 35 seconds
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China Retaliates Against South Korea, Japan Over COVID-19 Restrictions

The moves represent China’s first attempt at retaliation after a raft of nations recently implemented testing requirements for travelers from the country
1/10/20233 minutes, 40 seconds
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Column: Republicans Are Caught in a Paralyzing Trap of Orthodoxy

A party awash in backward-looking negativity needs to embrace a positive agenda, writes John Kasich
1/10/20233 minutes, 43 seconds
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What Brazil’s Failed Coup Means for the Future of Its Democracy

Supporters of ousted leader Jair Bolsonaro failed to overthrow the Brazilian government, but the threat to the country’s democracy remains.
1/10/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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Biden’s Border Visit Draws Pleas For More Funds and Abbott’s Scathing Rebuke

After Biden landed in El Paso for his first border visit as President, the Texas governor handed him a letter saying he was “two years late."
1/9/20235 minutes, 14 seconds
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Brazil Authorities Seek To Punish Pro-Bolsonaro Protesters Who Stormed Government Buildings

“They will not succeed in destroying Brazilian democracy. We need to say that fully, with all firmness and conviction,” said the Justice Minister.
1/9/20237 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Daily Habits of Happiness Experts

Stop trying to force that frown upside down. Instead, try the joy-building tips experts really use.
1/9/20236 minutes
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Column: What Humans Owe Animals

As the reach for human cruelty expands, we have a moral obligation to create justice for animals, writes Martha C. Nussbaum.
1/9/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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Column: Ukrainians Are Defending Their History, Thought, Art, and Culture, Too

As Ukraine battles Russia’s military, its people are fighting with vigor against a cultural assault, writes Suzanne Nossel
1/8/20237 minutes, 27 seconds
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Everything We Know So Far About Congressman George Santos Lying About His Resume

Santos' claimed prestigious education, substantial career on Wall Street, and impressive real-estate assets proved to be false
1/8/20236 minutes, 37 seconds
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Column: I Stopped Drinking Before I Could Stop Lying

"The self-esteem and inner peace I have gained since I kicked lying in sobriety is what I searched for in every drink," writes Sarah Levy.
1/8/20238 minutes, 52 seconds
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How Creepy Dolls Like M3GAN Became a Horror Phenomenon

Way before Chucky, Annabelle, and M3GAN, dolls were a fixture of scary movies
1/8/20236 minutes, 53 seconds
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McCarthy Finally Elected House Speaker After Giving Away ‘Kitchen Sink’

The California Republican won on the 15th round of voting, following an intense scene on the House floor involving Rep. Matt Gaetz.
1/7/20237 minutes, 15 seconds
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Column: Will Russia Go Nuclear? 7 Key Questions to Consider

Nuclear war is a serious possibility over Ukraine but the Biden Administration has been pursuing the right strategy to avoid it
1/7/20239 minutes, 31 seconds
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How Denmark Put an End to Bank Robberies

The country recorded zero bank robberies in 2022—but fraudsters are turning to digital scams.
1/7/20232 minutes, 51 seconds
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Column: The West Must Stop Playing Erdogan's Dangerous Game

Since the Russian invasion Turkey's president Erdogan has played a dangerous game between NATO and Russia, write Enes Kanter Freedom
1/7/20236 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Golden Globes Are Back on TV. Feel Free to Ignore Them

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association says it's reformed. But the shadowy group has already gotten and blown too many chances at redemption.
1/7/20234 minutes, 25 seconds
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How McCarthy’s Concessions to Far-Right Detractors Could Transform the House

The concessions could create the conditions for perpetual dysfunction if they are ultimately adopted by the GOP-run House.
1/6/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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Abortion Pills Are Coming to Pharmacies. But Access Will Still Be Limited in Restrictive States

The problem of access probably won't improve as much as many supporters hope.
1/6/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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A ‘Cynical Trap’: Ukraine Dismisses Russia’s Declaration of a Holiday Ceasefire

American and Ukrainian officials expressed skepticism about the Kremlin's unilateral 36-hour ceasefire, which comes as the U.S. and other Western allies pour new military aid into Ukraine
1/6/20234 minutes, 27 seconds
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Why 250 Million People Celebrate Christmas in January

Christmas is still in full-swing for millions of Orthodox Christians who mark the day on Jan. 6 or 7.
1/6/20234 minutes, 43 seconds
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Column: The Medieval Monk's Guide to New Year's Resolutions

"Despite the monks’ determination to dedicate themselves to divine matters, they still got distracted from their goals," writes Jamie Kreiner.
1/6/20238 minutes, 4 seconds
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Thousands Attend Pope Benedict’s Funeral in a Ceremony That Made History

Francis became the first living pope Thursday to preside over the funeral of a deceased one.
1/5/20234 minutes, 24 seconds
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House Ends Second Day in Gridlock as McCarthy Fails to Close Deal

Backers of Kevin McCarthy remained adamant that they would not acquiesce to the demands of about 20 far-right colleagues.
1/5/20237 minutes, 22 seconds
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Amazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of Cuts

It joins other tech giants in making major cuts.
1/5/20234 minutes, 5 seconds
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Why U.S. HIMARS Rockets Are Becoming Increasingly Decisive for Ukraine

The rockets have provided Ukraine with greater long range capabilities in responding to Russian aggression.
1/5/20234 minutes, 48 seconds
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With Damar Hamlin’s Injury, the NFL Faces a Reckoning

Damar Hamlin's on-field cardiac arrest will have to force a reckoning—for the NFL, and its fans.
1/4/20234 minutes, 40 seconds
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A Mom Whose Son Died on the Football Field Feels Familiar Grief Watching Damar Hamlin

Amy Stover lost her son to a football injury in 2013. Damar Hamlin’s collapse brought her back to that fateful day and its lessons.
1/4/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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Kevin McCarthy Fails to Win Speakership in Historic First Day of Voting

The House will resume voting in a fourth round on Jan. 4.
1/4/20236 minutes, 57 seconds
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FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud as Judge Sets Tentative Trial Date

Bankman-Fried, 30, denied charges that he cheated investors and looted customer deposits on his cryptocurrency trading platform.
1/4/20235 minutes, 3 seconds
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McCarthy Proposes Gutting Office of Congressional Ethics in Bid for Speaker

The GOP leader proposed hamstringing the Office of Congressional Ethics as it faces calls to investigate lawmakers involved in the Jan. 6 attack
1/3/20236 minutes, 48 seconds
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What to Know About NFL Player Damar Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest

The 24-year-old was administered CPR on the field, after collapsing following a tackle on Monday night.
1/3/20235 minutes, 14 seconds
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As Chinese Tourists Prepare to Travel Again, Some Countries Close Their Doors

As COVID-19 cases surge in China, more than a dozen countries have announced new restrictions.
1/3/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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Actor Jeremy Renner in Intensive Care After Snow Plow Accident

A publicist for Renner said in a statement that the 51-year-old “Avengers” star is in an intensive care unit following surgery on Monday.
1/3/20232 minutes, 6 seconds
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2022 Killed Wide-Eyed Crypto Idealism. Here Are Lessons for 2023

The hyper-financialization of the crypto space, and extreme emphasis on “number go up” only hurt the space in 2022. Next year, it’s time to try a different approach.
1/2/202310 minutes
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Tesla Stock Had the Worst Year Ever. That Doesn’t Make It Cheap

Even after this year’s 65% drop, Tesla's surge during 2020 and 2021 left it with stock-market value of $389 billion
1/2/20234 minutes, 49 seconds
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Sick of Failing at Your New Year’s Resolutions? There Is a Better Way

When you create a New Year’s Resolution this year consider joining a group.
12/31/20228 minutes, 36 seconds
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Six Weeks In, Donald Trump’s Disastrous Campaign Launch is Eroding His Support

A drumbeat of bad news and bad decisions is reducing Trump’s standing within the GOP.
12/30/20227 minutes, 35 seconds
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Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Rep.-Elect George Santos

Despite intensifying doubt about his fitness to hold federal office, the Congressman-elect has thus far shown no signs of stepping aside
12/30/20226 minutes, 49 seconds
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Working From Home Is the Trend of the Year—And Next Year Too

The most important trend in American business is the increasing number of people working from home. That's not going to change.
12/30/20226 minutes, 27 seconds
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Supreme Court Keeps Pandemic-Era Immigration Limits in Place Indefinitely

Under the restrictions, officials have expelled asylum-seekers inside the United States 2.5 million times and turned away most people who requested asylum at the border on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
12/29/20224 minutes, 28 seconds
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Leader of Michigan Gov. Kidnap Plot Sentenced to 16 Years

The government had pushed for a life sentence, saying Adam Fox was the “driving force" in the plot against Gretchen Whitmer—urging recruits to "take up arms, kidnap the governor and kill those who stood in their way.”
12/29/20224 minutes, 28 seconds
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Why European Countries Are Giving Teens Free Money To Spend on Culture

Here's why some E.U. countries are spending hundreds of millions of euros so teens can watch movies, go to concerts, or even buy comic books.
12/29/20226 minutes, 50 seconds
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Nicole Mann, First Native American Woman in Space, on Gardening in Zero Gravity

The first Native American woman in space in a candid interview with TIME.
12/29/20226 minutes, 17 seconds
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Southwest Airlines Is Running Just One-Third of Scheduled Flights After Winter Storm Chaos

Southwest canceled almost 3,000 flights on Monday and had hundreds of others run late, disrupting more than 80% of its schedule
12/28/20224 minutes, 55 seconds
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How Even Super-Short Workouts Can Improve Your Health

Something is always better than nothing.
12/28/20226 minutes, 54 seconds
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Taiwan Extends Compulsory Military Service to 1 Year

China’s People’s Liberation Army has stepped up its military harassment of Taiwan, sending fighter planes and navy vessels toward Taiwan on a near-daily basis in recent years.
12/28/20223 minutes, 55 seconds
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When Food Is Scarce, Women Suffer Most

"Access to food is a function of gender—especially in times of crisis," writes Ritu Sharma.
12/28/20225 minutes, 27 seconds
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Column: Yes, You Can Actually Die of a Broken Heart

Extreme emotional shock can come with fatal cardiac consequences, writes Dr. Sian Harding.
12/27/20229 minutes, 39 seconds
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Extreme Cold, Travel Chaos: Woes From Deadly Storm in the U.S. Continue

The huge storm caused by a bomb cyclone has killed at least 34 people across the U.S. after trapping people in homes and knocking out power.
12/27/20225 minutes, 54 seconds
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Column: A Warning for Today's Super Rich From Ancient Rome's Wealthiest Man

Rome's wealthiest man who helped end the Republic bears echoes with Donal Trump today, writes Peter Stothard
12/27/20226 minutes, 30 seconds
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2022 Was Almost a Disaster for Climate Change Action. Instead, There Was Hope

The U.S. Congress nearly missed the chance to act on climate. It's frightening to think of where we would be if they did.
12/26/20226 minutes, 12 seconds
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Jan. 6 Committee’s Plan to Stop the Next Attack on Democracy

In its final act, the Jan. 6 committee recommends legal and prosecutorial steps to strengthen elections against insurrection.
12/26/20226 minutes, 56 seconds
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The House Passed a $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill This Week. Here’s What’s in It

The bill allocates over $850 billion for military spending and almost $773 billion for domestic programs, like education, healthcare and affordable housing
12/26/20226 minutes, 56 seconds
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Dark Chocolate Isn’t the Only Food With Heavy Metals. Here’s How to Protect Yourself

"There are measurable amounts [of heavy metals] in pretty much all foods."
12/26/20226 minutes, 58 seconds
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Jan. 6 Committee Unveils Final Report, Detailing Trump ‘Multi-Part Conspiracy’

The 814-page report released Thursday asserts that Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
12/23/20229 minutes, 17 seconds
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Column: When Will Interest Rates Stop Rising? Now Would Be Good

Today the principal risk is not that the Federal Reserve has done too little but that it will go too far
12/23/20225 minutes, 11 seconds
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Tear Down This Wall: Arizona Will Remove Shipping Containers From Mexico Border

Arizona will take down a makeshift wall at the Mexico border, settling a lawsuit and political tussle with the U.S. government.
12/23/20222 minutes, 59 seconds
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How Climate-Friendly is Your Christmas Tree?

Depending on how many years you keep it, a fake, plastic Christmas tree may be better for the environment than a new, live tree.
12/23/20225 minutes, 38 seconds
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A Deadly Bomb Cyclone Could Hit More Than 50 Million People by Christmas. Here’s What to Know

Meteorologists are tracking the storm and predict that its effects will begin to be widely felt by Wednesday night and quickly intensify over the next few days
12/22/20228 minutes, 9 seconds
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Biden Asserts to Zelensky and the World That U.S. Will Back Ukraine ‘As Long As it Takes’

Biden made the comments during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's historic visit to the White House.
12/22/20224 minutes, 45 seconds
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Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Is Stalled, But There’s Another Way to Get Your Debt Erased

Some 3.6 million borrowers could be affected by an Education Department program related to student loan forbearance and income-driven repayment. Here's what to know.
12/22/20226 minutes, 2 seconds
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Donald Trump Is the First President to Have Tax Returns Forcibly Released. He Might Not Be the Last

The House vote marks first time that a presidential candidate forcibly had tax information released by Congress
12/22/20225 minutes, 59 seconds
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Zelensky to Meet Biden and Address Congress in Washington, as War in Ukraine Rages On

In first known trip abroad since the war began, Ukraine's President will meet with Biden and address Congress in Washington on Wednesday.
12/21/20228 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Mars InSight Lander Is Powering Down. Here’s What It Discovered Over its Lifetime

"My power’s really low... I’ll be signing off here soon,” NASA tweeted from the InSight probe, which landed on Mars four years ago.
12/21/20226 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Taliban Is Barring Women From Studying at Universities. Here's What to Know

The ban represents the latest curtailing of women’s rights in Afghanistan since the extremist group returned to power after the U.S. military withdrawal last year.
12/21/20223 minutes, 58 seconds
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More People Are Relying on Abortion Funds 6 Months After the Fall of Roe v. Wade

These grassroots groups are playing a pivotal role in keeping abortion accessible.
12/21/20227 minutes, 28 seconds
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Column: The Media Is Making the Same Mistakes with Musk That It Did with Trump

Twitter is a soap opera where Musk is the star, the only actor in the spotlight. The world should look away, says Roger McNamee
12/20/20229 minutes, 28 seconds
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Trump Should Be Prosecuted, Jan. 6 Committee Declares in Historic Criminal Referral

The House Jan. 6 Committee voted on Monday to refer criminal charges against Donald Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election.
12/20/20226 minutes, 18 seconds
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Don't Look Now, But the Culture War Is Turning Back to COVID

Elon Musk said “My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci.” Ron DeSantis is targeting COVID vaccine makers. Pandemic politics are making a comeback.
12/20/20227 minutes
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A New Satellite Will Study How Climate Change is Altering Nearly All of Earth’s Water

The U.S. and France collaborate on an ambitions project to survey 90% of the planet
12/20/20223 minutes
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Why a Trump Criminal Referral by the Jan. 6 Committee Would Be So Historic

The move by the bipartisan Jan. 6 committee to formally urge the Department of Justice pursue criminal charges against a former President would be "a unique moment in our history.”
12/19/20229 minutes, 41 seconds
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Twitter Temporarily Bans Washington Post Reporter After Other Journalists Reinstated

Musk said the account would only be “temporarily suspended” due to “prior doxxing action from the account
12/19/20223 minutes, 22 seconds
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Column: The Clarifying Moment Elon Musk Has Given Us

Elon Musk's chaotic reign at Twitter is giving us a masterclass in how to think about leadership and burnout
12/19/20228 minutes, 41 seconds
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How Arizona’s Border Wall Could Stop Animals Escaping From Climate Change

As climate change alters animals' habitats, their search for new ones may be blocked by borders.
12/19/20224 minutes, 55 seconds
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Tory Lanez Is on Trial for Allegedly Shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Here’s What to Know

Megan has been the subject of widespread hate on social media since she came forward about the shooting
12/18/20228 minutes, 25 seconds
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Column: Modern Hanukkah Traditions Are A Reminder That Extremism Is Always Short-Lived

The Maccabees would’ve hated modern Hanukkah traditions. Maybe that’s not a bad thing, explains Alana Vincent.
12/18/20229 minutes, 31 seconds
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Column: Ukrainian Youth May Save Democracy, But They Cannot Do It Alone

Ukraine’s reconstruction will be a decades-long effort requiring the participation of a new generation of leaders
12/18/20225 minutes, 18 seconds
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Shaq on ‘Being Soft’ and ‘Spilling Secrets’ For His New HBO Docuseries

Shaquille O'Neal talks about his infidelities, painkillers, and his relationship with his father in a new HBO docuseries.
12/18/20225 minutes, 58 seconds
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You Can Now Get Free COVID-19 Tests Through the Government Again

The Biden administration is making four rapid virus tests available through covidtests.gov.
12/17/20222 minutes, 20 seconds
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What Will Happen to Same-Sex Marriage Around the Country if Obergefell Falls

Since Obergefell was decided, same-sex marriage bans in 35 states across the country have lain dormant. But should Obergefell be overturned, they would again be activated.
12/17/20225 minutes, 6 seconds
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Column: The U.S. Prison System Doesn't Value True Justice

Daniel Medwed explores how the prison system doesn’t value true justice even for the innocent, but rather the appearance of it.
12/17/20229 minutes, 48 seconds
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix Doc Appears to Deepen the Royal Feud With Prince William

Prince Harry opened up about the “wedge” that has grown between himself and Prince William, and the roots of that rift. His comments could also widen it.
12/17/20225 minutes, 38 seconds
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Twitter Suspends Journalists Who Wrote About Elon Musk

The company hasn't explained why it took down the accounts and made their profiles and past tweets disappear.
12/16/20223 minutes, 58 seconds
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Crewmembers Are Trapped Aboard the International Space Station Until a Leak Is Fixed—Or Rescue Arrives

Coolant streaming from the docked Soyuz spacecraft could leave three space station crew members without a means to come home.
12/16/20223 minutes, 45 seconds
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Holiday Shoppers Are Cutting Back. And That’s a Bad Sign For the Economy

Holiday shoppers are sending a message to retailers: Lower your prices. U.S. shoppers pulled back on spending just as the holiday season began, a sign…
12/16/20224 minutes, 57 seconds
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Column: New Polling Shows the Power of MAGA Even as Support for Trump Fades

Even as support grows for DeSantis over Trump, new polling shows that enthusiasm for MAGA remains strong
12/16/20225 minutes, 17 seconds
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Here's What We Know About Sam Bankman-Fried's Political Donations

SBF is accused of illegally funneling millions to campaigns. He publicly donated mostly to Democrats, but claims he secretly gave just as much to the GOP.
12/15/20227 minutes, 54 seconds
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How Democrats Got Climate Spending in Everything from NASA’s Budget to the CHIPS Act

From NASA's budget to the CHIPs Act, the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis charted a surprisingly successful path.
12/15/20226 minutes, 42 seconds
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Twitter Suspends Account That Tracked Elon Musk’s Jet Despite Free Speech Pledge

“Any account doxxing real-time location info of anyone will be suspended, as it is a physical safety violation,” Musk tweeted.
12/15/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Arctic is Heating Up, Disrupting the Planet and Local Communities, NOAA Report Shows

NOAA's 2022 “Arctic Report Card" shows climate change pushed air temperatures to their sixth warmest on record.
12/15/20226 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ancient Galaxies Revealed by Webb Unveil Clues About What Happened Just After The Big Bang

Astronomers spot a galactic quartet dating to just 400 million years after the Big Bang
12/14/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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Sam Bankman-Fried Is in Handcuffs, But No Crypto Crackdown in Sight

Sam Bankman-Fried is in handcuffs, but the SEC stopped short of declaring broader regulation on the chaotic cryptocurrency industry.
12/14/20227 minutes, 58 seconds
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Long COVID Has Contributed to More Than 3,500 U.S. Deaths

A new report confirms that the condition can be fatal.
12/14/20224 minutes, 7 seconds
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The U.S. Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough Is a Huge Milestone—But Unlimited Clean Energy Is Still Decades Off

The Department of Energy’s National Ignition Facility has achieved an important step toward the goal of generating unlimited clean energy.
12/14/20226 minutes, 43 seconds
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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Was Arrested in the Bahamas. Here’s What to Know

The former crypto exchange CEO will be extradited from the Bahamas and face federal criminal charges from an indictment that is set to be unsealed on Tuesday morning.
12/13/20225 minutes, 2 seconds
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Musk’s Twitter Disbands Its Trust and Safety Council

The advisory group was formed in 2016 to address hate speech, child exploitation, suicide, self-harm and other problems on the platform.
12/13/20223 minutes, 29 seconds
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Mars May Have Active Volcanoes, Adding New Promise to Search for Extraterrestrial Life

A study shows that the red planet, thought to be geologically dead, is quite alive, adding new promise to search for extraterrestrial life.
12/13/20222 minutes, 46 seconds
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Congress Might Work Past Christmas to Keep the Government Funded Because it Thrives on Drama

Negotiations could go as late as the week after Christmas as Democrats and Republicans remain $26 billion apart on funding the government
12/13/20225 minutes, 1 second
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Column: Progressives Have Failed to Heed LBJ’s Final Warning

LBJ warned that public needed to be convinced of the link between racial equity and economic opportunity. His advice rings true today
12/13/20227 minutes, 42 seconds
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Review: Empire of Light Doesn't Do Justice to Its Majestic Movie-Palace Setting

Sam Mendes' drama starring Olivia Colman and Micheal Ward stumbles under the weight of its intentions
12/12/20224 minutes, 55 seconds
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A Recession Is Widely Expected. Here’s How to Prepare

Here are five steps that financial experts recommend to prepare for a recession.
12/12/20228 minutes, 25 seconds
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Hospitalizations Signal Rising COVID-19 Risk for U.S. Seniors

When it comes to protecting seniors, “we’re doing a terrible job of that in this country,” said Dr. Eric Topol
12/12/20227 minutes, 37 seconds
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Kyrsten Sinema’s Party Switch Might Not Matter Much in Congress—But It Could Help Her Win in Arizona

Her becoming an independent will force some of her potential Democratic challengers from the left to recalibrate their calculus.
12/12/20226 minutes, 4 seconds
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We Still Don’t Have At-Home Testing For the Flu—But COVID-19 Has Changed the Stakes

Self-testing for viral illnesses like flu and RSV wasn't a necessity before the COVID-19 pandemic, but could become the norm in coming years.
12/11/202211 minutes, 25 seconds
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Column: How the Pandemic Affected U.S. Birth Rates

At first there was a bust, then there was a boom, and now U.S. birth rates are back on their long-term, downward trend.
12/11/20225 minutes, 59 seconds
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Column: The Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Bill Offers a Lesson for Activists

The passage of the Respect for Marriage Act demonstrates that people can and do change their minds on fundamental questions.
12/11/20226 minutes, 50 seconds
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NASA Will Test a High Stakes Re-Entry Maneuver With Artemis 1 on Sunday

The Orion spacecraft will have to do some fancy flying to return to Earth safely on Sunday, Dec. 11, after its Lunar journey.
12/11/20226 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Women of Iran Are TIME’s 2022 Heroes of the Year

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12/10/20228 minutes, 52 seconds
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What's Changed Since TIME Named the 'Silence Breakers' Person of the Year

Five years after survivors of workplace harassment and assault were named Person of the Year, many still worry about speaking out
12/10/20223 minutes, 46 seconds
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Germany’s QAnon-Inspired Plot Shows How Coup Conspiracies Are Going Global

The movement mirrors the one that led hundreds of Americans to storm the U.S. Capitol.
12/10/20227 minutes, 11 seconds
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Reporter Grant Wahl, Who Died At The World Cup, Elevated Soccer In America

The longtime Sports Illustrated writer, who helped boost the popularity of soccer in the U.S., collapsed in a World Cup press box
12/10/20229 minutes, 25 seconds
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Prisoner Swap for Griner Was Biden’s Second, But White House Says They Must Remain Rare

A prisoner exchange for Trevor Reed, a former U.S. Marine in poor health, marked an opening in the administration's approach to such negotiations.
12/9/20228 minutes, 54 seconds
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What to Know About Paul Whelan, the Marine Veteran Left Out of the Brittney Griner Prisoner Swap

The 52-year-old former U.S. Marine was not included in the prisoner swap that freed Brittney Griner.
12/9/20224 minutes, 18 seconds
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House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Protections, Sending Bill to Biden’s Desk

The bill will now head to Biden's desk to be signed into law.
12/9/20226 minutes, 36 seconds
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Iran’s Water Crisis Will Make It Harder for the Regime to Regain Control

A man-made environmental crisis is part of the anger building against Iran's government.
12/9/20224 minutes, 56 seconds
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Iran Announces First Execution of Prisoner Arrested in Protests

No Iranian officials have confirmed the abolishment of the morality police, and activists say claims otherwise undermine the movement.
12/9/20224 minutes, 56 seconds
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Peru's President Has Been Impeached and Arrested Following a Coup Attempt

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo sparked fears of a coup Wednesday after dissolving Congress ahead of an impeachment vote.
12/8/20225 minutes, 19 seconds
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Column: What Elon Musk Gets Wrong About Free Speech

Musk's erratic behavior does not bode well for the future of free speech on social media
12/8/20229 minutes, 6 seconds
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Why TIME Chose Zelensky and the Spirit of Ukraine as the Person of the Year

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12/8/20225 minutes, 56 seconds
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Warnock Beats Walker in Georgia Runoff, a Win That Matters for Democrats Now and in 2024

Warnock's victory over Walker expands Democrats’ Senate majority, and could help the party hold the Senate in two years when they face a tough election map.
12/7/20225 minutes, 38 seconds
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Trump Organization Convicted in Executive Tax Dodge Scheme

Donald Trump’s company was convicted of tax fraud on Tuesday in a case brought by the Manhattan District Attorney.
12/7/20224 minutes, 52 seconds
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Why Lady Chatterley’s Lover Was Censored For Decades—And How It Finally Reached the Masses

The novel, a new adaptation of which is now on Netflix, was originally published in the late 1920s but did not reach mass audiences until closer to 1960
12/7/20227 minutes, 39 seconds
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Column: What the Protests Tell Us About China's Future

China has seen the largest protests in years in response to COVID-19 lockdowns. What do they reveal about China today?
12/6/20228 minutes, 55 seconds
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A Volatile U.S. Political Landscape Is Spurring NATO to Invest More in Europe’s Defenses

Some in Europe are pushing for the U.S. to bolster NATO as much as possible now, in case an isolationist like Trump becomes President again in 2024.
12/6/20226 minutes, 34 seconds
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Despite World Cup Heartbreak, the Future Looks Bright for Men’s Soccer in the U.S.

The young team's talent could permanently shift the needle regarding the popularity of men's soccer at home.
12/6/20227 minutes, 23 seconds
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Kirstie Alley, Emmy-Winning Actress, Dies at 71

Kirstie Alley won an Emmy for her role on “Cheers” and starred in films including “Look Who's Talking.”
12/6/20224 minutes, 16 seconds
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Why ‘Union Joe’ Chose to Make it Illegal for Rail Workers to Strike

After campaigning as the most pro-union candidate ever, Biden decided the economy was a bigger priority than rail workers' bargaining power
12/5/20224 minutes, 29 seconds
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Iran Suspends Morality Police That Sparked Massive Protests: Official

The police unit has for years stalked major intersections arresting those that violated Iran's strict religious dress codes
12/5/20223 minutes, 56 seconds
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Top Republicans Are Attacking Hakeem Jeffries as an ‘Election Denier.’ Here’s Why That Label Is Misleading

In tweets, news interviews, and House hearings, Jeffries called to question the legitimacy of Trump's 2016 election. But calling him an 'election denier' conflates different issues.
12/5/20224 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Knock-On Climate Impacts of China’s Zero-COVID Policy

China’s zero-COVID policy—and the subsequent outrage—have a wide range of implications, including for climate change
12/5/20223 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Romans Destroyed Their Republic in Partisan Warfare. We Might Too

In the Republic’s last decades, the Romans faced challenges that resonate today.
12/5/20225 minutes, 38 seconds
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Why We May Never Know How Many Migrants Died Erecting the Qatar World Cup

Rights groups say that the lack of a precise toll underscores the need for truth and justice.
12/4/20225 minutes, 58 seconds
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Here’s What to Know About Title 42 and What Could Happen If It Ends

The pandemic-era ban, which began under former President Donald Trump in 2020 and has continued under Biden
12/4/20225 minutes, 55 seconds
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Tiny Blood Clots May Be to Blame for Long COVID Symptoms, Some Researchers Say

But not all experts are convinced
12/4/20225 minutes, 22 seconds
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Column: A Murder in the Amazon Reveals What the Fight Over the Rainforest Is All About

The murder of an Indigenous man in the Amazon shows how the struggle to save the rainforest in Brazil can turn deadly
12/4/20228 minutes, 47 seconds
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Why the FBI Is Concerned About TikTok

The popular video-sharing app, owned by the Chinese technology company ByteDance, boasted more than 1 billion active global last year
12/4/20222 minutes, 49 seconds
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Column: Diversity Initiatives Are Failing the U.S. Muslim Community

Crisis diversity initiatives are faulty solutions to combat and understand the gravity of Islamophobia, writes Evelyn Alsultany.
12/3/20227 minutes, 30 seconds
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As Xi Cracks Down on China’s Protesters, Demonstrators Around the World Show Solidarity

As dissent is quashed on the mainland, these largely diaspora-led shows of support may lose steam.
12/3/20225 minutes, 12 seconds
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Column: I Spent 25 Years in Prison for Marijuana Charges. Biden’s Pardon Is Not Enough

While Biden's marijuana pardon is a start, true justice requires a push for prison reform, writes Michael Thompson.
12/3/20226 minutes, 56 seconds
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How to Spend Your FSA and HSA Accounts—and What to Do Before the End of 2022

To get the most out of these plans, it’s important to understand how they work—especially since many FSAs are about to expire.
12/3/20226 minutes, 17 seconds
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Here’s Everything New on Netflix in December 2022

Including 'Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio' and the third season of 'Emily in Paris'
12/3/20227 minutes, 29 seconds
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Macron Uses White House Visit to Voice Frustration With Two U.S. Laws

The French President warned during a White House visit that the measures could “fragment the West." Biden said he would consider "tweaks."
12/2/20227 minutes, 34 seconds
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U.S., Japan, and South Korea Impose Sanctions to Punish North Korea for Missile Tests

The allies are grappling for new ways to ramp up pressure against North Korea for an unprecedented series of missile tests.
12/2/20223 minutes, 53 seconds
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Elon Musk Suspends Ye From Twitter After Offensive Image Post

Kanye West, who goes by Ye, tweeted an image combining the Star of David with a swastika, which got removed by the social media service.
12/2/20221 minute, 58 seconds
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Column: Putin Must Not Win, But Zelensky Must Not Win Too Much

Joe Biden is nudging Kyiv toward a compromise with Moscow, which serves neither Western nor Ukrainian interests at this point.
12/2/20228 minutes, 25 seconds
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Pantone's 2023 Color of the Year Is an 'Unconventional Shade for an Unconventional Time'

Viva Magenta is the 2023 Color of the Year
12/2/20223 minutes, 32 seconds
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Kari Lake Preparing to File Election Lawsuit Next Week to Combat Loss

Lake intends to ask the Maricopa County Superior Court to nullify the county's election and hold it over again, sources tell TIME.
12/1/20229 minutes, 55 seconds
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Chinese and Russian Warplanes Patrol the Pacific in a Show of Strengthening Military Ties

While Beijing and Moscow share aspirations to push the U.S. from its hegemonic role over world affairs, a formal alliance between the two nations will prove challenging to sustain.
12/1/20225 minutes, 45 seconds
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The Oath Keepers’ Leader Was Just Convicted. The Far Right Will Keep Thriving

The conviction on rare seditious conspiracy charges won't dampen an anti-government movement that has moved on from the Oath Keepers
12/1/20226 minutes, 13 seconds
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The World Cup Is a Rare Moment of Solidarity for Arab Nations

The World Cup has been a PR nightmare for Qatar. But Arabs can still cheer on surprise wins and acts of diplomacy.
12/1/20226 minutes, 47 seconds
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Human Rights Advocates Are Fighting Elon Musk’s ‘Amnesty’ Plan for Suspended Twitter Users

Elon Musk’s plan to offer ‘amnesty’ to suspended Twitter users puts human rights in jeopardy across the globe, advocacy experts say.
11/30/20224 minutes, 59 seconds
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Republican Skepticism of Trump Has Never Been Higher

Polls show GOP support of Trump softening, as his 2016 win appears less durable. Dining with white supremacists doesn't help.
11/30/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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House Democrats Expected to Pick Top Leadership That Includes Zero White Men—A First for Congress

It's a first for Congress.
11/30/20226 minutes, 2 seconds
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The 2022 Midterms Show Just How Stuck We Are

American politics is so calcified that there is little reason for Democrats to assume that the 2022 elections portend success in 2024
11/30/20227 minutes, 39 seconds
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Christian Pulisic Saves the Day Against Iran. Team USA Will Need More of His Heroics

The U.S. men's team's most accomplished international player was due for a dramatic goal. Pulisic's bravery delivered against Iran in Qatar.
11/30/20225 minutes, 35 seconds
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Why Trump’s Dinner With a White Supremacist Is So Revealing

His dinner with Ye and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes serves as a dog whistle to the worst corners of the current political landscape.
11/29/20227 minutes, 52 seconds
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How the University of California Strike Could Reshape Higher Education

As a strike of 48,000 academic workers at the University of California stretches into a third week, schools across the country are watching
11/29/20228 minutes, 13 seconds
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Chinese University Students Sent Home Amid Protests

Schools said they were protecting students from COVID-19. But dispersing them also reduces the likelihood of more activism.
11/29/20223 minutes, 55 seconds
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Google’s AI Will Now Be Used in Mammograms

The company’s AI algorithm is being licensed for the first time for commercial use for mammograms.
11/29/20225 minutes, 59 seconds
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What to Know About Boil-Water Notices

Houston became the latest U.S. city to issue a boil-water advisory after a power outage at a treatment plant caused water pressure to fall
11/29/20224 minutes, 37 seconds
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Protests Against Zero-COVID Are Rocking China. Here’s What You Need to Know

Rare mass demonstrations against the country’s strict pandemic measures have broken out in multiple cities across the country, including Beijing and Shanghai.
11/28/20228 minutes, 23 seconds
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Friend of North Carolina Woman Who Died in Mexico. Here’s What We Know

Mexican authorities have not publicly named the American woman they are seeking to extradite
11/28/20224 minutes, 33 seconds
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Team USA’s World Cup Fate Is in Their Own Hands Following Tie With England

Despite the goalless scoreline, this was a match with plenty of action.
11/28/20226 minutes, 47 seconds
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World Cup Fans Without Masks Pose Dilemma for Broadcasters in China

Reviewed footage appears to show a state broadcaster pulling back on shots of the stadium crowds compared to other international networks.
11/28/20224 minutes, 10 seconds
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How Hospital Emergency Preparedness Is Evolving

From pandemic prep to bracing for catastrophic weather events
11/27/202211 minutes, 17 seconds
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Christians Have Conflicting Views on Climate Change

A new poll shows U.S. Christians believe humans must protect the Earth, but often don't believe climate change science.
11/27/20225 minutes, 9 seconds
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Why FTX Account Holders Are Unlikely To Get Their Money Back

Customers who trusted FTX’s platform are likely at the back of the queue for receiving whatever assets a bankruptcy judge can extract from the company.
11/27/20227 minutes, 4 seconds
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What to Know About the Book Behind Bones and All

Luca Guadagnino’s tender cannibal romance is based on a 2015 novel
11/27/20228 minutes, 53 seconds
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Column: How To Create a Sense of Belonging In a Divided America

1 in 5 Americans suffers from chronic loneliness. Here's how we can build a society that is more inclusive and nurturing
11/26/202213 minutes, 43 seconds
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Forget Electric Cars, The Future of Battery Technology is in Airplanes

Richard Wang, CEO of Cuberg, is developing lighter, more powerful lithium batteries that could help make electric airplanes a reality.
11/26/20225 minutes, 36 seconds
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Column: What Climate Change Is Already Doing to Children's Brains

The effect climate change is having on children's mental health and brain development must be addressed, writes Frederica Perera.
11/26/20227 minutes, 43 seconds
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How to Stay Safe From COVID-19 During the 2022 Holiday Season

Boosters, tests, and masks still work
11/26/20224 minutes, 43 seconds
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COVID-19 Is Still Upending Holiday Plans—and Inspiring Some Families to Make New Ones

Even as many people return to normal, some families are shaping their holiday 2022 plans around avoiding COVID-19.
11/25/20228 minutes, 35 seconds
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Elon Musk Says He Will Grant ‘Amnesty’ to Suspended Twitter Accounts

Twitter's new owner said Thursday he will grant "amnesty" to suspended accounts—experts predict a rise in harassment, misinformation.
11/25/20223 minutes, 49 seconds
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Column: Yes, Tech Can Be Toxic. A Whale Showed Me It Can Bring Us Closer to Nature, Too

After my near-death experience with a whale, citizen scientists analyzed the viral video. Thank you, internet.
11/25/20228 minutes, 27 seconds
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5 Ways to Survive the Holidays if You’re a Scrooge

Reach out to new and old friends, be flexible about travel, let yourself feel sad, and set boundaries.
11/25/20226 minutes, 36 seconds
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Why We Buy Things We Don’t Need

Part of our drive to consume is down to the way our brains have evolved, a new book argues
11/24/202210 minutes, 4 seconds
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6 Ways to Give Better Gifts—Based on Science

Embrace the sentimental, opt for experiences over things, and don't overdo the personalization.
11/24/20229 minutes, 44 seconds
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How ‘Linked-Fate Voting’ Can Help Explain American Elections

Research suggests that women vote in ways that are beneficial for their group, while men vote in ways that are beneficial for themselves
11/24/20228 minutes, 38 seconds
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Senate Democrats’ Campaign Chief Explains How Trump Helped His Party Hold the Senate

Senator Gary Peters answers nine questions about why Democrats held the Senate and how they plan to win Georgia's Dec. 6 runoff.
11/23/202210 minutes, 3 seconds
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At the World Cup, Wearing a Rainbow Flag Could Get You in Trouble

Following the One Love armband controversy, fans and journalists are being confronted for wearing rainbow flags at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
11/23/20225 minutes, 57 seconds
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Exclusive: MLB Execs Say There’s no Collusion in Aaron Judge Free Agency

The league said it found no evidence of collusion between New York Yankees and Mets owners in market for Aaron Judge
11/23/20223 minutes, 29 seconds
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Column: Don’t Let FTX Executives Off the Hook Like Bankers in 2008

More regulation isn't enough to fix the crypto space after the collapse of FTX, prosecutors need to get involved
11/23/20226 minutes, 30 seconds
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Here’s How the Supreme Court Could Rule on Student Loan Forgiveness

Legal experts say that even if the court sides with the Biden Administration, there are still legal hurdles that will delay relief for borrowers.
11/22/20227 minutes, 15 seconds
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Column: The Attack on a Gay Bar in Colorado Springs Didn't Happen in a Vacuum

It takes an aggressive suspension of suspicion to view the national environment toward LGBTQ rights and think it has no bearing on the latest deadly attack on a gay nightclub.
11/22/20224 minutes, 48 seconds
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The ‘One Love’ LGBTQ Rights Armband Is Causing a Stir at the Qatar World Cup

Seven European teams abandoned their plans to wear the LGBT rights armband amid threats of sanction during the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
11/22/20224 minutes, 41 seconds
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Review: Glass Onion Is a Lesser Knives Out Mystery—But It’s Still a Breezy Caper

The 'Knives Out' sequel at times works overly hard to remind us how much fun we’re supposed to be having, but following along is still enjoyable enough
11/22/20225 minutes, 30 seconds
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COP27 Heralds ‘New Paradigm’ For Climate Action. Now The Hard Work Truly Starts

COP27 concludes a hard fought battle over loss and damage. The next few years will define what this new climate paradigm looks like.
11/21/20228 minutes, 3 seconds
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Elon Musk Welcomes Kanye West Back to Twitter

The artist formerly known as Kanye West had been temporarily suspended from the platform at the end of October after an anti-Semitic tweet.
11/21/20221 minute, 50 seconds
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Column: Twitter Is Collapsing, and Nothing Can Replace It

Under Elon Musk the Twitter that so many people depend on may collapse. Roger McNamee on what comes next
11/21/20228 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Same-Sex Marriage Bill Is a Half-Measure. It’s Also the Best That Can Be Hoped For Right Now

The Senate is stopping well short of codifying the 2015 Supreme Court decision that extended marriage rights to all couples.
11/21/20226 minutes, 3 seconds
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How the Fall of Roe v. Wade Has Changed Dating in the U.S.

Two out of three single women say they won't date someone with opposing views on abortion
11/20/20225 minutes, 29 seconds
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Column: Your Politics Isn't a Reason To Opt Kids Out of School

Support for families opting out of school for differing politics is growing ahead of the midterms
11/20/20227 minutes
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Experts Fear a Shortage of Forensic Pathologists Will Leave Deaths Unexplained

Increasing drug overdose deaths, rising violent crime, and the COVID-19 pandemic have all demanded more from this small specialty workforce.
11/20/202210 minutes, 25 seconds
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How to Prepare for Travel Chaos Over the Holidays

Americans are ready to re-embrace holiday travel. Here's how to save money and make the experience less stressful.
11/20/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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How to Use New Pay Transparency Laws to Ask Your Boss for That Raise

A slew of pay transparency laws across the country can help you negotiate for higher pay.
11/19/20227 minutes, 11 seconds
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Column: Why Laws Targeting Critical Race Theory Would Also Prevent Me From Teaching World War II

I wonder if it is still legal to teach students about what Black soldiers and veterans experienced
11/19/20227 minutes, 54 seconds
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Column: The Climate Challenge of the World's Population Hitting 8 Billion

"Population growth is the elephant in the room for climate change," writes Eugene Linden.
11/19/20225 minutes, 36 seconds
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Nancy Pelosi Reflects On the Not-Quite-End of An Era

An interview with the outgoing House Speaker
11/19/20229 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Unexpected Way DeSantis Turned Florida Red and Stole the Spotlight From Trump

Florida insiders say the state’s rightward shift is tied to the pandemic, which led to an influx of new voters drawn by DeSantis’ policies.
11/18/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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Lab Grown Chicken Gets a Green Light From the FDA

Upside Foods is just a few steps away from selling lab-grown chicken in the U.S. market.
11/18/20226 minutes, 4 seconds
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Column: Why the Defeat of Montana's 'Born Alive' Ballot Matters

Montana’s “born alive” ballot showed the sinister nature of anti-abortion deception. Voters saw right through it.
11/18/20225 minutes, 24 seconds
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Why Mark Cuban Is Selling Anti-Fungal Ointment for $7.34

The celebrity billionaire's new online pharmacy is a bid to bring benevolent disruption to an industry that charges steep markups
11/18/20228 minutes, 19 seconds
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Beer Is Giving Qatar a Headache. Now, the Country Is Banning Alcohol at World Cup Stadiums

In a last-minute reversal, FIFA said on Friday that alcoholic beer would be banned at World Cup stadiums.
11/18/20225 minutes, 16 seconds
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Column: What Republicans Should Do With Their Slim House Majority

Mandate thinking can be dangerous—the GOP should represent their voters’ concerns, rather than only an anti-Biden agenda
11/17/20227 minutes, 22 seconds
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World Leaders Condemn Putin’s War, Nuclear Threats Amid Pressure Campaign Against Russia

The White House's discreet, multi-pronged effort to pressure Moscow to stop issuing nuclear threats.
11/17/20228 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ukraine Isn’t Just at COP27 to Talk About Climate

Ukraine is using the international climate conference to garner more support against Russia's war, particularly among ambivalent countries.
11/17/20224 minutes, 47 seconds
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Trump’s 2024 Announcement Makes Clear He Has No Idea Why He Lost

Judging from his rhetoric and tone, he’s going to run the same campaign as before, with the same half-baked promises.
11/17/20227 minutes, 39 seconds
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NASA’s Mega-Moon Rocket Finally Blasts Off, Heralding America’s Lunar Return

The successful liftoff of NASA’s Artemis program—which aims to have Americans back on the moon by as soon as late 2025—is at last underway.
11/16/202210 minutes, 55 seconds
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Column: The 2024 Presidential Election? Democrats Have Already Won

The 1912 election bears a striking resemblance to the 2024 election. That's good news for the Democrats
11/16/20229 minutes, 51 seconds
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Republicans Are Divided on Trump’s Third Bid for the Presidency

The GOP’s middling midterms performance has some Republicans questioning whether Trump should still represent the party’s future.
11/16/20225 minutes, 5 seconds
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Here’s What President Biden Was Doing During Trump’s 2024 Speech

As Trump announced his third bid for the presidency, Biden held an emergency meeting with G7 and NATO leaders to deal with crisis in Europe.
11/16/20222 minutes, 16 seconds
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Katie Hobbs Defeats Trump-Backed Kari Lake in Race for Arizona Governor

Hobbs defeated Kari Lake, a former TV anchor who insisted Donald Trump really won the 2020 election and became a right-wing sensation.
11/15/20229 minutes, 10 seconds
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House Republicans Wrestle With Party Leadership Choice After Weaker Than Expected Midterms

After failing to deliver a red wave in the midterms, House Republicans will on Tuesday elect their leader to govern a much smaller than expected majority.
11/15/20223 minutes, 38 seconds
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Moderna’s Omicron Booster Works Against New Variants, Company Says

The booster helps protect against the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants.
11/15/20223 minutes, 30 seconds
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Column: Global Population Size Should Not Be Cause For Alarm, But A Rally Cry For Change

UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem argues that looking exclusively at population numbers comes with great dangers.
11/15/20225 minutes, 17 seconds
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The 2022 Midterm Wasn’t a Wave Election. Here’s Where It Fits in History, So Far

To a certain extent, politicos were expecting a wave because the past midterm elections had resulted in waves. But every midterm being a "wave election" is a relatively recent phenomenon.
11/14/20223 minutes, 55 seconds
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Column: In Praise of Not Burning Down a Democracy

Americans casting their ballots peacefully and losing candidates conceding may seem like a low bar, but clearing it in 2022 mattered more than ever.
11/14/20225 minutes, 37 seconds
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Biden Has Had More Climate Wins Than Past Presidents. But It Will Never Be Good Enough

After Biden's COP27 speech, activists said the U.S. had failed to help developing countries addressing climate change
11/14/20226 minutes, 46 seconds
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The U.S. Is Giving Way Less Than Its Fair Share of Climate Aid

The U.S.' outsize contribution to global emissions is not reflected in the climate finance it gives, data analysis shows.
11/14/20224 minutes, 54 seconds
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Column: Why White Christian Nationalism Isn’t Going Away

Even after the Republican's midterm results, Christian nationalists will remain a force in American politics
11/14/20225 minutes, 41 seconds
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Borrowers Worry About Student Loan Forgiveness After the Program Is Halted Again

The Texas ruling is the second major attempt to strike down the program
11/13/20224 minutes, 50 seconds
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Twitter Was a Lifeline for People With Disabilities. Musk’s Reign Is Changing All of That

Twitter users with disabilities say they could be "left with nothing" in the wake of Elon Musk taking over the site
11/13/202210 minutes, 40 seconds
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Big Tech Is Laying Off Tons of Workers. That’s a Bad Sign for Your Company, Too

Inflation and rising interest rates are driving tech layoffs this month, and more than 21,000 workers have lost jobs
11/13/20228 minutes, 33 seconds
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Column: Wakanda Forever Proves African Folklore's Enduring Legacy

African folklore has always been a prime influence on pop culture, but its recognition is long overdue, writes Elizabeth Agyemang.
11/13/20229 minutes, 31 seconds
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Column: The Democrats Need More John Fettermans

"To ensure a strong future for the party, Democrats must expand their models of political manhood," write Amanda Jayne Miller and Edward O. Frantz.
11/12/20227 minutes, 57 seconds
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A Judge Struck Down Student Loan Forgiveness. Here’s What That Means for Borrowers

A federal judge blocked Biden’s student loan relief plan. The Education Department has stopped accepting applications
11/12/20224 minutes, 44 seconds
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Renters and Homebuyers Are Suffering From the Fed’s War on Inflation

The rising cost of housing is helping to drive inflation, but raising interest rates is exacerbating that problem
11/12/20228 minutes, 9 seconds
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Georgia’s Runoff Elections Have a Racist History

Georgia’s history shows how an electoral system that demands the majority’s support can be manipulated to exclude the minority vote
11/12/20225 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Great British Bake Off Backlash Has Reached a Boiling Point. Can the Show Be Saved?

From cylindrical s'mores to a "Mexican Week" from hell, the beloved show is now a mess of toddler-in-the-kitchen proportions.
11/12/20228 minutes, 19 seconds
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Twitter Blue (Predictably) Flooded With Fake Elon Musks and Other Imposters. The FTC Is Watching

The FTC is watching, and top execs have reportedly left.
11/11/20227 minutes, 15 seconds
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Election Deniers Were Among the Biggest Losers of the 2022 Midterms

in a series of key states, pro-democracy candidates came out on top
11/11/20224 minutes, 35 seconds
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Column: How Gen Z Held Off the Red Wave

"When young people’s rights are on the ballot and championed by the candidate, they show up," writes Ashley Aylward.
11/11/20226 minutes, 22 seconds
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Getting COVID-19 Multiple Times Is Risky for Your Health

A new study investigates the less obvious tolls that COVID-19 take on the body.
11/11/20225 minutes, 28 seconds
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As Republicans Begin Blame Game, Trump Is the Obvious Target

Trump spent Wednesday making angry calls to friends and advisors about the red wave that failed to materialize.
11/10/20226 minutes, 30 seconds
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How Abortion Helped Blunt a Red Wave in the Midterms

Voters turned out to protect reproductive rights, and voted for Democrats while they were at it
11/10/20225 minutes, 49 seconds
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All the Extreme Republicans Boosted by Democrats in the Primaries Lost Their Midterm Races

Democrats faced criticism for investing millions in the primary races of far-right Republicans, but their gamble appeared to pay off.
11/10/20224 minutes, 13 seconds
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Exclusive: We Tasted The World’s First Cultivated Steak, No Cows Required

We tried the world’s first lab-grown steak, no cows required.
11/10/20227 minutes, 17 seconds
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Column: Universal Masking in School Works. New Data Shows How Well

A new report from Boston schools shows that universal masking for kids reduces the spread of COVID-19 and keeps kids in school
11/10/20228 minutes, 17 seconds
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Binance, the World’s Largest Crypto Exchange Is Buying a Major Competitor. Here’s Why That Matters

Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world, just bought its fastest-rising competitor, FTX. Here's what that means for the crypto world and beyond
11/9/20229 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ukraine Could Soon Better Defend Itself in the Air. Here’s How

Ukraine received its first NASAMS air defense systems from the U.S. and Aspide units from Spain.
11/9/20225 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Red Wave Was More Like a Pink Splash

Most Democrats still think their majority in the House is gone, but it's looking nothing like the 63-seat loss that Obama endured in 2010.
11/9/20225 minutes, 11 seconds
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Americans Say They Feel Pretty Good—at Least Compared to the Country as a Whole

For every topic we asked about, more people judged it to be bumming out the country than said it was bothering them personally
11/9/20224 minutes, 14 seconds
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Twitter Bans Accounts Mocking ‘Free Speech Absolutist’ Elon Musk

The platform banned several comedians for parody tweets in which they impersonated its new owner
11/8/20223 minutes, 54 seconds
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Women Could Win Both Top Spots in Government for the First Time in These States

Arkansas, Ohio, and Oklahoma could election women as both governor and lieutenant governor
11/8/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ohio May Be About to Test the Limits of Trumpism

Ohio's races for Senate and Governor couldn't be more different. And yet, they may affect each other, leading a good number of voters to split their ticket.
11/8/20227 minutes, 28 seconds
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Column: I Have Seen Christian Nationalism Up Close. It Terrifies Me

Novelist Silas House writes about growing up in a fundamentalist church and seeing that same hate and vitriol in U.S. politics today
11/8/20228 minutes, 40 seconds
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Two Black Women Are Making Strong Bids for Senate. Some Say the Democratic Party Has Failed Them

National Democratic groups should have invested more in dynamic candidates like Val Demings, Cheri Beasley and Stacey Abrams, critics argue.
11/7/20228 minutes, 38 seconds
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Midterm Candidates Ignore Climate Change At Their Own Risk

If you look beneath the surface, there’s a case that candidates talking about climate change on the campaign trail can pay dividends
11/7/20223 minutes, 44 seconds
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What We Know So Far About Twitter’s $7.99 Subscription That Includes Verification

The feature will be a part of Twitter’s already existing Twitter Blue subscription
11/7/20225 minutes, 4 seconds
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What to Know About the Push to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Many hold the opinion that the U.S. needs to adopt either Standard Time (ST) or Daylight Saving Time (DST) year-round
11/7/20224 minutes, 10 seconds
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Nearly Half of States Are Projected to Backslide on Climate Policies This Election

Three dozen races for governor and competitive races to control state legislatures will shape just how far the U.S. can go on climate.
11/6/20226 minutes, 28 seconds
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Marijuana Will Be Legal in Half the U.S. If These Ballot Measures Pass in the 2022 Midterms

In Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota voters are being asked whether they support legalizing the recreational use of marijuana for adults.
11/6/20228 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Story Behind the Photo of a Turning-Point Protest at the New York Marathon 50 Years Ago

Fifty years ago, the Six Who Sat protesters helped make the New York City Marathon more accessible to women.
11/6/20225 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Best Paid Remote Jobs and How to Get Them

Here are some of the best-paid fully-remote jobs in the U.S. and how to get them
11/6/20227 minutes, 26 seconds
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How Democrats Are Using Social Media Influencers to Get Out the Vote

The amount of attention and investment Democrats have given social media influencers has skyrocketed in just a few years, and goes all the way up to the 79-year-old occupant of the Oval Office.
11/5/202212 minutes, 3 seconds
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The Overlooked Voting Bloc That Could Impact the U.S. Midterms

There were enough overseas American voters to make the difference in key 2020 races. For the 2022 midterms, many organizers are hoping for a repeat.
11/5/202210 minutes, 48 seconds
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Health Officials Are Now Tracking COVID-19 Variants at Airports

U.S. health officials are testing passengers at airports to keep on top of COVID-19 variants entering the country.
11/5/202210 minutes, 5 seconds
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Column: Elon Musk Is the Lord of Twitter. We Are the Peasants

To have a real digital townsquare, we need to build online spaces governed by the people using them, writes Evan Greer.
11/5/202211 minutes, 49 seconds
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Too Many Rich People Bought Airbnbs. Now They're Sitting Empty

Many Airbnb hosts are weathering a decline in renters, after a pandemic boom
11/4/202210 minutes, 8 seconds
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Why the Most Requested Democrat in Ohio Isn’t Biden or Obama

The unapologetic progressive populist has managed to build up a striking level of credibility and affection in Republican-trending Ohio.
11/4/20225 minutes, 58 seconds
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Elon Musk Plans to Eliminate Half of Twitter Jobs to Cut Costs

Elon Musk plans to cut about half of Twitter's workforce in a bid to drive down costs following his acquisition
11/4/20224 minutes, 38 seconds
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Years After Its Demise, People Still Love Vine, Which Is Why It Could Never Work Now

Why people loved Vine, and why its proposed comeback would never work
11/4/20225 minutes, 53 seconds
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Netflix’s New Ad Tier Is Officially Here. What That Means for Viewers

The service will have commercials for the first time in its 15-year history.
11/4/20222 minutes, 52 seconds
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The Fed Just Raised Interest Rates By .75 Points. Here’s How That Helps Fight Inflation

Why Fed Chair Jerome Powell just raised interest rates, again.
11/3/20227 minutes, 39 seconds
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Why the Oklahoma Governor’s Race Is Closer Than Anyone Expected

In a state where Trump beat Biden in Oklahoma by 33 points, Democrat Joy Hofmeister is within striking distance of Governor Kevin Stitt.
11/3/20227 minutes, 56 seconds
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Global Brands Pledged to Curb Their Plastic Addiction. Last Year Shows Their Promises Don’t Add Up

The signatories of a global pact increased their use of virgin plastics last year, undoing recent progress to cut wasteful packaging.
11/3/20224 minutes, 17 seconds
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Elon Musk’s Net Worth Has Dropped $9 Billion Since Buying Twitter

What we know about his financial challenges
11/2/20224 minutes, 25 seconds
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Britain’s New Prime Minister Is Already Facing His First Crisis

Calls for Home Secretary Suella Braverman to resign are growing over her hardline approach to migrants.
11/2/20227 minutes, 3 seconds
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Tech Stocks Are Falling. That’s A Bad Sign For The Economy

With a slew of technology companies reporting financial results this week, all eyes are on how investors will respond after a series of recent disappointing…
11/2/20227 minutes, 59 seconds
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Column: Why America Needs More Men Working in Health Care and Education

The gender desegregation of the labor market has so far been almost entirely one-way. That needs to change
11/2/20229 minutes, 47 seconds
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What the GOP Response to the Paul Pelosi Attack Reveals About Our Miserable Political Discourse

The mean-spirited digs helped spread debunked claims about the attack, as Nancy Pelosi's husband remained hospitalized with a skull fracture.
11/1/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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A Suspect Has Been Charged in the Delphi Murders of 2 Girls. What to Know About the Years-Long Hunt for Justice

Police have arrested a suspect in the 2017 murders of Abby Williams and Libby German in Delphi, Ind.
11/1/20229 minutes
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Why the New York Governor’s Race Is Now Too Close for Democrats’ Comfort

Crime concerns have made Democrats nervous about a gubernatorial election in a blue state.
11/1/20224 minutes, 59 seconds
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Inside Twitter's Chaotic First Weekend Under Elon Musk

Misinformation, paying for verification, troll campaigns: users and employees face uncertainty as Twitter changes hands.
11/1/20225 minutes, 12 seconds
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How Lula Won the Most Crucial Election in Brazil for Decades

It marks the end of a bruising and deeply polarizing election year in Brazil.
10/31/20228 minutes, 6 seconds
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What to Know About Trump’s Twitter Ban, Now That Elon Musk Owns the Platform

Trump reiterated his support for TRUTH Social on Friday, but here's what we know about the chances of Trump making his way back to Twitter.
10/31/20226 minutes, 13 seconds
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John Kerry Says Developed Countries Need to Ramp Up Help for Growing Climate Losses

“We have to find a way for more capital to flow into developing countries," he said in an interview with TIME.
10/31/20227 minutes, 6 seconds
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DACA Is Slowly Dying Unless Congress Steps in to Save It

"We are at a point now where unless there's a legislative solution to provide permanent protections for DACA recipients, many will likely lose what they have built over the last decade."
10/31/20225 minutes, 37 seconds
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Suspect in Assault at Pelosi Home Had Posted About QAnon

The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's California home and severely beating her husband with a hammer appears to have made racist…
10/30/20224 minutes, 49 seconds
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Trump Used Twitter to Lie and Bully. That’s Unlikely to Change If He Returns

Should Elon Musk allow him back on Twitter, Trump would regain a platform that he previously used to lie, bully, and incite violence.
10/30/20227 minutes
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Egypt Isn’t Qualified to Host COP27

Egypt's obstruction of environmental activism will be under the microscope as it hosts the 2022 U.N. climate conference.
10/30/20224 minutes, 57 seconds
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L.A. Was the Only Big District to Improve Student Scores This Year. Here’s How They Did It

Of the 26 large urban districts where NAEP assessments, "the Nation's Report Card," were given, Los Angeles was the only one to make gains in eighth-grade reading.
10/30/20229 minutes, 7 seconds
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As Elon Musk Buys Twitter, the Right Is Celebrating

Some conservatives hailed Musk's takeover as a win for 'free speech'
10/29/20226 minutes, 46 seconds
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What to Know About the Attack on Paul Pelosi

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was hospitalized after a man broke into their San Francisco home and attacked him with a hammer.
10/29/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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Column: The Problem With the Nobel Prizes

The Nobel Prizes often give us an inaccurate view of scientific progress. There is a better way to drive human knowledge, writes Martin Rees
10/29/202212 minutes, 28 seconds
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Column: There's a Global War for Young Talent. The Winners Will Shape the Future

Successful countries in the future will be distinguished by one thing: Importing young people
10/29/202212 minutes, 25 seconds
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Column: Adidas' Initial Silence on Kanye West Is a Cautionary Tale for Other Brands

Americans want corporate leaders to step up against racism and hate speech, writes ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt
10/29/20226 minutes, 58 seconds
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Elon Musk Finalizes Deal to Buy Twitter

Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially "acquired Twitter," he announced on the platform
10/28/20223 minutes, 28 seconds
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U.S. Unveils Strategy for Nuclear Threats from China and Russia

Biden's new Defense Strategy puts the U.S. military on a Cold War-footing with Moscow and Beijing in coming decades.
10/28/20228 minutes, 22 seconds
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Frustrated Women and Hopeful Men: The Gender Gap in Americans’ Moods

With midterm elections looming, a TIME/Harris poll found Americans in a middling mood, though not uniformly so
10/28/20227 minutes, 48 seconds
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Why Climate Protesters Are Throwing Food at Art

Activists in the U.K. and Germany have thrown food on famous paintings to make a point—and the acts have grabbed the world's attention.
10/28/20225 minutes, 43 seconds
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‘Everything’s at Stake’: How the Midterms Will Shape Biden’s 2024 Plans and his Legacy

For the President, the outcome of the Nov. 8 election is about far more than who controls the House and Senate.
10/27/20229 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ukraine Wants to Use Russian Assets to Rebuild. Experts Think It’s Risky

Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the seizure of Russian assets to be part of a “new Marshall Plan” to rebuild Ukraine.
10/27/20226 minutes, 54 seconds
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Column: What the West Should Do If Putin Uses a Nuclear Weapon

There is a growing threat of Putin using a nuclear weapon in Ukraine. Admiral James Stavridis on how the West should respond if he does
10/27/20226 minutes, 18 seconds
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Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates, and Amal Clooney Are Teaming Up to Support Young Women

She's teaming up with Amal Clooney and Melinda French Gates to work on gender equality
10/27/20224 minutes, 8 seconds
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What’s Next in the Fight Over Student Loan Forgiveness

Legal experts are skeptical that current challenges will ultimately prevail in court—but it only takes one victory to throw a wrench in the student loan forgiveness program
10/26/20227 minutes, 25 seconds
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Column: Americans Support Biden's Response to the Ukraine War But Worry About Nuclear Escalation

Americans support the Biden Administration's approach in Ukraine but fear the risk of nuclear escalation
10/26/20226 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Kanye West Fallout Will Cost Adidas At Least $250 Million This Year

The company had been under intense scrutiny over the last month from Jewish community groups that condemned its nine-year relationship with West.
10/26/20227 minutes, 18 seconds
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Guillermo del Toro Is Rolling Out a Netflix Horror Anthology. Here Are the 2 Must-Watch Episodes

Cabinet of Curiosities' eight hour-long tales go hard on Del Toro's well-documented obsessions: elaborate monsters, vividly human characters, H.P. Lovecraft.
10/26/20226 minutes, 43 seconds
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Russia’s Claims of a ‘Dirty Bomb’ in Ukraine Spark Fears About What Putin Is Planning Next

Western government say Moscow could be attempting to create pretext for its own attacks
10/25/20226 minutes, 49 seconds
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Exclusive: Twitter Employees Protest Elon Musk’s Plan to Fire 75% of Workforce

The employees circulated an open letter pushing back against being 'pawns in a game played by billionaires'
10/25/20224 minutes, 48 seconds
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Students Jumped Out of Windows to Escape Shooting at St. Louis High School

One student told KMOV-TV that she and her classmates jumped out of a fourth floor window and were caught by officers.
10/25/20224 minutes, 22 seconds
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Liz Truss Decimated U.K. Climate Policy. Campaigners Hope Rishi Sunak Will Fix It

While Britain's newest Prime Minister is no environmentalist, "it could hardly be worse than Truss,” says one campaigner.
10/25/20227 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Trump Organization’s Tax-Fraud Trial Is Starting. Here’s What’s at Stake

The criminal tax-fraud trial of the Trump Organization begins on Monday, and the outcome could impact more than the coffers of former President Donald Trump’s family business.
10/24/202210 minutes, 29 seconds
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Not a Single State Has Improved Students’ Math or Reading Scores Since 2019

“If left unaddressed, this could alter the trajectories and life opportunities of a whole cohort of young people,” said National Center for Education Statistics official Daniel McGrath.
10/24/20224 minutes, 6 seconds
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Column: After Dobbs, Hope Is What We Are Left With

Wendy Davis on why we must still have hope in the fight for abortion rights
10/24/20226 minutes, 29 seconds
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Column: The World Can’t Afford World Bank Inaction on Climate Change

Many of the people most impacted by the climate crisis reside in countries served by the World Bank
10/24/20224 minutes, 5 seconds
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Salman Rushdie Loses Use of Eye and Hand as He Recovers From August Attack

After the attack, Rushdie was treated at a Pennsylvania hospital, where he was briefly put on a ventilator to recover
10/24/20222 minutes, 23 seconds
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Americans Are Casting Midterm Ballots at Record Rates, Which Means the Results Might Take Longer

Election officials are working to manage expectations and make clear that delays do not suggest election results are illegitimate.
10/23/20227 minutes, 15 seconds
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Crustacean Decimation Due to Climate-Change-Driven Cannibalization

Alaska's snow crab collapse was likely caused by climate change, and cannibalism.
10/23/20224 minutes, 44 seconds
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Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Student Loan Forgiveness Plan. Here’s What Could Happen Next

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay while it considers an appeal from six Republican-led states to abandon the program entirely
10/23/20222 minutes, 56 seconds
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Suffering from Seasonal Allergies? Here’s What Experts Say Works Best

These medications and lifestyle fixes can help bring relief.
10/23/20225 minutes, 57 seconds
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Column: There Is a Painless Way to Fix Inflation

The Federal Reserve's moves to keep raising interest rates is going to lead to disaster. There is a better way.
10/22/202212 minutes, 15 seconds
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All Your Questions About Applying for Student Loan Forgiveness Answered

The Biden Administration’s application for debt cancellation has officially launched. Borrowers can apply for forgiveness anytime before Dec. 31, 2023.
10/22/20229 minutes, 43 seconds
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‘The Elizabethan Era Is Now Over.’ Australia Could Reconsider Its Ties to the British Monarchy

Sandy Biar of the Australian Republic Movement says the organization has seen “phenomenal growth” since Queen Elizabeth's passing
10/22/20228 minutes, 13 seconds
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Using Someone Else’s Netflix Password? A Crackdown Is Coming in ‘Early 2023’

Netflix will officially start charging for password sharing in early 2023. Here's what that means for users.
10/22/20222 minutes, 45 seconds
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How Liz Truss’s Successor Will Be Chosen

Following Liz Truss’s resignation on Thursday, the country once again finds itself in need of a new leader.
10/22/20225 minutes, 28 seconds
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Liz Truss Has Resigned. Here’s How She Lost Control

Truss, who campaigned on a platform to deliver “growth, growth, growth” for Britain achieved just the opposite.
10/21/20223 minutes, 56 seconds
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U.S. Eyes Planned Russian Nuclear Exercises Amid NATO War Games

Annual planned "Grom" and "Steadfast Noon" nuclear war games take place amid grinding Ukraine conflict
10/21/20224 minutes, 31 seconds
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Column: Our Third COVID Winter Is Coming. America Isn't Ready

With the experience of last year’s record-breaking Omicron wave, American leaders should now be ready. They're not.
10/21/20226 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Webb Telescope’s New ‘Pillars of Creation’ Picture Is Absolutely Dazzling

The James Webb Space Telescope takes a fresh look at an iconic place in space
10/21/20224 minutes, 11 seconds
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How the New IRS Changes Could Lower Your Tax Bill

How you'll save more money on your taxes in 2023.
10/20/20223 minutes, 5 seconds
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Column: Sarah Palin's Fight Against the New York Times Shows the Free Press Isn't Safe

Sarah Palin has continued her legal fight against the New York Times and what it means for the free press should concern us
10/20/20225 minutes, 36 seconds
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How COVID-19 Changed Life Expectancy Rates in the U.S. and Around the World

Here are the countries that bounced back—and those that didn't.
10/20/20224 minutes, 53 seconds
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Hearing Aids Are Now Available Over the Counter. What to Know Before Buying One

They can cost thousands less than prescription hearing aids.
10/20/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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The U.S. Said It’d Give Billions to Chipmakers Like Intel. Now Come the Layoffs

Reported job cuts come at an awkward time for Intel, given that the company lobbied heavily for the subsidies in the CHIPS Act.
10/19/20227 minutes, 4 seconds
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Column: Would Putin Roll the Nuclear Dice?

The former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine outlines the substantial risks and costs of Putin's nuclear threats
10/19/20226 minutes, 34 seconds
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Biden Vows to Push to Restore Abortion Rights Nationally if Democrats Expand Hold on Congress

Biden hopes to elevate abortion as an issue in the minds of voters, even as polling suggests inflation and the economy are bigger concerns for many.
10/19/20224 minutes, 31 seconds
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U.K. Inflation Accelerates to 40-Year-High Amid Rising Food Costs

The increase was driven by food prices, which leapt by 14.5% from a year earlier, the biggest jump since 1980.
10/19/20221 minute, 34 seconds
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The World’s First Space Tourist Plans a Return Trip—This Time to the Moon

The world's first space tourist plans a return engagement
10/19/20223 minutes, 20 seconds
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Kanye West to Buy Conservative Social Network Parler

The announcement comes just days after West's other social media accounts were locked due to anti-Semitic posts
10/18/20224 minutes, 38 seconds
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Trial Begins Over Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

The closely watched case—in which both sides argue they are acting in the best interest of children—has already received input from major medical organizations, LGBTQ advocacy groups, and the Biden Administration.
10/18/202210 minutes, 26 seconds
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What to Know About Jeremy Hunt—Now Britain’s Most Powerful Politician

The U.K.'s new finance minister scrapped almost all of Prime Minister Liz Truss's tax plans, as her premiership looks increasingly shaky.
10/18/20228 minutes, 4 seconds
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Fear Grows for Iranian Climber Elnaz Rekabi After She Competed in Seoul Without Hijab

The decision by Rekabi to forgo a hijab came as protests in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini entered its fifth week.
10/18/20225 minutes
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You Can Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness Now. Here’s What to Know

The application launch comes as the debt-forgiveness program faces several legal challenges and just a few weeks before the midterm elections that could undo Democrats' narrow majority in Congress.
10/18/20223 minutes, 6 seconds
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Till Arrives at a Moment When Emmett Till’s Story Seems to Be Everywhere. There’s a Reason Why

It’s not that suddenly everyone wants to work on projects about the 1955 lynching that galvanized the civil rights movement
10/17/20227 minutes, 16 seconds
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Trump Expects the Supreme Court He Shaped to Give Him Political Cover. That’s Not What’s Happening

Trump transformed the Supreme Court, but it is not operating as the get-out-of-jail-free card he may have expected.
10/17/20225 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ukraine’s Ambassador on Why the U.N.’s Vote Against Russia Matters

Sergiy Kyslytsya, the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.N., said the 143-5 vote against Russia's attempt to annex parts of Ukraine forced nations to take a stand.
10/17/20223 minutes, 8 seconds
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What It Would Take to Avoid a Rail Strike This Holiday Season

It’s the second time since July that there’s an impending U.S. rail strike, as workers continue to express concern over their existing labor contract.
10/17/20226 minutes, 49 seconds
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Column: Social Media Has Made Teen Friendships More Stressful

Technology has transformed friendships for teens—and it's becoming a huge burden to bear. Here's how parents can help.
10/16/20229 minutes, 13 seconds
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Abortion is Central to Oregon’s All-Women Governors’ Race

The race has turned into something of a referendum on the effectiveness of candidates' messaging on abortion post-Roe v. Wade.
10/16/20229 minutes, 56 seconds
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How Small Businesses Can Have a Big Impact in the Climate Fight

Every company has a carbon footprint. And each can help solve our global problem. Here's how big and small actions make a huge difference in the climate fight.
10/16/202211 minutes, 2 seconds
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Colonial America Is a Myth

Rather than a “colonial America,” we should speak of an Indigenous America that was only slowly and unevenly becoming colonial.
10/15/202212 minutes, 4 seconds
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NASA Tried To Knock an Asteroid Off Course—And Succeeded Beyond Expectations

The DART mission to knock an asteroid off course just helped make Earth a little bit safer.
10/15/20229 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Parkland Death Penalty Trial Was the First of its Kind for a Mass Shooter. It Won’t Be the Last

He will be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a Florida jury failed to unanimously agree on the death penalty for killing 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
10/15/20227 minutes, 20 seconds
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Column: What Xi Jinping Draws From Mao's Legacy

As Xi Jinping strengthens his grip on China, it is likely that he will redouble his Maoist focus.
10/15/20228 minutes, 25 seconds
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With Subpoena, Jan. 6 Committee Plays Off Trump’s Competing Instincts

The committee's subpoena could appeal to Trump's love of the limelight and desire to avoid looking weak, but he's unlikely to take the bait.
10/14/20226 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Supreme Court Won't Intervene in Mar-a-Lago Documents Case. Here's What Happens Next

The Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s request to intervene in ongoing litigation surrounding documents seized by the FBI from Mar-a-Lago.
10/14/20227 minutes, 45 seconds
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A New U.N. Vote Shows Russia Isn’t as Isolated as the West May Like to Think

In a U.N. vote on to condemn Russia's unilateral annexation of Ukrainian territory, 143 members voted against Moscow—but 35 nations, representing nearly half of the world's population, abstained.
10/14/20226 minutes, 7 seconds
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The New Bivalent Booster Increases Antibodies to Fight Omicron, Data Show

Results are preliminary, but Pfizer-BioNTech says its first human data on the bivalent booster are promising.
10/14/20222 minutes, 33 seconds
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What TIME’s Newest Class of Next Generation Leaders Can Teach Us

From political leaders to awe-inspiring music producers, read about how change-makers are moving our next generation towards a better future.
10/13/20223 minutes, 24 seconds
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GOP Senate Candidates Bet Biden Will Hurt Democrats

Republicans clearly feel comfortable treating this election as a referendum on Biden, while Democrats are dancing around the President.
10/13/20224 minutes, 33 seconds
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A Supreme Court Case Over Pork Could Imperil U.S. Climate Progress

How the Supreme Court decides a case over pork welfare in California could impact the way states tackle climate and energy policy
10/13/20224 minutes, 26 seconds
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Iranian-Made Kamikaze Drones Strike Kyiv Region

Residents of the capital region awoke to air raid sirens for the fourth morning in a row.
10/13/20223 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Walls Are Closing in on Trump’s TRUTH Social

As the future of a $1.3-billion merger grows more uncertain, extremism is rising on the platform.
10/12/20228 minutes, 56 seconds
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We May Be in for Yet Another COVID-19 Surge This Fall and Winter

Cases are already on the rise in Europe.
10/12/20225 minutes
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Meta Targets Working Professionals with New $1,500 VR Headset

Meta Platforms Inc. unveiled its newest virtual-reality headset on Tuesday, designed to entice creators and working professionals.
10/12/20226 minutes, 1 second
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Ancient Microbes Could Still Be Living on Mars

A new study makes the case that descendants of long-ago life forms may still be living on the Red Planet
10/12/20227 minutes, 14 seconds
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This Professor Teaches a Class on ‘Doing Nothing.’ It’s the Most Popular One on Campus

Prof. Constance Kassor's class, "Doing Nothing," is the most popular course at Lawrence University in Wisconsin. Here's what that says about college students today.
10/11/20229 minutes, 28 seconds
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Black Alabamians Fear Their Voices Won't Be Heard in the U.S. Midterms

A court tossed out Alabama’s map for diluting Black voting power. Alabamians must vote in those districts next month anyway.
10/11/20228 minutes, 48 seconds
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Scientists Are Worried About New COVID-19 Variants—But Most Americans Aren’t

A new survey from Pew Research Center found that 69% of Americans believe new COVID-19 variants won’t have a major impact.
10/11/20223 minutes, 32 seconds
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The 3 Biggest Myths About the Salem Witch Trials

With the release of "Hocus Pocus 2," Salem is having a moment again, but its history is often misunderstood.
10/11/20223 minutes, 59 seconds
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How the Educator Shortage Is Affecting One New Jersey School District

“Sometimes I just don't feel like going because there’s no point in going if I have no teachers,” says 17-year-old Abriannie Lima in Paterson, N.J.
10/10/20229 minutes, 56 seconds
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Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke Shares Nobel Prize for Research on Banks

The Nobel Prize committee said the research of the three winners had shown “why avoiding bank collapses is vital.”
10/10/20222 minutes, 29 seconds
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Missiles Rock Kyiv and Other Ukrainian Cities as Russia Escalates War

The first strikes on Kyiv in four months left at least 8 dead and 24 wounded and could spell a major escalation in the war
10/10/20223 minutes, 41 seconds
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A Longstanding Mystery Involving Uranus’ Tilted Orbit Gets a New Explanation

A new computer model explains why the planet has a tilted orbit
10/10/20222 minutes, 22 seconds
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Why Students Joining Iran’s Protest Wave Matters

Since the early days of the Islamic Republic, Iran’s student movements have been a spark for broader protests.
10/9/20226 minutes, 45 seconds
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Here’s What Has Happened in Iran Since the Death of Mahsa Amini

Rights groups say the protests have led to hundreds of arrests, including numerous journalists, and violence against protesters
10/9/20225 minutes, 27 seconds
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Milwaukee’s Soaring Homicide Rate Renews the Debate Over Cash Bail

As Milwaukee sees one of the highest homicide rate spikes in the U.S., police and some activists blame Wisconsin's restrictive bail laws.
10/9/202211 minutes, 13 seconds