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Boston Dynamics, the robotics company that has been a social media sensation, is retiring its hydraulic powered robot, but that’s not quite the end for the ... Show more
Quick Glance: Boston Dynamics' New Fully Electric Atlas Robot
  • Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas robots after 11 years and introduced a new fully electric version, marking a significant evolution in the company's product lineup.

  • The electric Atlas offers enhanced strength, range of motion, and versatile applications across various industries, starting with automotive manufacturing for parent company Hyundai.

  • Boston Dynamics has had a tumultuous history, from its founding as a promising research-focused startup to multiple acquisitions, but now seems to be focusing more on commercial applications.

  • The launch of the electric Atlas not only signifies a milestone in robotics but also provides a glimpse into the future where humanoid robots are poised to play an increasingly integral role in the industry.
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Harry Potter actress Samantha Davis, wife of Warwick Davis, dies at 53: Harry Potter actress Samantha Davis, wife of Star Wars, Willow and Professor Flitwick ...
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Harry Potter actress Samantha Davis, wife of Warwick Davis, dies at 53
Quick Glance: Warwick Davis Mourns Wife Samantha Davis After Her Passing at 53
  • Actress Samantha Davis, the wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, has passed away at the age of 53.

  • Her husband Warwick confirmed Samantha's passing in a statement, revealing that she departed on March 24.

  • In a statement, Warwick described the impact of Samantha's passing on his and his family's lives.

  • Warwick also praised Samantha as his 'most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career.'
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McDonald's opened its doors in the Mittelburgenland Business Park: The new restaurant has been open since Thursday morning.
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McDonald's opened its doors in the Mittelburgenland Business Park
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NPR Editor Who Wrote Critical Essay On Company Resigns After Being Suspended: A National Public Radio editor who wrote a critical essay saying that his company ...
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NPR Editor Who Wrote Critical Essay On Company Resigns After Being ...
Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
  • Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.

  • Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.

  • NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.

  • Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
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Scorsese Eyes Sinatra Biopic With DiCaprio and JLaw To Star: The aging director wants to make a movie about Frank Sinatra’s life, but he’ll have to go through ...
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Scorsese Eyes Sinatra Biopic With DiCaprio and JLaw To Star
Quick Glance: Scorsese Plans Sinatra Biopic with DiCaprio and Lawrence; Spielberg Plots UFO Film
  • Martin Scorsese is planning a Sinatra biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Tina Sinatra's approval is pending.

  • 'A Life of Jesus' is scheduled to film in Italy, Egypt, and Israel this year. Steven Spielberg is working on a UFO film.

  • Andrew Garfield and Miles Teller are being considered for 'A Life of Jesus'. Spielberg opts for a UFO film over Bullitt.

  • David Koepp will pen the script for Spielberg's UFO film. The psychological components will be significant post 'Fabelmans'.
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Trump tempts the court to find him in contempt: Intentional or not, the former president might wind up in serious trouble.
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Trump tempts the court to find him in contempt
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
  • A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

  • The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

  • Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

  • The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
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Dollar's dominant reserve currency status to endure, says Morgan Stanley: The U.S. dollar's dominant reserve currency status is likely to endure partly because ...
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Dollar's dominant reserve currency status to endure, says Morgan Stanley
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes ...
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A group of Google employees staged sit-ins at the company’s offices to protest the tech giant’s work with Israel’s government ... Show more   www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/16/google-sit-in-employee-protest-nimbus-israel/
Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government
  • Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.

  • Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.

  • These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.

  • Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.
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Mark Zuckerberg net worth overtakes Elon Musk's for world's 3rd-richest: Musk and Zuckerberg have been at odds with each other in the past, with both agreeing to ...
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Mark Zuckerberg net worth overtakes Elon Musk's for world's 3rd-richest
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Caitlin Clark nearing endorsement deal with Nike: The No. 1 pick in Monday's WNBA Draft is expected to receive a signature shoe as well.
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Caitlin Clark nearing endorsement deal with Nike
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Trump operation asks Republicans who use him for fundraising to share the haul: Donald Trump's campaign operation is requesting that Republican candidates and ...
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Trump operation asks Republicans who use him for fundraising to share the ...
Quick Glance: Trump campaign seeks share of candidates' donations
  • The Trump campaign asks Republican candidates using his name and image in fundraising appeals to give at least 5 percent of the proceeds to the campaign.

  • The purpose of the 5 percent request is to prevent 'scammers' from misusing Trump's brand and affecting his fundraising efforts.

  • Trump is struggling to catch up to Biden's fundraising and aims to boost his campaign account with the help of donors.

  • The campaign warns of consequences for vendors and requests compliance with guidelines to avoid suspension of business relationships.
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United Airlines says Boeing 737 Max blowout, grounding cost it $200M: United blamed its failure to turn a profit in the first quarter of 2024 on the temporary ...
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United Airlines says Boeing 737 Max blowout, grounding cost it $200M
Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
  • United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.

  • The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.

  • United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.

  • The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
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Exclusive: Northrop Grumman working with Musk's SpaceX on U.S. spy satellite system
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Exclusive: Northrop Grumman working with Musk's SpaceX on U.S ...
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'Abigail' review: Kidnapping horror is a fanged 'Home Alone': "Scream" queen Melissa Barrera stars in a new horror-comedy from the Radio Silence filmmaking ...
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'Abigail' review: Kidnapping horror is a fanged 'Home Alone'
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UM cost of attendance climbs $5,000, students to pay $93,000 next year: Attending the University of Miami for the 2024-2025 school year will cost students over ...
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UM cost of attendance climbs $5,000, students to pay $93,000 next year
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Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package: Tesla says Elon Musk's pay package is a "matter of fundamental fairness and respect to our CEO."
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Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package
Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
  • Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.

  • The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.

  • Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
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Musk’s next big payday matters more than his last: Yesterday’s paycheck is a poor guarantee of good work tomorrow. Electric-car maker Tesla is asking investors ...
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Musk’s next big payday matters more than his last
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Joe Biden takes his first jab at Donald Trump over hush-money trial: With the slightest of jabs Wednesday, President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged former ...
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Joe Biden takes his first jab at Donald Trump over hush-money trial
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
  • US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

  • During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.

  • The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.

  • The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
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Shopper sparks outrage after 'paying $7 for a single apple:' 'What economy are we all f--king living in?'
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Shopper sparks outrage after 'paying $7 for a single apple:' 'What economy ...
Quick Glance: Outrage Stirred by Expensive Apple Purchase
  • A Boston influencer sparked outrage by sharing that she paid $7 for a single apple at Whole Foods.

  • The video clip, shared by the woman under the username @via..li, has since been deleted from her own account.

  • Despite Whole Foods listing the Organic Sugarbee Apple at $3.99 per pound in most Boston zip codes, prices may vary at different outlets.

  • The TikTokker claimed the apple cost $7, causing outrage among viewers, although some expressed doubts about her story.
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An 81-year-old man named William Brock from Ohio has been charged with murder for fatally shooting Loletha Hall, a black female Uber driver ... Show more
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Summers: Another Trump term would bring ‘inflationary spiral,’ big deficits: Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers warned Wednesday that a second Trump ...
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Summers: Another Trump term would bring ‘inflationary spiral ...
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Universal UK Project: 'Overwhelming' support for Bedford theme park plan say company bosses
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Universal UK Project: 'Overwhelming' support for Bedford theme park plan ...
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Quentin Tarantino Scraps Film ‘The Movie Critic,’ Which Would’ve Been His Last: Quentin Tarantino will no longer be working on 'The Movie Critic ...
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Quentin Tarantino Scraps Film ‘The Movie Critic,’ Which Would’ve Been His ...
Quick Glance: Quentin Tarantino Cancels The Movie Critic as Final Film
  • Tarantino has decided that The Movie Critic will not be his 10th and final film.

  • For a long time, Tarantino has talked about his 10th movie being his last work, but it looks like The Movie Critic won't be it.
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Slow clean power generation growth hits Texas power sector: Maguire: Drops in power generation from wind farms, hydro dams and nuclear reactors has forced the ...
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Slow clean power generation growth hits Texas power sector: Maguire
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Wall Street wants answers from Elon Musk on Tesla's Model 2 car: Elon Musk has kept investors hanging since he issued cryptic social posts following an exclusive ...
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Wall Street wants answers from Elon Musk on Tesla's Model 2 car
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Toobin: Trump social media post ‘clearly’ violated gag order: Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin said Wednesday that former President Trump’s recent social media post ...
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Toobin: Trump social media post ‘clearly’ violated gag order
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Temporary workers initially affected: Tesla separates from 300 employees in Germany
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Temporary workers initially affected: Tesla separates from 300 employees ...
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Apple fixes iPhone bug that suggested Palestinian flag when some people typed ‘Jerusalem’
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Apple fixes iPhone bug that suggested Palestinian flag when some people ...
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Red Lobster eyes bankruptcy option after $11M in losses from endless shrimp: Red Lobster has a new CEO and is focused on possible restructuring through Chapter ...
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Red Lobster eyes bankruptcy option after $11M in losses from endless ...
Quick Glance: Red Lobster Considers Bankruptcy
  • The seafood chain Red Lobster is exploring a potential Chapter 11 filing to restructure its debts, based on insider insights.

  • Legal guidance for Red Lobster is provided by King & Spalding. The restaurant chain is contemplating terminating long-term contracts and renegotiating a variety of leases.

  • A sign reading “Open For Takeout & Free Delivery” is displayed outside a Red Lobster establishment in Secaucus, New Jersey, USA.

  • Established in 1968 in Lakeland, Florida, Red Lobster started with a single restaurant. The introduction of their famous cheese-flavored biscuits occurred in 1992, and the chain now operates hundreds of locations in the US, Canada, and international franchises.
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Google is laying off more employees: Google is cutting more staff, this time teams working in finance and real estate.
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Google is laying off more employees
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Stuff takes a big risk on Newshub: Comment: Stuff’s decision to provide Warner Bros. Discovery with a low-cost, no frills news hour to replace Newshub is a brave ...
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Stuff takes a big risk on Newshub
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Fee for platform X: Musk: new users should pay: Anyone who sets up a new account on X will have to pay in future. Elon Musk wants to beat annoying bots with a ...
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Fee for platform X: Musk: new users should pay
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
  • Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.

  • The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.

  • Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.

  • Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
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2023 was a record year for wind power growth – in numbers: The global wind industry installed 117 GW of new capacity in 2023, making it the best year ever for ...
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2023 was a record year for wind power growth – in numbers
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Walgreens embarks on another round of layoffs: The Deerfield-based company has been cutting jobs every few months over the last year.
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Walgreens embarks on another round of layoffs
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Dawn French issues plea ‘to young people’ after challenging exchange about JK Rowling’s trans views
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Dawn French issues plea ‘to young people’ after challenging exchange about ...
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Elon Musk's wealth crashes $160 billion from peak amid Tesla troubles: Tesla stock has tanked by more than 60% since late 2021, slashing Elon Musk's fortune from ...
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Elon Musk's wealth crashes $160 billion from peak amid Tesla troubles
Quick Glance: Tesla: Layoffs and Elon Musk's Reality Check
  • Tesla is planning a major layoff to prepare for the future.

  • Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.

  • Tesla experiences a decline in revenue margin compared to other automakers.

  • The success of Tesla's future depends on the implementation of autonomous driving technology.
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Lancaster County commissioners replace library board members: A scheduled drag queen storytime event drew more applicants than usual to the library board.
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Lancaster County commissioners replace library board members
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Maria is shocked when she sees the bill for burgers in Switzerland: Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places Maria has ever visited. However ...
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Maria is shocked when she sees the bill for burgers in Switzerland
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Taylor Swift and her life of luxury: How the singer spends her money: Taylor Swift is said to be worth over a billion dollars and her current tour is the most ...
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Taylor Swift and her life of luxury: How the singer spends her money
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J.K. Rowling Rips Harry Potter Stars Daniel Radcliffe & Emma Watson for Transgender Support
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J.K. Rowling Rips Harry Potter Stars Daniel Radcliffe & Emma Watson for ...
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning Iran that the U.S. "will not hesitate" to impose new sanctions in response to Iran's "unprecedented ... Show more   abcnews.go.com/Site/fullpage/page-unavailable-61369435
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
  • Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.

  • The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

  • Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.

  • Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
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UAE: Will unstable weather ease after heaviest rains on record? - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE: Will unstable weather ease after heaviest rains on record? - News | ...
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US Republican Kari Lake tells supporters: 'Strap on a Glock' as election nears: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, an ardent supporter of former ...
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US Republican Kari Lake tells supporters: 'Strap on a Glock' as election ...
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A woman confronted Arab Muslim customers at Starbucks in Brussels, Belgium, criticising them for purchasing from there despite pro-Palestinian calls to boycott ... Show more
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Australian supermarket axes self-serve tills: A Brisbane supermarket has decided to axe its self-serve checkouts forever due to one very sad reason.
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Australian supermarket axes self-serve tills
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They've built an empire that may be crumbling. A look back at the story of Carole and Michael Middleton, the UK's most famous grandparents.