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Tennessee win for UAW could open road for labor in South: For the first time the UAW has successfully organized a foreign-owned auto plant in the South – a move ...
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Tennessee win for UAW could open road for labor in South
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New EPA rule sets deadline for coal fired-plants: Clean up or shut down: The Biden administration has taken its most aggressive action yet on cutting greenhouse ...
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New EPA rule sets deadline for coal fired-plants: Clean up or shut down
Quick Glance: New EPA Rules Target Emissions Reduction at Power Plants
  • The Biden administration aims to compel coal-fired power plants to capture smokestack emissions or close down.

  • The rules target limiting greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel power plants and reducing toxic pollutants from coal-fired plants.

  • The plan includes measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, toxic wastewater pollutants, and safely manage coal ash.

  • The actions are expected to face opposition from industry groups and Republican-leaning states, while environmental groups see it as a crucial step in combating climate change.
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US aid to Ukraine will help it fend off Russia. But victory still isn’t in sight.
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US aid to Ukraine will help it fend off Russia. But victory still isn’t in ...
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TikTok’s 270-day countdown starts today. What could happen to the app?: President Joe Biden signed a bill that would force TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance ...
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TikTok’s 270-day countdown starts today. What could happen to the app?
Quick Glance: Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law, ByteDance Forced to Sell
  • After signaling his intention, President Joe Biden signs the foreign aid package including the TikTok ban bill into law.

  • The U.S. Senate passes a bill forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban.

  • ByteDance has nine months to sell TikTok to comply with the law.

  • The U.S. government has been persistent in trying to ban TikTok due to national security concerns.
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Sam Schultz: A heart for service on the US-Mexico border: Aid worker Sam Schultz came out of retirement to organize volunteers, food, water ...
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Sam Schultz: A heart for service on the US-Mexico border
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After years of debate, UK Parliament signs off on sending migrants to Rwanda: The United Kingdom’s Parliament passed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s controversial ...
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After years of debate, UK Parliament signs off on sending migrants to ...
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
  • The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.

  • Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.

  • Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.

  • Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
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Republican lawmakers see success with campaign against college DEI programs: Conservatives are banning diversity, equity, and inclusion centers and initiatives ...
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Republican lawmakers see success with campaign against college DEI ...
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Israeli protesters are back on their feet. Missing is a unified voice.: Successful protest movements need unity and clarity. Israel’s pro-democracy ...
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Israeli protesters are back on their feet. Missing is a unified voice.
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Commentary on Columbia: History, student protests, and humanity: After arrests at Columbia University and other schools, our commentator considers the legacy of ...
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Commentary on Columbia: History, student protests, and humanity
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R.S.V.P. and find more event information at our event page above. When - Tuesday, May 7th at 11 a.m. ET. What - Monitor Conversation Live: Civility & Trust: ... Show more   #trust   #rebuildingtrust   #specialproject   #onlineevent   #facebooklive   #worldnews   #world   #MonitorDifference   #valuesjournalism
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Less Rose Garden, more travel: Biden energizes his campaign: President Biden has been more visible as of late, traveling to battleground states and emphasizing ...
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Less Rose Garden, more travel: Biden energizes his campaign
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
  • President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

  • He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

  • Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

  • Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
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Are world’s 200 million pastoral herders a climate threat?: A U.N. report suggests that pastoralism may be part of the global emissions problem ...
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Are world’s 200 million pastoral herders a climate threat?
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‘Out of captivity.’ When will Passover’s promise reach Gaza hostages?: Monday evening’s celebrations of Passover in Israel were muted by uncertainty surrounding ...
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‘Out of captivity.’ When will Passover’s promise reach Gaza hostages?
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A majority of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. Can it rebuild?: As the Supreme Court prepares to hear a case Thursday on whether presidents have ...
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A majority of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. Can it rebuild?
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Lifting a stigma in China: Badly in need of skilled labor, China is boosting vocational training, starting with a novel way to end prejudice against such a ...
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Lifting a stigma in China
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COMMUNITY—Immigration is sometimes perceived as a threat to tradition. But in Spain’s Canary Islands, it appears to be the means to preserve a centuries-old ... Show more   www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2024/0423/migrants-lucha-wrestling-canary-islands-spain   #spain   #community   #luchacanaria   #csmonitor   #valuesjournalism
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Congress moves on Ukraine aid. Doubts about US leadership persist.: America will give Ukraine military aid, but the long debate over the issue showed that ...
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Congress moves on Ukraine aid. Doubts about US leadership persist.
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Las Vegas to Los Angeles in two hours will become a rail reality in 2028: A high-speed train is set to take passengers between Las Vegas and Los Angeles by 2028 ...
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Las Vegas to Los Angeles in two hours will become a rail reality in 2028
Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
  • Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.

  • Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

  • The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.

  • The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
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Think red-hot heat’s bad? Just wait until code magenta.: A new warning tool created by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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Think red-hot heat’s bad? Just wait until code magenta.
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Here are the three keys to Trump’s defense in hush money lawsuit: Defense lawyers said that they will portray the government’s witness as a liar, distance Mr ...
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Here are the three keys to Trump’s defense in hush money lawsuit
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
  • Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

  • Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

  • Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

  • Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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Iran, plunging into a regional conflict, cracks down on dissent at home: With Israeli bombardments hitting close to home, Iranian clerics and officials have ...
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Iran, plunging into a regional conflict, cracks down on dissent at home
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Librarians, students, and lawmakers have a new strategy. Ban the book bans.: Book bans often target discussions of gender and sexuality. A growing movement in ...
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Librarians, students, and lawmakers have a new strategy. Ban the book bans ...
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As graduation approaches, colleges struggle to balance free speech and safety: Protests over the Israel-Hamas war are shadowing U.S. colleges’ and universities’ ...
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As graduation approaches, colleges struggle to balance free speech and ...
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Charting the rise of plastic pollution – and solutions: Plastic pollution is a focus of Earth Day and of global treaty talks. Our story and charts show the scale ...
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Charting the rise of plastic pollution – and solutions
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A House vote that breaks the narrative: The bipartisan passage of aid for allies and other legislation may mark a shift toward leadership forged by reason ...
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A House vote that breaks the narrative
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The US child care system is in crisis. It’s hardest on moms without degrees.: Women have reached historic highs in the workforce. But the gap is growing for one ...
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The US child care system is in crisis. It’s hardest on moms without ...
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Charging – and charging for it: How EV owners could sell power back to the grid: Bidirectional EV charging would expand power grids by allowing cars to store ...
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Charging – and charging for it: How EV owners could sell power back to the ...
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The House passes aid packages for Ukraine and Israel, ending months of wrangling: Congressional leaders pushed aside opposition from hard-right conservatives to ...
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The House passes aid packages for Ukraine and Israel, ending months of ...
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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How global innovators design a sustainable future: Projects are sprouting up around the globe to build environmentally focused communities ...
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How global innovators design a sustainable future
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How Israelis observe Passover’s promise of freedom – while family are held captive
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How Israelis observe Passover’s promise of freedom – while family are held ...
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Meet the Canadian who’s feeding Ukraine’s stray dogs: Duane Taylor started Impact Express, a project that delivers pet food and veterinary supplies to stray ...
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Meet the Canadian who’s feeding Ukraine’s stray dogs
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Israel, Gaza, and the ‘power of human existence’: The reality of life in a war zone is hard to comprehend, much less the sheer will and resilience required to ...
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Israel, Gaza, and the ‘power of human existence’
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Israeli leaders criticize expected US sanctions against IDF military unit: The decision to impose sanctions on a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israeli ...
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Israeli leaders criticize expected US sanctions against IDF military unit
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.

  • The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.

  • War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.

  • Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
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Can cities criminalize camping? Here’s what to know about Supreme Court case.: On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case, Grants Pass v. Johnson ...
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Can cities criminalize camping? Here’s what to know about Supreme Court ...
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Hey now, you’re a dead star. Meet Gaia, the Milky Way’s second-largest black hole.
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Hey now, you’re a dead star. Meet Gaia, the Milky Way’s second-largest ...
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On Columbine anniversary, a nation divided over guns: A quarter century after the Columbine massacre, Americans continue to square off over the interplay of guns ...
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On Columbine anniversary, a nation divided over guns
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Holy days during unholy wars: Inside Israel, both religious Muslims and Jews celebrate major religious holidays in ways that may bend the war in Gaza toward ...
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Holy days during unholy wars
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Despite dip in election trust, Indians trek miles to cast their ballots: Concerns about the integrity of India’s elections are bubbling up to the surface ...
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Despite dip in election trust, Indians trek miles to cast their ballots
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In West Bank, wave of settler violence creating feel of a war zone: With the world focused on Iran and Gaza, Israeli settlers are stepping up attacks against ...
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In West Bank, wave of settler violence creating feel of a war zone
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Breaking a 92-year barrier, Choctaw artist brings native brilliance to Venice Biennale
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Breaking a 92-year barrier, Choctaw artist brings native brilliance to ...
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Some Black Chicagoans question help for migrants. Others say, it’s our turn to welcome.
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Some Black Chicagoans question help for migrants. Others say ...
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How to stop ‘forever chemicals’ from lasting, well, forever: The EPA recently strengthened regulations on PFAS chemicals in drinking water. A next step ...
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How to stop ‘forever chemicals’ from lasting, well, forever
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Can Israel embrace America’s vision of a ‘new Middle East’?: Israel must decide whether to take its place alongside Washington’s Arab allies in a “new Middle ...
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Can Israel embrace America’s vision of a ‘new Middle East’?
Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
  • An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.

  • The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.

  • The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.

  • It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
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In the wake of high-profile near misses, senators ask: Is Boeing doing enough?: A Boeing engineer told lawmakers the company has been taking manufacturing ...
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In the wake of high-profile near misses, senators ask: Is Boeing doing ...
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New report on Maui fire details firefighters’ bravery, but also a lack of planning
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New report on Maui fire details firefighters’ bravery, but also a lack of ...
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Mexico’s water has long grown Texas sugar and oranges. But the tap is running dry.
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Mexico’s water has long grown Texas sugar and oranges. But the tap is ...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity is driven by a long-standing ideology that seeks to transform India from a secular nation into a Hindu one.
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Rifts in both parties as Congress weighs aid to Ukraine, Israel: Lawmakers face growing political pressure from their parties over aid to Israel and Ukraine ...
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Rifts in both parties as Congress weighs aid to Ukraine, Israel
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The joy in Mexico’s election: Despite persistent violence, voters seek a freedom from fear by embracing two presidential candidates marking a historic change.
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The joy in Mexico’s election
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The Monitor’s 10 best new books of April: The 10 best books of April offer adventurous readers everything from a futuristic novel to Doris Kearns Goodwin’s ...
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The Monitor’s 10 best new books of April
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‘We Grown Now’ review: Amid gritty Chicago reality, two friends embrace childhood
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‘We Grown Now’ review: Amid gritty Chicago reality, two friends embrace ...
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Ukraine is trying to rally new troops. Vets say weapons are more urgent.: Ukraine is scrambling to bolster its defenses, and on Tuesday rolled out a new ...
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Ukraine is trying to rally new troops. Vets say weapons are more urgent.
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Schools and an immigrant influx: What it takes to educate all children: In an election year where immigration is a top issue, how are public schools managing a ...
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Schools and an immigrant influx: What it takes to educate all children
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In northern Gaza, famine sets in: ‘We will eat anything’: While flour supplies entering the Gaza Strip reportedly are ticking up, aid experts say much more has ...
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In northern Gaza, famine sets in: ‘We will eat anything’
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Only 70 people lived on the island of Gavdos. Then migrant boats started to arrive.
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Only 70 people lived on the island of Gavdos. Then migrant boats started ...
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Replenishing Ukraine: From money to arms to recruits, Ukraine’s leader tries to keep building up his country’s protections. Yet he also focuses on the arts and ...
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Replenishing Ukraine
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Should you trust the Monitor? We asked one media watchdog to audit us.: As part of the Monitor’s Rebuilding Trust project, we wondered: Are we trustworthy? So we ...
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Should you trust the Monitor? We asked one media watchdog to audit us.
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Mayorkas impeachment trial heads to the Senate. Why it likely won’t go far.: The impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is headed ...
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Mayorkas impeachment trial heads to the Senate. Why it likely won’t go far ...
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Israel’s retaliation dilemma: Listen to its instincts, or its allies?: A deterrence doctrine is so entrenched in Israel that even moderate leaders will find it ...
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Israel’s retaliation dilemma: Listen to its instincts, or its allies?
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Is it safety or censorship? USC cancels valedictorian speech over Israel-Hamas protests.
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Pay was starting to outpace US inflation. Can it keep up?: Stubborn inflation is not only upsetting investors who await interest rate cuts ...
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Pay was starting to outpace US inflation. Can it keep up?
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
  • Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.

  • Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.

  • Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.

  • Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
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Australia sees surge in public violence despite tough gun laws. Some blame extremism.
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Australia sees surge in public violence despite tough gun laws ...
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OK, she’s worth $1 billion, but can Taylor Swift write poetry? We ask the experts.
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No Brit born after 2009 will ever be able to smoke legally, if bill passes: Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hopes to pass a youth smoking ban along in a ...
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No Brit born after 2009 will ever be able to smoke legally, if bill passes
Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
  • The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.

  • The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.

  • The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

  • The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
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Not everyone is watching the elections in Solomon Islands. Why China will be.: China has been courting influence with countries in the South Pacific – and the ...
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Doris Kearns Goodwin recalls 1960s idealism in ‘An Unfinished Love Story’: Doris Kearns Goodwin had a front row seat to the presidency of Lyndon Johnson ...
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Doris Kearns Goodwin recalls 1960s idealism in ‘An Unfinished Love Story’
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How Biden and Trump compare on border crossings and immigration: Immigration is a top campaign issue amid questions about the pace of illegal border crossings ...
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How Biden and Trump compare on border crossings and immigration
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In words and deeds, US seeks Israeli restraint after Iran’s attack: With a muscular and collaborative defensive effort to help deflect Iran’s missile barrage ...
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In words and deeds, US seeks Israeli restraint after Iran’s attack
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LA County constantly fights homelessness. How AI helps prevent it.: Millions struggle with housing affordability in Southern California. But Los Angeles County’s ...
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LA County constantly fights homelessness. How AI helps prevent it.
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Listening while on the stump: As nearly half of humanity holds elections this year, voters seek to be heard in order to place their trust in democracy.
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Listening while on the stump
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Why Trump criminal trial is about more than hush money: The so-called hush money case has been billed as one of the less important lawsuits facing former ...
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Why Trump criminal trial is about more than hush money
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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