New U.K. Extremism Policy Raises Concerns Over Free Speech
March 14, 2024
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New U.K. Extremism Policy Raises Concerns Over Free Speech

Britain’s government published a new definition of extremism on Thursday that it intends to use to cut ties or funding to groups deemed to have crossed the line,…

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Surge in Russian Dark Web Posts About US Election Interference in 2024
March 14, 2024
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Surge in Russian Dark Web Posts About US Election Interference in 2024

There has been a surge in posts on the dark web concerning election interference in the first two months of the year, the “vast majority” of which reference…

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Paul Alexander, Polio Survivor Who Lived in Iron Lung for 70 Years, Dies age 78
March 14, 2024
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Paul Alexander, Polio Survivor Who Lived in Iron Lung for 70 Years, Dies age 78

After he was paralyzed by polio at age 6, Paul Alexander was confined for much of his life to a yellow iron lung that kept him alive. He…

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Kamala Harris Will Visit Abortion Clinic, in Historic First
March 14, 2024
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Kamala Harris Will Visit Abortion Clinic, in Historic First

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to meet with abortion providers and staff members on Thursday in the Twin Cities, a visit that is believed to be the first…

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NYC’s New Plan to Fill Thousands of Job Vacancies
March 14, 2024
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NYC’s New Plan to Fill Thousands of Job Vacancies

Why It Matters: New York is struggling to fill job vacancies. New York City is the nation’s largest municipal employer, but has struggled recently to recruit and retain…

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How FAFSA Upended This Year’s College Admissions
March 13, 2024
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How FAFSA Upended This Year’s College Admissions

There were just days left to process a batch of federal financial aid applications when Education Department officials made a fateful discovery: 70,000 emails from students all over…

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John Cena, Katy Perry Photos Reveal Hollywood Divide
March 13, 2024
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John Cena, Katy Perry Photos Reveal Hollywood Divide

Reactions to photos of Katy Perry in a dress at a recent event and John Cena naked onstage at Sunday’s 96th Academy Awards have been compared in a…

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Is TikTok Shutting Down? Updates on Congress’ Ban
March 13, 2024
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Is TikTok Shutting Down? Updates on Congress’ Ban

In a bipartisan effort aimed at addressing TikTok’s ownership, the House passed a bill on Wednesday that critics say could lead to a national ban of the popular…

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Ken Buck Teases More Republican Resignations Are Coming
March 13, 2024
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Ken Buck Teases More Republican Resignations Are Coming

Colorado House Republican Ken Buck has hinted the GOP could suffer more resignations after announcing he will step down at the end of the week, further shrinking his…

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A ‘Perfect Monolith’ Appears in Wales
March 13, 2024
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A ‘Perfect Monolith’ Appears in Wales

Not one to let “horrific” weather stop him, Craig Muir left his house in Hay-on-Wye in Powys, Wales, early Tuesday to take his usual walk up Hay Bluff…

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