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KCRA 3 |
California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Laphonza Butler to fill Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat, making her the only Black woman and first LGBTQ+ senator from California. |
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Associated Press |
Arthur Engoron, an Ivy League-educated former taxi driver and New York City judge known for his humorous rulings, is overseeing the case determining the future of Trump's real estate empire. |
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Page Six |
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attended the Chiefs-Jets game at MetLife Stadium. Swift cheered enthusiastically from a celebrity-filled suite, but the two left separately when it was over. |
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The US Sun |
Vladimir Putin's close ally, Dmitry Medvedev, sternly warned of a potential World War 3 if the UK deploys troops to Ukraine, stating British soldiers would be legitimate targets for Russian forces. |
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CNN |
Matt Gaetz plans to file a motion this week to remove Kevin McCarthy after McCarthy collaborated with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown, escalating tensions within the GOP. |
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The Washington Post |
The right's promotion of RFK Jr. to challenge President Biden might backfire, as Kennedy considers an independent run, potentially drawing votes from the GOP rather than the Democrats. |
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The Philadelphia Inquirer |
Nearing 99, former President Jimmy Carter continues to reflect on his efforts for peace and reconciliation during his time in office, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself. |
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The Hill |
Federal health officials' recommendation to reclassify marijuana could pave the way for more research and impact taxes, but it doesn't guarantee nationwide legalization or decriminalization. |
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Anglia Ruskin University |
Recreational fishing has been linked to improved mental health, with a UK survey revealing that anglers reported lower rates of anxiety, self-harm, and suicide attempts compared to non-anglers. |
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MarketWatch |
Amid rising bond yields, the S&P 500 had its worst monthly drop in 2023, heightening investor anxiety as the Fed continues its monetary stance despite a strong labor market and decreasing inflation. |
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KTLA 5 |
L.A. County's new zero-bail policy, designed to eliminate cash bail discrimination against minorities and poor, faces backlash from law enforcement and cities who believe it compromises public safety. |
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Los Angeles Times |
Multiple academic studies indicate that money bail doesn't improve community safety or court attendance, yet public perception remains skewed due to selective reporting. |
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Politico |
SCOTUS is likely to address whether public school students have the right to choose pronouns affirming their gender identity without parental knowledge or if parental rights take precedence. |
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Philadelphia Magazine |
The biggest battle at the Shore these days isn't over unruly teens, but over a wind-power project pitting green-energy supporters against folks who think the only thing turbines will do is spoil the beach. |
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Deadline |
Tupac’s sister, Sekyiwa Shakur, acknowledges the recent indictment of gang leader Duane "Keffe" Davis for Tupac's murder but emphasizes the involvement of multiple parties in her brother's death. |
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ABC News |
Trump criticizes PA’s new automatic voter registration change, initiated by Gov. Shapiro, as tensions rise over concerns about voting rights and potential impacts on future elections. |
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NBC News |
Sam Bankman-Fried is set to face trial on charges of fraud and money laundering, after a rapid rise and fall in the crypto industry marked by his firms' intertwined financial dealings and bankruptcy. |
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Yahoo! Finance |
The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.04 billion for Monday's drawing after no winner on Saturday. This is the year's second-largest jackpot, with the previous $1.08 billion CA winner still unidentified. |
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Penn Today |
Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, mRNA researchers from UPenn, have won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their work that enabled the development of COVID-19 vaccines. |
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CBS News Boston |
Former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, known for his knuckleball, has passed away at 57. Celebrated for his 29-year affiliation with the team, he won two World Series titles. |
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By Peter Loge |
In a climate where trust in public institutions is plummeting, the latest congressional drama is just a symptom of a deeper democratic ailment – and it's up to all of us to rebuild faith in our shared democratic ideals. |
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For the Left |
China is intensifying its control over American tech companies by implementing new regulations and bans, challenging U.S. tech dominance, and targeting banned app access. |
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For the Right |
A judge ruled Starbucks violated labor law by favoring non-union employees with wage increases. Starbucks plans to appeal, while the union views this as a victory against anti-union strategies. |
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