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Biden in Germany speaks of hope of a cease-fire in Gaza after Sinwar death
President Joe Biden is on his way back to the United States from a day of meetings in Berlin, appearing alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and marking the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as ...10 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Why the Jets' offense has struggled: Is Aaron Rodgers at fault and can Davante Adams help unit improve?
New York is hoping adding Adams to a struggling offense will fix things13 hours ago - NFL -
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What is genomic prediction and can embryos really be ‘screened for IQ’?
A startup in the US, Heliospect, appears to be preparing to launch a service to enable parents to select ‘desirable’ traits. US startup charging couples to ‘screen embryos for IQ’ There is ...14 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
You Can Now See the Code That Helped End Apartheid
John Graham-Cumming, who happens to be Cloudflare's CTO, cracked a 30-year-old encrypted file that had a role in rewriting South Africa’s history.14 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Really speaks to sex workers’: can Anora help humanise a degraded profession?
Sean Baker’s acclaimed and Oscar-tipped new drama focuses on a sex worker, a story that led him to consult with those who live and work in that world. In Anora , a wilful young woman engaged in ...19 hours ago -
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Some workers qualify for a maximum Social Security retirement benefit. But even people with moderate earnings can increase their checks
A 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment in 2025 will push Social Security benefits up for all beneficiaries, including high earners.Yesterday -
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Coping with Baldock death 'really difficult' - Wilder
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says his players have found it difficult to deal with the death of former team-mate George BaldockYesterday -
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How a congresswoman is using AI to speak up amid rare diagnosis
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton of Virginia, who is retiring after this term, was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy. There is no cure for her condition, which has rapidly robbed her of ...Yesterday -
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Ex-Met PC David Carrick in court over sex offences
The 49-year-old is remanded in custody ahead of his next court appearance in November.Yesterday -
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Can AI help Africa close the development gap?
Machine learning could have transformative effects on developing economies and societies. But some fear a deepening digital divideYesterday -
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Archdiocese of L.A. reaches historic $880M child sex abuse settlement
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached a historic $880 million settlement over hundreds of child sex abuse claims.2 days ago -
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Los Angeles Catholic archdiocese to pay $880m in child sex abuse settlement
Archbishop expresses sorrow in announcement to pay 1,353 people who alleged they were abused as children by priests. The Roman Catholic archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880m to 1,353 ...2 days ago -
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Archdiocese of LA agrees to $880 million settlement over sex abuse claims
The Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to settle sex abuse claims made by more than 1,3000 alleged victims dating back to the 1940s.2 days ago -
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Biden, Clinton and Obama remember Ethel Kennedy at memorial service
President Biden eulogized Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, in Washington. Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton also spoke at the service.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Review: Sean Baker's freewheeling 'Anora' is a stripper's fairy tale crashing to Earth
Starring an inspired Mikey Madison, who dominates in the role of a stripper who falls for the wrong guy, Sean Baker's high-energy comedy comes with a side of sadness.2 days ago -
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Man rescued after 67 days adrift speaks of his survival
A Russian whale watcher is found alive, along with two dead relatives, two months after he set off.2 days ago -
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Unions: Support automation that helps workers without sinking them
A far better approach would be to ensure that automation benefits workers, not just providing stratospheric gains for shareholders and executives.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Haberman: Trump's speaking style now 'more incoherent'
Senior political correspondent Maggie Haberman said she believes former President Trump has gotten “more incoherent” as he wages his third White House campaign. “We are used to seeing him have a ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Wait, Workers Want More Meetings?
Most employees think additional meetings would make them more productive, a new report says. But only if those meetings are done right.2 days ago -
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Paying Workers $10,000 to Move Helped Reverse Tulsa’s Brain Drain
Researchers found that when remote workers were paid to move to Tulsa, Okla., everyone came out ahead.2 days ago -
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Four investment mistakes you really don’t want to repeat
It’s not easy, but the best investors learn from their errors2 days ago -
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5 lifestyle habits that can help you live to 100, according to leading longevity researchers
I've been reporting on longevity for nearly two years. Here are the habits that stand out as most important if you're hoping to live to 100.3 days ago -
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Trump Says It Would Be a ‘Smart Thing’ if He Had Talked to Putin
Donald J. Trump declined to comment on whether he’d talked with the Russian president since leaving office. But he added, “If I have a relationship with people, that’s a good thing.”3 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Man arrested outside Trump California rally speaks out
49-year-old Vem Miller, a Donald Trump supporter, spoke to CBS News about allegations surrounding his presence at the former president's California rally in the Coachella Valley. CBS News' Scott ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
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'Anora' might be the movie of the year. Sean Baker hopes it changes some things
Sean Baker's “Anora” is by wide consensus one of the year’s best films and a best picture contender at the Oscars3 days ago -
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Movie Review: Strippers, oligarchs and a fairy tale gone sideways, ‘Anora’ is a wild ride
“Anora” is a fairy tale that spoils3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
In-office work mandates are really all about control, not efficiency or value
Recent research suggests that return-to-office mandates are more closely associated with managerial desires for control and a tendency to attribute organizational underperformance to the workforce, ...3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
New Hampshire candidate has long opposed same-sex marriage rights
New Hampshire Republican congressional candidate Russell Prescott has long advocated against marriage rights for same-sex couples and once criticized a political opponent for believing “avowed ...3 days ago -
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Parents of American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin speak out
The parents of American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin spoke about the killing of their son by Hamas in Gaza in their first interview since they found out that he was dead. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin ...4 days ago -
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Extended interview: Parents speak out about son’s murder in Hamas captivity
Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s son Hersh Goldberg-Polin was murdered in Hamas captivity after being taken hostage during the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. The parents sat down with NBC ...4 days ago -
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Can Corporate America Help Harris Win Pennsylvania?
The vice president has raised huge sums and has won over many business leaders. Despite that, the presidential race remains tight in battleground states.4 days ago -
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What does JD Vance really believe? | Sidney Blumenthal
Vance’s great skill is advancement through mimicry – with Trump as his ultimate model. The world is on fire, but in Washington DC topic A is Olivia Nuzzi. Her suspension as a writer for New York ...4 days ago -
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Can the Mets really let Kodai Senga pitch again this postseason?
Mets pitcher Kodai Senga’s two innings of one-run ball in Game 1 of the NLDS seemed like a triumphant return, right? Not really, according to people whose eyes are sharper than mine or yours.4 days ago -
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What's really going on in the BKFC?
Nearly seven years after holding its first event at an ice rink in Wyoming, BKFC was in a bull ring in Spain with Conor McGregor introducing a live DAZN broadcast. How did we get here and is it ...4 days ago -
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Rafael Nadal just really loved playing tennis
22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal told 60 Minutes in 2019: "When I retire, I think fortunately there are many things in my life that will make me happy."5 days ago -
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Ye's former assistant alleges sex trafficking, sexual assault in amended lawsuit
Ye’s former assistant filed an amended lawsuit against the rapper last week that accuses him of drugging and sexually assaulting her, trafficking others, using job openings to recruit sex partners ...5 days ago -
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Strictly's Wynne and Katya speak out over 'inside jokes'
Wynne Evans and Katya Jones issue statements after Strictly Come Dancing viewers spot awkward moments.5 days ago