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RFK Jr. wants more scrutiny of chemicals, but Trump's EPA did the opposite
Trump's EPA pressured scientists to downplay potential harms of some chemicals, according to staffers and the EPA's inspector general. That’s at odds with RFK Jr.’s agenda.10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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After weeks of gloom, Keir Starmer promised hope – did his conference speech deliver? Our panel responds
Facing poor ratings, internal rows and media scrutiny, the PM sought to rally his troops and reassure the country. As the first Labour prime minister to address conference in 15 years, Keir Starmer ...10 hours ago -
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This country’s Social Security-style pension plan did everything right but still missed its benchmark
Even this top-performing pension plan has found it hard to beat low-fee passive investments.13 hours ago -
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Family call on UK to ensure British activist goes free from Egyptian jail
Alaa Abd el-Fattah is due to complete five-year sentence over social media post but family fear further charges. The family of Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a British activist and author imprisoned in Egypt, ...23 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Trump Learned Nothing From the Obamacare Debate. Neither Did Vance.
Their “concepts” would abandon people with pre-existing conditions.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Cinnamon the capybara reunited with family
Hoo Zoo says its rescued capybara Cinnamon celebrated her first birthday while she was on the run.Yesterday -
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Families from Tennessee to California seek humanitarian parole for adopted children in Haiti
At only 6 years old, Esai Reed has endured three emergency evacuations from orphanages across Haiti as gangs pillage and plunder their way through once peaceful communities.Yesterday - California -
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What Did ‘The West Wing’ Do to Us?
As Aaron Sorkin’s political fantasy turns 25, its romance has aged better than its politics.Yesterday -
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Families from Tennessee to California seek humanitarian parole for adopted children in Haiti
Esai Reed, at only 6 years old, has endured three emergency evacuations from orphanages across Haiti as gangs pillage and plunder their way through once peaceful communitiesYesterday - California -
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Farming must pay for its emissions, says EU chief climate scientist
‘Price signal’ is needed to reduce agricultural greenhouse gases and meet bloc’s targetsYesterday - Climate -
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How did telemarketers get my number? I uncover the labyrinthine world of Australia’s data brokers | Priya Dev for the Conversation
In today’s digital age, where personal data is a new kind of gold, these companies share our information as easily as TikTok videos. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get ...2 days ago -
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Israeli president: ‘We did not want this war’ with Hezbollah
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said in a Sunday interview that his country is "absolutely not" looking to escalate tensions with Hezbollah into a full-blown war but that it was committed to ...2 days ago - Israel -
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog says "we did not want this war"
Israeli President Isaac Herzog told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sunday that "the world has to be with" Israel.2 days ago - Israel -
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Poison pen letters leave ‘cloud of vitriol’ hanging over East Yorkshire village
Police unable to find perpetrator, leaving residents of Shiptonthorpe unsure of whom they can trust. A “cloud of vitriol” hangs over an East Yorkshire village amid a two-year campaign of anonymous ...2 days ago -
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CPS twice did not prosecute Fayed over sex abuse claims
Evidence was presented by police in 2009 and 2015 over sex abuse claims against Mohammed Al Fayed.2 days ago -
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Mysterious hate letters turn quiet village to 'poison'
The anonymous letters are described as “personal, obscene and targeted.”3 days ago -
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How much caffeine is too much? Poison centers see spike in calls about kids, energy drinks
Poison control centers around the U.S. received approximately 24% more calls concerning kids and their consumption of energy drinks in 2023 than the year before, according to data from America’s ...3 days ago -
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America’s Dairy Farms Have Vanished
US dairy farms are disappearing, down 95 percent in terms of numbers since the 1970s—milk price rules are one reason why.3 days ago -
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How Dangerous Is PFAS in Food?
There’s a growing understanding of the health threats of PFAS chemicals in what we eat and drink.3 days ago -
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California Can Slake the Thirst of Its Farms by Storing Water Underground
A new study finds that the state should replenish groundwater aquifers to sustain agriculture.3 days ago - California -
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Did the 1990s break America’s faith in democracy?
Three new books on the US look at the Clinton decade, the rise of conspiracies and the existential threat of November’s presidential election3 days ago -
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When did we stop drinking at working lunches?
Even sandwich meetings used to come with wine — then the Americans arrived3 days ago -
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A Couple That (Eventually) Cooked Together
Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee Colbert once had a falling out over a spoon, but their new cookbook has them in the kitchen, with love, laughter and the right utensils.4 days ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Did Shohei Ohtani Just Play the Single Greatest Baseball Game Ever?
With Thursday’s performance, the M.L.B. star became the first player to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in a season. Here’s how Ohtani’s master class compares to other all-time individual ...4 days ago - MLB -
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Did the interest rate cuts spark economic growth?
The Federal Reserve Board's announcement to cut interest rates has made stocks surge for now and mortgage rates slightly drop. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent ...4 days ago -
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A Hollywood Actress Finds a Farm, and Her Leading Man, in the Midwest
Torrey DeVitto, whose father was Billy Joel’s drummer and mother is Stevie Nicks’s best friend, is a famous actress in her own right. She found love with Jared LaPine in Kalamazoo, Mich.4 days ago -
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Did Middle East device attack violate international law? Advocates want an investigation
Human rights advocates are calling for an independent investigation into the deadly explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon and Syria4 days ago -
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What Trump Did to the G.O.P., Musk Did to Twitter
It’s more toxic but less relevant than ever.4 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Did central banks get the inflation crisis right?
Policymakers are lowering rates and signalling new confidence that a ‘soft landing’ is possible. But few are ready to declare victory4 days ago -
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Why did Arch Manning commit to Texas? How Longhorns won out over offers from Alabama, Georgia, many more
The most high-profile recruit we've seen committed to Texas on the heels of a 5-7 season4 days ago -
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A'ja Wilson set records. So did Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. WNBA stats in 2024 were eye-popping
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The Migrant Crisis Did Not ‘Destroy’ New York. But Challenges Remain.
It’s been a year since Mayor Eric Adams made his ominous prediction. City officials should treat the arrival of migrants as an opportunity rather than a catastrophe, advocates say.4 days ago -
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Taiwan says it did not make Hezbollah pager parts
The pagers that exploded had labels pointing to a Taiwanese firm - but it denied making the devices.4 days ago -
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Family unable to see a dentist in four years
A mother-of-four from Caernarfon says she cannot afford private dental care or see an NHS dentist.4 days ago -
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Shetland's mega wind farm from above
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