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Eye Opener: New details emerge about Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's deaths

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President Trump could speak for well over an hour when he addresses lawmakers in the Capitol on Tuesday, with a betting line set at one hour and 24.5 minutes, as he seeks to tout his recent actions ...
The Hill - 1d
Wildfire state of emergency in Carolinas

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President Trump’s Cuts to Medical Research

How government cuts are slowing research.
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Diversity is proven to improve decision-making, innovation, and profitability, making it a key factor for success in business and government, according to studies and research.
The Hill - Feb. 26
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US government stripping funds from domestic and overseas research amid warnings for health and public safety. The Trump administration is stripping away support for scientific research in the US ...
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The New York Times - Feb. 21
The US risks a heavy price for cutbacks in research spending

Science funding cuts may hit long-term growth and reduce US appeal to foreign investors and talent
Financial Times - Feb. 26
Trump Administration Ends Global Health Research Program

The Demographic and Health Surveys were the only sources of reliable information in many countries on metrics such as mortality, nutrition and education.
The New York Times - 6d
Gene Hackman, a Life in Pictures

A Hollywood superstar and two-time Oscar winner who stood out by blending in.
The New York Times - 5d
Remembering Gene Hackman

Actor Gene Hackman, who appeared in more than 70 films and won two Academy Awards (for "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven"), was found dead at his home near Santa Fe, N.M. this week. He was ...
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Blackhawks' Jones Has Been Linked to 3 Contenders

Seth Jones is discussing trade options with the Chicago Blackhawks to get him to a team he can have a chance of winning with sooner than later.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23
Kremlin-linked officials to be banned from entering UK

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Financial Times - Feb. 24
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The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a possible link between frozen supplemental shakes and a deadly listeria outbreak. The now-recalled shakes are typically sold to hospitals and ...
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Nvidia helps launch AI platform for teaching American Sign Language

Nvidia has unveiled a new AI platform for teaching people how to use American Sign Language to help bridge communication gaps. The Signs platform is creating a validated dataset for sign language ...
VentureBeat - Feb. 20
Mel Bochner, Conceptual Artist Who Played With Language, Dies at 84

His early work made use of unexpected materials like pennies and masking tape. Later, he created trenchant word paintings that provoked and delighted.
The New York Times - Feb. 22
Trump to sign order to make English official language of US

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to make English the official language of the United States, rescinding policies that require federal agencies to provide language assistance ...
The Hill - 5d
Trump plans to sign executive order making English the official language

The U.S. has never had an official language, though many states have designated English.
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Trump to sign executive order making English the official US language

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to make English the official language of the United States, according to a White House official.
ABC News - 5d
Trump to Sign Order Designating English as Official Language of the U.S.

The order is expected to be largely symbolic but would be a victory for America’s English-only movement, which has long had ties to efforts to reduce immigration and restrict bilingual education.
The New York Times - 4d
Trump Signs Order to Designate English as Official Language of the U.S.

The order did not require changes to federal programs but was a victory for America’s English-only movement, which has ties to efforts to restrict immigration and bilingual education.
The New York Times - 3d
Trump signs an executive order making English the official U.S. language

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the U.S., the first time in American history such a designation has been made.
NBC News - 3d
Trump signs executive order designating English as official language of US

Directive allows government organisations that receive federal funding to choose whether to continue to offer services in languages other than English. President Donald Trump has signed an ...
The Guardian - 3d
Trump signs executive order designating English official language of US

President Trump designated English as the official U.S. language in a Saturday executive order that repealed former President Clinton’s executive action aiding individuals who are limited in their ...
The Hill - 3d
Trump signs order making English the official U.S. language

President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order making English the official language of the United States.
CNBC - 2d
OPM guidance strips language saying response to emails is 'explicitly voluntary'

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) quietly updated a privacy impact assessment on its efforts to email all federal workers, stripping language indicating that responses from the staffers were ...
The Hill - 2d
Trump Made English the Official Language. What Does It Mean for the Country?

President Trump’s executive order puts his “America first” stamp onto the nation’s speech. But the effect might be muted.
The New York Times - 1d
English councils’ spending on emergency housing surges

Near-80% jump in expenditure to £732mn reflects increasingly acute homelessness crisis, says charity
Financial Times - Feb. 25
United flight makes emergency landing at Newark airport

A United Airlines flight headed to Nevada made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport to deal with a mechanical problem, according to the airline. It comes the day after a ...
The Hill - Feb. 25
John Gaeta’s Escape.ai creates platform for emerging entertainment

Escape.ai debuted the beta of its Neo Cinema content distribution platform and creator marketplace to spur emerging forms of entertainment.
VentureBeat - Feb. 26

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