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The Modi-fication of India Is Almost Complete
Indians head to the polls on April 19 and are expected to hand Prime Minister Narendra Modi another five-year term.
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The U.S. Vetoes Resolution to Upgrade Palestine’s U.N. Membership
The Security Council veto has triggered backlash as global divisions continue to sharpen over Israel’s war on Gaza.
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Apple Pulls Meta’s WhatsApp and Threads From App Store in China After Government Order
The removal of these foreign platforms—which were already largely inaccessible in China—will make it more difficult for users to circumvent existing restrictions, such as by using VPNs.
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Police Arrest More Than 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia University
New York police removed a pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia University, Thursday, and said 108 were charged with trespassing.
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Argentina Requests to Join NATO as President Milei Seeks to Boost Nation’s Global Prominence
President Javier Milei aims to boost Argentina’s ties with Western powers and attract investment.
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How AI Is Wreaking Havoc on the Fanbases of Taylor Swift, Drake, and Other Pop Stars
Music superfans are having trouble telling the difference between their heroes and AI creations.
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The Chilling True Story Behind Hulu Crime Drama Under the Bridge
Hulu's new true-crime miniseries dramatizes the before and after of 14-year-old Reena Virk's 1997 murder in British Columbia.
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The Swifties Who Turned Their Fandom Into a Career
Bonny Barker and Emily Hunt have gained an online following making videos about Taylor Swift, turning a fun side hobby to a full-time career.
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FCC Investigating 911 Cell Service Outages Across Four States
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating after outages impacted 911 call service in multiple states.
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Doctors Need to Get Better at Recognizing Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
Deception is central to this form of medical child abuse.
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Juror Dismissed in Trump Hush Money Trial as Prosecutors Ask for Trump to Face Contempt
One of the jurors who had been picked in the Trump hush-money trial was dismissed as prosecutors seek Trump to be held in contempt.
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Reinstating the SATs Will Only Make Rich Kids Richer
The SATs are back. It is higher education’s latest cash grab, writes Evan Mandery.
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Kennedy Family Endorses Biden Against RFK Jr.
President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family as he aims to marginalize Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Prince Harry Marks Significant Date When Officially Changing Primary Residence to U.S.
Prince Harry officially listed his place of residence as the U.S. for the first time, alongside a significant date.
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Taylor Swift Isn’t the Economic Force. It’s Her Fans
Women today want content that speaks to their lived experiences. And they’re willing to pay for it, too.
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China and Indonesia Call for Immediate and Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza
Indonesia’s foreign minister said the two countries share the same view about the importance of resolving the Palestinian problem through a two-state solution.
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Google Fires 28 Workers Involved in Protests Over $1.2 Billion Israeli Contract
Google has fired 28 employees after they were involved in protests against Project Nimbus, project to provide the Israeli government with AI and cloud services.
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Ecuador President Noboa Shuts Down Nation on Electricity Crisis
President Daniel Noboa has blamed the unprecedented measure on drought, but also sabotage, without offering evidence.
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All The Internet Stars Seen in Abbott Elementary
Abbott Elementary is filled with appearances from internet personalities
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Columbia University’s President Rebuts Claims School Has Become a Hotbed of Bias, Hatred
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The president of Columbia University took a firm stand against antisemitism Wednesday as she parried accusations from Republicans who see the New York campus as a hotbed of bias, but she hedged on whether certain phrases invoked by some supporters of Palestinians rise to harassment. Nemat Shafik had the benefit of hindsight…
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What Judge Merchan Knows About Trump
The judge overseeing the former president's criminal trial is familiar with his history, in and out of court.
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Senate Dismisses Mayorkas Impeachment Articles as Unconstitutional
The stunted Senate trial marked the end of the deeply partisan and historic effort to impeach Mayorkas over his handling of the border.
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Nestlé Adds Sugar to Baby Milk and Cereal in Poorer Nations, Report Finds
The report calls out Nestlé's “double standard" for adding sugar to baby food products in developing countries but not European markets.
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Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Moved From Prison to House Arrest Due to Heat
Myanmar’s jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest due to a heat wave, the military government said.
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What’s the Deal With the Bitcoin Halving?
Everything you need to know about the upcoming event—which could see bitcoin prices dramatically increase.
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No, You Don’t Need to Chug Olive Oil
Some people have adopted a new morning routine: drinking a shot glass full of straight olive oil.
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Weight-Loss Drugs Help Sleep Apnea Symptoms
In two trials of people with sleep apnea, Zepbound reduced the number of times breathing slowed or stopped during sleep.
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Nike’s Olympic Track Uniform Criticized as ‘Patriarchal’
Many believe that the female display design being so different from the men’s display design is evidence of sexism.
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American Airlines Pilots Union Warns of ‘Significant Spike’ in Safety, Maintenance Issues
The Allied Pilots Association warned of a "significant spike in safety and maintenance-related problems."
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Galliano’s Return Revives the 1990s—and the 19th Century
The designer's latest collection uses history to grapple with the upheavals of our time.
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