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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 ...
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Kennedy Family Endorses Biden Against RFK Jr.
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The U.S. renews oil sanctions on Venezuela citing a failure to allow fair elections
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The U.S. renews oil sanctions on Venezuela citing a failure to allow fair ...
Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
  • The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.

  • The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'

  • While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.

  • Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
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Biden seeks to make Trump the face of anti-abortion movement: The Biden campaign is seeking to make former President Trump the face of the anti-abortion movement ...
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Biden seeks to make Trump the face of anti-abortion movement
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
  • Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.

  • Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.

  • State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.

  • A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
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US slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack
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US slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers ...
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Climate change may cost $38 trillion a year by 2049, study says: It could also cut 19% off per capita national incomes through 2049, the study finds.
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Climate change may cost $38 trillion a year by 2049, study says
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Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour: Scientists say it's highly unlikely cloud seeding is responsible for the heavy ...
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Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
  • Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.

  • Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.

  • Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.

  • While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
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“Right to freedom of expression”: Hallervorden sees no anti-Semitism in Gaza poem
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“Right to freedom of expression”: Hallervorden sees no anti-Semitism in ...
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EU leaders vow to impose tougher sanctions against Iran as Ukraine's president pleads for support
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EU leaders vow to impose tougher sanctions against Iran as Ukraine's ...
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America’s debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world: The high and rising level of US government debt risks driving up borrowing costs around ...
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America’s debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world
Quick Glance: IMF Warns of Fiscal Deficits in US and China
  • The IMF has warned the US that its massive fiscal deficits have stoked inflation and pose “significant risks” for the global economy.

  • Concerns were also raised about Chinese government debt, with the country projected to have a deficit of 7.6 per cent in 2025, more than double the average for other emerging markets.

  • In addition to the US and China, the fund named two more countries that “critically need to take policy action to address fundamental imbalances between spending and revenues”.

  • The IMF noted that “large and sudden increases” in US borrowing costs typically lead to surges in government bond yields globally and exchange rate turbulence in emerging markets and developing economies.
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Thuringia: Right-wing extremist attitudes have risen sharply: Thuringia will elect a new state parliament in September. The AfD could become the strongest force ...
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Thuringia: Right-wing extremist attitudes have risen sharply
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Senate dismisses impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas before trial begins
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
  • The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.

  • With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.

  • Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.

  • Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
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Björn Höcke: Trial in Halle - Did the AfD politician use SA slogans?: Thuringia's AfD leader Björn Höcke has already been investigated several times ...
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Björn Höcke: Trial in Halle - Did the AfD politician use SA slogans?
Quick Glance: Höcke on Trial: SA Slogan and Potential Ramifications
  • Björn Höcke is facing trial in Saxony-Anhalt for allegedly using an SA slogan. He denies knowing the significance of the phrase.

  • The charges against Höcke relate to his use of Nazi slogans and his eligibility for office could be at risk. The trial spans over four days.

  • Höcke offers cooperation ahead of upcoming elections, which is declined. He faces potential legal consequences and possibly restrictions on his political rights.

  • Protests are expected outside the Halle Regional Court, while another trial for incitement to hatred awaits Höcke in Thuringia.
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Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second: Changi Airport was named the best airport in Asia and best in the world for its ...
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Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to ...
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Trump campaign asks for cut of candidates’ fundraising when they use his name and likeness
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Trump campaign asks for cut of candidates’ fundraising when they use his ...
Quick Glance: Trump campaign seeks share of candidates' donations
  • The Trump campaign asks Republican candidates using his name and image in fundraising appeals to give at least 5 percent of the proceeds to the campaign.

  • The purpose of the 5 percent request is to prevent 'scammers' from misusing Trump's brand and affecting his fundraising efforts.

  • Trump is struggling to catch up to Biden's fundraising and aims to boost his campaign account with the help of donors.

  • The campaign warns of consequences for vendors and requests compliance with guidelines to avoid suspension of business relationships.
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US Senate dismisses first of two impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed the first of two impeachment charges against ...
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US Senate dismisses first of two impeachment charges against Mayorkas
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Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel: President Biden called for tripling the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China Monday ...
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Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
  • US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

  • During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.

  • The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.

  • The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
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Four youths have been filmed allegedly carjacking a woman at knifepoint in Darwin. Despite leaving the youths to enter her car ... Show more   #9News
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Trump tempts the court to find him in contempt: Intentional or not, the former president might wind up in serious trouble.
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Trump tempts the court to find him in contempt
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How Thuringia can prepare for an AfD victory in the state elections: If the AfD were to become the strongest faction in Thuringia, it would have a lot of ...
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How Thuringia can prepare for an AfD victory in the state elections
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Russia's war: EU promises further aid to Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
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Russia's war: EU promises further aid to Ukraine
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Former President Trump suggests incorrectly that he should be entitled to “unlimited” strikes of potential jurors in his hush money trial. Under N.Y. law ... Show more   www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trial-day-trump-complains-jury-selection-process-criminal-case-rcna148187
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Study: Climate change is likely to cause the economy to shrink significantly: The global economy could collapse by a fifth due to climate change ...
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Study: Climate change is likely to cause the economy to shrink ...
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Biden to Run Ads Across Pennsylvania Attacking Trump on the Economy: Winning the state, where he narrowly defeated Donald J. Trump in 2020, is crucial to his ...
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Biden to Run Ads Across Pennsylvania Attacking Trump on the Economy
Quick Glance: Biden Critiques Trump's Economy in Pennsylvania
  • President Biden criticized Trump's economic vision and plans for a potential second term while Trump was in court.

  • Biden emphasized the importance of honesty, decency, and family in economic policy.

  • He advocated for higher taxes on billionaires and pledged not to increase taxes on Americans earning less than $400,000 annually.

  • Biden also highlighted his efforts to improve access to healthcare and reduce prescription drug costs.
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NASA’s Ingenuity team says goodbye to Mars Helicopter: NASA's Ingenuity team said its final goodbye to the Mars helicopter but it will continue to collect ...
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NASA’s Ingenuity team says goodbye to Mars Helicopter
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Palestinian president rejected U.S. requests to hold off on UN membership vote: The UN Security Council is expected to vote as soon as Thursday on a draft ...
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Palestinian president rejected U.S. requests to hold off on UN membership ...
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Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package: Tesla says Elon Musk's pay package is a "matter of fundamental fairness and respect to our CEO."
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Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package
Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
  • Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.

  • The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.

  • Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
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Stepson of reality star arrested on charges related to Jan. 6 Capitol attack: The stepson of a former “Real Housewives of New Jersey” (RHONJ) cast member was ...
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Stepson of reality star arrested on charges related to Jan ...
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Elephant escapes circus, roams streets of Montana: “Only in Butte. A circus elephant got loose,” a bystander says in video footage of the animal stomping through ...
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Elephant escapes circus, roams streets of Montana
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NHS rolls out new variant Covid vaccine as virus kills 100 a week: The new vaccination project started this week with jabs between now and June
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NHS rolls out new variant Covid vaccine as virus kills 100 a week
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Gauck: Limit immigration to curb AfD success: Former Federal President Joachim Gauck is concerned about the state of democracy. He also blames refugee policy for ...
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Gauck: Limit immigration to curb AfD success
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to ...
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How Israel Can Win in Gaza—and Deter Iran: The Key to Both Goals Is Going After Hamas in Rafah
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How Israel Can Win in Gaza—and Deter Iran: The Key to Both Goals Is Going ...
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Former congressional budget leaders slam ‘absolutely broke’ budget process: Several former leaders of the House and Senate Budget committees criticized the ...
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Former congressional budget leaders slam ‘absolutely broke’ budget process
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"Like crores of Indians, this is a very emotional moment for me" PM Narendra Modi watches the 'Surya Tilak' on Ram Lalla after his election rally in ... Show more
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🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile ...
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🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers
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War in Gaza: Erdoğan wants to receive Hamas leader Haniyyeh: According to Hamas, talks with Israel over a renewed ceasefire are in crisis ...
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War in Gaza: Erdoğan wants to receive Hamas leader Haniyyeh
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If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ago: The bank’s job is to hold inflation between 2 and 3 per cent. Since mid-2014 ...
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If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ...
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Nebraska Sen. Ricketts donates $500K to anti-abortion ballot campaign: The conservative effort to put an abortion ban on the ballot in Nebraska has been ...
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Nebraska Sen. Ricketts donates $500K to anti-abortion ballot campaign
Quick Glance: Senator Ricketts financially supports anti-abortion initiative
  • Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska donated $500,000 on March 26 to the group Protect Women and Children to put an abortion ban initiative on the ballot.

  • The initiative aims to enshrine a constitutional ban on abortions after the first trimester and includes exceptions for medical emergencies, sexual assault, or incest.

  • Among the supporters of the campaign are organizations advocating against abortion, such as Nebraska Right to Life and the Nebraska Family Alliance.

  • There are competing ballot initiatives, including a protection measure for abortions up to fetal viability with exceptions for later abortions to protect the life or health of the pregnant patient.
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Bersih has urged all court proceedings involving former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's bid to be held under house arrest to be made public rather than in ... Show more   www.malaysiakini.com/news/702801
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EU summit decides on new Iran sanctions: The EU state and government leaders have decided to expand sanctions against Iran. They also promised Ukraine further ...
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EU summit decides on new Iran sanctions
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“I’m Jewish, and I’ve Covered Wars. I Know War Crimes When I See Them”: Reporter Peter Maass on Gaza
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“I’m Jewish, and I’ve Covered Wars. I Know War Crimes When I See Them”: ...
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Israel will defend itself, Netanyahu says, as West calls for restraint: JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israel will make its own decisions about how to defend itself ...
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Israel will defend itself, Netanyahu says, as West calls for restraint
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International diplomats say Israel looks set to respond to Iranian attack: Washington plans to impose new sanctions to “degrade Iran’s military capacity” after ...
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International diplomats say Israel looks set to respond to Iranian attack
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Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ in November
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Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ ...
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Trump Media tells shareholders how to block their DJT stock being loaned to short sellers
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Trump Media tells shareholders how to block their DJT stock being loaned ...
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Speaker Johnson is moving forward with foreign aid bills despite threat to oust him
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Speaker Johnson is moving forward with foreign aid bills despite threat to ...
Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
  • President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

  • Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.

  • The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.

  • Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Despite sanctions: Iran sells more oil than it has in six years: The West is discussing tougher sanctions against Iran, but the mullahs' regime has managed to ...
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Despite sanctions: Iran sells more oil than it has in six years
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NPR Editor Who Accused Broadcaster of Liberal Bias Resigns: Uri Berliner, who has worked at NPR for 25 years, said in an essay last week that the nonprofit had ...
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NPR Editor Who Accused Broadcaster of Liberal Bias Resigns
Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
  • Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.

  • Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.

  • NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.

  • Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
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Fact-Checking Trump’s Defenses in His Court Cases: The former president has trotted out a host of false and misleading claims to defend his conduct ...
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Fact-Checking Trump’s Defenses in His Court Cases
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In doubt for Israel - The World Week: Don't fight back if someone does something bad to you! What's more, if someone slaps you on the right cheek ...
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In doubt for Israel - The World Week
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Climate Conversations Podcast: How else can an air-con nation keep cool in a heatwave?
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Climate Conversations Podcast: How else can an air-con nation keep cool in ...
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Trump Leaves His Trial to Rail Against Crime and Jab at Prosecutor: After a day in court, Donald Trump visited a bodega in Harlem where a clerk stabbed a man in ...
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Trump Leaves His Trial to Rail Against Crime and Jab at Prosecutor
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation