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Recent Voter Registration Data Offers Hint of Enthusiasm for Democrats

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 10:16am
Two swing states have seen a boost in Democratic sign-ups since Kamala Harris entered the race.
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Judge Merchan Denies Trump’s Third Recusal Bid in Hush-Money Case

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 10:16am
Justice Juan M. Merchan, who oversaw the trial that led to Donald J. Trump’s conviction, declined for a third time to step aside from the case, dismissing claims from defense lawyers that he had a conflict of interest.
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For Stonehenge’s Altar Stone, an Improbably Long Ancient Journey

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 10:00am
A six-ton megalith at the heart of the archaeological site traveled more than 450 miles to get there, a new study concludes.
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Mars to Acquire Maker of Pringles, Cheez-It and Eggo in $36 Billion Deal

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 9:59am
Mars is acquiring Kellanova in one of the largest deals in the industry in years, creating a new global giant with a stable of well-known brands.
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U.S. Considers Breaking Up Google to Address Search Monopoly

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 9:41am
The Justice Department and state attorneys general are discussing various scenarios to remedy Google’s dominance in online search, including a breakup of the company.
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Google’s Stock Falls on Break-up Reports

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 9:04am
The Justice Department could force the technology group to split after a landmark court ruling that the search giant is an illegal monopoly.
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Thai Premier Srettha Removed From Office on Ethics Charges

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 8:49am
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was considered a figurehead leader in a behind-the-scenes power struggle. He was ousted on ethics charges.
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Deaths at the Grand Canyon Are on the Rise. Here’s How to Stay Safe.

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 8:48am
There have been 11 deaths at Grand Canyon National Park so far this year. We asked hiking experts to share their best recommendations to avoid danger.
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Germany Issues Arrest Warrant for Ukrainian Over Nord Stream Explosion

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 8:36am
The sabotage of the pipelines that carried Russian gas to Europe has become one of the central mysteries of the war in Ukraine.
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Abortion Access on the Ballot, and Hamas Won’t Attend Peace Talks

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 8:04am
Plus, new details on Hunter Biden’s business dealings.
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Nurses Made Labor Gains After Covid. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Is Fighting Back.

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 7:44am
Nurses enjoy more protections now than they did before the pandemic. A large hospital system, NewYork-Presbyterian, has fought some of their gains, including by appealing to the Supreme Court.
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The Global Race to Control A.I.

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 5:19am
We explore who is winning — and what could come next.
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How One Tech Monopoly Paved the Way for Another

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 5:00am
A judge’s ruling that Google abused a monopoly in internet search is likely to have major ripple effects, nearly a quarter-century after Microsoft lost a similar case.
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Fumio Kishida, Japan’s Prime Minister, Will Step Down in September

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 4:28am
The unpopular prime minister is bowing to pressure within his party. But it is unclear whether the party is truly ready to choose a candidate who will meet the public’s concerns.
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Trial in Texas School Shooting Asks: Could the Gunman’s Parents Have Stopped It?

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 4:04am
The case, against the parents of a gunman who killed 10 people in Santa Fe, Texas, in 2018, is among the first in which school shooting victims are trying to hold parents liable in civil court.
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Why Democrats Should Sing the Union’s Civil War Anthems

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 4:03am
They evoke an uplifting patriotism from an earlier era.
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How Extreme Heat Is Threatening Education Progress Worldwide

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 4:03am
Children today face many more extreme weather hazards that can undermine global gains in education.
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Copenhagen Fashion Week Outfit Trends On and Off the Runway

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 4:03am
At Copenhagen Fashion Week, outfits on and off the runway had a lively spirit that reflected the event’s location in a country known for its quality of life.
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Inflation Report Is Next Hurdle for Stock Markets Shaken by Volatility

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 4:03am
A sharper-than-expected rise or fall in the Consumer Price Index could intensify worries on Wall Street about the economy’s prospects.
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Gwen Walz, Tim Walz’s Wife, Redefined the Role of a Political Spouse in Minnesota

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 4:02am
Early in her husband’s political career, she stepped in to help. Some wondered: Why isn’t she running?
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