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Lawmakers to grill Pentagon chief over Iran war
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face tough questions from lawmakers on Wednesday in his first testimony to Congress since the start of the Iran conflict. Lawmakers are...
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Judge orders Purdue Pharma to pay billions ahead of bankruptcy
On Tuesday, a US federal judge ordered Purdue Pharma to pay billions of dollars for its role in the opioid crisis. The order comes as the OxyContin maker...
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Sam Neill says he's cancer-free after gene therapy
Actor Sam Neill, best known for Jurassic Park, says he is cancer-free after five years of living with lymphoma. He credits a genetic therapy that modified his immune...
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Victims Deliver Emotional Testimony Against Purdue Pharma
Dozens of people affected by the US opioid crisis testified Tuesday against Purdue Pharma, recounting grief and anger over the role of the company’s OxyContin in their losses....
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Australian climber begins record sea-to-summit Everest bid
Among the hundreds of climbers aiming to scale Everest this season, 27-year-old Australian Oliver Foran has launched a record sea-to-summit bid. He began his journey far from the...
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Rahul Gandhi: Great Nicobar $9B megaport is 'destruction dressed in development'
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said Wednesday that a proposed $9 billion megaport and city on the strategic Great Nicobar Island is 'destruction dressed in development's language.' His...
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Anxiety, resentment over AI linked to violence against tech figureheads
Several proponents of artificial intelligence have recently been targeted in violent acts, reflecting existential dread about the technology. The incidents highlight growing public resentment toward AI advocates and...
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Mercedes-Benz Q1 profit falls amid fierce Chinese competition
Mercedes-Benz said its first-quarter profit fell by almost a fifth. The company attributed the decline to cutthroat competition in China that is affecting automakers worldwide.
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Magyar seeks EU reset in first Brussels visit after election
Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar on Wednesday paid his first visit to EU chiefs in Brussels since his election win. He signaled an intent to turn the page...
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FCC orders early review of ABC license after Trump, Melania call to fire Jimmy Kimmel
The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered an early review of broadcaster ABC’s license after President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, demanded the network fire comedian Jimmy...
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Online consultations help Pakistan's women doctors return to work
With her four-year-old nearby, Dr. Saniya Jafri consults from her Karachi home via laptop with a patient on the other side of Pakistan. Her example illustrates how going...
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Wembanyama, Spurs advance in NBA playoffs
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs after a 114-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Spurs led...