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Why cloudy forecast doesn’t mean your eclipse is ruined
The total solar eclipse is just days away and the cloud forecast is looking grim for some regions.
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Biden administration prepares to announce new proposals to reduce/cancel student loan debt
The Biden administration is preparing new proposals aiming to reduce or cancel student loan debt for millions of borrowers, two sources familiar with the plans told CNN, another attempt to address a key issue facing voters before November’s election.
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King Charles opens Balmoral Castle for first time
King Charles III is opening the doors of Balmoral Castle this summer for the most intimate tours ever permitted around the British royal family’s much-loved private Scottish home.
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Israeli cabinet approves reopening northern Gaza border crossing for first time since October 7, official says
Israel has approved the reopening of the Erez crossing between Israel and northern Gaza for the first time since the October 7 Hamas attacks, a decision that came soon after US President Joe Biden pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to do more to allow in aid.
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What to expect from March jobs report
For the past 50 years, the US unemployment rate has mostly been far above 4%, even rocketing to almost 15% during the pandemic. Yet in the turbulent period that followed lockdowns and other economic disruptions from the pandemic, it has stayed below the 4% level for more than two years.
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U.S. President Joe Biden poses for photographs with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio after his arrival at the White House on January 13, 2023 in …
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Biden hosts Japanese PM Kishida next week for official visit; allies seek to counter China
President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio at the White House next week for an official visit to the United States, which will include a joint news conference and a state dinner.
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Israel attacked aid workers ‘systematically, car by car,’ charity founder says; fury builds over deadly strike
The founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK) has accused Israel of targeting his aid workers “systematically, car by car” during the strikes that left seven dead on Monday, as mounting international fury over the attack further strains Western support for Israel’s war in Gaza.
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8 charged in series of beer thefts at Northeast railyards/warehouses
Eight men have been charged in the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of beer – mostly Corona and Modelo shipped from Mexico – from railyards and warehouses over the last two years, federal prosecutors say.
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American landmark gets $100 million makeover
Ellis Island’s museum is getting a 21st-century makeover, more than 100 years after millions of immigrants took their first steps in America there.
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Deadly storms/tornadoes leave path of destruction from Georgia to Illinois
At least three people were killed and several were injured after a powerful storm system spawned tornadoes and damaging storms from the South to the Ohio Valley.
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It will cost more to see Caitlin Clark game than men’s Final Four
Caitlin Clark’s popularity is jacking up ticket prices for the women’s NCAA basketball Final Four on Friday, making them even more expensive than the men’s.
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‘Go around!’ FAA investigates close call between plane/LaGuardia’s air traffic control tower
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a Southwest Airlines plane veered off course and had a close call with an air traffic control tower during an attempted landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, the agency said Thursday.
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Haywire's Grand Entrance into Houston's Culinary Scene
Haywire, the epitome of Texas-inspired dining, proudly announces the grand opening of its latest venture in Houston, slated for May 20. This marks the esteemed restaurant's third establishment, promising to deliver an unparalleled gastronomic experience to Houstonians.
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Biden and Netanyahu speak for first time since Israeli strike killed aid workers in Gaza
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are speaking on Thursday for the first time since Israel’s deadly strike on a convoy of aid workers in Gaza, according to a US official.
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Tiger Woods on player list for The Masters; longtime friend concerned over him walking 72 holes
Tiger Woods is on the player list for The Masters later this month, but according to a longtime friend of the 15-time major champion there are concerns regarding the physical challenge of navigating 72 holes over four days.
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ALS drug Relyvrio withdrawn from market; clinical trial fails
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals announced Thursday that it has begun the process of voluntarily withdrawing its ALS drug, Relyvrio, from the market after it failed to prove efficacy in a large clinical trial.
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McDonald’s buys 225 of its Israeli franchise restaurants amid damage from Middle East turmoil
McDonald’s will buy 225 of its franchise restaurants in Israel, it announced Thursday, just weeks after saying that the Israel-Hamas war was hurting its business.
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What you should know about stress, according to a doctor
There is no doubt that stress is a part of everyday life, but too much can have detrimental impacts on people’s physical and mental health.
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Disney+ cracks down on password sharing in June
Disney is curbing password sharing for its Disney+ streaming service as part of a larger effort to boost signups and revenue.
