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Trump using military funding as leverage in fight with tech giants
President Donald Trump's threat Tuesday to veto an annual defense bill unless Congress removes legal protections for social media companies drew swift, sharp bipartisan pushback from lawmakers who charged Trump was using leverage over the troops to settle personal scores.
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As Trump wrestles with defeat, pardons loom for allies -- and himself
President Donald Trump is refusing to concede the 2020 election to President-elect Joe Biden, but once Trump moves to the acceptance stage of his defeat, the urgent business of presidential pardons is likely to surge to the top of his checklist before leaving office.
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States face tough questions about who should get Covid-19 vaccines after the initial groups
With the first shipments of a coronavirus vaccine poised to go out as early as this week, the plan to get the shots from the manufacturers into hospitals, assisted living homes, pharmacies and -- ultimately -- Americans' arms, is still riddled with unknowns.
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How to help your kids get enough sleep, especially during the Covid pandemic
Getting enough sleep was tough even before the pandemic. With disrupted routines, extra screen time and the incredible amount of stress most people face now, sleep routines seem to have gone quickly but quietly downhill. And from what I'm seeing in my child psychiatry practice — kids are suffering especially hard.
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Opinion: Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue is a step back in time. And not in a good way
Sports Illustrated this week rolled out its annual swimsuit issue, with this year's edition highlighting body diversity and incorporating buzzwords like "inclusive" and "powerful" to describe the women depicted.
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6 steps you can take to quit smoking and live a healthier life
Cigarette smoking is very addictive and can have long-term, adverse health effects. But there is hope for those who want to quit thanks to innovative apps, help lines and proven coping strategies.
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Introducing “One Unlimited for iPhone” — the plan that loves iPhone as much as you do, exclusively on the network America relies on
Get your Apple favorites with Apple One, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and iCloud+ all in one plan, with Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband and ten-times faster speeds than 4G LTE¹ - only on Verizon.
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Hurricane Fiona left 1 million without running water in Dominican Republic and much of Puerto Rico without power. Now it's slamming the Turks and Caicos
Hurricane Fiona is threatening more deadly flooding as it slams the Turks and Caicos islands Tuesday, having devastated Puerto Rico -- cutting power and water service for most of its 3.1 million residents -- and leaving more than 1 million without running water in the Dominican Republic.
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What India Couture Week reveals about this year's bridalwear trends
More than a dozen leading designers showcased their creations at India Couture Week (ICW), offering a glimpse -- among much else -- at the bridalwear trends shaping one of the world's largest wedding markets.
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FDA approves first treatment to delay onset of type 1 diabetes
A biologic therapy that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.
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Disney sues DeSantis and oversight board after vote to nullify agreement with special taxing district
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Wednesday sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his hand-picked oversight board, accusing the Republican 2024 presidential prospect of weaponizing his political power to punish the company for exercising its free speech rights.
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Goldman Sachs "One Million Black Women" Announces Latest Round of Investments, Partnerships and Grants to Kick Off 2022
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today announced the next round of investments, partnerships and grants for the One Million Black Women initiative. The announcement was made following the January 12 One Million Black Women Advisory Council meeting, which consists of 17 Black business and community leaders. At the meeting, One Million Black Women highlighted a new partnership with the renowned King Center to prepare young people to be the global leaders of tomorrow ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Announces Latest Round of Investments, Partnerships and Grants to Kick Off 2022
One Million Black Women announces new investments, impactful partnerships and philanthropic grants for 17 leading organizations and projects across the country to lift up Black women and girls.
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Ukraine wants Russia to be severed from the global internet. Experts say it's a risky idea
Over the past week, Ukraine's government has pressured major tech platforms to rethink how they operate with Russia, and it has been pretty successful. Social media companies have reduced the reach of Russian state-backed media outlets, for example, and Apple has stopped selling its products and limited some services in Russia.
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Biden can't control the one thing that could save his presidency
It's inflation, stupid. James Carville's famous 1992 Democratic election mantra about the economy needs an update to encapsulate the depth of President Joe Biden's political chasm and how his hopes of climbing out depend largely on factors outside of his control.
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As California's big cities fail to rein in their water use, rural communities are already tapped out
Gary Biggs' family hasn't had water coming out of their private well for over a decade, after a multi-year drought and overpumping by agriculture and industry.
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John Roberts played the long game on state funding of religious schools
Chief Justice John Roberts has been laying the groundwork for years for Tuesday's sweeping decision requiring states to fund religious education.
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Republicans wasted no time dragging Big Tech into the culture wars in 2022
Almost exactly one year after the Capitol insurrection that led to former President Donald Trump being suspended from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, Big Tech was again in the political crosshairs this week for cracking down on an account from another Republican.
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US officials describe ‘productive’ meeting with Mexico as Biden feels pressure over migrant crisis
Senior US officials held a “very productive meeting” with their Mexican counterparts Wednesday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said, as Washington seeks help from Mexico City to drive down southern border crossings that have placed increasing pressure on President Joe Biden.
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Here’s what’s in the debt ceiling deal
After several weeks of tense negotiations, President Joe Biden and House Republicans have reached an agreement in principle to address the debt limit and cap spending.
