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Max Levchin, founder and CEO of Affirm, attends the Slush 2022 startup event in Helsinki, Finland, in November 2022. Mandatory Credit: Imago/Zuma via CNN Newsource
Published on February 28, 2024
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Takeaways from the Michigan primaries
Joe Biden and Donald Trump won their respective primaries in Michigan on Tuesday, but a glance under the hood of the results reveals serious concerns for both campaigns as they pivot to a likely November rematch that is looking more volatile by the day.Joe Biden and Donald Trump won their respective primaries in Michigan on Tuesday, but a glance under the hood of the results reveals serious concerns for both campaigns as they pivot to a likely November rematch that is looking more volatile by the day.
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Biden and Trump win Michigan primaries
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won their respective parties’ primaries in Michigan on Tuesday.
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An explosive Texas fire more than doubles in size as it threatens towns and forces evacuations
A massive blaze that’s raging out of control is threatening Texas Panhandle towns and forcing residents to evacuate.
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Disney and Mukesh Ambani create new India media giant with 750 million viewers
Disney is joining forces with Asia’s richest man to create a new media giant in India that says it will reach a domestic audience of more than 750 million people.
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Biden to receive annual physical at Walter Reed
President Joe Biden is going to receive his annual routine physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Wednesday, which will likely be the last presidential health update before the 2024 election as Biden faces persistent questions about his age.
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San Francisco Apologizes to Black Residents and Descendants for Systemic Racism and Past Atrocities
San Francisco this week formally apologized to its Black residents and their descendants for decades of systemic and structural discrimination, targeted acts of violence and atrocities.
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This ALS patient has a brain implant that translates his thoughts to computer commands
Staring at a computer screen, Mark focuses deeply, his arms resting by his side. His right index finger trembles ever so slightly on top of a pillow, and then an alert rings out from the screen in front of him, a message to a caregiver that he needs assistance.
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Tiny fish makes noises louder than elephant, says new study
A small species of fish that measures no more than half an inch in length is capable of producing sounds louder than an elephant, according to a new study.
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Navalny’s widow worried about arrests as funeral set for Putin critic
The wife of the late Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny said she is concerned that police will crack down on mourners after it was announced his funeral will take place on Friday in Moscow.
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Alabama reels from state court’s decision that frozen embryos are human beings - what could happen next
The Alabama Supreme Court this month ruled that frozen embryos are human beings and those who destroy them can be held liable for wrongful death, sending the state’s fertility industry into chaos.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued by male producer who alleges sexual assault
A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a lawsuit against the producer and businessman, accusing him of sexual assault, sexual harassment and “grooming.”
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2 men found guilty of murder in 2002 killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay
Two men were found guilty of murder Tuesday in the 2002 killing of Jam Master Jay, the pioneering DJ of the groundbreaking hip hop trio Run-DMC, in a case that for decades frustrated detectives and music fans alike.
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Harris Health's Innovative 'Hospital at Home' Service Enhances Patient Experience in Houston
Harris Health System is redefining patient care in Houston with the initiation of its pioneering 'Hospital at Home' service, which commenced on February 26. This service is a trailblazer in the region, offering patients who require hospital-level care the luxury of receiving it in the familiar comfort of their homes.
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Longest sled dog race in eastern US is canceled; not enough snow
The longest sled dog race in the eastern United States is canceled this year due to insufficient snow coverage, which organizers say could make trail conditions dangerous for participants.
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Published on February 27, 2024
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Army National Guard directs aviation stand-down to review safety procedures after deadly crash
The director of the Army National Guard has ordered an aviation safety stand-down for all Army National Guard helicopter units, meaning helicopter units will stop flying to “review safety policies and procedures,” the National Guard announced Tuesday.
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Additional measles case reported at Florida elementary school; lawmaker urges public health emergency
Seven measles cases have now been linked to an outbreak at Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston, Florida, the Broward County schools superintendent said Tuesday. The Florida Department of Health is reporting 10 cases statewide.
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Explosive Texas fire more than doubles in size; threatens towns and forces evacuations
An out-of-control wildfire is threatening Texas Panhandle towns and forcing residents to evacuate.
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Wendy’s will soon begin testing Uber-like surge pricing
The price of a Wendy’s Frosty could soon fluctuate throughout the day as the chain looks to introduce Uber-like surge pricing on its menu.
