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Retirement crisis looms - Americans struggle to save
Eric Payne, a 37-year-old single father to two boys, works hard to stretch his paycheck each week. It’s a task he refers to as “clicking.”
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Florida: Six-week abortion ban soon becomes law; voters consider constitutional amendment this fall
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for the state’s six-week abortion ban to take effect, while allowing Floridians to decide in the fall whether to enshrine abortion protections in the state’s constitution.
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Hope Hicks expected to testify in Trump’s hush money trial
Hope Hicks, once considered one of Donald Trump’s closest confidantes and most trusted aides, is expected to be called to testify at his criminal trial related to hush money payments, according to a source familiar with the case.
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Hope Hicks, seen here on May 19, 2020, is expected to be called to testify at his criminal trial related to hush money payments, according …
Published on April 2, 2024
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Trump posts $175 million bond in New York civil fraud case as he appeals
Former President Donald Trump has posted a $175 million bond as he appeals the judgment against him in the New York civil fraud case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James.
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Judge expands gag order in Trump hush money case to include family members of court
The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial expanded a recently imposed gag order to include family members of the court and family members of the Manhattan district attorney, according to a late Monday ruling.
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Finland: One dead, two injured in school shooting; 12-year-old suspect detained
A child has died and two others have been seriously injured in a school shooting in Finland, according to the country’s national police.
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No longer drinking? There are options for you
On its surface, The Zero Co looks like any other bottle shop. It’s a small space, just 600 square feet, with wide windows welcoming the sunlight. Wooden shelves line the white walls, holding rows of glass liquor and wine bottles, bitters, six packs of beer, seltzer, and the like. Some sport the colorful, bespoke labeling that has become synonymous with millennial marketing; while others are more traditional in their packaging, simply stating “Napa Valley,” “Red Blend” or tasting notes: pink grapefruit, hibiscus, wild seaweed.
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Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis found dead at his home in Florida
Vontae Davis, the former NFL cornerback who made two Pro Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts and memorably retired at halftime of his final game, was found dead by police Monday at his home in South Florida, according to authorities.
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Vontae Davis, the former NFL cornerback who made two Pro Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts and memorably retired at halftime of his final game, was …
Published on April 2, 2024
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A Texas woman is suing the prosecutors who charged her with murder after her self-induced abortion
A woman in Texas is suing prosecutors and Starr County for more than $1 million after she was arrested and unlawfully charged with murder for an abortion she had in 2022.
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RFK Jr. argues that Biden is a bigger threat to democracy than Trump
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. argued Monday that President Joe Biden is a greater threat to democracy than former President Donald Trump.
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Jon Stewart rips into Apple, his old boss, on The Daily Show
Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show” Monday revealed what led to his abrupt exit from Apple and the cancellation of his short-lived show on its streaming TV platform. Stewart said that the tech giant prohibited him from discussing artificial intelligence or interviewing Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan.
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Published on April 2, 2024
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Johnson sounds out key Republicans with speakership and Ukraine aid on line
Days after his speakership was put on notice by a far-right member, Mike Johnson strategized with a key – and perhaps surprising – source: firebrand GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, the architect of the last effort to remove a speaker.
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Actor Lou Gossett Jr. attends the 3rd Annual ICON MANN Power 50 Dinner on February 18, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. Mandatory Credit: Earl Gibson …
Published on April 1, 2024
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Houston Community Unites to Address the Escalating Crisis of Gun Violence
In Houston, a city revered for its diverse and spirited community, an urgent call to action against the epidemic of gun violence is underway. With the rate of firearm-related tragedies surpassing even the fatalities caused by traffic accidents since 2020, the community's outcry for change is louder than ever.
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The Health Museum Celebrates Donate Life Month in April 2024
Learn about Giving the Gift of Life!
Did you know that more than 10,000 Texans are awaiting a life-saving organ transplant and only 60% of adults in Texas are registered organ donors?
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Vontae Davis, the former NFL cornerback who made two Pro Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts and memorably retired at halftime of his final game, was …
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OpenAI works on AI that mimics human voices
OpenAI has unveiled a new artificial intelligence tool that can mimic human voices with startling accuracy. The AI voice generator has a range of potential applications, including for accessibility services, but could also prompt concerns about misinformation and other forms of abuse.
