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NASA's Artemis II crew readies for Monday's lunar flyby. Here's what you need to know - NPR1 day ago
NASA's Artemis II crew readies for Monday's lunar flyby. Here's what you need to know - NPR
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NASA's Artemis II crew readies for Monday's lunar flyby. Here's what you need to know - NPR

At its closest point, the crew of Artemis II will loop about 4,000 miles from the lunar surface late Monday. The astronauts will also venture farther into space than any previous human mission.

NPR
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Oil prices rise again after Trump threatens to strike Iran's power plants - Business Insider
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Oil prices rise again after Trump threatens to strike Iran's power plants - Business Insider

Oil prices rose after President Donald Trump leveled a profanity-laden threat against Iran on Sunday.

Business Insider
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Oil back above $110 after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran - BBC
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Oil back above $110 after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran - BBC

Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.

BBC News
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Asian shares mostly gain while oil prices keep rising - AP News
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Asian shares mostly gain while oil prices keep rising - AP News

Asian markets that are open for trading are mostly rising as investors continue to closely watch the war in Iran, soaring oil prices and what President Donald Trump might say next. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi has gained in early Monda…

Associated Press
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‘Dark Winds’ Finale Closes One Case — Then Ends With a Shocking Murder - The Hollywood Reporter
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‘Dark Winds’ Finale Closes One Case — Then Ends With a Shocking Murder - The Hollywood Reporter

Someone dies "with his boots on" in the finale, in a game-changer for Joe Leaphorn and the rest of the Navajo Tribal Police. The show’s team weighs in here with The Hollywood Reporter.

Hollywood Reporter
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NASA Shares Photos Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max During Artemis II Mission to the Moon - MacRumors
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NASA Shares Photos Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max During Artemis II Mission to the Moon - MacRumors

NASA has shared three incredible photos shot on the iPhone 17 Pro Max by astronauts during the Artemis II mission to the Moon. Shot on iPhone 17 Pro...

MacRumors
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UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title - NPR
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UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title - NPR

UCLA secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.

NPR
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Huff scores 3 as West Virginia tops Oklahoma for CBC title - ESPN
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Huff scores 3 as West Virginia tops Oklahoma for CBC title - ESPN

West Virginia beat Oklahoma 89-82 in overtime on Sunday to win the College Basketball Crown Tournament championship.

ESPN
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'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' clobbers 'Project Hail Mary' with $372 million global box office start - Entertainment Weekly
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'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' clobbers 'Project Hail Mary' with $372 million global box office start - Entertainment Weekly

The 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' just beat 'Project Hail Mary' in the space race. Nintendo's follow-up to its 2023 commercial giant crushed the box office this weekend with a $372 million global premiere.

Entertainment Weekly
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Trump Calls Artemis II Astronauts After Their Historic Journey Around the Moon
Politics14 hours ago

Trump Calls Artemis II Astronauts After Their Historic Journey Around the Moon

The conversation celebrated a small, but significant, step in an ambitious plan for missions to the moon and Mars that Mr. Trump had set early in his first term.

The New York Times
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Hegseth Likens Easter Rescue of U.S. Airman to Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Politics18 hours ago

Hegseth Likens Easter Rescue of U.S. Airman to Resurrection of Jesus Christ

President Trump also asserted that God supports the American war against Iran “because God is good, and God wants to see people taken care of.”

The New York Times
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Trump Says Iran Proposal Isn’t Enough to Stop Attacks on Bridges and Power Plants
Politics20 hours ago

Trump Says Iran Proposal Isn’t Enough to Stop Attacks on Bridges and Power Plants

President Trump has told Iran it must open the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Tuesday or face the consequences, although he has delayed previous deadlines.

The New York Times
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6 Takeaways From Trump’s News Conference on Iran
Politics20 hours ago

6 Takeaways From Trump’s News Conference on Iran

President Trump described the risky mission to rescue an Air Force colonel whose fighter jet had been shot down, but he offered no clear path out of the war.

The New York Times
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Texas Congressman Accused of Pursuing a Second Subordinate With Lewd Texts
Politics21 hours ago

Texas Congressman Accused of Pursuing a Second Subordinate With Lewd Texts

A news report linked Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas, who has admitted to an affair with an aide, to another series of sexual texts with a different aide, raising a dilemma for the House G.O.P.

The New York Times
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Between Easter Eggs and Bunny Hops, Trump Talks of War and Autopens
Politics21 hours ago

Between Easter Eggs and Bunny Hops, Trump Talks of War and Autopens

The Easter Bunny was out of earshot as President Trump spoke to reporters about the war in Iran and his predecessor’s mental acuity.

The New York Times
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Trump Administration Pulls Out of Civil Rights Settlements Backing Trans Students
Politics23 hours ago

Trump Administration Pulls Out of Civil Rights Settlements Backing Trans Students

The Education Department said there was no precedent for the federal government terminating settlements stemming from civil rights investigations into schools.

The New York Times
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Do You Have Questions About a No-Bid Federal Contract? Tell Us Here.
Politics1 day ago

Do You Have Questions About a No-Bid Federal Contract? Tell Us Here.

The government is supposed to let many vendors compete for contracts, to get the best deal for taxpayers. We are looking at cases where it did not.

The New York Times
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Economy

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Oil only accounts for half the cost of a gallon of gas. Here's where the rest comes from. - CBS News
EconomyMarch 13, 2026

Oil only accounts for half the cost of a gallon of gas. Here's where the rest comes from. - CBS News

U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?

NewsAPI
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Elon Musk Is Dipping Into the Rejected Candidates Pile After Admitting xAI 'Was Not Built Right' - Gizmodo
EconomyMarch 13, 2026

Elon Musk Is Dipping Into the Rejected Candidates Pile After Admitting xAI 'Was Not Built Right' - Gizmodo

We're all trying to find the guy who did this.

NewsAPI
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Canada sheds more than 100,000 jobs in first two months of year - BBC
EconomyMarch 13, 2026

Canada sheds more than 100,000 jobs in first two months of year - BBC

February saw the sharpest drop in Canada's employment totals since the Covid-19 pandemic, mostly due to the US tariff squeeze

NewsAPI
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Stock Market Today: Dow Fades On Inflation, GDP Surprise; Nvidia Turns Lower (Live Coverage) - Investor's Business Daily
EconomyMarch 13, 2026

Stock Market Today: Dow Fades On Inflation, GDP Surprise; Nvidia Turns Lower (Live Coverage) - Investor's Business Daily

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rose early but retreated Friday after surprise inflation and GDP data. Adobe plunged on earnings.

NewsAPI
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Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices - AP News
EconomyMarch 13, 2026

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices - AP News

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs. Prices rose 2.8% in January compared with a year earlier…

NewsAPI
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Starbucks union sent the company a proposed contract. Here's what baristas want - CNBC
EconomyMarch 13, 2026

Starbucks union sent the company a proposed contract. Here's what baristas want - CNBC

Discussions between Starbucks and the union representing about 6% of its company-owned U.S. stores hit a wall last year.

NewsAPI
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Southwest Airlines to discontinue flights to Chicago's O'Hare airport in June, continue service to Midway - ABC7 Chicago
EconomyMarch 13, 2026

Southwest Airlines to discontinue flights to Chicago's O'Hare airport in June, continue service to Midway - ABC7 Chicago

Southwest Airlines said Friday it will discontinue service to Chicago's O'Hare airport in June.

NewsAPI
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Amazon Prime Video nearly doubles the price to go ad-free and stream 4K video - The Verge
EconomyMarch 13, 2026

Amazon Prime Video nearly doubles the price to go ad-free and stream 4K video - The Verge

Amazon Prime Video is raising the price of its ad-free plans from $2.99 to $4.99 per month and removing 4K streaming from Prime subscribers who don’t pay extra.

NewsAPI
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Technology

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A.I. Is on Its Way to Upending Cybersecurity
Technology1 day ago

A.I. Is on Its Way to Upending Cybersecurity

With new systems from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, hackers can attack with greater speed. The defense is more A.I.

The New York Times
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Forget the A.I. Apocalypse. Memes Have Already Nuked Our Culture.
Technology1 day ago

Forget the A.I. Apocalypse. Memes Have Already Nuked Our Culture.

From our jokes and slang to the White House’s policy messaging, internet “brain rot” has escaped our phones to take over … well, everything.

The New York Times
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What Teens Are Doing With Those Role-Playing Chatbots
Technology3 days ago

What Teens Are Doing With Those Role-Playing Chatbots

Harassing bots with “funny violence.” Confiding about a broken heart. Chatting with a block of cheese. Filling a void of loneliness.

The New York Times
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How iPhones Found Their Way Into Space
Technology3 days ago

How iPhones Found Their Way Into Space

The astronauts traveling in the Artemis II spacecraft were allowed to take smartphones with them. Sadly, they can’t connect to the internet.

The New York Times
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Big Banks Seeking a Piece of SpaceX’s I.P.O. Must Subscribe to Elon Musk’s Grok
Technology4 days ago

Big Banks Seeking a Piece of SpaceX’s I.P.O. Must Subscribe to Elon Musk’s Grok

Mr. Musk is requiring Wall Street firms to purchase subscriptions to his A.I. chatbot if they want to advise on one of the largest initial public offerings in history.

The New York Times
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The Future of Addictive Design + Going Deep at DeepMind + HatGPT
Technology4 days ago

The Future of Addictive Design + Going Deep at DeepMind + HatGPT

“The platforms should be absolutely begging Congress to regulate them, because the alternative is they get sued into oblivion by a bunch of law firms.”

The New York Times
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OpenAI Buys Streaming Show ‘TBPN,’ Aiming to Change Narrative on A.I.
Technology4 days ago

OpenAI Buys Streaming Show ‘TBPN,’ Aiming to Change Narrative on A.I.

OpenAI said the deal would help it “create a space for a real, constructive conversation about the changes A.I. creates.”

The New York Times
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Europe Pushes for a Gentler Internet for Children
Technology5 days ago

Europe Pushes for a Gentler Internet for Children

The European Union and national capitals are trying to make social media and algorithms less addictive and safer, especially for children.

The New York Times
1 min read

Health

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Federal Agency Unveils Three Potential Osteoarthritis Treatments
Health1 day ago

Federal Agency Unveils Three Potential Osteoarthritis Treatments

With funding from ARPA-H, three teams of researchers have regrown bone and cartilage, even entire knees, in animal studies. Human trials are not far off.

The New York Times
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Trump’s Foreign Aid Overhaul Sent Millions More Dollars to Big U.S.-Based Contractors
Health1 day ago

Trump’s Foreign Aid Overhaul Sent Millions More Dollars to Big U.S.-Based Contractors

While organizations in the developing world were nearly shut out, the big aid agencies DOGE had called wasteful received huge infusions of cash, a new analysis found.

The New York Times
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For Many Patients Leaving the I.C.U., the Struggle Has Only Just Begun
Health3 days ago

For Many Patients Leaving the I.C.U., the Struggle Has Only Just Begun

A long stay in intensive care can bring physical, cognitive and mental health challenges that can take months or longer to resolve.

The New York Times
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‘Under Protest,’ Raw Dairy Farm Recalls Cheddar Linked to 9 E. Coli Cases
Health3 days ago

‘Under Protest,’ Raw Dairy Farm Recalls Cheddar Linked to 9 E. Coli Cases

Raw Farm, a dairy producer in California, denies that its products have caused the outbreak, which has sickened people in three states.

The New York Times
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H.H.S. Takes a First Step Toward Restoring Vaccine Advisory Committee
Health3 days ago

H.H.S. Takes a First Step Toward Restoring Vaccine Advisory Committee

A federal judge last month questioned the legitimacy of the panel and overturned its recent work. A notice suggests that it may be revived on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s terms.

The New York Times
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E.P.A. Targets Microplastics and Drugs in Drinking Water
Health5 days ago

E.P.A. Targets Microplastics and Drugs in Drinking Water

The move drew praise from leaders of the Make America Healthy Again movement who had recently criticized the agency’s handling of toxic chemicals.

The New York Times
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How A.I. Helped One Man (and His Brother) Build a $1.8 Billion Company
Health5 days ago

How A.I. Helped One Man (and His Brother) Build a $1.8 Billion Company

Who needs more than two employees when artificial intelligence can do so many corporate tasks? It’s super efficient — and a little bit lonely.

The New York Times
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F.D.A. Approves New Weight-Loss Pill
Health6 days ago

F.D.A. Approves New Weight-Loss Pill

The drug, made by Eli Lilly, could offer a more convenient option for patients who want to avoid injections.

The New York Times
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Science

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Artemis II Astronauts Head Home After Historic Journey Around the Moon
Science13 hours ago

Artemis II Astronauts Head Home After Historic Journey Around the Moon

The NASA lunar flyby took the four crew members farther from Earth than any humans. They witnessed a solar eclipse and received praise in a call from President Trump.

The New York Times
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Trump Calls Artemis II Astronauts After Their Historic Journey Around the Moon
Science14 hours ago

Trump Calls Artemis II Astronauts After Their Historic Journey Around the Moon

The conversation celebrated a small, but significant, step in an ambitious plan for missions to the moon and Mars that Mr. Trump had set early in his first term.

The New York Times
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Moon fly-by sees astronauts regain contact with Earth and head for home
Science15 hours ago

Moon fly-by sees astronauts regain contact with Earth and head for home

The Artemis II crew go further than any humans before in Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.

BBC News - Science & Environment
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New method rapidly analyzes cell proteins and metabolites
Science15 hours ago

New method rapidly analyzes cell proteins and metabolites

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have developed a fast, new technique for analyzing cells, described in the journal Angewandte Chemie. The approach, called single-injection multi-omics analysis by direct infusion (SMAD), can detect more than 1,300 proteins and more than 9,000 molecular features from a single sample in less than five minutes.

Phys.org - News And Articles On Science And Technology
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Nutella capitalizes on greatest free advertising moment in history on NASA Moon mission
Science16 hours ago

Nutella capitalizes on greatest free advertising moment in history on NASA Moon mission

A floating Nutella jar aboard NASA's Artemis II went viral, with internet users calling the zero-gravity moment the greatest free advertisement in history.

FOX News - Science
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Watch: Artemis II mission loses contact with Earth for 40 minutes
Science17 hours ago

Watch: Artemis II mission loses contact with Earth for 40 minutes

Once contact was regained, astronaut Christina Koch said: "It is so great to hear from Earth again."

BBC News - Science & Environment
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A nanoparticle therapy to treat lung cancer and associated muscle wasting at the same time
Science20 hours ago

A nanoparticle therapy to treat lung cancer and associated muscle wasting at the same time

Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a technique for simultaneously treating lung cancer and a serious muscle-wasting condition that often accompanies it. The study, published in the Journal of Controlled Release, involves lipid nanoparticles delivering therapeutic genetic material to lung tumors.

Phys.org - News And Articles On Science And Technology
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How to Follow NASA’s Artemis II Around the Far Side of the Moon
Science20 hours ago

How to Follow NASA’s Artemis II Around the Far Side of the Moon

The astronauts will head into a communications blackout at 6:44 p.m. Eastern time as they become the first people to travel around the moon since 1972.

The New York Times
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World News

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Bitget Brings Crypto Into Everyday Spending With APAC Launch of Bitget Card
World1 day ago

Bitget Brings Crypto Into Everyday Spending With APAC Launch of Bitget Card

Bitget launches Visa-powered crypto card in APAC, enabling seamless everyday spending with instant crypto-to-fiat conversion....

GlobeNewswire
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Buy real and fake Passports WhatsApp (+49 1521 5066462) ID card, driving license, green card, reside
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Buy real and fake Passports WhatsApp (+49 1521 5066462) ID card, driving license, green card, reside

Buy real and fake Passports WhatsApp (+49 1521 5066462) ID card, driving license, green card, residence permit, IELT, work permit, citizenship In global services we provide original passports, driving licenses, ID cards, visas, stamps and real and fake docum…

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Club scout: Man Utd have secured themselves a player who can be ‘one of the world’s best’
World1 day ago

Club scout: Man Utd have secured themselves a player who can be ‘one of the world’s best’

Manchester United goalkeeping scout Tony Coton has poured praise on Senne Lammens, whom he’d been tracking since the player was just 17 years old.Coton personally pushed for Lammens’ arrival at Ol...

Strettynews.com
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This simple design could save oyster reefs worldwide
World1 day ago

This simple design could save oyster reefs worldwide

Oyster reefs aren’t random piles—they’re carefully shaped survival systems. Researchers discovered that certain geometric patterns, not just bigger or more complex structures, give young oysters the best chance to thrive. By mimicking these natural designs, a…

Science Daily
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Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor, Slams Newsom's Leadership
World1 day ago

Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor, Slams Newsom's Leadership

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday threw his support behind conservative commentator Steve Hilton in the 2026 California gubernatorial race, praising him as a "truly fine man" who can reverse the state's decline under Democratic leadership.

Ibtimes.com.au
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Zodiac Signs Ranked By How Fast They Fall In Love
World1 day ago

Zodiac Signs Ranked By How Fast They Fall In Love

1. Leo For you, love happens in the twinkling of an eye—just blink, and you’re in love. As he’s leaning in to give you his first kiss, you stop him to say, “I love you.” And when you fall, you hold…

Thoughtcatalog.com
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India FX curbs soften pressure on rupee even as offshore influence lingers, Axis' Gambhir says
World1 day ago

India FX curbs soften pressure on rupee even as offshore influence lingers, Axis' Gambhir says

The Reserve Bank of India has tightened foreign exchange rules to shield the rupee from offshore market pressures, including capping banks' net open FX positions and barring non-deliverable forward contracts. These measures aim to curb speculation and prevent…

The Times of India
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Graham Arnold mobbed by Iraq fans celebrating World Cup qualification
World1 day ago

Graham Arnold mobbed by Iraq fans celebrating World Cup qualification

Former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has received a hero's welcome at Sydney Airport after helping Iraq qualify for its first FIFA World Cup in 40 years.

ABC News (AU)
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Opinion

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AFP release footage of Ben Roberts-Smith arrest
Opinion12 hours ago

AFP release footage of Ben Roberts-Smith arrest

Ben Roberts-Smith has been taken into custody over the alleged murders of unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners.

watoday
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Jay Fizzle Age And The Memphis Rap Renaissance
Opinion12 hours ago

Jay Fizzle Age And The Memphis Rap Renaissance

Memphis streets do not only give birth to rappers. They manufacture survivors. The survivors are so lucky as to possess a cadence which can shake a trunk three blocks distant. The heart of this hard-boiled, no-nonsense musical production lies in the man who had been trying to find the right mix between the loyalty to […]

zimbio
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AFP release footage of Ben Roberts-Smith arrest
Opinion12 hours ago

AFP release footage of Ben Roberts-Smith arrest

Ben Roberts-Smith has been taken into custody over the alleged murders of unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners.

brisbanetimes
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AFP release footage of Ben Roberts-Smith arrest
Opinion12 hours ago

AFP release footage of Ben Roberts-Smith arrest

Ben Roberts-Smith has been taken into custody over the alleged murders of unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners.

The Age
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I love my country but my focus is on Gor Mahia - Charles Akonnor on possible Black Stars return
Opinion12 hours ago

I love my country but my focus is on Gor Mahia - Charles Akonnor on possible Black Stars return

Former Black Stars coach Charles Akonnor has ruled himself out of a possible return to the senior national team following Otto Addo 39;s sack. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is seeking a new head coach for the team after Addo was sacked following back-to-back friendly defeats against Austria and Germany in March.

modernghana
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Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, 73, looks frail as he leans on wife in first public sighting after surgeries
Opinion12 hours ago

Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, 73, looks frail as he leans on wife in first public sighting after surgeries

David Hasselhoff looked frail when he was spotted for the first time in months on Monday as he enjoyed a hike in nature with his wife, Hayley Roberts, at his side.

mailonsunday
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RK family trust row deepens: Rani Kapur issues fresh warning to Priya Kapur
Opinion12 hours ago

RK family trust row deepens: Rani Kapur issues fresh warning to Priya Kapur

NEW DELHI: The dispute over the RK Family Trust has intensified, with Rani Kapur issuing a fresh cease-and-desist communication to Priya Kapur, reiterating that she no longer holds the position of trustee and must immediately stop acting in that capacity. The latest letter, dated April 6, follows an earlier notice sent on March 21, in […]

indiapost
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Wawa recalls multiple drinks in five states over life-threatening health risk
Opinion12 hours ago

Wawa recalls multiple drinks in five states over life-threatening health risk

The drinks may contain an undeclared ingredient, posing a risk of an allergic reaction for certain customers

Independent
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