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Tabloid Power in Politics: Exposing the Manipulation of News During Trump's 2016 Campaign
David Pecker’s testimony reveals how the National Enquirer played a critical role in shielding Donald Trump by suppressing damaging stories, impacting voter perception during the pivotal 2016 election.
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North Korea Vows to Build Overwhelming Military Power in Response to US Drills
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and his powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, have threatened to build up the country's military power in response to US-South Korean military exercises.
Elon Musk's X Corporation Appeals Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Center for Countering Digital Hate: Free Speech or Silencing Critics?
Elon Musk's company, X, filed an appeal with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after a federal judge dismissed X's lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH).
US Universities Face Intensifying Protests Over Gaza Conflict: Divestment Demands, Allegations of Intimidation
Protests at prestigious US universities have escalated in recent weeks, with students and agitators disrupting campus activities in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
World Leaders Urge Biden to Win: 'Our Democracies Depend on It'
US President Joe Biden is urging Americans to consider the consequences of the country stepping back from the global stage, as he prepares for the November presidential election against his predecessor, Donald Trump.
Joe Biden vs Donald Trump: Key Foreign Policy Issues in US Presidential Elections - Ukraine, Israel, and Iran
The US presidential election is scheduled for November 5, 2024, with results anticipated soon after.
Jewish Columbia professor Shai Davidai says his key card to enter the school has been deactivated as anti-Israel protesters take over the school
Davidai blasted the school for wanting Jewish brains, but not Jewish people.
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon: US Economy Booming, Consumers Strong, but Warns of Debt, Inflation, and Geopolitical Risks
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon expressed optimism about the U.S. economy's current state, citing strong employment and consumer finances.
New Biden Rule Protects Privacy of Women Seeking Out-of-State Abortions Amid Controversy
The Biden administration announced a new rule to protect the privacy of women seeking out-of-state abortions, as reproductive rights become a major issue in the November presidential election following a court decision limiting or abolis...
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Ocado Warehouse: The Dance of Robots and AI - Fetching Online Groceries with Precision
In the world of online shopping, particularly at Ocado's warehouse near Luton, robots have taken over the traditional role of human workers.
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Australian Adult Star Reveals Ex-Boyfriend's Cancer Hoax to Cheat: Shaved Head, Multiple Affair
An Australian adult star named Hayley Davies revealed on a podcast that her ex-boyfriend faked having cancer to cheat on her.
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Judge Rebukes Trump's Lawyer: 'You've Presented Nothing,' Raises Concerns over Credibility in Hush Money Trial
In the criminal hush money trial of Donald Trump, Judge Juan Merchan criticized Trump's lawyer, Todd Blanche, for failing to provide evidence to support Trump's claims of responding to political attacks.
Joe Biden Campaigns for Abortion Rights in Florida: A Battleground State under Republican Control
US President Joe Biden is campaigning in Florida, a state that has been dominated by Republicans in recent elections, focusing on the issue of abortion rights.
130 Arrested at NYU: Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt Prestigious Universities
Over 130 people were arrested during pro-Palestinian protests at New York University, one of several prestigious American universities experiencing disruptions due to student demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas conflict.
France is being ‘bombarded’ with Russian interference campaigns, French minister alleges
Jean-Noël Barrot, French Minister of European Affairs, has warned that France is being “bombarded” with attempts of political interference by Russia.
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A Jewish woman was kidnapped and raped in Gennevilliers (a suburb in western Paris), France, on the background of hatred for Israel
"I will defile your daughter, I will avenge Palestine," he said.
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Russia: Deputy Defense Minister Arrested on Suspicion of Taking Bribes
Timur Ivanov, one of the twelve deputies of the Russian Defense Minister, was arrested on suspicion of receiving "particularly large" bribes, according to the authorities in the country. According to the Russian news agency RIA, Kremlin ...
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Israel Orders Evacuation of Beit Lahia as IDF Intensifies Attacks in Gaza
Israel intensified attacks in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, ordering residents of Beit Lahia in the northern part of the territory to evacuate urgently due to an imminent military operation against Hamas infrastructure in the area.
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov Detained on
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov was detained on Tuesday for taking "large-scale" bribes.
Elon Musk Slams Australian Prime Minister over X's 'Censorship' of Alleged Terror Posts
Elon Musk criticized Australia's prime minister after a court ordered his social media company, X (formerly Twitter), to remove footage of an alleged terrorist attack in Sydney.
Mexico's President Proposes New Pension Fund for Lower Incomes Ahead of Elections
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador aims to present a new pension fund on May 1, a month before presidential elections, to boost lower pensions.
Hundreds of Thousands Protest Argentina's Budget Cuts to Public Universities:
Hundreds of thousands of Argentines protested in Buenos Aires on Tuesday against budget cuts to public universities, marking the largest anti-government demonstration yet against President Javier Milei's austerity measures.
Stanford Researchers Discover Child Abuse Material in AI Image Generator Dataset: Can Regulations Prevent Explicit Deepfakes of Children?
AI image generators are being used by child abusers to create deepfakes of children for blackmail and sextortion.
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Kering Warns of 40%-45% First-Half Operating Profit Drop Due to Gucci Sales Decline
Kering, a French luxury group, announced a significant drop in first-half operating profit, forecasting a 40-45% decrease.
US and Russia Clash at UN over Nuclear Weapons in Space: Vote on Arms Race Prevention
The United States and Russia are set to clash at the UN Security Council on Wednesday over a U.S.-proposed resolution aimed at preventing a nuclear arms race in outer space.
Nato Expansion: New Members Sweden and Finland Join, Defense Spending Increases Amid Russian Threat
Nato, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance founded in 1949 by 12 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and France.
Austrian Ex-Official Arrested for Alleged Spying on Austria's Interior Ministry for Russia
An Austrian ex-security official, Egisto Ott, was arrested in March 2023 for suspected espionage on behalf of Russia.
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The European Commission is considering suspending TikTok's "money-for-views" rewards program, which pays users for spending time on the app, due to concerns over its addictive nature, particularly for children.
Dutch Drug Lord Karim Bouyakhrichan Accidentally Released from Spanish Prison
A billionaire Dutch drug lord, Karim Bouyakhrichan, accused of leading the Mocro Maffia, was accidentally released from prison in Spain due to a bureaucratic mix-up regarding a Dutch extradition request.
Rishi Sunak's Controversial Rwanda Bill: Compelling Judges to Override Human Rights Laws and Deport Asylum Seekers
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's new law, which has passed through British parliament, compels judges to consider Rwanda as a safe third country for asylum seekers.
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Apple's iPhone Sales Plummet 19% in China as Huawei Surges Ahead
Apple's iPhone sales decreased by 19% in China during the first quarter of 2024, according to a report by Counterpoint Research.
Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Migrant Bill: Parliamentary Ping Pong Ends in Government Victory
The UK government's controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda passed through parliament after a lengthy debate between the House of Commons and House of Lords.
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The Keyboard Challenge: A New Viral Trend Irritating and Delighting Social Media Users
A new trend on social media platforms like X is encouraging users to look between certain keys on their keyboards, inspired by a post on 4chan in May 2021.
IEA Predicts Record-Breaking 17 Million Electric and Hybrid Car Sales in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global sales of electric and hybrid cars will reach a new record of 17 million in 2024, representing a 20% increase from the previous year.
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Father Saves Son from Great White Shark Attack: Bare-Handed Rescue Off the Coast of Australia
A 16-year-old Australian boy was bitten by a great white shark while fishing offshore with his father.
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Australian PM Urges Men to End Violence Against Women: 'Show Respect'
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for men and boys to take responsibility for ending violence against women, following the murder of a 28-year-old woman in New South Wales.
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Hamas to Remain in Doha if Beneficial to Israel Mediation: Qatar
Hamas's political leadership will continue to stay in Doha, Qatar, as long as their presence is beneficial to mediation efforts aimed at ending the war in Gaza and releasing prisoners, according to Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Ma...
Greta Thunberg Faces Civil Disobedience Charges in Sweden for Climate Protests
Greta Thunberg, a 21-year-old climate activist, has been charged with civil disobedience by Swedish prosecutors for ignoring police orders to leave two climate demonstrations blocking the country's parliament in March.
Ukraine Halts Consular Services for Men of Military Age Abroad: Return or Update Registration
Ukraine has temporarily suspended consular services for men between 18 and 60 years old living abroad due to military registration issues and manpower shortages in the army.
Prince Harry Becomes a U.S. Resident, Meghan Markle Confused
In a dramatic step that moves him closer to complete royal disconnection, Prince Harry has become a resident of the United States, and Meghan is again in the spotlight with comparisons to Wallis Simpson, for whom King Edward VIII abdicat...
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Three Germans Arrested for Allegedly Sharing Military Technology with China's Secret Service
Three Germans were arrested for suspected collaboration with the Chinese secret service, providing technology that could enhance China's military capabilities, specifically its navy.
Dozens Arrested at Pro-Palestinian Protests at Yale, NYU; Columbia Cancels In-Person Classes
Pro-Palestinian protests at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan resulted in over 45 arrests on Monday.
India Becomes Second-Largest Source of New US Citizens: 65,960 Indians Naturalized in 2022
In 2022, approximately 14% of the US population were foreign-born residents, totaling 46 million people, according to US Census Bureau data.
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Record-Breaking 'Extreme Heat Stress' Days in Europe's Contrasting 2023 Summer: A Health Threat
Europe experienced a record-breaking year of extreme weather in 2023, with a high number of "extreme heat stress" days, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service and the UN's World Meteorological Organization.
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Monitoring Butterfly Populations in the Amazon: A Key Indicator of Climate Change Impact
A team of biologists and park rangers in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, Ecuador, have been monitoring butterfly populations since last August due to their importance as pollinators, which are threatened by climate change.
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German President's 'Kebab Diplomacy': Steinmeier Brings Berlin Chef to Turkey Amid Tensions with Erdogan
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is visiting Turkey for the first time since becoming president, despite a strained relationship with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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3,400-Year-Old Stolen Statue of King Ramses II Returned to Egypt for Restoration
Egypt has recovered a 3,400-year-old statue of King Ramses II that was stolen from the Ramses II temple in Abydos over three decades ago.
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House Bill Threatens to Ban TikTok, Raising Free Speech Concerns and National Security Risks
The US House of Representatives passed a bill over the weekend that could ban TikTok in the US if its Chinese owner, ByteDance, does not sell its stake within a year.
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A Jewish woman was kidnapped and raped in Gennevilliers (a suburb in western Paris), France, on the background of hatred for Israel
Russia: Deputy Defense Minister Arrested on Suspicion of Taking Bribes
Tabloid Power in Politics: Exposing the Manipulation of News During Trump's 2016 Campaign
Jewish Columbia professor Shai Davidai says his key card to enter the school has been deactivated as anti-Israel protesters take over the school
Stanford Researchers Discover Child Abuse Material in AI Image Generator Dataset: Can Regulations Prevent Explicit Deepfakes of Children?
Rishi Sunak's Controversial Rwanda Bill: Compelling Judges to Override Human Rights Laws and Deport Asylum Seekers
Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Migrant Bill: Parliamentary Ping Pong Ends in Government Victory
New Biden Rule Protects Privacy of Women Seeking Out-of-State Abortions Amid Controversy
IEA Predicts Record-Breaking 17 Million Electric and Hybrid Car Sales in 2024
Ocado Warehouse: The Dance of Robots and AI - Fetching Online Groceries with Precision
Father Saves Son from Great White Shark Attack: Bare-Handed Rescue Off the Coast of Australia
Australian PM Urges Men to End Violence Against Women: 'Show Respect'
Australian Adult Star Reveals Ex-Boyfriend's Cancer Hoax to Cheat: Shaved Head, Multiple Affair
France is being ‘bombarded’ with Russian interference campaigns, French minister alleges
Prince Harry Becomes a U.S. Resident, Meghan Markle Confused
India Becomes Second-Largest Source of New US Citizens: 65,960 Indians Naturalized in 2022
Record-Breaking 'Extreme Heat Stress' Days in Europe's Contrasting 2023 Summer: A Health Threat
Monitoring Butterfly Populations in the Amazon: A Key Indicator of Climate Change Impact
German President's 'Kebab Diplomacy': Steinmeier Brings Berlin Chef to Turkey Amid Tensions with Erdogan
3,400-Year-Old Stolen Statue of King Ramses II Returned to Egypt for Restoration
House Bill Threatens to Ban TikTok, Raising Free Speech Concerns and National Security Risks
Terry Anderson, US Journalist and Longest-Held Hostage in Lebanon, Dies at 76
China's Wang Yi Warns AUKUS Pact Risks Nuclear Proliferation in South Pacific
Thousands Evacuated: 1,000-Kg NATO Bomb Removed from Serbian City
Germany Sends New Frigate to Red Sea to Protect Ships Amid Houthi Attacks
Secretary of State Blinken Heads to China for High-Stakes Talks Amidst US-China Tensions
Schizophrenic Sydney Stabber: Off Medication and Targeted Women - Experts Weigh In on Motive
Tesla Slashes Prices by $2,000 in China and US Amid Falling Sales and Intensifying EV Price War
Women Journalists Face Escalating Cyberbullying: Insights from the Perugia International Journalism Festival
Illinois Woman Wins $45M Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue for Mesothelioma Linked to Baby Powder
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UK Sex Offender Prohibited from Using AI Tools to Create Deepfakes: Court Order
US House Speaker Mike Johnson's Surprising U-Turn: From Blocking Ukraine Aid to Approving $60 Billion Package
Elon Musk Announces Integration of X Social Media Platform into Tesla Cars: 'Coming Soon'
Fact-Check: Klaus Schwab of WEF Is Not Dead or Hospitalized, Contrary to Social Media Rumors
European Car Sales Drop 5.2% in March: Electric Vehicles Face Challenges Amidst Market Downturn and High Prices
Netflix Beats Earnings with 9.33M Subscriber Gains, but Shares Fall on Moderated Growth Projections
Conspiracy Theorist Sets Self on Fire Near Trump Trial Court: Man Identified, No Target Appeared
Elon Musk's X Defies Australian Watchdog's Order to Remove Bishop Stabbing Content
AI Transforming Journalism: Expert Predicts Fundamental Change in News Ecosystem
Singapore's Indian-Origin Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, Receives Extortion Letter with Fake Obscene Images: Police Investigate Over 70 Similar Cases
US House Approves $95B Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan: $60.84B for Ukraine, $26B for Israel, $8.12B for Taiwan
US House Votes to Ban TikTok: Divest from China or Face Nationwide Ban
Dutch Government Considering Exit from Facebook over Data Protection Concerns
Oxford Shuts Down Elon Musk-Funded Institute Led by Controversial Philosopher Nick Bostrom: 'Death by Bureaucracy'
Elon Musk Opposes TikTok Ban in US: Freedom of Speech Concerns
North Korea Tests Cruise Missile Warhead and New Anti-Aircraft Missile
Isfahan Explosions: US Media Reports Israel's Retaliatory Strikes on Iran
Taylor Swift’s Latest Album Critiqued for Excess
Celebrity Withdrawals from USC Graduation Amid Controversy
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