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Microsoft says Russia’s election interference efforts have pivoted to Harris and Walz

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 14:00

The company identified a number of recent Russia-linked campaigns that have shifted focus to Harris, relying on videos to spread conspiracy theories and falsehoods about the Democratic nominee.

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Disney trips meant for homeless NYC students went to school employees' families

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 12:13

Disney trips that were meant for homeless students in New York City public schools were used by school employees' families instead, according to a report released by the district earlier this month.

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Florida wants to take the lead on Ryan Routh’s prosecution in Trump golf incident

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 12:05

Florida is conducting its own investigation into the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state’s case should take precedence.

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Vets helping Ukraine worry Trump assassination attempt suspect will hurt their cause

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 11:41

U.S. military veterans who support Ukraine worry about political blowback since the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has connections to their movement.

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Conservative editor-in-chief appears to use racial slur to refer to Haitian migrants

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 11:05
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Rich Lowry, of the prominent conservative magazine National Review appeared to use the N-word to refer to Haitian migrants during an appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show.

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Scores of Hezbollah fighters wounded following pager blasts

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 10:04

In what appears to be an widespread attack on part of the militant group’s communications system, the explosions took place in Beirut’s southern suburbs where Hezbollah has offices and in the south of the country.

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Some Israelis are leaving the country due to the war in Gaza

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 09:21

Uncertainty about the future, safety fears and concerns over the government's handling of the war in Gaza are leading some Jewish Israelis to leave their country and start new lives elsewhere.

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Abortion providers — and patients — are on the move, as state laws keep shifting

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 08:00

Clinics in states where most abortions are legal, such as Kansas and Illinois, are reporting an influx of inquiries from patients hundreds of miles away — and are expanding in response.

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Complex political past of suspect in Trump's apparent 2nd assassination attempt

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 07:15

Ryan Routh, the suspect in the Trump apparent assassination attempt, has a colored digital footprint. The former Trump supporter showed a strong interest in Ukraine. And, the battle of Fox News.

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This preventive drug could be a 'game changer' in ending the HIV epidemic

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 07:09

In newly released data, lenacapavir, given via a twice-yearly injection, has shown remarkable effectiveness at eliminating HIV transmission during sexual contact. But its cost could be an issue.

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Instagram makes all teen accounts private, in a highly scrutinized push for child safety

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 07:02

The social media app unveiled a new product for young users of the app that is intended to make the service safer for teenagers. The tools include making all teen accounts private and allowing parents to supervise activity.

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AI met fruit fly, and a better brain model emerged

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 06:13

A virtual version of a fruit fly’s visual system could help scientists understand how brain networks process information. The model could also lead to more efficient AI systems.

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These houses survived one of the country's worst wildfires. Here’s how

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 06:00

The wildfire in Lahaina, Maui spread through extreme winds and intense heat. Still, a handful of houses were untouched thanks to the owners preparing the buildings and yards.

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So many music festivals have been canceled this year. What's going on?

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 05:30

Music festivals are canceling their events like maybe never before. Call it the music festival recession.

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Man accused of drugging wife so dozens of men could rape her testifies in French court

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 04:50

A man accused of drugging his then-wife and inviting dozens of men to rape her over nearly a decade is testifying in court on Tuesday in southern France, in a case that has shocked the country.

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Cyberattacks plague health care. Critics call the federal response 'inadequate'

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 04:00

The Change Healthcare cyberattack sparked a new strategy from the federal government on preventing destructive ransomware crimes. Critics say it doesn't go far enough.

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He survived the water, but not the flood

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 04:00

Climate-driven flooding destroyed Tony Calhoun’s home in 2022. But as the water receded, his despair only grew. Now, his family hopes to bring attention to the mental health toll of extreme weather.

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More and more artists want Trump to stop using their music. They face a costly fight

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 04:00

The White Stripes are the latest musical act to take the former president to court over using their songs in his reelection campaign.

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Dear Life Kit: I resent that my WFH partner has more free time than I do

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 04:00

A listener says she has trouble respecting her husband because of his work-from-home habits. While she works long hours, he gets to sign off early. Therapist Moraya Seeger DeGeare weighs in.

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How to register to vote in 2024

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 04:00

Here's what you need to know to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every state ahead of the 2024 general election.

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