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Kansas man plants the pickleball seed hoping to grow the sport in more countries

Kansas man plants the pickleball seed hoping to grow the sport in more countries

Kansas man plants the pickleball seed hoping to grow the sport in more countries
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Another former student sent complaint to Archdiocese, Miege about president's 'troubling' behavior

Another former student sent complaint to Archdiocese, Miege about president's 'troubling' behavior

Another former student sent complaint to Archdiocese, Miege about president's 'troubling' behavior
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Wars have now displaced over 122 million people as aid funding falls, UN says

The number of people displaced by war and persecution around the world climbed above 122 million this year due to a failure to resolve multi-year conflicts

Wars have now displaced over 122 million people as aid funding falls, UN says
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AI literacy: What it is, what it isn’t, who needs it and why it’s hard to define

President Trump’s executive order calling for AI literacy highlights its importance. The order also underscores its amorphous nature. Here’s how to develop and measure effective AI literacy programs.

AI literacy: What it is, what it isn’t, who needs it and why it’s hard to define
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Female athletes appeal landmark NCAA settlement, saying it violates federal antidiscrimination law

Eight female athletes have filed an appeal of a landmark NCAA antitrust settlement

Female athletes appeal landmark NCAA settlement, saying it violates federal antidiscrimination law
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A look at previous plane crashes in India

India has had several major plane crashes in recent decades

A look at previous plane crashes in India
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Adolescents who smoke or vape may believe tobacco’s perceived coping benefits outweigh accepted health risks

Public health messaging focused solely on the health risks related to using tobacco products misses the mark with some teens.

Adolescents who smoke or vape may believe tobacco’s perceived coping benefits outweigh accepted health risks
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Older adults with dementia misjudge their financial skills – which may make them more vulnerable to fraud, new research finds

Older adults are generally good at judging their capacity for handling their finances, but cognitive impairment degrades that skill. Proactive planning can help protect them from fraud.

Older adults with dementia misjudge their financial  skills – which may make them more vulnerable to fraud, new research finds
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The complex reality of college student mental health: Data reveals both challenges and positive trends

College students’ psychological well-being has deteriorated in the past two decades, but recent data suggests the tide could be turning.

The complex reality of college student mental health: Data reveals both challenges and positive trends
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Federal R&D funding boosts productivity for the whole economy − making big cuts to such government spending unwise

Government R&D encompasses all innovative work the government directly pays for, regardless of who does it.

Federal R&D funding boosts productivity for the whole economy − making big cuts to such government spending unwise
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California man honors son killed in line of duty by helping underserved youth

California man honors son killed in line of duty by helping underserved youth

California man honors son killed in line of duty by helping underserved youth
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Oakland yoga studio part of rise in inclusive, nonbinary-owned businesses

Oakland yoga studio part of rise in inclusive, nonbinary-owned businesses

Oakland yoga studio part of rise in inclusive, nonbinary-owned businesses
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How a new bus line in Philadelphia is defying post-pandemic transit trends

The success of SEPTA’s new Route 49 suggests public transit agencies can increase ridership by catering to current users instead of chasing car owners.

How a new bus line in Philadelphia is defying post-pandemic transit trends
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Austrian school shooter planned attack in detail but his motive remains unclear, investigators say

Officials say the former student who killed nine students and a teacher at a school in Austria and then took his own life planned the attack in detail

Austrian school shooter planned attack in detail but his motive remains unclear, investigators say
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Trump's mass deportations leave Democrats more ready to fight back

California Gov. Gavin Newsom looked straight into the camera and offered a stark moment for his Democratic Party

Trump's mass deportations leave Democrats more ready to fight back
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UN refugee agency says more than 122 million people forcibly displaced worldwide

The U.N. refugee agency says the number of people forcible displaced by violence and persecution around the world has risen to more than 122 million, up by about 2 million from last year and a near-doubling over the last decade

UN refugee agency says more than 122 million people forcibly displaced worldwide
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Japan's labour crunch forces rethink on traditional homemakers

Japan's labour shortage is forcing its conservative lawmakers to consider overhauling decades-old social welfare rules originally designed to encourage married

Japan's labour crunch forces rethink on traditional homemakers
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As global tumult grows, UK Plc's stability and bargains appeal to dealmakers

More than $10 billion in bids for British companies announced on Monday, this year's busiest day according to Dealogic data,

As global tumult grows, UK Plc's stability and bargains appeal to dealmakers
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The Latest: Los Angeles police have made nearly 400 arrests and detentions since Saturday

The Los Angeles Police Department has made nearly 400 arrests and detentions since Saturday in connection to immigration protests

The Latest: Los Angeles police have made nearly 400 arrests and detentions since Saturday
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Austria falls silent for a minute as questions remain about the motive for a deadly school shooting

Austria has fallen silent for a minute and people are laying candles in the city of Graz in memory of the 10 people killed in a school shooting that shocked the country

Austria falls silent for a minute as questions remain about the motive for a deadly school shooting
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Members of the Fulbright scholarship board resign, accusing Trump of meddling

Nearly all the members of a board overseeing the prestigious Fulbright scholarships on Wednesday resigned in protest of what they call the Trump administration’s meddling with the selection of award recipients, according to a statement they issued

Members of the Fulbright scholarship board resign, accusing Trump of meddling
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US Army to curtail VIP flights around Pentagon after fatal collision

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US Army to curtail VIP flights around Pentagon after fatal collision
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US foreign policy no basis to detain Columbia protester Khalil, judge rules

The Trump administration cannot use U.S. foreign policy interests to justify its detention of Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a judge ruled

US foreign policy no basis to detain Columbia protester Khalil, judge rules
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Judge says government must release Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil, but has until Friday to appeal

A federal judge has ruled that the government cannot deport and must release Mahmoud Khalil, the student whom the Trump administration jailed over his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University

Judge says government must release Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil, but has until Friday to appeal
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David Hogg won't try to keep his DNC role amid dispute over Democratic primaries

David Hogg says he will not fight to hold onto his leadership role in the Democratic National Committee

David Hogg won't try to keep his DNC role amid dispute over Democratic primaries
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At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa with toll expected to rise, officials say

Officials say at least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province

At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa with toll expected to rise, officials say
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An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants. It was raided anyway.

The owner of an Omaha food packaging company says his business has been unfairly hamstrung by Tuesday's raid carried out by federal immigration officials

An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants. It was raided anyway.
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Tennessee sues US Education Department over grants for Hispanic-serving colleges

Tennessee's Republican attorney general and the group behind the U.S.

Tennessee sues US Education Department over grants for Hispanic-serving colleges
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Trump administration reviewing Biden-era submarine pact with Australia, UK

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Trump administration reviewing Biden-era submarine pact with Australia, UK
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No new trials for Michigan school shooter's parents despite violation by prosecutors, judge rules

A judge has turned down requests for new trials by the parents of a Michigan school shooter

No new trials for Michigan school shooter's parents despite violation by prosecutors, judge rules
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Boy suffers third-degree burns attempting social media trend

Boy suffers third-degree burns attempting social media trend

Boy suffers third-degree burns attempting social media trend
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Fulbright board resigns citing interference by Trump administration

All members of the board that oversees the U.S.

Fulbright board resigns citing interference by Trump administration
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Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement

Disney and Universal sued popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney on Wednesday, marking the first time major Hollywood companies have taken legal action against a maker of generative AI technology that could upend the entertainment industry

Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement
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Trump's FAA administrator pick questioned about safety and pilot training standards at hearing

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration pledged to ensure safety and upgrade the nation's outdated air traffic control system if confirmed

Trump's FAA administrator pick questioned about safety and pilot training standards at hearing
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Feeling antsy in your legs at bedtime? This condition may be to blame

Feeling antsy in your legs at bedtime? This condition may be to blame

Feeling antsy in your legs at bedtime? This condition may be to blame
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‘Come and help us’: Milwaukee parents fire back at Trump administration for denying federal aid amid lead crisis in schools

‘Come and help us’: Milwaukee parents fire back at Trump administration for denying federal aid amid lead crisis in schools

‘Come and help us’: Milwaukee parents fire back at Trump administration for denying federal aid amid lead crisis in schools
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How was the wheel invented? Computer simulations reveal the unlikely birth of a world-changing technology nearly 6,000 years ago

People have long assumed that wheels evolved from simple wooden rollers. But how? And why? A new model focused on mechanical advantage and structural strength suggests some answers.

How was the wheel invented? Computer simulations reveal the unlikely birth of a world-changing technology nearly 6,000 years ago
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Journalists among the injured in LA as ICE protests grow violent

Journalists have been among those injured during protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles in recent days, as police clashed with crowds of protesters and fired less

Journalists among the injured in LA as ICE protests grow violent
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Flashlights and glowing golf balls. How a NY man played for 35 hours in quest for world record

A New York man is laying claim to the record for most consecutive hours playing golf — a 35-hour stint on a course on Long Island

Flashlights and glowing golf balls. How a NY man played for 35 hours in quest for world record
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Mandatory military service for Israel's ultra-Orthodox tests Netanyahu's rule

Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu faces the greatest test to his rule since Oct. 7, 2023

Mandatory military service for Israel's ultra-Orthodox tests Netanyahu's rule
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Iowa high schooler working his way back to baseball after losing leg

Iowa high schooler working his way back to baseball after losing leg

Iowa high schooler working his way back to baseball after losing leg
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A portrait taken in North Philly in the 1980s reconnects poet with cherished memories of her own beloved father

Two Philadelphia artists – a photographer and a performance poet – combine their shared passion for observing and documenting everyday life in the city.

A portrait taken in North Philly in the 1980s reconnects poet with cherished memories of her own beloved father
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Veterinarian-turned-sculptor: 'This whole art thing kind of all happened by accident'

Veterinarian-turned-sculptor: 'This whole art thing kind of all happened by accident'

Veterinarian-turned-sculptor: 'This whole art thing kind of all happened by accident'
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Neighbor follows bus of detainees to DHS after federal raid; officials can't provide their whereabouts

Neighbor follows bus of detainees to DHS after federal raid; officials can't provide their whereabouts

Neighbor follows bus of detainees to DHS after federal raid; officials can't provide their whereabouts
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Austrian neighbours of school shooter recall withdrawn young man

Neighbours and officials painted the picture of a withdrawn young man who attracted little attention before he achieved international notoriety

Austrian neighbours of school shooter recall withdrawn young man
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Funding cuts could harm progress on child labour as world misses key target

The world has missed its target of eliminating child labour by 2025 and funding cuts threaten recent progress on reducing the numbers of children in work, a new

Funding cuts could harm progress on child labour as world misses key target
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Austria comes to a standstill to mourn school shooting victims

Austria came to a standstill on Wednesday to mourn victims of one of the worst outbreaks of violence in its modern history, as authorities search for clues

Austria comes to a standstill to mourn school shooting victims
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'So difficult to prevent': Investigation underway after police shoot, kill man they say had a spear

'So difficult to prevent': Investigation underway after police shoot, kill man they say had a spear

'So difficult to prevent': Investigation underway after police shoot, kill man they say had a spear
Education|Environment|Technology

Florida's electric school buses could be a lifeline during power outages

Florida's electric school buses could be a lifeline during power outages

Florida's electric school buses could be a lifeline during power outages
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Man scales American University radio tower

Man scales American University radio tower

Man scales American University radio tower
Education|Health

DHR Health holds graduation ceremony for ICU patients

DHR Health holds graduation ceremony for ICU patients

DHR Health holds graduation ceremony for ICU patients
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Death toll in flood-hit South African province rises to 49

The death toll from floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape province has risen to 49, the head of the province said on Wednesday.

Death toll in flood-hit South African province rises to 49
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US Secretary of State Rubio seeking sanctions investigation of Harvard, NY Times reports

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US Secretary of State Rubio seeking sanctions investigation of Harvard, NY Times reports
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Children swept away in school bus among at least 49 killed in South Africa flooding

Children swept away in school bus among at least 49 killed in South Africa flooding

Children swept away in school bus among at least 49 killed in South Africa flooding
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Family homesteads with tangled titles are contributing to rural America’s housing crisis

Across the US, heirs’ property laws hamstring families that want to build housing or leverage their land for loans. One Alabama project shows how policy reform and savvy design can build a way forward.

Family homesteads with tangled titles are contributing to rural America’s housing crisis
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More than 1,000 people protest Trump and ICE immigration policies, then march through downtown Milwaukee

More than 1,000 people protest Trump and ICE immigration policies, then march through downtown Milwaukee

More than 1,000 people protest Trump and ICE immigration policies, then march through downtown Milwaukee
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Deion Sanders says 'everything is OKAY' after not attending football camps in Boulder, Colorado

Deion Sanders posted on social media that “everything is OKAY” after not being able to attend football camps in Boulder, Colorado, so far this spring

Deion Sanders says 'everything is OKAY' after not attending football camps in Boulder, Colorado
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Protesters gather as Detroit high school student faces deportation

Protesters gather as Detroit high school student faces deportation

Protesters gather as Detroit high school student faces deportation
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Second graders trying to save African Meeting House in Boston after federal funding cuts

Second graders trying to save African Meeting House in Boston after federal funding cuts

Second graders trying to save African Meeting House in Boston after federal funding cuts
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

The never-give-up story of the dentist who played his way into this week’s US Open

The never-give-up story of the dentist who played his way into this week’s US Open

The never-give-up story of the dentist who played his way into this week’s US Open
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Pro-Israel rabbi and Trump-linked pastor visit Syria, say peace is possible

Peace between Syria and Israel is "very possible", a Trump-linked evangelical Christian pastor said after he and a pro-Israel American rabbi held talks this week

Pro-Israel rabbi and Trump-linked pastor visit Syria, say peace is possible
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New first-of-its-kind garden at Minnesota Zoo aims to help pollinators thrive

New first-of-its-kind garden at Minnesota Zoo aims to help pollinators thrive

New first-of-its-kind garden at Minnesota Zoo aims to help pollinators thrive
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We surveyed 1,500 Florida kids about cellphones and their mental health – what we learned suggests school phone bans may have important but limited effects

A survey of more than 1,500 Florida students may temper expectations of cellphone bans in schools.

We surveyed 1,500 Florida kids about cellphones and their mental health – what we learned suggests school phone bans may have important but limited effects
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Politics based on grievance has a long and violent history in America

President Trump’s politics of resentment recall the US colonial era, when grievances fueled rage and violence.

Politics based on grievance has a long and violent history in America
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How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it

Rather than feeling guilty about cooling down in extreme heat, homeowners could boost power reliability and lay a welcome mat for more renewables.

How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it
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Cat survives 3-week trip from China to Minnesota as stowaway in shipping container

Cat survives 3-week trip from China to Minnesota as stowaway in shipping container

Cat survives 3-week trip from China to Minnesota as stowaway in shipping container
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Tradition or vandalism? Loomis cracks down on high school senior graffiti

Tradition or vandalism? Loomis cracks down on high school senior graffiti

Tradition or vandalism? Loomis cracks down on high school senior graffiti
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6,000-year-old skeletons found in Colombia have unique DNA

6,000-year-old skeletons found in Colombia have unique DNA

6,000-year-old skeletons found in Colombia have unique DNA
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Police seek answers as Austria mourns victims of one of the worst shootings in its history

Police seek answers as Austria mourns victims of one of the worst shootings in its history

Police seek answers as Austria mourns victims of one of the worst shootings in its history
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US dietary guidelines expected as soon as this month, sources say

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US dietary guidelines expected as soon as this month, sources say
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Corinne Bailey Rae's first children's book, 'Put Your Records On,' draws upon her musical past

Corinne Bailey Rae is working on a children’s picture book that draws upon her early memories of learning about music

Corinne Bailey Rae's first children's book, 'Put Your Records On,' draws upon her musical past
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What's targeted in Trump's request for $9.4 billion in budget cuts from Congress

President Donald Trump is looking to cancel $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress

What's targeted in Trump's request for $9.4 billion in budget cuts from Congress
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Lesley Lokko is on a mission to transform architecture, fostering a new generation of ‘more dynamic thinkers’

Lesley Lokko is on a mission to transform architecture, fostering a new generation of ‘more dynamic thinkers’

Lesley Lokko is on a mission to transform architecture, fostering a new generation of ‘more dynamic thinkers’
Economy|Education|Health|Science

Research cuts pose ‘existential threat’ to academic medicine and put nation’s health at risk, new report says

Research cuts pose ‘existential threat’ to academic medicine and put nation’s health at risk, new report says

Research cuts pose ‘existential threat’ to academic medicine and put nation’s health at risk, new report says