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March 28, 2024

Associated Press

What To Know About the Dali

The cargo ship Dali, a mid-sized vessel for nearly 10,000 containers, had under half during the Baltimore Bridge collapse. Despite passing inspections, its size and steering failure were key to the disaster.
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Hartford Courant

Centrist Joe Lieberman Gone At 82

Former Senator Joseph Lieberman from Connecticut, remembered for his bipartisan efforts and key legislative contributions, passed away at 82, eliciting nationwide condolences from politicians.
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USA Today

Who Is Buying Truth Social Stock?

Truth Social's stock price soared after going public, drawing investors beyond Trump supporters for quick gains amid warnings of its high volatility and speculative nature, echoing the "meme stock" craze.
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The Athletic

ESPN Pursues Jason Kelce

ESPN is revamping "Monday Night Football" pregame, eyeing retired Eagles center Jason Kelce as a major addition amid interest from other networks and changes to their broadcast team.
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NBC News

Powerball Rises to $935 Million

The Powerball jackpot reached $935 million after no winners in the latest drawing, extending 37 drawings without a jackpot win, following a New Jersey player's $1.13 billion Mega Millions win.
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ABC News

PA Ballot Rule Upheld

A federal appeals court says a requirement for Pennsylvania voters to put accurate handwritten dates on the outside envelopes of their mail-in ballots doesn't run afoul of a civil rights law.
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FOX 13 Tampa Bay

DeSantis Teams With Flash Shelton

DeSantis signed HB 621 to combat squatting by enabling quicker, legal squatter removal and increasing criminal penalties, aiming to protect homeowners and streamline the eviction process.
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Politico

Greenfield: Why McDaniel Flopped

Jeff Greenfield discusses his shift from political operative to media analyst, using McDaniel's NBC controversy to highlight the critical need for transparency and unbiased analysis in journalism.
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Daily Mail

Do 3 Things To Avoid Dementia

Less alcohol, avoiding traffic pollution, and reducing sugar intake are the three most effective strategies to lower dementia risk, targeting a brain "weak spot" vulnerable to early degeneration.
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The Times of Israel

IDF Uses Facial Recognition in Gaza

The IDF is using AI-powered facial recognition technology in Gaza to identify and detain Palestinian suspects, initially deployed for locating Israeli hostages but now increasingly used on Palestinians.
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CNBC

Trump Sells Bibles for $60

Trump and Lee Greenwood are promoting a $59.99 "God Bless the U.S.A. Bible," presenting it as an effort to reinforce religious values while claiming sales do not fund his political campaign.
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People

When Carol Burnett Met the King

Carol Burnett recounted her difficult performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" before Elvis Presley, describing him as "very sweet" and sharing a humorous anecdote inspired by Presley's fame.
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Phys.org

The Coming Animal Species Shift

By 2100, climate change could cause wildlife turnover in North American cities, with predictions showing varied impacts based on emissions, leading to new species in some cities and losses in others.
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New York Post

Et Tu Jon Stewart?

Jon Stewart is criticized for overvaluing his NYC home by 829%, highlighting a potential hypocrisy given his criticism of Trump for similar practices in property valuation and taxation ethics.
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