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UC Berkeley professor warns of 'unprecedented crackdown' on academic freedom

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:06

UC Berkeley told 160 faculty, staff and students that their names were included in files shared with the federal government related to "alleged antisemitic incidents." We hear from one of them.

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Why was Kirk killed? Evidence paints complicated picture of alleged assassin

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has unleashed a frenzy of recrimination — and finger-pointing. But the suspect's politics may be less clear than some say.

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New policies are making life harder for trans people — and prompting big financial decisions

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

White House executive orders and legislation in many states have targeted the rights and protections of trans people. For some, that has meant increased financial worry.

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Foreign influencers are doing their best to spin the Charlie Kirk assassination

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

Russia, Iran and China have all attempted to shape the narrative, but so far, their influence has been relatively minor, experts say.

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CDC's vaccine advisers meet this week. Here's how they could affect policy

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID shots. Here's what's at stake.

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Kirk shooting videos spread online, even to viewers who didn't want to see them

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

Graphic videos of the Charlie Kirk shooting spread widely online, raising concerns over the emotional and political toll of exposure to violent imagery.

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Trump is deploying the National Guard to Memphis. Experts worry it's becoming normal

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

The president signed an order earlier this week to send Tennessee state National Guard troops, along with officials from various federal departments and agencies, into Memphis, in an effort to fight crime. It's one of several U.S. cities Trump has singled out for such a move, testing the limits of presidential power and military force.

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What does the Google antitrust ruling mean for the future of AI?

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

A federal judge's mild ruling in the Justice Department's suit over Google's search engine monopoly has critics worried that the tech giant can now monopolize artificial intelligence.

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Why beef prices are higher than ever (and shoppers are finally resisting)

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00

American ranchers are raising the fewest cows in decades. Through the price increases, American shoppers have stayed loyal to their love of burgers and steaks — until now.

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ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air after comments made about the Charlie Kirk killing

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 04:00
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ABC announced Wednesday that Jimmy Kimmel Live! would be off the air indefinitely following comments regarding speculation swirling around the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk.

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Mississippi police await autopsy results for Black student found hanged at university

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 00:14

Mississippi police on Wednesday awaited autopsy results for a Black student found hanging from a tree at Delta State University, in a case that has ignited strong emotions in a state with a history of racist violence.

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CDC pauses remote work arrangements for employees with disabilities, union says

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 23:39

Members of a union representing federal workers said it has been waiting for guidance from the CDC and its parent agency on whether telework will be considered an accommodation under its revised policy.

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Jimmy Kimmel show is pulled by ABC after comments about the Charlie Kirk killing

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 22:40
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The move follows an appearance by the FCC commissioner, who criticized Kimmel's recent monologue.

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U.S. Education Dept. unites conservative groups to create 'patriotic' civics content

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 21:04

The group of more than 40 conservative organizations met for the first time on Wednesday. The initiative is aimed at celebrations of the nation's founding next summer.

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At least 2 seriously hurt in Pennsylvania shooting involving police

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 16:35

At least two people were seriously injured in a shooting involving police in the southern part of Pennsylvania, not far from the Maryland border, and Gov. Josh Shapiro was rushing to the scene, officials said.

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Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigns over dispute with owner Unilever

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 16:19

Greenfield said the Vermont ice cream maker "has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power" by Unilever, the multinational corporation that bought Ben & Jerry's in 2000.

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White House moves to scrub national park sites of negative history

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 15:47

The National Park Service has until Wednesday to address signs that "inappropriately disparage" historical figures. One target is George Washington's house in Philadelphia, where he had slaves.

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Vitamin B3 can help protect against skin cancer. Here's who may benefit

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 15:04

Dermatologists often recommend nicotinamide — a form of Vitamin B3 — following skin cancer. A study of nearly 34,000 veterans finds this supplement reduces the risk of skin cancer recurrence.

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Russia gives Ukrainian kids military training and reeducation, Yale researchers find

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 13:48

The Yale Humanitarian Research Lab says Russia's network of sites for Ukrainian children is larger than previously thought, and programs includes military training for children as young as 8.

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The Justice Department sues Maine and Oregon, ratcheting up demands for voter data

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 13:28

The Department of Justice is escalating its demands for sensitive data from voting officials, suing two Democratic-controlled states who have thus far rebuffed the department's requests.

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