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Venture capitalist Peter Thiel has merged his passion for tech with politics, supporting Donald Trump and pitting him against some Silicon Valley elites.

May 2, 2022

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Peter Thiel: Donald Trump’s ally in Silicon Valley

ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero is worried about how much power Elon Musk will have to control public discourse after he acquires Twitter.

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Apr 27, 2022

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ACLU raises free speech concerns as Musk buys Twitter

The Supreme Court heard arguments in the praying coach case.

Apr 25, 2022

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Supreme Court hears arguments in praying football coach case

You've probably seen advice suggesting now is the time to ask for a raise, and it appears a lot of people have taken that advice.

Apr 25, 2022

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Survey: Wages rise at 70% of US companies, most pass on costs

Florida passed a bill ending Disney World's self-governance.

Apr 21, 2022

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Florida passes bill revoking Disney World’s self-governance privileges

Apr 20, 2022

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Netflix, CNN+ enduring subscriber struggles

More than a dozen states currently utilize a digital or mobile driver's license, including Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

Apr 20, 2022

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Time to ditch your wallet? Digital licenses and state IDs take off

Alabama reached settlements over the opioid crisis.

Apr 19, 2022

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Alabama reaches opioid settlements with Johnson & Johnson, others

In the wake of Russian attacks on Bucha, gruesome images of bodies strewn on city streets surfaced, and the president of Ukraine called it genocide.In the wake of Russian attacks on Bucha, gruesome images of bodies strewn on city streets surfaced, and the president of Ukraine called it genocide.

Apr 19, 2022

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Did Russian forces carry out genocide in Bucha, Ukraine?

With renters leaving big cities for greener pastures, here are the most popular destinations for those escaping high housing costs.

Apr 15, 2022

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Renters are flocking to these 5 cities as housing costs skyrocket

Forty years ago, the United States was just emerging from "The Great Inflation," when the annual rate peaked near 15% and led to interest rate hikes.

Apr 14, 2022

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As inflation hits 21st century high, is now anything like ‘The Great Inflation’?

Consumer prices in March climbed to a new 4-decade high of 8.5%, according to an inflation report economists described as "nasty" and "ugly.

Apr 12, 2022

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8.5% inflation sets new 40-year high. But here’s the good news.

Bipartisan legislation called the Kids Online Safety Act has been designed to make social media platforms safer for kids to use.

Apr 8, 2022

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Congress wants platforms like Facebook, YouTube to be safer for children

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, all Ukrainian adoptions were paused, so a Polish orphanage has been caring for 24 disabled Ukrainian children.

Apr 7, 2022

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‘Their only future is Ukraine’: Disabled orphans find temporary shelter amid Russian invasion

The House voted Friday to approve legislation that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level, the MORE Act now heads to the Senate.

Apr 1, 2022

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US House votes to decriminalize marijuana

On Transgender Day of Visibility, the White House announced federal agencies will recognize a new gender designation, "X."

Mar 31, 2022

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Federal agencies introduce gender “X” on Transgender Day of Visibility

Mar 30, 2022

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Bruce Willis stepping away from acting career following aphasia diagnosis

Ron DeSantis signed the "don't say gay" bill into law.

Mar 28, 2022

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DeSantis signs controversial ‘Parental Rights in Education’ bill after Oscars criticism

Elon Musk’s Space X is known for launching rockets into space, but on the ground, his Starlink service is providing a lifeline to people in Ukraine.

Mar 28, 2022

2 min read

Elon Musk’s Starlink provides lifeline in Ukraine

The House will discuss a federal marijuana legalization bill next week. The MORE Act would also "provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses."

Mar 25, 2022

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House to consider federal marijuana legalization, cannabis stocks jump

The United States Senate has unanimously passed legislation that would end changing clocks thanks to daylight saving time.

Mar 18, 2022

2 min read

Why does daylight saving time exist?

Brittney Griner will be under arrest in Russia until May.

Mar 17, 2022

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WNBA star Brittney Griner to remain under arrest in Russia until May

After 14 straight years of losses, Congress approved a $107 billion bipartisan bill to overhaul the United States Postal Service, or USPS.

Mar 17, 2022

2 min read

How will an overhauled USPS operate?

Tom Brady announced he will be coming back for a 23rd season.

Mar 14, 2022

2 min read

Society at Large

Peter Thiel: Donald Trump’s ally in Silicon Valley

ACLU raises free speech concerns as Musk buys Twitter

Supreme Court hears arguments in praying football coach case

Survey: Wages rise at 70% of US companies, most pass on costs

Florida passes bill revoking Disney World’s self-governance privileges

Netflix, CNN+ enduring subscriber struggles

Time to ditch your wallet? Digital licenses and state IDs take off

Alabama reaches opioid settlements with Johnson & Johnson, others

Did Russian forces carry out genocide in Bucha, Ukraine?

Renters are flocking to these 5 cities as housing costs skyrocket

As inflation hits 21st century high, is now anything like ‘The Great Inflation’?

8.5% inflation sets new 40-year high. But here’s the good news.

Congress wants platforms like Facebook, YouTube to be safer for children

‘Their only future is Ukraine’: Disabled orphans find temporary shelter amid Russian invasion

US House votes to decriminalize marijuana

Federal agencies introduce gender “X” on Transgender Day of Visibility

Bruce Willis stepping away from acting career following aphasia diagnosis

DeSantis signs controversial ‘Parental Rights in Education’ bill after Oscars criticism

Elon Musk’s Starlink provides lifeline in Ukraine

House to consider federal marijuana legalization, cannabis stocks jump

Why does daylight saving time exist?

WNBA star Brittney Griner to remain under arrest in Russia until May

How will an overhauled USPS operate?

‘I’m coming back’: Tom Brady unretires, will play 23rd NFL season

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