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Rewrite of article provided by user for better readability and comprehension: As we approach May in baseball, calling a series between the Yankees and Orioles “important” may seem excessive. However, given that these teams are part of the highly competitive AL East division, every game carries added significance. While it’s true there is still…
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept a proposed ceasefire, describing it as “extremely generous” for them. The United States is among several countries mediating between Israel and Hamas since December’s conclusion of a weeklong truce but has failed to get both sides to agree on a permanent deal. Blinken stated…
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Masked protesters from Harvard University made headlines after hoisting Palestinian flags at locations traditionally reserved for American and foreign country banners, including the iconic John Harvard Statue in Harvard Yard. The demonstrators erected several Palestinian flags on Saturday evening as part of their protest efforts against the institution’s involvement with Israeli organizations that they…
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“What Age Is Considered ‘Old’?” The answer is becoming less clear as people live longer lives, retire later in age, and maintain better physical and mental health into their golden years. A study published by the American Psychological Association on April 22 found that individuals asked this question at the age of 64 perceived…
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During an episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, CNN’s former anchor Don Lemon discussed the recent rise in antisemitic protests at universities. While all guests denounced these demonstrations, Lemon argued that they should teach students how to deal with discomfort as a valuable lesson for college-goers. However, he added that his statement did…
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A District Attorney in New York has found herself in hot water after being caught speeding and refusing to stop for a police officer last week. Sandra Doorley returned home following the traffic incident in Webster, NY on April 22 but failed to adhere to the cop’s commands when he arrived at her residence.…
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Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on American teens utilizing the short-form video platform, TikTok, as they challenge potential restrictions placed upon the app by lawmakers in Washington D.C. In response to national security concerns and accusations of collecting user data and spreading propaganda, China has threatened “resolute and forceful steps” if…
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Protests in support of Palestine have escalated at various college campuses across NYC, including Columbia University and New York University (NYU). These demonstrations stemmed from the ongoing Israel-Hamas war which has sparked contentious debates among students over antisemitism. At Columbia, a “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” was set up by Students for Justice in Palestine and…
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Apple’s iPad operating system, now officially classified as a “key gatekeeper technology” under EU competition law by the European Commission, will face stricter regulation. This designation puts Apple in line with other digital platforms controlled by tech giants such as Amazon, Google and Microsoft that are subject to similar rules. The new obligations require…
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The article discusses how climate change is causing a global crisis that affects the environment, as well as human health and behavior. Bill Weir, CNN’s chief climate correspondent, has written a book called “Life As We Know It (Can Be): Stories of People, Climate, and Hope in a Changing World”. The author explores Maslow’s…