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N.Y. Grand Jury Weighing Trump Charges Reportedly Calls Off Wednesday Meeting—Delaying Possible Indictment
Post Date: Wednesday - March 22, 2023 - 12:38pm
The jury is scheduled to meet again on Thursday, according to multiple reports....
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Moderna price hike questions necessary, but don’t destroy system that made COVID vaccines possible
Post Date: Wednesday - March 22, 2023 - 12:11pm
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel testifies before the Senate on the price of the company's COVID-19 vaccine. These shots must remain free.
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‘Counter-Strike 2’ Expected To Release Today After Latest Leak
Post Date: Wednesday - March 22, 2023 - 12:05pm
After weeks of rumour and speculation it looks like Counter-Strike 2, the update to CS:GO that will bring it onto the Source 2 engine, is finally due to launch later today if the latest leak is to be believed....
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Who is Zava? Meet the man behind the new addition to ‘Ted Lasso’ squad AFC Richmond
Post Date: Wednesday - March 22, 2023 - 12:00pm
Meet the man playing Zava, the newest addition to "Ted Lasso" and the AFC Richmond family and a character based on a real soccer legend.
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Geothermal Power, Cheap and Clean, Could Help Run Japan. So Why Doesn’t It?
Post Date: Wednesday - March 22, 2023 - 11:43am
For decades, new plants have been blocked by powerful local interests, the owners of hot spring resorts, that say the sites threaten a centuries-old tradition....
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Uganda Passes Strict Anti-Gay Bill That Imposes Death Penalty for Some
Post Date: Wednesday - March 22, 2023 - 11:40am
The legislation, which now goes to the president, also calls for life in prison for anyone engaging in gay sex. Policies to stifle L.G.B.T.Q. rights have been on the rise in several African nations....
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What To Know About Babesiosis: Another Tick Disease (Not Lyme) Spreading Quickly In Northeast
Post Date: Wednesday - March 22, 2023 - 11:34am
A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study found reported cases of babesiosis, a parasitic disease transported by ticks known to cause flu-like symptoms and even be fatal, more than doubled in some states between 2011 and 2019 as i......
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Today’s Wordle Review: March 22, 2023
Post Date: Wednesday - March 22, 2023 - 11:33am
Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: contains spoilers!...
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Macron Denounces Violent Protests in France
Post Date: Wednesday - March 22, 2023 - 11:27am
President Emmanuel Macron of France, in his first remarks since pushing through a rise in the retirement age, was firm and unapologetic....
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Scenes From Recent Atmospheric Rivers in California
Post Date: Wednesday - March 22, 2023 - 11:25am
A relentless stretch of winter storms has flooded communities, trapped residents in snow, caused mudslides and shut down major roadways....
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Boris Johnson Faces Inquiry Over Whether He Lied to U.K. Parliament
Post Date: Wednesday - March 22, 2023 - 11:19am
Boris Johnson told a powerful committee that his statements over parties at his office were “made in good faith.” His political future may be at stake....
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D.C. to NYC for $20? Amtrak introduces new low Night Owl fares
Post Date: Wednesday - March 22, 2023 - 11:17am
Amtrak passengers can now book low Night Owl fares from the evening to early morning on select Northeast Corridor routes, the company said.
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Is TikTok getting banned? CEO in for ‘tough fight’ defending Chinese ownership on Capitol Hill
Post Date: Wednesday - March 22, 2023 - 11:10am
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is headed to Capitol Hill for a political showdown over the fate of the popular short form video app. Will TikTok be banned?
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How the Banking Crisis Has Had the Same Effect as a Fed Rate Increase
Post Date: Wednesday - March 22, 2023 - 11:08am
Some analysts say that the banking industry tumult has slowed the economy as banks pull back on lending....
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U.S. Organ Transplant System, Troubled by Long Wait Times, Faces an Overhaul
Post Date: Wednesday - March 22, 2023 - 11:07am
The Biden administration announced a plan to modernize how patients are matched to available organs to shorten wait times and reduce the number of people who die while waiting....
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