Month: June 2024
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USA
USC tries to manage ‘train disaster’ of a graduation ceremony
Few West Coast colleges can match the pomp and circumstance of the University of Southern California’s graduation ceremonies. Flags fly.…
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Politics
Democrats, anticipating Chevron’s demise, gave the EPA more power in the recent climate law.
The Biden administration is preparing to topple Chevron, knowing that conservative activists have been pushing these kinds of cases and…
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Business
Leading attorney Roberta Kaplan leaves office after clashing with colleagues
Roberta A. Kaplan, the acclaimed attorney who took on former President Donald J. Trump and helped secure marriage equality for…
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Australia
Ben Roberts-Smith turns up to receive a medal from King Charles despite court findings that he took part in war crimes
Fallen military hero Ben Roberts-Smith – who spectacularly failed to clear his name of war crimes charges – has received…
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World
Iran’s presidential candidates: who are they?
A heart surgeon, a former Tehran mayor and a cleric involved in the execution of political prisoners are among six…
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Australia
How do flight attendants look so flawless (even after a long-distance trip)? Cabin crew share beauty hacks to keep them looking glamorous all day long
Flight attendants have shared their top tips for passengers looking to emulate their classic makeup look, and revealed how they…
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Health
Daily use of aspirin carries risks. Many older adults take it anyway.
New research shows that as many as 18.5 million older adults regularly take aspirin to prevent heart disease, even though…
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Science
Edward Stone, 88, physicist who oversaw Voyager missions, is dead
Edward C. Stone, the visionary physicist who sent NASA’s Voyager spacecraft to drive rings around the outer planets of our…
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USA
Supreme Court ruling could undermine the Treasury Department and the IRS
The Supreme Court’s striking down of Chevron’s deference could complicate the ability of the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue…
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USA
Two universities cancel UN ambassador’s speeches
In less than a week, two universities have revoked invitations for speeches by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda…
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