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Sussan Ley and the glass cliff: Does Australian politics still have a problem with women?
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The Hindu who stood up for a Muslim and became a hero
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What the latest viral AI apocalypse warning gets wrong
Imagine you have a super smart robot friend who helps you do your homework and solve puzzles. Now, some people are worried that this robot is getting ...
Steven Spielberg, Dawson Leery’s idol, donates $25K to James Van Der Beek’s family after actor’s death
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Why James Van Der Beek ‘saw almost nothing’ from ‘Dawson’s Creek’ residuals
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Bangladesh's Nationalist Party wins majority in historic election
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Swimming in the Thames? The new places that could become official bathing spots
Imagine if the Thames River was like a giant outdoor swimming pool. Right now, the government is thinking about letting people swim in more parts of i...
Japan’s New Dawn: Seven Films at Berlin Signal Industry Renaissance as Box Office Hits Record High
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Judge blocks Trump admin from rescinding health grants to Democratic-led states
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Goldman Sachs' top lawyer to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein
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Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting
Imagine you have a box of crayons. One day, one crayon starts coloring outside the lines and on the walls, which isn't what it's supposed to do. In Tu...
What we know about the mysterious closure and reopening of the El Paso airport
Imagine you have a toy box where you keep all your favorite toys. One day, you decide to close the box and tell everyone you can’t play for 10 days....
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