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Former Conservative MP appears in court accused of having false passport
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Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for a review of 'the entire' Federal Reserve
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Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX confirms $44 million stolen during hack
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Notorious Ecuador gang boss extradited to the US
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A hornet hunter's finds help make treatments for allergic reactions
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A look at Congress' decision to cede the 'power of the purse' to President Trump
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Call Of Duty's Next Operator Knows What You Did Last Summer
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How the rise of green tech is feeding another environmental crisis
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The brain tech revolution is here — and it isn’t all Black Mirror
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At least 34 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam
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The week when crypto won big in America
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Kylie Jenner's Latest Fashion Shoot Slammed by Fans, One Calls it 'Worst by Far'
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Dozens injured after vehicle drives into crowd outside of L.A. club
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The real reason everyone’s so mad over the Gen Z stare
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Trump’s attack on NPR and PBS, briefly explained
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The Lowdown on Labubu: What to Know About the Viral Toy
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There’s a bigger story behind Colbert’s cancellation
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Katy Perry Avoids Falling From Flying Butterfly Due to Prop Malfunction
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Hollywood Has a Hidden Role in the Epstein Files Intrigue
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At Least 750 US Hospitals Faced Disruptions During Last Year’s CrowdStrike Outage, Study Finds
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More than 30 people killed in Gaza 'as Israeli troops open fire towards Palestinians waiting for aid'
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South Park is imploding: the lawsuit debacle putting the show’s future in jeopardy
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US tech CEO suspended after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral
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James Gunn Recalls Henry Cavill’s Reaction To ‘Superman’ Re-Casting News: “This Poor Guy”
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Is this the death of the late night US chat show?
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Tech Company Launches Investigation After CEO and HR Chief Caught Canoodling at Coldplay Concert
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How will details on Epstein's case help quell conspiracy theories?
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California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna calls for releasing all files in the Epstein case
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RFK Jr. wants to change program that stopped vaccine makers from leaving US market
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South Korea ex-leader Yoon indicted as martial law probe continues
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New Texas law aims to save lives by clarifying the state abortion ban. Will it work?
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Serious water pollution incidents up 60% in England, Environment Agency says
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Sylvanian Families in legal battle over TikTok sex, drugs and murder videos
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As White House talks about impounding NASA funding, Congress takes the threat seriously
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More than 30 poisoned after suspected fake Botox
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The 18 Russian spies who mounted series of attacks on UK unmasked
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US passes first major national crypto legislation
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Juul can continue to sell e-cigarettes, FDA says
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