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China Cancels a News Conference, Shutting a Window for Its People
Once a year, the premier held a news conference, explaining the economy and giving Chinese a taste of political participation. That has come to an end.
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The Youths Have Spoken: Wallets Are Uncool. Go Digital.
A wallet-free lifestyle relying on your phone is attainable, but it requires preparation and some compromise.
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UK Budget: Jeremy Hunt Cuts Taxes Again as Election Nears
The Conservative government, trailing badly in the polls, proposed the second tax cut in four months.
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The ‘uncommitted’ vote story isn’t exactly what you might think
Yes, there was a protest vote in Minnesota. But in other states that voted on Tuesday, 2012 was way worse for the Democratic incumbent.
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Former Google AI engineer charged with stealing trade secrets for China firm
The Justice Department announced the arrest of a former Google AI engineer, alleging he stole information about the company’s advanced technologies with the intention of setting up his own company in China.
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East Palestine ‘controlled burn’ could have been avoided, NTSB chair says
The February 2023 Norfolk Southern trail derailment in Ohio again came under scrutiny at a Senate hearing.
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Sen. Cruz, allies angle to avoid repeat of 2018 near-miss race in Texas
Colin Allred, the Democratic nominee challenging the Republican incumbent, has also taken lessons from the blockbuster Senate race six years ago.
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Trump asks for GOP unity, facing fractures and legal, financial troubles
Despite Donald Trump’s commanding primary performances, a significant chunk of Republicans are showing signs that they may not be so quick to rally to his side.
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Bracing for a Trump Rematch, Biden Confronts Four Thorny Challenges
Before his State of the Union address, the president faces several political problems that are largely out of his control and present dangers to his re-election bid.
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Total Solar Eclipse of 2024: 31 Things to Do
On April 8, the moon will blot out the sun along a roughly 4,200-mile-long, 115-mile-wide path across North America. Where will you watch it? Here are some ideas.