36 m. ago Most D.C. residents favor using city funds on a new NFL stadium, poll finds

Most D.C. residents favor using city funds on a new NFL stadium, poll finds  The Washington Post

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38 m. ago Pope Leo XIV, Born in Chicago, Is the First American Pontiff

Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops globally, has spent much of his life outside the United States.

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38 m. ago Papal conclave live updates: Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes 1st American pope

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.

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91 m. ago Decentralized finance is booming, and so are the security risks

When the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was proposed in 2008, the goal was simple: to create a digital currency free from banks and governments. Over time, that idea evolved into something much bigger: "decentralized finance," or "DeFi."

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1 hour ago Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history

White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church The post Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago The Catholic Church has elected Cardinal Robert Prevost as pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost — an American from Chicago — was elected new pope.

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3 h. ago US northern border agents capture Chinese alien, surge of illegal immigrants as arrests soar in one state

Chinese and Central American illegal immigrants were among those arrested by border patrol in Maine in recent operations targeting unlawfully present migrants.

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4 h. ago Wearable haptics get thinner: A flexible haptic patch lets you feel the virtual world

As virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies rapidly evolve, the demand for more immersive, multisensory experiences grows alongside them. Among the key frontiers is tactile feedback—the ability to physically feel the virtual world.

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6 h. ago Trump confirms major trade deal with key American ally and more top headlines

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7 h. ago NEWT GINGRICH: The only solution to the crisis of radical district judges

We must protect the American people’s right to elect those who manage the federal government. Instead, we are witnessing absurd judicial micro-management

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7 h. ago Documentary Identifies Israeli Soldier as Shooter of Palestinian American Journalist

After Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in the West Bank in 2022, the Israeli military never revealed the identity of the soldier who fired at her. A documentary said it had confirmed his name.

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9 h. ago One WWII veteran shares his story on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Army veteran Harry Miller was stationed in Germany when the Nazis surrendered. Upon hearing the news, he recalls that American troops went to sleep or shook hands. "And some just couldn't believe it."

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9 h. ago On Teacher Appreciation Week, union leaders say teachers are underpaid and under attack

The presidents of the National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers say the political climate has added to age-old money problems for teachers, such as underfunded schools.

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9 h. ago 80 years after VE Day a veteran says, 'I hope people will see the futility of it all'

Army veteran Harry Miller was stationed in Germany when the Nazis surrendered. Upon hearing the news, he recalls that American troops went to sleep or shook hands. "And some just couldn't believe it."

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9 h. ago As more residents opt to rent instead of own, the American Dream is evolving

The house with the white picket fence is not for everyone, because of money or lifestyle. The post As more residents opt to rent instead of own, the American Dream is evolving appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago Documentary IDs Israeli soldier who allegedly killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

NPR talks with filmmaker Dion Nissenbaum about the documentary "Who Killed Shireen?" In it, the Israeli soldier who allegedly killed Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is identified.

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10 h. ago Bosch Ventures is turning its attention to North America with new $270M fund

The venture arm of Bosch has a new $270 million fund that will continue its tradition of investing in deep-tech startups. This time, however, Bosch Ventures plans to put more of its money into North American startups. Launched in 2007, Bosch Ventures is now on its sixth fund. And while the corporate VC is technically […]

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14 h. ago Rent caps, other housing protections signed into Washington law

Rent caps, other housing protections signed into Washington law  The Spokesman-Review

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16 h. ago Salk: If MLB offense is evolving, Mariners are on cutting edge

Salk: If MLB offense is evolving, Mariners are on cutting edge  Seattle Sports

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19 h. ago Rumors of ICE on playground in Forest Hills circulate after unrelated MPD arrest alarms residents

Rumors of ICE on playground in Forest Hills circulate after unrelated MPD arrest alarms residents  NBC4 Washington

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