87 m. ago Trump effect forces Germany to reprioritize defense as nation plays catch

In his second term as president, Donald Trump is pushing American allies, including Germany, to do more to fund their militaries and pay their fair share to fund defense.

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1 hour ago Countries boost recruitment of American scientists amid cuts to scientific funding

American scientists have long worked abroad, but recruitment efforts are increasing due to cuts by the Trump administration.

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2 h. ago In Cities’ Rush to Clear Homeless Camps, People Have Been Crushed to Death

Atlanta’s mayor began a drive to clear homeless encampments. But when heavy equipment came to raze one, nobody noticed that Cornelius Taylor was still inside his tent.

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2 h. ago ‘Little House on the Prairie’ star issues warning about ‘predators’ lurking in Hollywood

Alison Arngrim told Larry King in 2004 she was sexually abused by a loved one as a child. She described how the experience affected her in the memoir “Confessions of a Prairie Bitch."

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2 h. ago If you want this Boston apartment, you’ll have to get past this 22

Massachusetts lawmakers may put an end to the tenant-paid broker fees — typically equal to one month’s rent — often required to sign a lease. We followed one broker as he spent a day earning his keep. The post If you want this Boston apartment, you’ll have to get past this 22-year-old — and pay him thousands appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Karen Read's second murder trial set to start in death of boyfriend cop: What to know

Karen Read is set to go on trial for the second time next week on murder charges in the January 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston cop John O'Keefe.

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3 h. ago Meghan Markle's 'Wild About Harry' cover story engulfed royals with dread, embarrassment: expert

Graydon Carter, former editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair, has a new book, “When the Going Was Good: An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines."

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4 h. ago Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as more bodies are recovered

The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed.

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4 h. ago Democratic Brand Is Toxic, Governor Newsome of California Says

Gov. Gavin Newsom, appearing on “Real Time With Bill Maher,” said his own party talked down to people and was stuck in an echo chamber.

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6 h. ago Myanmar earthquake death toll jumps to nearly 700, according to the government

Myanmar earthquake death toll jumps to nearly 700, according to the government  NBC Los Angeles

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6 h. ago Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble

Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble  NBC Los Angeles

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7 h. ago 4 Killed and Hundreds Rescued From Flooding in South Texas and Mexico

More than 20 inches of rain — about a half-year’s worth — fell in some areas near the border on Thursday and Friday.

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8 h. ago Tsunami Preparedness Week in Alaska, warning coordinator talks importance

Tsunami Preparedness Week in Alaska, warning coordinator talks importance  Alaska's News Source

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8 h. ago Alaska Supreme Court asks lower court to weigh in on legality of using public funds to cover private school tuition

Alaska Supreme Court asks lower court to weigh in on legality of using public funds to cover private school tuition  Anchorage Daily News

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10 h. ago Opinion: The time to protect the Alaska Permanent Fund is now

Opinion: The time to protect the Alaska Permanent Fund is now  Anchorage Daily News

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11 h. ago Columbia University interim president steps down amid clash with Trump admin over federal funding

Columbia University Interim President Katrina Armstrong is stepping down from her role leading the school, with board of trustees co-chair Claire Shipman taking her place.

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12 h. ago San Francisco schools likely to win temporary restraining order against feds over threats to funding

San Francisco schools likely to win temporary restraining order against feds over threats to funding  Courthouse News Service

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12 h. ago Elon Musk reveals what keeps him up at night amid ongoing DOGE mission

Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk sat down with Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier for part two of his exclusive interview on 'Special Report.'

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12 h. ago Australian researchers worry over future of scientific collaboration with the U.S.

Australian researchers say they are concerned about the future of scientific collaboration with the United States after its sudden withdrawal of funding for some of the country's top universities.

Science

14 h. ago Canada warns Trump on tariffs: Retaliation is coming April 2

Canada warns Trump on tariffs: Retaliation is coming April 2  CNN

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