38 m. ago Did tariffs contribute to the Great Depression? Here's what to know

Several factors led to the Great Depression, one of the most severe economic crises in U.S. history. NPR interviewed economists who discussed the causes of the Great Depression.

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3 h. ago Pope Francis had a 'good night,' continues to rest during third week of hospital treatment for pneumonia

Pope Francis had a "good night" as he enters his third week of treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the Vatican said Thursday.

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3 h. ago UK quietly scrubs encryption advice from government websites

The UK is no longer recommending the use of encryption for at-risk groups following its iCloud backdoor demands © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago Gavin Newsom asks Charlie Kirk to give his party 'advice' in one

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sat down with Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk for a wide-ranging discussion on the Democrat's "This is Gavin Newsom" podcast.

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4 h. ago Vitamin A as measles treatment? RFK Jr.'s comments spark discussion of benefits and risks

HHS secretary RFK Jr. considered vitamin A as a CDC-recommended therapeutic for supportive measles care. Public health and infectious disease experts weigh the benefits and risks.

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4 h. ago EU leaders to hold emergency summit on Ukraine support, Russian threats to continent

EU leaders are gathering for an emergency summit to coordinate support for Ukraine and to protect the continent from Russian threats. They are expected to discuss rapidly increasing defense budgets.

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4 h. ago European Union leaders hold emergency summit on Ukraine support

European Union leaders are expected to discuss rapidly increasing defense budgets. There's new urgency after President Trump paused military supplies and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.

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4 h. ago Slate writer Scaachi Koul discusses her book of essays, 'Sucker Punch'

In her new book of essays, "Sucker Punch," Slate writer Scaachi Koul examines what happens when life radically changes course and you need to chart a new path forward.

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9 h. ago Alex Marlow: Trump Mocks Warhawk ‘Pocahontas’ to Her Face for Objecting to Peace

On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed President Donald Trump’s “Pocahontas” exchange with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) during his speech on Tuesday. Marlow said, “She deserves it. These people all deserve it. They tried to The post Alex Marlow: Trump Mocks Warhawk ‘Pocahontas’ to Her Face for Objecting to Peace appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 h. ago With Musk Targeting Social Security, Democrats See a Political Opportunity

Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s criticism of the program and push to squeeze savings from it is a prelude to benefit cuts. Republicans and President Trump say they plan no such thing.

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14 h. ago Trump delivered for Los Angeles, how Dems can win again and other commentary

Trump delivered for Los Angeles, how Dems can win again and other commentary  New York Post

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14 h. ago Les Snead discusses Matthew Stafford's contract, Cooper Kupp's possible departure, free agency talks, NFL Draft prep & more

Les Snead discusses Matthew Stafford's contract, Cooper Kupp's possible departure, free agency talks, NFL Draft prep & more  therams.com

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15 h. ago Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Walesa condemns President Trump's treatment of Zelenskyy

Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Walesa expresses fear and distaste at how Trump treats Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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15 h. ago The history behind an enduring public health falsehood — that vaccines cause autism

For years, RFK Jr. has been an ardent vaccine skeptic who has also repeatedly claimed that vaccines cause autism. But that particular myth didn't start with him.

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17 h. ago Defense Secretary Discusses Security at Home, Abroad Ahead of Border Visit

Defense Secretary Discusses Security at Home, Abroad Ahead of Border Visit  Department of Defense

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17 h. ago Retrofitting old buildings to comply with modern safety codes could reduce damage from earthquakes, other disasters

Following an earthquake or other disaster, attention shifts from ensuring human safety to assessing the community's damage and planning for recovery. Older buildings don't always meet modern safety codes, so they're at a higher risk for damage during earthquakes. Unfortunately, recovery can take longer when older buildings are involved since they often lack modern safety features. But what if these buildings could be upgraded?

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18 h. ago Karoline Leavitt calls out Nicolle Wallace over comment on 13

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace and other liberal media figures following President Trump's address.

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19 h. ago Not all cancer patients need chemo. Ataraxis AI raised $20M to fix that.

Ataraxis AI has raised a $20.4 million Series A to make cancer treatment more personalized. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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19 h. ago Not all cancer patients need chemo — Ataraxis AI raised $20M to personalize treatment

Ataraxis AI has raised a $20.4 million Series A to make cancer treatment more personalized. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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20 h. ago Report: Potential Bill Belichick ‘Hard Knocks’ deal falls apart over creative control issues

Belichick's UNC program and NFL Films were close to a deal, but ultimately unable to reach an agreement The post Report: Potential Bill Belichick ‘Hard Knocks’ deal falls apart over creative control issues appeared first on Boston.com.

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