Nation
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Weekly jobless claims tick upward, but remain at historically low levels
Layoffs are scarce, and Americans are enjoying a large amount of job security. In the past nine weeks, new jobless claims have come in at or below 200,000, and they've never exceeded 230,000 in a single week.
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Nvidia CEO Huang resigns after reports of extramarital relationships with suspected Chinese spy
Nvidia's board announced Sunday that an independent committee, assisted by outside legal counsel, would investigate reports that Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.
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Five people shot in DC neighborhood near White House, 1 dead, suspect kills self while barricaded
One person is confirmed dead. Police later apprehended the shooter, who had suffered a gunshot wound.
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Virginia AG leads coalition on recommendations for artificial intelligence governance
The letter expresses the desire to properly handle the technology of AI – with due deference to the harm it could cause – while not stifling innovation and technological progress.
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Illinois law now requires schools to report bullying to parents within 24 hours
Mark Klaisner, president of the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, said the 24-hour deadline is unrealistic.
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Despite rising crime, Chicago mayor says public safety efforts are 'paying dividends'
According to Chicago Police Department CompStat numbers, aggravated batteries are up 17%, burglaries are up 12% and car thefts are up 153% in the last month compared to the same time frame last year.
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San Francisco drug operation seizes enough fentanyl to kill 2.1 million
San Francisco reached a critical point last month when overdose deaths increased by 41%.
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Flurry of black bear sightings across U.S linked to season, post-pandemic migration
More black bear sightings in urban areas could be caused by housing developments.
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Delaware House approved tenant ‘bill of rights’
The House approved the bill on a 25-12 vote on Tuesday.
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Oscar-winning actress, former British MP Glenda Jackson dies at 87
Jackson is one of 24 people to ever win the Triple Crown of Acting.
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Harvard Medical School morgue manager charged for conspiracy, theft and sale of human body parts
The morgue director and four others across the country were indicted for their part in the alleged conspiracy.
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Twisted Sister's Dee Snider 'not gonna take' being called 'transphobe' for opposing surgery on kids
Snider, a pro-choice Christian who has said he is "not a conservative," said he thinks gender reassignment for minors is irresponsible parenting.
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Abbott signs bills banning DEI in public higher education, reforms tenure
Creighton has argued eliminating DEI offices will save taxpayers millions of dollars and “restore a culture of free inquiry, meritocracy, equal opportunity, genuine innovation within Texas higher education.”