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Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta

John Ruwitch

The former Meta employee testified that the company culture prioritized user numbers over child safety measures.
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The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T.

Scott Horsley

The federal debt reached $40 trillion as the government adds red ink at a rapid rate. That's leading nervous investors to demand higher interest rates —pushing up borrowing costs for everyone else.

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Former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-related records

Rachel Carlson, Rob Stein

Dr. David Morens, a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci, has pleaded guilty to violating federal law by trying to conceal emails about the origins of the COVID-1 pandemic.
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In new filings, Kennedy Center says it won't try to put Trump's name on facade until Sept. 8

Anastasia Tsioulcas

Lawyers for Rep. Joyce Beatty asked a judge to rule speedily on the complex's renovation and entrance tarp. The National Symphony Orchestra also announced its new season, away from the Kennedy Center.
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Why Aitana's 'Superestrella' is the surprise Latin hit song of the summer

Anamaria Artemisa Sayre

There's a reason why the escapist hit from singer Aitana has swept most of the Spanish-language world.
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This high-speed star is whipping around the black hole in the middle of our galaxy

Ari Daniel

Researchers have identified a speed demon at the heart of the Milky Way. This fast-moving star may yield insights into the black hole parked at the center of our galaxy.

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A real-world study of Oregon's nonmedical psilocybin program shows promise

Will Stone

Oregon was the first state to establish a legalized and regulated psilocybin industry. Since then, thousands have tried magic mushrooms. Here is the latest data from the state's real-life experiment.

Eleanor Beardsley

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Greetings from Trouville-sur-Mer, a beach town little changed since Monet painted it

Eleanor Beardsley

In the second week of July, hundreds in Bandala village in the Indian state of Punjab attended the screening of Satluj, a film blocked by the Indian government on grounds of "national security."

Omkar Khandekar

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How India's blocking of a film exposing real-life police abuses backfired

Omkar Khandekar

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Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence

Lynn Arditi

In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are seven times more likely to be injured at work due to violent acts than the general working population.
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Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts

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Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a greater speed than any other outbreak in history.
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Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest

Malaka Gharib, Brittany Luse, Marielle Segarra, Corey Antonio Rose, Clare Marie Schneider

Feeling restless in life? Level up your main quest with an activity that has no other purpose than to add whimsy to your life. Play experts share tips on how to find the perfect side quest.
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Why more than 400,000 kids are on waitlists for federal childcare assistance

Joe Hernandez

The Child Care and Development Fund, the U.S. government's main source of funding to help low-income families pay for childcare, serves over 1.6 million children in a typical month.
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Elbridge who? How the name of a forgotten founder lives on in the word 'gerrymander'

Scott Neuman

Elbridge Gerry was an important early figure in the American Revolution, but his decision to approve a "gerrymandered" state legislative map inadvertently won him lasting infamy.