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ADL creates new 'Mamdani Monitor' project to track his administration policies

After the ADL announced its scrutiny of Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect told reporters, "I take the issue of antisemitism ...
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James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA, has died at age 97

James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist ...
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Federal shutdown, budget cuts challenge state policymakers

Moeller, D-Elgin, chairs the House budget committee that oversees funding for health and human services. That panel held an ...
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As millions of Americans struggle with SNAP lapses, food banks are swamped with demand

At one food pantry in Boston, the spike in demand means there's now a two-week wait for some to receive food, stressing needy ...
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Grammy nominated artists who played the Tiny Desk in 2025

It's no surprise that a boatload of 2026 Grammy nominations are for rappers, rockers, legends and newcomers who performed at ...
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OpenAI's new web browser has ChatGPT baked in. That's raising some privacy questions

The Atlas browser can act as your "agent" online, doing tasks like shopping or booking tickets. But that gives it access to a ...
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Traveling soon? What the FAA's flight reductions could mean for you

The FAA is cutting 10% of air traffic at 40 of the nation's busiest airports, canceling hundreds of flights and creating ...
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ADL explains its Mamdani Monitor initiative: 'Never had a candidate like this before'

Jonathan Greenblatt, the Anti-Defamation League's CEO and national director, says there's never been a moment when ...
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The FAA's air traffic reductions are taking effect. Here's what to know

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, ...
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Restrictions on federal immigration agents’ use of riot control weapons extended indefinitely

CHICAGO — Federal agents carrying out the Trump administration’s “Operation Midway Blitz” immigration enforcement campaign ...
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FAA to reduce air traffic by 10%. And, Trump administration plans to appeal SNAP ruling

The FAA plans to reduce air traffic by 10% at busy airports. And, a federal judge orders the Trump administration to fully ...
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An NPR reporter's journey into Gaza, for the first time since the war began

NPR's Israel correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israeli still ...