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Temporary Gaza cease-fire not expected before Friday after apparent last-minute snag

The implementation of an agreement for a four-day cease-fire in Gaza and hostage exchange between Israel and the militant group Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday after hitting a last-minute snag, Israeli officials said. The temporary pause in fighting will not take effect until Friday, one day later than originally planned, Israel’s national...

Republicans need a new abortion plan: Focus on unwanted abortions

Republicans need to identify a subset of abortions that everyone can agree should be prevented. And that’s easy to do.

Biden’s Black Friday in Ukraine

There are no bargains or discounts when it comes to U.S. national security.

Several more children sickened by fruit pouches tainted with lead: FDA

More children were apparently sickened by apple puree pouches recently recalled due to dangerous lead contamination, the Food and Drug Administration said.

With dog mystery illness spreading, vets urge caution around Thanksgiving

Between dog boarding, play dates and trips to the dog park, Thanksgiving presents additional risk for pets this year as a mystery canine illness continues to spread in multiple states.

The Black Friday, Cyber Monday scams to avoid this year

It is time for the annual tradition of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, with shoppers frantically competing to snag the best deals ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. However, the major sales events also provide prime opportunities for cybercriminals, warned Michael Dinich, the founder of the personal finance site Wealth of Geeks. “Fraudsters...

Why the House GOP is having a hard time passing its remaining funding bills   

House conservatives are ramping up calls for the party to pass the remaining annual government funding bills as Republicans look to strengthen their hand ahead of spending talks with the Democratic-led Senate. The House has passed seven of the dozen full-year funding bills, clearing partisan fiscal 2024 spending plans for the Pentagon, departments of...

ChatGPT drew billions of visits, prompted government AI action in first year  

OpenAI’s ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) tool skyrocketed in success in the year since it was released to the public. Its explosive success kicked off a race among tech companies to stay on the cutting edge and left lawmakers and regulators scrambling to regulate the quickly evolving industry. ChatGPT launched to the public at the...

Democratic divide over Israel-Hamas war looms over Biden’s reelection 

The growing divide within the Democratic Party over President Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war is becoming a serious political problem for the 81-year-old president, who has trouble appealing to young voters and energizing his party’s base. Democratic strategists and progressive activists say growing disenchantment among liberals, especially younger Democrats and minority voters, over the...

Trump tops Biden in polls despite mountain of baggage

Former President Trump is facing 91 felony counts in four separate criminal cases. He was impeached twice, and left office under ignominious circumstances after his supporters violently stormed the Capitol, egged on by his claims of a stolen election. Many of his former top advisers have turned into ardent critics. And yet, several polls released...

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