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Headlines From The Times - Arrest in L.A. Rape Case, Fire Lawsuits Heat Up, and Tariffs Rattle Alcohol Industry
A serial rapist is behind bars after DNA evidence connects him to crimes spanning two decades. In Altadena, Erin Brockovich and Ben Crump lead the charge for wildfire victims in a legal fight worth billions. California’s alcohol industry is bracing for massive price hikes as new tariffs loom. And Hollywood studios just named a new lead negotiator, as the industry continues to recover from last year’s strikes.
Curious City - Restriction and sanctuary: A look at Chicago mayors’ wildly different approaches to immigrants
Chicago is in the national spotlight when it comes to the immigration debate, but that’s nothing new to the mayoral office. We take a look back at how mayors have either embraced or rejected new arrivals.
The Intelligence from The Economist - Canuck of the draw: Canada’s election campaigns
The Conservative Party, led by a Trump-tinged populist, once had the polls locked up. That is changing radically now that Donald Trump is seen as a threat to the nation. Amid America’s foreign-policy misfires, China might choose to smooth diplomatic feathers and make friends; instead it, too, is muscle-flexing (8:14). And an unsettling new book typifies a rise in dystopian fiction (13:45).
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Opening Arguments - State Bar of California Fails the Bar Exam
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Money Girl - 9 Tips to Maximize Your Charitable Giving: Donations & Tax Benefits Explained
Did you know that Americans donate over $374 billion annually to charities? Giving back feels great, but did you know you can also maximize your tax savings in the process? In this episode, Laura shares nine expert tips to help you give smarter, whether it’s understanding IRS rules, choosing the right organizations, or leveraging tax-efficient strategies like donor-advised funds.
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- Dr. Brian Christine of Mountain Brook to serve as HHS assistant secretary
- Hyundai investments within the US to include upgrades in Montgomery
- HB 444 addresses religious exemptions for students re: vaccines/testing
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- Dr. Marty Makary confirmed by US Senate to head up the FDA
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- House judiciary to question judges issuing injunctions against White House
- Russia and Ukraine agree to ceasefire for ships on the Black Sea
The Daily Signal - Gaza Protests, Intelligence Hearings, and Planned Parenthood Funding Freeze | March 26, 2025
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More or Less: Behind the Stats - Could a 2% wealth tax raise ?24bn?
Some Labour politicians have been calling for a wealth tax, claiming a 2% tax could raise ?24bn. Where are the numbers from and do they add up?
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The Office for National Statistics has changed how it measures the value of pensions and knocked ?2 trillion off its estimates of wealth. Not everyone thinks it was a good change. We find out why.
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Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news, and the world around us.
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Everything Everywhere Daily - Ramage’s Rampage
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