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Phil Mickelson considered a bet on 2012 Ryder Cup, book alleges

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Phil Mickelson considered a bet on 2012 Ryder Cup, book alleges

Phil Mickelson considered a $400,000 bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup – an event he was playing in – according to a book that will be released later this month by professional gambler Billy Walters. An excerpt was published Thursday by Fire Pit Collective and Golf Digest. ​ Phil Mickelson considered a $400,000 bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup – an event he was playing in – according to a book […]

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One of the largest banyan trees in the US and a 200-year-old church are among the beloved landmarks imperiled by Maui’s wildfires

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One of the largest banyan trees in the US and a 200-year-old church are among the beloved landmarks imperiled by Maui’s wildfires

The disastrous wildfires in Maui have ransacked virtually every aspect of life, killing at least three dozen people while scorching or imperiling buildings important to Hawaiian history, as well as a majestic tree known as a symbol of the island’s culture. ​ The disastrous wildfires in Maui have ransacked virtually every aspect of life, killing at least three dozen people while scorching or imperiling buildings important to Hawaiian history, as well […]

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Long Covid cases in US adults are on the decline, but many continue to struggle with symptoms, studies show

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Long Covid cases in US adults are on the decline, but many continue to struggle with symptoms, studies show

The percentage of US adults reporting long Covid symptoms has fallen since the summer of 2022, but some people say they are still coping with changes to daily life brought on by the condition, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ​ The percentage of US adults reporting long Covid symptoms has fallen since the summer of 2022, but some people say they are […]

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US intelligence community boosts focus on climate crisis, supply chains, pandemics

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US intelligence community boosts focus on climate crisis, supply chains, pandemics

The US intelligence community is ramping up its focus on the dizzying and complex array of amorphous challenges that respect no global borders: Supply chain disruptions, pandemics, extreme weather events fueled by climate change and narcotics trafficking, among others. ​ The US intelligence community is ramping up its focus on the dizzying and complex array of amorphous challenges that respect no global borders: Supply chain disruptions, pandemics, extreme weather events fueled […]

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Supreme Court blocks $6 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement and will hear case this fall

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Supreme Court blocks $6 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement and will hear case this fall

The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked Purdue Pharma from going forward with bankruptcy proceedings, which the Biden administration has called an “unprecedented” arrangement that would ultimately offer the Sackler family broad protection from opioid-related civil claims. ​ The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked Purdue Pharma from going forward with bankruptcy proceedings, which the Biden administration has called an “unprecedented” arrangement that would ultimately offer the Sackler family broad protection from opioid-related […]

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Biden asks Congress for $24 billion in more Ukraine assistance

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Biden asks Congress for $24 billion in more Ukraine assistance

President Joe Biden is asking Congress for more than $24 billion for Ukraine and other international needs as he works to sustain support for the war amid signs of softening support among Americans. ​ President Joe Biden is asking Congress for more than $24 billion for Ukraine and other international needs as he works to sustain support for the war amid signs of softening support among Americans. 

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Federal regulators inch a bit closer to regulating AI in political ads

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Federal regulators inch a bit closer to regulating AI in political ads

The Federal Election Commission on Thursday took a small step toward regulating so-called deepfake material in political ads, agreeing to seek public comment on whether existing federal rules against fraudulent campaign advertising apply to ads that use artificial intelligence technology. ​ The Federal Election Commission on Thursday took a small step toward regulating so-called deepfake material in political ads, agreeing to seek public comment on whether existing federal rules against fraudulent […]

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