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April 27, 2025

CBC

Tragedy at Vancouver Festival

During Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival, a vehicle plowed into a crowd, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting condolences from officials and underlining the need for ongoing investigations into the tragic event.
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Cleveland.com

Browns Draft Shedeur Sanders

The Cleveland Browns traded up to draft quarterback Shedeur Sanders, ending his slide to the fifth round, marking a notable shift in their NFL Draft strategy with broader implications for team dynamics.
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BBC

Where Was Everyone Seated?

World leaders, including Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Emmanuel Macron, gathered at Pope Francis' funeral, underscoring the event's diplomatic significance during a fragile time for international relations.
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DC News Now

Smithsonian Begins Artifact Removal

The Smithsonian is removing artifacts from the National Museum of African American History and Culture following President Trump's order to eliminate 'improper ideology,' raising concerns about preserving Black history.
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Beaumont Enterprise

Jalen Hurts’ Viral WH Response

Jalen Hurts, named to Time's 100 Most Influential People list, had an awkward moment at the TIME100 Gala, sparking viral attention and underlining his influence following a Super Bowl victory.
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CNN

Trump Questions Putin’s Intentions

After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican, U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, questioning his commitment to peace amid rising tensions over Ukraine.
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The Guardian

Giuffre’s Legacy as a Warrior

Virginia Giuffre, known for her advocacy against sexual abuse and her legal battles involving Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew, died by suicide, but her legacy as a ‘fierce warrior’ persists.
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Politico

Judge: Child Deported Unlawfully

U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty criticized the Trump administration for deporting a two-year-old U.S. citizen to Honduras with no due process, noting the potential rights violations in expedited deportations.
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USA Today

More Than 75% Disapprove of Economy

In a recent New York Times and Siena College poll, over 75% of Americans disapprove of President Trump's economic policies, surfacing significant public discontent amid broader concerns about his administration's direction.
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The Wrap

Could Musk Have More Than 100 Kids?

Elizabeth Bruenig of The Atlantic reveals on the 'Sanity' podcast that Elon Musk may have fathered up to 100 children, revealing his use of NDAs and financial incentives to maintain privacy and its implications on family values.
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The New York Times

What To Do With Harvard’s $53 Billion?

Harvard University is embroiled in a conflict with the Trump administration over its massive $53.2 billion endowment, sparking a larger debate on whether elite universities should utilize their funds amid governmental funding cuts.
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The Washington Post

D.C. Evaluates Homeless Options

The Justice Department, under the Trump administration, is revising its approach to homelessness and mental illness, signaling a shift towards stricter measures, including potentially increased law enforcement and involuntary hospitalization.
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New York Post

Thank You, Elon Musk

Elon Musk steps back from his Department of Government Efficiency role, as Tesla shareholders express concern over his absence amid a significant dip in the company's earnings and political controversies.
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NBC News

Combs’ Ex-Chief Accused in Suits

Kristina Khorram, former chief of staff for Sean Combs, faces scrutiny as she's accused in lawsuits of enabling his alleged criminal activities, escalating tensions in the high-profile sex trafficking cases.
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CBS News

AI Pioneer Warns of Future Risks

Geoffrey Hinton, the 'Godfather of AI,' warns that artificial intelligence could pose significant risks, urging companies like Google to prioritize safety research over profits to ensure technology remains under human control.
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The Hill

Maher Warns Gore on Trump Remarks

Bill Maher cautions Al Gore against equating President Trump's actions with those of Nazi leaders, highlighting the complexities and dangers of such comparisons amid current political discourse.
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Fox News

NJ Faces REAL ID Backlog Woes

New Jersey lawmakers express bipartisan frustration over the state's REAL ID appointment backlog, emphasizing urgency and the need for more efficient solutions as the deadline approaches
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Axios

MAGA Cheers Judge’s Arrest

The FBI's arrest of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan for obstructing an immigration arrest has galvanized Trump's MAGA base, underlining escalating tensions between the administration and its political adversaries.
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