What does it mean to be antisemitic? We explain the often misunderstood term

Acts of anti-Jewish hatred have been on the rise since Israel-Hamas war started in Oct. 2023. But what does antisemitism mean? What to know.

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Transgender Tennesseans want state's refusal to amend birth certificates declared unconstitutional

The fate of a decades-old Tennessee policy that does not allow transgender people to change the sex designation on their birth certificates is in the hands of a federal appeals court.

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Drake, Taylor Swift Label Universal Music Group Strikes Deal with TikTok

Universal Music Group, the label pop star Taylor Swift and rapper Drake are on, has reportedly singed a new licensing agreement with China's TikTok app.

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Russian state media is posting more on TikTok ahead of the U.S. presidential election, study says

A study by the nonprofit Brookings Institution says Russian state-affiliated accounts have boosted their use of TikTok and are getting more engagement on the short-form video platform ahead of the U.S. presidential election.

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IRS acts to address wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and other filers

The IRS says it's taken steps to address a wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and others filers.

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A millennial who quit Fidelity and Salesforce is one of many choosing to 'descend the corporate ladder'

Los Angeles-based content creator Kirra Dickinson felt instantly "relieved" quitting her job at Salesforce to pursue social media and coaching.

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What's Trump doing in Wisconsin? What to know about the former president's visits

It's not the cheese, brats or beer that's bringing the former president to the Badger State - a look as to why WI is critical in the 2024 elections

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Investigation: Biden Order Focuses on Registering Convicts to Vote

An order signed by Biden has focused heavily on registering convicts to vote, an investigation from Heritage's Oversight Project revealed.

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Dem Candidate Who Uttered Racial Slur In Congress Scrubs Campaign Ad After Getting Bullied For ‘Racism’

Democratic Rep. David Trone cut out a portion of his new Senate primary TV ad after a coalition of black women slammed it for being racist, Axios reported.

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Extreme heat forces school closures across Asia, affecting millions of students

Experts say rising temperatures and the resulting disruptions threaten to widen the learning gaps between developing and developed countries.

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Alabama lawmakers pass legislation that would clear way for Biden to appear on state’s fall ballot

Alabama lawmakers have passed legislation that would allow President Joe Biden to appear on the state’s November ballot, after the Republican secretary of state warned that Democrats might miss a state deadline to formally name him as their nominee.

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Student-loan borrowers in public service will now have to wait until July for their debt relief forms to be processed

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is transferring away from student-loan company MOHELA, and any applications for relief are now paused.

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Judge Refuses to Green Light Angry Trump Posts

Already in hot water over his angry trial posts, Donald Trump tried to put the judge in the awkward position of pre-approving his public statements. Justice Merchan said no dice.

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Florida clarifies exceptions to 6-week abortion ban after it takes effect

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Jeff Bezos' tips on how to run a company and manage your team

From Jeff Bezos' famous "two-pizza rule" for meetings to his decision-making habits, here's some of the Amazon founder's best business advice.

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Nearly 2,000 arrests made amid campus protest crackdowns

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Sen. Tom Cotton takes aim at student loan forgiveness for anti-Israel agitators

Sen. Tom Cotton, the Republican from Arkansas, on Thursday criticized the possibility of student loan forgiveness that may be extended to anti-Israel agitators at universities nationwide.

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The ‘Challengers’ Boys Are Making Everyone Horny for Big Ears

Now that we’re all hot and bothered over stars Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor—and their unmissable feature—people are coming out of the woodwork confessing their auricle turn on.

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How many U.S. families could be impacted by Trump's vows to do mass deportations?

An estimated 1 in 25 U.S. households includes a family member who is undocumented.

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Watch: Halle Berry Shouts 'I Have Menopause' on Steps of Capitol Hill

Actress Halle Berry screamed, "I have menopause!" on the steps of Capitol Hill on Thursday while stressing her desire to raise awareness surrounding the topic.

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Biden condemns unrest after Gaza demonstrations: ‘Violent protest is not protected’

President’s remarks come after police were met with violence while clearing Gaza protest encampments from college campuses nationwide

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Palantir CEO calls Columbia anti-Israel protests 'pagan' and says he's dreamed of drone striking his enemies

Speaking at a conference full of members of Congress and tech leaders, Palantir's CEO also referred to anti-Israel protests on campuses as "pagan."

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Swing States Overwhelmingly Back Abortion Rights: Poll

A clear majority of residents in the top swing states support access to abortion, according to a massive new poll.

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The market rallied but not our stocks that reported earnings — so we pounced on 2 of them

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

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We're reading: Here's a helpful hint for people starting a media company in 2024

A good tip when starting a media company in 2024? Be well-connected. That's a nugget I found interesting in this longer story about Hunterbrook Media.

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2024 Showdown: Biden's bump has flatlined in the polls

Any polling bump that President Biden may have enjoyed coming out of his State of the Union address in his 2024 White House race against Republican challenger Donald Trump seems to have disappeared.

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Why Yes-or-No Questions on Abortion Rights Could Be a Key to 2024

In states that will help decide control of the White House and Congress, Democrats are campaigning furiously alongside ballot measures to protect abortion rights, putting Republicans on their heels.

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Biden pledges to accept election results, after Trump wouldn't commit without conditions

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made the election pledge after Trump in Wisconsin placed conditions on accepting the results.

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Biden Calls Japan and India ‘Xenophobic’ in Defending U.S. Immigration

President Biden also referred to Russia and China, saying they “don’t want immigrants.” A spokesman said the president was trying to make a comment about America’s immigrant “DNA,” not insult other countries.

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Jill Biden is hosting a White House 'state dinner' to honor America's 2024 teachers of the year

Jill Biden is holding a special White House dinner to recognize more than 50 of the best teachers in America.

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Missouri Senate filibuster ends with vote on multibillion-dollar Medicaid program

A dayslong filibuster in the Missouri Senate has ended. Senators gave initial approval in a voice vote Thursday to a $4 billion Medicaid program that Freedom Caucus members had been holding hostage.

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Trump hush money trial set to resume with further witness testimony: Live updates

Keith Davidson, former lawyer for adult film star Stormy Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal, to give further evidence about details of ex-president’s hush money agreements with accusers

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Witness Testifies He Thought Michael Cohen Would ‘Kill Himself’ Over Not Getting Trump Cabinet Slot

'Kill himself'

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Employer who fired 78-year-old receptionist must now pay her $78,000

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I went shopping at Express and saw firsthand why the retailer has filed for bankruptcy

Express has been a clothing staple in US malls for years. I went to check out the clothes and what might have led to it filing for bankruptcy.

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How Much Aid Is Actually Reaching Gazans?

The chief economist of the U.N.’s World Food Programme on imminent famine and what’s needed to avoid it.

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Russia's economic survival hinges on prolonging the Ukraine war, think tank expert says

"Should the authorities attempt to halt militarization, a hard landing could add pressure to the government," Elina Ribakova wrote for FT.

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Asian American festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived

Writers and literary organizations said they were blindsided by the Smithsonian's decision and left with financial losses.

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Judge holds gag order hearing and Keith Davidson cross-examined in Trump hush money trial

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Captain of dive boat Conception faces sentencing for fire that killed 34

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Republicans Recognize National Day of Prayer: 'We Ask God for His Guidance'

Republicans on Thursday recognized the National Day of Prayer, thanking God for all He has done for the country and seeking His guidance.

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'Watch them like hawks': Trump asks backers to become election workers

Trump's remarks on Wednesday follow his pattern of false claims around the 2020 election and efforts to sow doubt in election integrity.

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What defines a heartbeat? Judge hears arguments in South Carolina abortion case

South Carolina’s ban on abortions after roughly six weeks is back in court and centered on the definition of fetal heartbeat.

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Live updates: Apple to report quarterly earnings today after the market close

Apple will report quarterly earnings today, May 2, after market close. The analyst call comes amid a 12% stock-price decline in 2024.

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'It's Embarrassing': Biden Administration Not Implementing Cannabis Research Reform

The authors of a bipartisan law loosening restrictions on medical marijuana research say federal agencies have refused to comply.

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A North Carolina man is charged with mailing an antisemitic threat to a Georgia rabbi

A North Carolina man is charged with mailing an antisemitic threat to a rabbi in Georgia. A federal indictment unsealed Thursday says that Macon Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar received a threatening postcard in February after she testified before Georgia lawmakers to support defining antisemitism in state la

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The future of Google — and Big Tech — hangs in the balance at trial

How Google fares in the landmark antitrust trial will have huge regulatory implications for fellow tech giants Amazon, Apple, and Meta.

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15 Oregon police cars burned overnight at training facility

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The Fed likely won't cut rates until after a recession strikes, research firm says

The Fed is making a big mistake by not cutting interest rates right now, according to GlobalData TS Lombard.

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Exclusive: ‘America First’ Trump Supporter Seeks to Unseat Wasserman Schultz

Former Republican congressional candidate Bryan E. Leib has entered the 2024 GOP primary in Florida’s 25th District.

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