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Prosecutors are reexamining a Cornell fraternity rape case. Here's what we know

Jaclyn Diaz

New York prosecutors are reopening an investigation into an alleged rape case at Cornell University in 2024. The alleged victim recently filed a lawsuit against seven members of Chi Phi fraternity.
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The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars

Willa Rubin

The Trump administration says easing these standards will make cars more affordable. Critics say it's not so simple and could be costly for the environment.

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SpaceX's Starship launches on first orbital mission from Texas

Brendan Byrne

Starship is key to SpaceX's commercial success and NASA's plans to land humans on the moon. This is the 14th flight of the uncrewed Starship, but the first time it reached orbit.
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Trump aims to leave a physical legacy in D.C., bulldozing norms along the way

Rachel Treisman

President Trump has brought his New York real estate background to the White House. But experts say D.C. is a very different historic and legal landscape — and worry about the precedent he could set.
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5 British suspects arrested, explosives found near U.S.-run air base. Iran denies role

The Associated Press

Authorities have arrested five British nationals over a suspected attack at a U.S.-operated air force base in England. Iran denied involvement.
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'End Times Fascism' looks at supremacist groups uniting around end-of-the-world ideas

Ericka Taylor

Authors Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor identify supremacists that have, despite ideological differences, converged around the conviction that they are part of an elite destined to survive an apocalypse.

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Schools are experimenting with AI with little evidence or policy to guide them

Lee V. Gaines

Teachers are using AI to develop lesson plans, and in some districts, AI chatbots give students feedback on their work. Meanwhile, the research around how AI can help students is extremely limited.

Kathleen Hanna (left) and Adrian Quesada are two artists featured on the benefit compilation

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A new anti-ICE compilation album benefits immigrants rights organizations

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Democrats are blaming Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought for the canceled funds, accusing him of violating the separation of powers and undermining Congressional authority.

Anna Moneymaker

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What to know about the $810 million in spending canceled by President Trump

Eric McDaniel

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How to limit the rat numbers? Train the humans

Ava Berger

D.C.'s Rat Rangers take anyone who is interested on night time safaris through some of the Capitol's filthiest back alleys to learn the way of the rats, and to be better humans.
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5 tips for parents worried about their kids' screen time and online safety

Rhitu Chatterjee

Parental monitoring can help protect kids from the harms of social media and excess screen time. Screen time boundaries plus early and open conversations about online habits can make kids less vulnerable.
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Mexico's Baja California braces for Hurricane Polo as Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii

The Associated Press

Hurricane Nolo edged further away from the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday as major Hurricane Polo bore down on Mexico's Baja California peninsula with a threat of storm surge, high winds and heavy rains.
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Eviction of 87-year-old sparks protests in Madrid over housing crisis

The Associated Press

Tens of thousands marched through Madrid on Saturday to protest Spain's housing crisis and the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, camping overnight in Madrid's historic Puerta del Sol plaza.
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Scientists discover two new species of sea spiders along Canadian coastline

Chandelis Duster

So far, scientists have identified more than 1,300 species of sea spiders.