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Former dancers accuse Lizzo of harassment and creating a hostile work environment

Court documents detail two years of disturbing allegations made against the four-time Grammy winning artist, who has become an international figure in part for championing women and body positivity. (Image credit: Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

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Trump’s attorney tells NPR how he plans to defend against the latest charges

One of Donald Trump’s attorneys, John Lauro, outlines what he says is a ‘very straightforward’ defense against the latest charges against the former president. (Image credit: Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

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Thousands in Tel Aviv as overhaul demos show no sign of fatigue after 1st bill passed

Protesters rally outside local court building in show of support for judiciary before demonstrating on Kaplan Street, the site of the main weekly rallies against the shakeup

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International investigators give up search for 43 missing college students in Mexico

For around eight years, a group of independent investigators has tried to learn what happened to 43 college students who went missing in Mexico. The last two international investigators have now left.

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Ben Gvir: Probes into alleged police brutality are attempt to ‘threaten’ cops

‘You are our heroes,’ minister tells under-fire Yasam cops, says he has seen no excessive use of force by officers; state attorney rejects ‘effort to besmirch’ PIID investigators

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Utah law requiring age verification for porn sites remains in effect after judge dismisses lawsuit

The judge said Tuesday that an industry group representing adult entertainers couldn’t sue Utah officials over the law because of how it’s designed.

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4 Charts That Show Why AI Progress Is Unlikely to Slow Down

In the last ten years, AI systems have developed at rapid speed. From the breakthrough of besting a legendary player at the complex game Go in 2016, AI is now able to recognize images and speech better than humans, and

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Biden administration delays plans to restock nation’s emergency oil reserve

The Energy Department canceled a planned purchase of 6 million barrels for the strategic reserve this week, saying it wants to secure a good deal for taxpayers.

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How Offshore Wind Can Supply 25% of U.S. Electricity by 2050

Currently, six turbines off the coast of Rhode Island account for the lion’s share of the U.S.’s offshore wind energy production, providing 30 megawatts of electricity, or enough power to supply about 5% of the homes in one of the

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Dozens dead after Brazil police raids amid crackdown on gangs and drug traffickers

Dozens of people have been killed in clashes in Brazil as police carry out raids to crack down on criminal gangs and drug traffickers.

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