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With suicides rising in Hawaii, organizations try to help locals mental health

Although suicide rates may not be increasing in Maui, there seems to be a rise in mental health concerns.

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With suicides rising in Hawaii, organizations try to help locals mental health

NY Times

Biden’s Warning Over Rafah Sharpens a Problem for Netanyahu

“If we need to stand alone, we will stand alone,” the Israeli prime minister said, as the U.S. threatened to withhold more weapons.

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Biden’s Warning Over Rafah Sharpens a Problem for Netanyahu

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RFK Jr. is not alone. More than a billion people have parasitic worms

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about a time when, as he put it, "A worm ... got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then died." Here's a global perspective on these worms.

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RFK Jr. is not alone. More than a billion people have parasitic worms

NY Times

In Letter, 540 Jewish Columbia Students Defend Zionism, Condemn Protests

The students wrote that “Zionism remains a pillar of our Jewish identities” and argued that many classmates do not understand its meaning.

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In Letter, 540 Jewish Columbia Students Defend Zionism, Condemn Protests

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3 skiers missing in avalanche, search underway: Police

A search is underway for three skiers missing in an avalanche on Lone Peak outside Salt Lake City, Utah, according to the Unified Police Department of Salt Lake City.

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3 skiers missing in avalanche, search underway: Police

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Does mining for batteries erase the climate benefits of EVs? No, and here's why

NPR listeners wrote to ask whether the environmental harm from building EVs "cancels out" the cars' climate benefits. Experts say the answer is clear.

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Does mining for batteries erase the climate benefits of EVs? No, and here's why

ABC

Man charged with attempted murder in apparent 'racially motivated' shooting: Sheriff

An Illinois man was charged with attempted first-degree murder for allegedly shooting a neighbor in an incident that “appears to be racially motivated,” the sheriff said.

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Man charged with attempted murder in apparent 'racially motivated' shooting: Sheriff

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Judge rejects Hunter Biden's appeal on gun charges, paving way for trial in June

A federal appeals court has rejected Hunter Biden's effort to throw out gun charges against him, paving the way for a trial to begin next month.

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Judge rejects Hunter Biden's appeal on gun charges, paving way for trial in June

NBC

Drake's cultural identity is on trial again

In Kendrick Lamar's victory-clinching “Not Like Us" diss track, he renews criticisms about Drake’s cultural identity and being a "culture vulture."

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Drake's cultural identity is on trial again

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Family of Air Force airman fatally shot by Florida deputy calls for 'truth and transparency'

Senior Airman Roger Fortson was killed when Florida deputies mistakenly entered his apartment. Fortson's family is calling for the release of more details, including bodycam footage.

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Family of Air Force airman fatally shot by Florida deputy calls for 'truth and transparency'

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Student loan rates set to reach 16-year high: 'It's a shock'

The move could add thousands to a borrower's total payments, one expert said.

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Student loan rates set to reach 16-year high: 'It's a shock'

NY Times

Cass Elliot’s Death Spawned a Horrible Myth. She Deserves Better.

The Mamas & the Papas singer was known for her wit, her voice and her skill as a connector. For 50 years, a rumor has overshadowed her legacy.

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Cass Elliot’s Death Spawned a Horrible Myth. She Deserves Better.

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Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won't have another.

Millions of new parents in the U.S. are swamped by medical debt during and after pregnancy, forcing many to cut back on food, clothing, and other essentials.

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Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won't have another.

NY Times

A New Civil Rights Exhibit Asks: Honestly, What Would You Have Done?

An exhibit at a synagogue in Birmingham, Ala., argues that listening to people who stay on the periphery can deepen our understanding of the past, and the present.

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A New Civil Rights Exhibit Asks: Honestly, What Would You Have Done?

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Politics gets in the way of pop as Israel’s war in Gaza overshadows Eurovision Song Contest

Behind the music, color and high camp, geopolitics has never been far from the surface at the Eurovision Song Contest.

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Politics gets in the way of pop as Israel’s war in Gaza overshadows Eurovision Song Contest

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Internet sleuths say Noelia Voigt left hidden message in Miss USA resignation: 'I am silenced'

Fans of the Miss USA pageant noticed something unusual about Noelia Voigt’s resignation statement citing her mental health. Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava stepped down two days later.

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Internet sleuths say Noelia Voigt left hidden message in Miss USA resignation: 'I am silenced'

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Nigeria has detained a journalist who reported on corruption in a widening crackdown

Investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu has been arrested by police and held without charge for over a week, drawing criticism from advocacy groups over a worsening climate for independent journalism.

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Nigeria has detained a journalist who reported on corruption in a widening crackdown

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Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resign days apart, casting a spotlight on the organization

Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava stepped down, citing mental health and personal values. They are the latest to depart the organization, which is no stranger to controversy.

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Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resign days apart, casting a spotlight on the organization

ABC

Biden administration steps up pressure on Israel as Rafah assault intensifies

U.S. officials fear Israel's invasion could derail cease-fire talks.

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Biden administration steps up pressure on Israel as Rafah assault intensifies

NY Times

Mike Johnson Becomes the Speaker of the Whole House. For Now.

Democrats saved the speaker but want to oust him at the ballot box in November, while his standing in his own party remains in serious question.

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Mike Johnson Becomes the Speaker of the Whole House. For Now.

NY Times

Meet My A.I. Friends

Our columnist spent the past month hanging out with 18 A.I. companions. They critiqued his clothes, chatted among themselves and hinted at a very different future.

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Meet My A.I. Friends

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Israel is furious with Biden's decision to draw a red line over the planned invasion of Rafah

Israel reacted with a mix of concern and fury Thursday to President Joe Biden's warning that he would cut off weapons to the U.S. ally's military if it moves forward with a full-scale assault on Rafah, the city in southern Gaza where more than 1 million Palestinians are sheltering.

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Israel is furious with Biden's decision to draw a red line over the planned invasion of Rafah

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Medical residents are starting to avoid states with abortion bans, data shows

A new analysis shows that students graduating from U.S. medical schools were less likely to apply this year for residencies across specialties in states with restrictions on abortion.

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Medical residents are starting to avoid states with abortion bans, data shows

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A Texas teacher spoke out against bothsidesing the Holocaust. It derailed her career.

An excerpt from “They Came for the Schools” reveals what happened after a teacher blew the whistle on new classroom library restrictions in Southlake, Texas.

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A Texas teacher spoke out against bothsidesing the Holocaust. It derailed her career.