Microsoft’s president credited the Biden administration’s economic policies for paving the way for the new investments in Sturtevant, Wisconsin.
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Russia hits Ukraine’s power grid with ‘massive’ attack on energy facilities
By taking out the power, the Kremlin’s forces aim to rob Ukrainian manufacturing of its energy supply, especially military plants, and crush public morale.
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Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing, but the UN says no aid has entered
The U.S., Egypt and Qatar are ramping up efforts to reach a possible agreement for at least a temporary cease-fire and the release of some of the scores of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas.
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Judge is asked to question jurors over hefty award in New Hampshire youth center abuse case
Attorneys for the man who won his lawsuit say jurors were unaware of the state law that caps damages at $475,000 per incident and so didn’t know to enumerate ‘incidents.’
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Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
Membership is flagging in the organization, which began allowing gay youth in 2013 and girls in 2017.
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Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy agency plot to assassinate President Zelensky
Ukrainian counterintelligence investigators say the plot also targeted other top military and political figures.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Speaker Johnson search for offramp as vote on his ouster simmers
They met for a second day at the Capitol to discuss her threat for a vote on the motion to remove him from office.
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Scientists are learning the basic building blocks of sperm whale language after years of effort
They now think there are sets of clicks that make up a ‘phonetic alphabet’ that the whales can use to build communication.
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FDIC report outlines ‘misogynistic,’ ‘patriarchal’ ‘good ol’ boys’ workplace culture
An independent review of the agency cites incidents of stalking, harassment, homophobia and other violations of employment regulations.
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Judge in Trump’s classified documents case cancels May trial date
Judge Aileen Cannon says it would be ‘imprudent’ to set a new trial date and has postponed it indefinitely.