Meteorologists fear Friday will be one of the worst days, with much more to come.
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North Carolina drops permit requirement for buying handgun
Some Democrats urge against loosening weapons access after Monday’s mass shooting in Nashville.
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Paris sanitation workers end 3-week strike
Nationwide protests also appear to be winding down.
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Computer scientists, tech notables call for pause in AI race
Their petition is a response to OpenAI’s recent release of GPT-4, a more advanced successor to its widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT.
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Credit Suisse accused of violating deal on rich Americans’ tax evasion
The Senate findings pose new problems for rival UBS as it tries to take over the long-troubled Swiss bank.
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Pope to be hospitalized for days with lung infection, Vatican says
The news immediately raised questions about Pope Francis’ overall health, and his ability to celebrate the busy Holy Week events that are due to begin this weekend with Palm Sunday.
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U.S. energy officials release strategy to boost offshore wind
The Biden administration is attempting to lower the cost of fixed offshore wind and support a domestic supply chain for the industry.
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Stocks rally on Wall Street as bank fears ease further
Traders are largely betting the Fed will have to cut rates as soon as this summer, something that can act like steroids for markets.
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Congress approves measure to toss Biden’s water protections
A presidential veto is likely, as Republicans targeted the Biden administration’s protections for thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways, labeling it an environmental overreach that harms business.
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Republican lawmakers override veto of transgender bill in Kentucky
The legislation is part of a national movement to restrict the rights of LGBTQ+ people.