Global shark populations are declining, with annual deaths due to fisheries reaching about 100 million.
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Katie Hobbs wins Arizona governor’s race, flipping state for Democrats
Katie Hobbs the first Democrat to be elected governor in Arizona since Janet Napolitano in 2006.
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Israel condemns U.S. investigation of slain Palestinian-American journalist
Israel’s Defense Minister says the U.S. inquiry into the fatal shooting of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is a ‘grave mistake.’
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Jeff Bezos says he will give away most of his fortune during his lifetime
The Amazon founder had been criticized in the past for not signing the Giving Pledge, the campaign launched by Bill Gates and others to encourage billionaires to donate the majority of their wealth through philanthropy.
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40 states settle Google location-tracking charges for $392 million
The settlement is a historic win for consumers, and the largest multistate settlement in U.S. history dealing with privacy.
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In Vail, housing shortage threatens America’s ski wonderland
Similar to hundreds of communities around the U.S., the influx of visitors and newcomers has made housing nearly impossible to find for the workers needed to support the region’s tourism.
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John Aniston, ‘Days of Our Lives’ star, dead at 89, daughter Jennifer Aniston announces
Aniston appeared on dozens of series and films throughout an acting career that began in the early 1960s, including roles on popular shows.
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Zelensky calls liberation of Kherson ‘beginning of the end’
Large parts of Ukraine are still under Russian control, heavy fighting continues around the country, and the city of Kherson itself remains within reach of Moscow’s shells and missiles.
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Mayor says deaths of 4 University of Idaho students were ‘senseless’
Police release few details but say they don’t believe there is any active threat to the community.
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Supreme Court rules against Arizona Republican leader in Jan. 6 records fight
Ward has said her First Amendment rights would be chilled if investigators were able to learn whom she spoke with while trying to challenge former President Donald Trump’s 2020 election defeat.