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Logic is ready to do things his way

In an interview with Morning Edition, rapper Logic explains the central message of his new album, Vinyl Days: “I rap good! Let’s just be honest here.” (Image credit: Justin Fleischer/Courtesy of the artist.)

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COVID vaccines are finally here for young kids. But the logistics aren’t easy

NPR talks to Claire Hannan, who has helped navigate vaccine rollouts in all 50 states, about some of the challenges involved in quickly getting shots out to millions of young kids. (Image credit: Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images)

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Biden wants a gas tax holiday. Some economists say that’s a bad idea

Biden wants Congress to give people a break on the federal gas tax for the summer. But economists say that won’t translate into big savings at the pump — and could hurt efforts to curb inflation. (Image credit: Stefani Reynolds/AFP

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FACT SHEET: President Biden Calls for a Three-Month Federal Gas Tax Holiday – The White House

FACT SHEET: President Biden Calls for a Three-Month Federal Gas Tax Holiday  The White House White House plan to send gas rebates complicated by chip shortages  The Washington Post White House calls for three-month suspension of gas tax  MarketWatch Biden to call on

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Funerals in Lviv Show Growing Toll of Ukraine’s War

The funeral for a marine who loved the sport of parachuting was the first of four on Tuesday for local soldiers killed in heavy fighting against Russia in eastern Ukraine.

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Frustrated with January 6 hearings, Trump turns ire toward his allies – CNN

Frustrated with January 6 hearings, Trump turns ire toward his allies  CNN Jan. 6 Committee: Watch Tuesday’s hearing focused on pressuring state officials to take action  Fox News Trump Attacks Mike Pence for Not Rejecting Electoral Votes in 2020  The New York Times

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Bennett, Blinken stress ongoing cooperation on Iran, despite political turmoil

In phone call in wake of Bennett’s announcement on Knesset dissolution, the two highlight importance of Biden’s upcoming trip, thank each other for partnership

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Saudi Crown Prince’s Visit to Turkey Marks Turning Point After Khashoggi Killing

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is looking to end years of international isolation that nearly jeopardized his grip on power, ahead of a trip by President Biden to the kingdom.

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Israeli startups foresee hiring slowdown – Sponsored Content

OurCrowd High-Tech Jobs Index for Q1 2022 reveals increased adoption of hybrid working, near-zero effect of political uncertainty

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AG says new IDF chief can be chosen during election season only if ‘essential need’

Gantz insists appointment is ‘critical impact on the security of the state’; says he’ll consult with everyone who’s relevant to the process, including ex-premier Netanyahu

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