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Taylor Swift attacks from MAGA fans could cost Trump and help Biden – The Arizona Republic

Taylor Swift attacks from MAGA fans could cost Trump and help Biden  The Arizona Republic

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A judge holds the fate of Trump’s empire: What to know about the coming verdict – CNN

A judge holds the fate of Trump’s empire: What to know about the coming verdict  CNN

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History Suggests the Impact of Not Drinking Can Reach Far Beyond ‘Dry January’

As February looms, it’s worth considering whether New Year’s resolutions extend beyond self-improvement. A resolution such as “Dry January,” attempting to quit drinking for a month (or more), while initially driven by health concerns, can have broader cultural, economic, and

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Up First briefing: Fed weighs cutting interest rates; 50 years of Groundlings comedy

A Federal Reserve meeting ending today could offer clues about potential interest rate cuts in the future. The Groundlings improv and sketch group celebrates 50 years as an incubator for comedy stars. (Image credit: Araya Doheny/Getty Images)

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Iran Threatens to ‘Decisively Respond’ to Any U.S. Strikes Following Jordan Base Attack

JERUSALEM — Iran threatened Wednesday to “decisively respond” to any U.S. attack on the Islamic Republic following President Joe Biden’s linking of Tehran to the killing of three U.S. soldiers at a military base in Jordan. The U.S. has signaled

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How close is Qatar to negotiating an end to the fighting between Hamas and Israel?

NPR’s Leila Fadel talks to Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani about brokering a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, and an exchange of hostages and prisoners.

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Why Mandatory Reporting Doesn’t Keep Children Safe

Fifty years ago today, President Richard Nixon signed the bipartisan Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Designed to address rising concerns over children being hurt in their homes, CAPTA’s primary impact was setting federal standards for what would become

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Here Are the 13 Books You Should Read in February

These are independent reviews of the products mentioned, but TIME receives a commission when purchases are made through affiliate links at no additional cost to the purchaser. The most exciting new books coming in February are easy to love and

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