Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal icon, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the influential singer known as the Prince of Darkness, has passed away. His family confirmed his death, marking the end of an era for heavy metal music.
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US withdraws from UNESCO over 'divisive social and cultural causes'
The Trump administration has decided to withdraw the U.S. from UNESCO, citing the organization's focus on divisive social and cultural causes, marking the second withdrawal under Trump's presidency.
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Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 aid-seekers in Gaza since May, UN body says
The United Nations human rights office reports that more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since May while attempting to access food in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation.
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Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15%
President Donald Trump has announced a trade framework with Japan, implementing a 15% tax on goods imported from the country, as part of ongoing trade negotiations.
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GM stock takes a hit as tariffs cost the company $1.1 billion over three months
General Motors reported a significant impact on its profits due to tariffs, with a $1.1 billion cost over three months, leading to a drop in stock value and concerns over future profitability.
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US Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from Olympic women's sports
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women's sports, citing compliance with a federal executive order, sparking debate over fairness and inclusion.
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Agence France-Presse seeks to evacuate hunger-stricken journalists from Gaza
AFP has called for the evacuation of its freelance journalists from Gaza due to severe food shortages affecting their ability to report, highlighting the extreme conditions faced by media workers in the region.
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Cancer patient uses AI to recreate her voice after losing it to surgery
Sonya Sotinsky, who lost her voice to cancer surgery, used AI technology to recreate her natural voice from pre-surgery recordings, showcasing the potential of AI in restoring personal identity and communication.
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Study suggests family tendencies toward having all girls or all boys
A Harvard study indicates that families may have a tendency toward having children of the same sex, challenging the notion of 50/50 odds for each birth and suggesting underlying biological factors.
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NPR news chief announces departure following Congress's decision to cut federal funding
Edith Chapin, NPR's editor in chief and acting chief content officer, has announced her decision to step down, coinciding with Congress's vote to eliminate federal funding for public broadcasting, raising concerns about the future of public media.
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