Richard Lewis, Comedian and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Actor, Dies at 76
After rising to prominence for his stand-up act, he became a regular in movies and TV, most recently on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
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Supreme Court Appears Split Over Ban on Bump Stocks Enacted Under Trump
Supreme Court Appears Split Over Ban on Bump Stocks Enacted Under Trump
In a wide-ranging argument, the justices wrestled with the mechanics of gun triggers and the larger implications of the ban both for bump stock owners and the public.
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Congressional Leaders Strike a Short-Term Deal to Avert Partial Shutdown
Congressional Leaders Strike a Short-Term Deal to Avert Partial Shutdown
Top lawmakers agreed to vote on a temporary funding patch that would allow more time for spending negotiations.
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Richard Lewis, Comedian and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Actor, Dies at 76
Richard Lewis, Comedian and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Actor, Dies at 76
After rising to prominence for his stand-up act, he became a regular in movies and TV, most recently on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
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Macron Unsettles NATO Allies Even As He Seeks to Rattle Putin
Macron Unsettles NATO Allies Even As He Seeks to Rattle Putin
The French president’s openness to Western troops in Ukraine signaled a quest for military resolve. But some allies felt blindsided.
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Senate Republican Blocks Bill to Protect I.V.F. Treatment
Senate Republican Blocks Bill to Protect I.V.F. Treatment
Republicans, many of whom have said they support access to the treatment, have argued that it should be left to states to ensure its legality after an Alabama court ruled that frozen embryos were children.
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Alabama Republicans Scramble in an Effort to Pass an I.V.F. Shield Law
Alabama Republicans Scramble in an Effort to Pass an I.V.F. Shield Law
The urgency underscores the bind for the party, which has long maintained that life begins at conception but must now reconcile that stance with broad support for I.V.F.
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Long Covid May Lead to Measurable Cognitive Decline, Study Finds
Long Covid May Lead to Measurable Cognitive Decline, Study Finds
People with long Covid symptoms scored slightly lower on a cognitive test than people who had recovered. But patients who had recovered scored as well as those who had only short-term Covid symptoms.
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McConnell to Step Down as Senate Republican Leader at the End of the Year
McConnell to Step Down as Senate Republican Leader at the End of the Year
The long-serving Republican leader said he would step aside from the role at the end of his term but remain in the Senate, acknowledging that his views on national security had put him out of step with his party.
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Biden’s Gaza Challenge Will Persist, but Michigan May Have Been Unique
Biden’s Gaza Challenge Will Persist, but Michigan May Have Been Unique
Democratic unease with the president’s handling of the Mideast war will continue to trail him, but his allies hope that no other state on the primary calendar will present the same challenges.
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Suspicious Powder Sent to Offices of Trump Judge and Attorney General
Suspicious Powder Sent to Offices of Trump Judge and Attorney General
An envelope with white powder was found at a courthouse where Justice Arthur F. Engoron has offices. A similar letter was received at the offices of Attorney General Letitia James.
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As U.N. Warns of Famine in Gaza, Cease-Fire Remains Elusive
As U.N. Warns of Famine in Gaza, Cease-Fire Remains Elusive
With the approach of Ramadan, as well as protests by hostage families and a threatened Palestinian march on the Aqsa mosque, pressure is rising to reach a deal.
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Richard Lewis, Acerbic Comedian and Character Actor, Dies at 76
Richard Lewis, Acerbic Comedian and Character Actor, Dies at 76
After rising to prominence for his stand-up act, he became a regular in movies and TV, most recently on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
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Democrats Pass a N.Y. House Map That Modestly Benefits Them
Democrats Pass a N.Y. House Map That Modestly Benefits Them
By exercising restraint in their latest redistricting effort, Democratic lawmakers hope to avoid a lawsuit from Republicans, while still helping their party’s candidates.
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French Senate Votes to Enshrine Abortion Access in Constitution
French Senate Votes to Enshrine Abortion Access in Constitution
The vote by lawmakers comes after supporters of the measure in France were galvanized by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
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PGE and Ørsted sign another agreement for exporting power from Baltica 2 project
The contract relates the execution of steerable drilling under the beach necessary for routing 275 kV cable lines and the construction of so-called “connection couplers,” i.e. posts connecting offshore cable lines with onshore cable lines. The works will be carried out by a consortium of Polish companies – ROMGOS Gwiazdowscy […]
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A Botched Execution in Idaho Renews Scrutiny of Lethal Injection
A Botched Execution in Idaho Renews Scrutiny of Lethal Injection
Idaho attempted its first execution in 12 years on Wednesday, but medical workers could not tap into a vein on the inmate.
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Center for Public Integrity Weighs Merger or Shutdown Amid Dire Financial Straits
Center for Public Integrity Weighs Merger or Shutdown Amid Dire Financial Straits
The nonprofit had a budget shortfall of roughly $2.5 million last year amid a difficult market for fund-raising.
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Reports of Tornadoes as Chicago Area Is Hit by Severe Storms
Reports of Tornadoes as Chicago Area Is Hit by Severe Storms
Flights were briefly grounded at O’Hare Airport on Tuesday, and tornado warnings were issued in Ohio on Wednesday morning.
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Divisions Among Finance Ministers Flare Over Seizing Russian Assets
Divisions Among Finance Ministers Flare Over Seizing Russian Assets
France’s finance minister, Bruno LeMaire, said there was no legal rationale for giving the Russian central bank funds to Ukraine.
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Center for Public Integrity Weighs Merger or Shutdown Amid Dire Financial Straits
Center for Public Integrity Weighs Merger or Shutdown Amid Dire Financial Straits
The nonprofit had a budget shortfall of roughly $2.5 million last year amid a difficult market for fund-raising.
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These Cities Aren’t Banning Meat. They Just Want You to Eat More Plants.
These Cities Aren’t Banning Meat. They Just Want You to Eat More Plants.
Meat and dairy production are linked to emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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The Red-Blue Divide Goes Well Beyond Biden and Trump
The Red-Blue Divide Goes Well Beyond Biden and Trump
Births and deaths are only part of what makes America turn left or right.
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“Kleszcz” dla polskiego wojska. MON kupi blisko 300 sztuk, podpisano umowę
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, wicepremier-minister obrony narodowej oraz wiceminister Paweł Bejda wzięli udział w uroczystości podpisania umowy ramowej z AMZ-KUTNO SA na dostarczenie lekkich opancerzonych transporterów rozpoznawczych (LOTR) Kleszcz. Armia zakupi blisko 300 sztuk takich pojazdów w latach 2025-2035. “Kleszcz” na platformie kołowej 4×4 wejdzie na wyposażenie pododdziałów rozpoznawczych Wojsk Lądowych. biznes.interia.pl Read […]
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Co oznacza tajemnicza litera na skrzynkach pocztowych? Może ułatwić życie
Tajemnicze znaczki, naklejki i napisy w miejscu zamieszkania mogą czasem budzić obawy lokatorów. Niedawno głośno było o oznaczeniach, które na klatkach schodowych rzekomo zostawiają sobie włamywacze. Niepokój może wywołać też mała naklejka z literą R na skrzynce pocztowej. Nie jest to jednak nic złego, wręcz przeciwnie — może ułatwić życie […]
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W marcu rosną emerytury. Jest komunikat ZUS
Od 1 marca nastąpi kolejna waloryzacja emerytur i rent. Jest przeprowadzana z urzędu – nie trzeba składać żadnego wniosku. Świadczenia wzrosną o 12,12 proc. – informuje Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych w specjalnym komunikacie. Waloryzacja w marcu br. jest niższa od ubiegłorocznej, która wynosiła 14,8 proc. Wskaźnik waloryzacji rent i emerytur uzależniony […]
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Kierowcy wreszcie odetchną. Ceny na stacjach w dół
Kierowcy wreszcie odczują trochę ulgi. Przy dystrybutorach ceny w końcu zaczynają spadać. To efekt przecen na rynku hurtowym. Najmocniej cieszą się właściciele samochodów napędzanych benzyną. Trochę wolniej tanieje z kolei diesel. Business Insider businessinsider.com.pl Read More
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Kultowy bar mleczny w Krakowie się zamyka. “Podzielił smutny los”
Kultowy bar mleczy w Krakowie Żak przechodzi do historii – po wielu latach działalności lokal przy ul. Królewskiej 84 swoje drzwi po raz ostatni otworzy w czwartek 29 lutego. Kierownictwo, pracownicy, a przede wszystkim klienci baru są ogromnie zaskoczeni podjętą decyzją. Powodem zamknięcia Żaka ma być nierentowność interesu. biznes.interia.pl Read More
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Michigan Primary Takeaways: ‘Uncommitted’ Sends Biden a Message
Michigan Primary Takeaways: ‘Uncommitted’ Sends Biden a Message
President Biden endured a protest vote, Donald Trump fended off Nikki Haley again, and both may face challenges with their party coalitions as they start to look toward November.
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One in Six Abortions Is Done With Pills Prescribed Online, Data Shows
One in Six Abortions Is Done With Pills Prescribed Online, Data Shows
The first nationwide count of telehealth abortions includes pills mailed to states with abortion bans by clinicians in states with shield laws.
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Transnistria, Breakaway Region of Moldova, Asks Russia for Protection
Transnistria, Breakaway Region of Moldova, Asks Russia for Protection
Transnistria declared independence in 1992 but is not recognized internationally. The request by the territory’s legislature could fuel regional tensions as the war in Ukraine rages.