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Americans sickened by ubiquity of electronics find oasis in W. Virg. hollow, but maybe not for long
There’s a reason why one of the country's national telescopes was put at Green Bank, West Virginia. It’s considered one of the most quiet, remote places on earth, which is why “electrically sensitive people” are also quietly flocking there.
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White House warned staffers against insider trading amid Iran war
Insider trading occurs when someone with non-public information makes an investment or sale based on that information.
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White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets using insider info, amid ongoing war
The email, which was sent from the White House Management Office, explained that it's a criminal offense to use nonpublic information to buy or sell prediction-market contracts.
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Trump appears to endorse $5K baby bonus for new mothers as part of effort to boost US birth rate
The White House has not publicly commented on how it will help boost birth rates, but White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president is committed to implementing policies that support American families.
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Donald Trump says he does not intend to fire Powell after swearing-in SEC chair Paul Atkins
Atkins previously served as an SEC commissioner from 2002 through 2008, and was tapped to lead the commission in December.
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Waltz: EU security obligations a crucial component of Ukraine war deal
The conflict has persisted since February of 2022 and negotiations have thus far failed to yield fruit.
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White House announces Trump will travel to Middle East in May
Leavitt said Trump would visit the Middle East from May 13 to May 16.
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Trump slams Supreme Court over deportations, says it is 'not possible' to try every illegal migrant
The president defended his actions in a post on Truth Social, claiming it would take "200 years" to try every illegal migrant, and slammed the Supreme Court for allegedly not wanting him to "send violent criminals and terrorists back to Venezuela."
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Pope Francis meets J.D. Vance on Easter, makes appeal for release of hostages
Francis delivered the “Urbi et Orbi” blessing to the “City [of Rome] and to the World,” a special declaration of reconciliation.
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Trump's top economic advisor says White House is studying ways to replace Fed chair Powell
Trump criticized Powell on Thursday for not cutting interest rates and said he could not wait for Powell's “termination.”
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Trump begins reclassifying federal employees for swift removal if necessary
The White House said the change would empower federal agencies to "swiftly remove employees in policy-influencing roles for poor performance, misconduct, corruption, or subversion of presidential directives, without lengthy procedural hurdles."
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Trump doubles down on deported migrant's alleged ties to gang: 'He's got MS-13 tattooed' on knuckles
Trump in a post on Truth Social shared an image of what he claimed was Abrego Garcia's hand, which showed tattoos on his knuckles that include a marijuana leaf, a cross, a skull and a smiley face.
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Trump's first quarter Gallup approval higher than first term, poll shows
About 90% of Republicans said they have a lot of confidence in Trump’s leadership on the economy, according to the results of the poll, compared to 37% of independents and 8% of Democrats.