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A dramatic stage has been set for the sentencing phase of the trial of Robert Bowers, the perpetrator of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, as expert testimony on the extent of his brain damage has raised questions about his culpability. The jury heard from doctors who reviewed Bowers' medical
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Republican Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida launched his campaign for the 2024 White House race, setting up a clash with former President Donald Trump, who has dominated the GOP for the last seven years. DeSantis' strategy focuses on policy differences with Trump, particularly on abortion, where he has signed
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who had previously criticized Twitter for suppressing ideas during the COVID-19 pandemic, used the Elon Musk-owned platform to launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, leveraging its newfound shift to the right. Musk's takeover of Twitter has raised alarms about the potential for
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Renewable energy development has become increasingly important to address the growing demand for clean power and combat climate change. However, the proliferation of wind turbines has raised concerns over the impact on golden eagle populations, which are already declining in some areas. Despite the Biden administration's efforts to
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The Biden administration has completed a court-ordered review that should ensure the continuation of construction at a critical lithium mine in Nevada, despite ongoing legal challenges. The Interior Department also announced steps to clarify mineral rights under the 1872 Mining Law, responding to a recent court decision that upended the
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The House Republicans' proposal to dramatically cut nondefense spending to 2022 levels would have a devastating impact on struggling families who rely on rental assistance programs, housing advocates warn. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, this plan would slash housing and homelessness programs by 23%, affecting around
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The Biden administration has taken a significant step to address the climate crisis by proposing a new rule to limit greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) plan aims to reduce pollution from the nation's second-largest contributor to climate
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The Archbishop of Canterbury's decision to write a letter in support of the then Bishop of Gloucester, Peter Ball, who was being investigated for sex offences in 1993, has been revealed as a result of a Freedom of Information Act request. The letter, written by former Archbishop George
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Lydia Bright and her mother Debbie Douglas, a mother-daughter team and co-stars of ITVBe's The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE), have become official ambassadors for Universal Pictures' latest DVD, Zumba Fitness. The duo, who share a close family bond and screen time, are proud to assert their
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Workers at Scotland's national museum are set to strike for two consecutive days, starting from Boxing Day, in a long-running dispute over weekend pay. This marks the third Christmas in a row that workers will go on strike to protest the museum's management decision to withdraw
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A study of 3,882 patients who underwent bariatric surgery found that the procedure significantly improves existing Type 2 diabetes and lowers abnormally high blood pressure. Over a period of three-and-a-half years, bariatric surgery was shown to improve health outcomes for patients with obesity-related conditions. The researchers applied their findings
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As the last deep coal mine in the UK prepares to shut down today, the 450 miners who have worked at Kellingley Colliery in North Yorkshire will be receiving severance packages of 12 weeks' pay. The closure marks the end of an era for the coal industry in the
