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Catholic group demands Massachusetts governor be excommunicated over abortion law
A Catholic advocacy group has urged Massachusetts bishops to excommunicate Governor Maura Healey after she signed abortion-related legislation. The dispute highlights the continuing conflict between Catholic teaching on abortion and political support for abortion access. Healey, a Democrat, said the law would keep abortion safe, legal and accessible in Massachusetts. Fox News described the measure…
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‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to make rival app store installs easier
A US judge has ordered Google to remove several barriers that make it harder for Android users to find and install rival app stores through Google Play. The ruling is part of the long-running Epic Games antitrust case and matters because it seeks to make Android app distribution more competitive after a jury found Google…
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If Apple sends you a push notification alerting you to a spyware attack, take it seriously
Apple has issued a new round of warnings to customers it believes may have been targeted by mercenary spyware, urging them to act quickly to protect their devices and data. The alerts matter because such spyware is often used by governments against critics and civil-society figures, and notifications can prompt wider investigations into abuse. The…
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Election ‘human error’ delays key primary results in latest voting mishap to hit blue states
Milwaukee election officials delayed the release of primary-election results by about 90 minutes after a human error involving flash drives. The delay mattered because outstanding absentee ballots could affect the closely contested Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor between David Crowley and Francesca Hong, and because it revived scrutiny of election administration in Democratic-led areas. Officials…
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Trump cancels Biden-era bid to speed power line construction
The Trump administration is canceling a Biden-era effort to speed up power line construction in parts of Pennsylvania, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Nebraska and the Dakotas. The Energy Department announced this week that it would not move forward with designating three areas as National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, a move that could get them federal…
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YEONJUN Brings ‘NO LABELS’ to Life at Billboard Live: Photos From Inside TOMORROW X TOGETHER Singer’s West Hollywood Concert & Sit-Down Chat
YEONJUN of TOMORROW X TOGETHER performed his solo material at Billboard’s exclusive Live event at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, following an intimate on-stage interview. The event highlighted his effort to move beyond expectations and present different aspects of himself through the NO LABELS releases. He said NO LABELS Pt. 2 is more natural and…
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New aircraft carrier going to Middle East amid questions over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
The U.S. is sending a new aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid reports of poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been long deployed to the theater in support of the war against Iran. The USS George Washington, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, departed a port in Vietnam last week and was spotted…
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Republican Senate candidate: ‘It’s embarrassing’ to be from Minnesota
Former sportscaster and Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya said Wednesday that voters told her it was “embarrassing” to be from Minnesota, amid progressive candidates’ wins across the state. In an appearance on Fox News’s “America Reports,” host John Roberts asked Tafoya about polling that showed her trailing behind her opponent Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a…
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Burnham hails importance of local businesses as he issues update on support plans
Andy Burnham said the Government will consult small businesses on further support, as he reiterated that independent firms are central to local communities. The proposed engagement is intended to strengthen cooperation with small businesses and help them plan for the longer term, with ministers linking the approach to job creation and growth. The Government has…
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‘South Park’ Vs. POTUS: Why It’s Always Funny In 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Deadline examines how South Park has repeatedly satirised US presidents over nearly three decades, arguing that its attacks on Donald Trump are consistent with the show’s long-standing approach rather than a new political turn. The article says the series’ creators see politics as part of popular culture and target extremism across the ideological spectrum, helping…