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Stock market today: Nasdaq surges 2% as Big Tech leads rally after earnings
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Williams-Sonoma must pay almost $3.2 million for violating FTC's 'Made in USA' order
Home products retailer Williams-Sonoma will have to pay almost $3.2 million for violating a Federal Trade Commission “Made in USA” order. Williams-Sonoma was charged with advertising multiple products as being “Made in USA” when they were in fact manufactured in other countries, including China. The FTC said Friday that Williams-Sonoma has agreed to a settlement, which includes a $3.175 million civil penalty.
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Associated Press
Planning for potential presidential transition underway as Biden administration kicks it off
President Joe Biden's administration on Friday formally began planning for a potential presidential transition, aiming to ensure continuity of government no matter the outcome of November's general election. Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, sent memos to all executive departments and agencies, directing them to name a point person for transition planning by May 3. Next week, White House chief of staff Jeff Zients — who also chaired Biden's 2020 transition effort — will lead the first meeting of the White House Transition Coordinating Council, which consists of senior White House policy, national security and management officials, as required by the Presidential Transition Act.
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Mass Graves of Hundreds Uncovered in Gaza Sound Alarm
Mass graves with hundreds of bodies were discovered at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.
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This small U.S. town is considered the best place to retire. Here's why.
With a relatively low average monthly cost of living and a low crime rate, this little-known town has a lot to offer retirees according to one report.
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AFP
Biden stalls on menthol cigarette ban fearing Black vote backlash
President Joe Biden's government on Friday said it was taking more time to consider a ban on menthol cigarettes, amid fears it could alienate Black voters in a tough election year. In South Carolina, conservative group Building America's Future sent letters to around 75,000 Democrat voters in February listing Biden's proposed menthol cigarette ban as a reason not to vote for him in that month's primary vote.
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U.S. reviewing whether to sanction IDF unit accused of human rights abuses
The Biden administration is reviewing whether to restrict aid to an Israeli military battalion after determining that it was one of three battalions credibly implicated in gross human rights violations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank prior to Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, according to a letter obtained by NBC News.
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With Biden 'happy to debate,' Trump calls for duel at courthouse
Joe Biden said Friday he is ready to face off against his White House challenger Donald Trump in a presidential debate, with the Republican, ensnarled in multiple criminal cases, proposing to hold the verbal duel at a New York courthouse without delay. ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ANYPLACE." Trump, who accuses Biden of using the justice system to undermine his White House bid, proposed holding the debate either at his campaign rallies in the midwestern state of Michigan next week -- or as early as Friday
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Flight attendant indicted in attempt to record teen girl in airplane bathroom
An American Airlines flight attendant was indicted Thursday after authorities said he tried to secretly record video of a 14-year-old girl using an airplane bathroom last September. Police have also alleged that Estes Carter Thompson III, 36, of Charlotte, North Carolina, had recordings of four other girls using lavatories on an aircraft where he worked. Thompson was indicted on one count of attempted sexual exploitation of children and one count of possession of images of child sexual abuse depicting a prepubescent minor.
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What happens now that Harvey Weinstein's conviction was overturned in New York
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction was overturned Thursday by the New York Court of Appeals and many are wondering what happens next.
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She called 911 to report abuse then disappeared: 5 months later her family's still searching
She called 911 3 times on her partner, then disappeared. As he awaits trial, a family's desperate search for their daughter nears its fifth month.
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AFP
Barking mad? Milei's attachment to 'dead' dog raises sanity worries
Does Javier Milei communicate with a ghost dog whose death he refuses to accept?Milei himself has refused to answer questions about his dogs.
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AFP
10 killed in fire at Brazil hotel turned homeless shelter
At least 10 people were killed Friday in a fire that broke out in a defunct hotel being used as a makeshift homeless shelter in the city of Porto Alegre in southern Brazil, officials said.- 'Tragedy foretold' - Porto Alegre Mayor Sebastiao Melo declared three days of official mourning in the city.
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Joy Bauer shares healthful hacks for stepping up your salad and sandwich game
Joy Bauer takes your salads and sandwiches to the next level of nutrition with these recipes: chopped salad sandwich, vinaigrette and matzo tuna melt.
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88 Father's Day jokes that prove you inherited Dad's funny bone
Give your dad a good laugh with these funny Father's Day jokes, cheesy puns and hilarious one-liners.
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Tired of dating apps? Real-life singles experiences are making a comeback.
Many dating app users are tired of the "swiping, matching, ghosting" cycle and are looking to "meet cute" in person.
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USA TODAY
Lawmakers to propose antisemitism monitor for public universities in bipartisan bill
The move comes amid a wave of Pro-Palestinian protests at colleges across the U.S. Data shows antisemitism and Islamophobia are both on the rise.
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CNN
US announces $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday a $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine — the largest to date — which will allow the US to purchase new equipment produced by the American defense industry for the Ukrainian military.
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AFP
Daimler Truck braces for possible strike in 3 southern US states
Around 7,200 workers with Daimler Truck in three southern US states were poised Friday for a potential strike as labor contract talks headed down to the wire.Representatives for the United Auto Workers and Daimler Truck have been in talks over a new contract to replace the one that expires at midnight Friday night for workers who build long-haul trucks and buses.
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TODAY
Healthier takeout favorites: Chicken fried rice, chicken sliders and more
Try our weekly Start TODAY meal plan for the week of April 29. Get dietitian-created, healthy meal and recipe ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
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