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Whose change of stance led to the authorization of a $54 billion fund to assist Ukraine in its conflict with Russia through the end of 2027?
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What action did Universal Music Group take after failed licensing negotiations with TikTok?
The Universal Music Group withdrew their music licenses from TikTok, resulting in the deletion of Universal's songs from TikTok's library and the muting of audio in existing videos. Universal accused TikTok of offering unsatisfactory payment and allowing the platform to be flooded with A.I.-generated recordings.
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Known for their key role in Obama's executive actions on climate and the Paris climate accord, which long-serving Democratic strategist is taking over John Kerry's role as US Climate Diplomat?
John Podesta, a senior White House adviser focusing on clean energy and climate, is set to replace John Kerry. Podesta has a long history in Democratic politics, serving as a campaign manager for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential bid and as a key climate adviser to former President Barack Obama.
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Which pharmaceutical company—headquartered in Cambridge, MA—abandoned its ownership rights of the controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm, amidst concerns about safety and effectiveness?
Biogen has decided to give up its ownership rights to Aduhelm. Despite the exorbitant price of $56,000 per year, Aduhelm's revenue for Biogen was only $7.8 million after a year and a half. The rights will be transferred back to the Swiss company, Neurimmune.
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Despite a team of experienced journalists and nonpartisan aspirations, which news website is shutting down less than a year after its launch?
The Messenger aimed to introduce a nonpartisan voice to the American news landscape. However, despite ambitious plans and a team of experienced journalists, it's shutting down less than a year after its launch. The closure is a significant blow to the struggling news industry and is considered one of the biggest failures in the history of online news.
