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What controversial claim did self-proclaimed U.F.O. researcher Jaime Maussan present in front of Mexico's Congress, sparking a wave of online discussion and photos?
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This Senator from Utah and former presidential nominee announced he will not run for reelection in 2024, opting to pave the path for a "new generation of leaders."
Senator Mitt Romney, who is 76, announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024. He has been a critical voice within his party, notably voting to remove former President Donald J. Trump from office. Romney has expressed concerns about the direction of both major political parties and believes it's time for younger candidates. He suggested that Trump, 77, and Biden, 80, should follow his lead.
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Why have New York City's pension funds and the state of Oregon, both shareholders of Fox Corporation, filed a lawsuit against the company?
The lawsuit alleges that Fox Corporation put investors at risk by allowing Fox News to air false claims about the 2020 election, which led to defamation lawsuits. The company had to settle a lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems for nearly $800 million due to these allegations. The lawsuit claims that Fox's decisions were to satisfy former President Trump's supporters, despite the legal risks involved.
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Which bizarre event occurred in Levira, Portugal due to a structural failure at a distillery?
Two tanks containing nearly 600,000 gallons of wine collapsed due to a structural failure at a distillery, causing a river of red wine to flow through the streets. The tanks were being used to store surplus wine, given Portugal, like other major European wine producers, is grappling with an oversupply of wine.
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In the face of new vaccine booster recommendations from the CDC and FDA, which state’s Surgeon General advised healthy adults under 65 against taking them due to growing immunity?
This week, the CDC and FDA approved new Covid-19 boosters for people ages 6 months and up. However, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, has advised healthy adults under 65 in Florida against taking them. Ladapo’s critics argue he is selectively highlighting data to show problems with the new boosters.
