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Gov. Gavin Newsom chooses Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat

October 2, 2023
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has selected Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY's List, to assume the position left vacant by the passing of Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein, as confirmed by the governor's office to NBC News. Butler's appointment makes her the third Black woman ever to serve in the Senate and the first openly LGBTQ representative from California in the Senate.

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Search Underway for Missing 9-Year-Old Charlotte Sena in NY State Park

October 2, 2023
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Over 100 individuals are actively searching for 9-year-old Charlotte Sena, who disappeared while on a camping trip at Moreau Lake State Park in upstate New York, according to Governor Kathy Hochul. On Saturday evening, Charlotte was biking with friends, and on her last loop, she wanted to ride alone. Her absence was noticed within 15 minutes, leading to immediate search efforts by her family and other campers. She was reported missing to the authorities shortly after.

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Canceled Professor Establishes Common Sense Faculty at Rival University to Counter Wokeness

October 2, 2023
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A prominent professor who faced student-led cancelation at a prestigious London university is launching an initiative to counter "woke" ideology by establishing a "faculty for common sense" at a rival institution.

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M53 crash: Girl, 15, and driver killed after school bus overturns

October 2, 2023
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A tragic incident occurred on the M53 motorway in Wirral, Merseyside, where a school bus overturned, resulting in the unfortunate deaths of a 15-year-old girl and a coach driver. This incident took place shortly after 08:00 BST when the coach collided with a reservation.

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Record rain in New York City generates ‘life-threatening’ flooding, overwhelming streets and subways

October 2, 2023
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New York City was inundated by record-setting rainfall on Friday, overwhelming the city's sewer system and causing floodwaters to surge through streets, basements, schools, subways, and vehicles. This deluge caught many commuters off guard during the Friday morning rush hour. First responders swiftly sprang into action, rescuing individuals from stranded cars and rapidly filling basements.

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Michael Gambon, Dumbledore in the ‘Harry Potter’ Films, Dies at 82

September 29, 2023
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After making a significant impact in London during the 1970s, Michael Gambon, the accomplished Irish-born actor known for his remarkable stage and screen performances, including iconic roles such as Edward VII, Oscar Wilde, and Winston Churchill, passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 82. Gambon gained widespread recognition as Albus Dumbledore, the firm yet benevolent headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, in the "Harry Potter" film series.

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What China’s economic problems mean for the world

September 29, 2023
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There's a common saying that suggests when the United States experiences economic troubles, the rest of the world tends to suffer as well. However, the question arises: what happens when China, the world's second-largest economy with over 1.4 billion inhabitants, faces its own set of challenges, including sluggish growth, elevated youth unemployment, and a turbulent property market?

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Vachathi: India court upholds convictions in 30-year-old rapes

September 29, 2023
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The high court in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu has upheld the convictions of numerous government officials for committing atrocities against tribal people, including the rape of 18 women, three decades ago.

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Evergrande: Why should I care if China property giant collapses?

September 29, 2023
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The crisis facing the world's most indebted company has deepened following the placement of its chairman under police surveillance.

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GB News boss ‘appalled’ by Laurence Fox comments

September 29, 2023
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The head of GB News, Angelos Frangopoulos, has expressed his shock at Laurence Fox's comments about a female journalist and emphasized that they were "completely unacceptable" and should have been challenged by the host, Dan Wootton. Both Laurence Fox and Dan Wootton have been suspended, and Ofcom is currently investigating the channel after receiving 7,300 complaints.