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Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after failed bankruptcy auctionJan 13, 2025 2:57 pm - A company linked to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is now offering over $7 million to buy his Infowars platforms, more than double what it proposed when it lost to The Onion satirical news outlet in a bankruptcy auction that was later voided by a judge, a lawyer in the case said Monday.
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Biden’s administration proposes new rules on exporting AI chips, provoking an industry pushbackJan 13, 2025 2:06 pm - The Biden administration is proposing a new framework for the exporting of the advanced computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence, an attempt to balance national security concerns about the technology with the economic interests of producers and other countries.
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Flavorful chorizo brings meaty depth to a paprika pinto bean soup with collard greensJan 13, 2025 1:58 pm - Meat is the star of most stews, with vegetables and aromatics sometimes feeling like an afterthought. But meat can make an excellent accent ingredient in a pot of silky greens and creamy beans.
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Millions have had student loans canceled under Biden — despite the collapse of his forgiveness planJan 13, 2025 1:53 pm - Despite failing to deliver his promise for broad student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for more than 5 million Americans — more than any other president in U.S. history.
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Tsunami alert lifted after magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattles southwestern JapanJan 13, 2025 1:48 pm - Japan issued a tsunami advisory on Monday after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the southwest of the country. The public warnings to stay away from coastal areas were later lifted.
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Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to fire relief, Meghan delays show launch, Oscar noms pushed backJan 13, 2025 1:22 pm - Weaker winds and intense firefighting efforts over the weekend boosted containment of fires burning in and around Los Angeles, but the effects of the blazes on the entertainment world continue, including the postponement of the Oscars nominations.
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Fox News names Will Cain to replace Neil Cavuto in weekday afternoon lineupJan 13, 2025 1:09 pm - Fox News Channel is promoting weekend host Will Cain to the weekday afternoon slot vacated by longtime personality Neil Cavuto, who left the network last month.
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Special counsel report says Trump would’ve been convicted for Jan. 6 ‘unprecedented criminal effort’Jan 13, 2025 12:34 pm - Special counsel Jack Smith said his team “stood up for the rule of law” as it investigated President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, writing in a much-anticipated report released Tuesday that he stands fully behind his decision to bring criminal charges he believes would have resulted in a conviction had voters not returned Trump to the White House.
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Oscars push back nominations announcement amid California wildfiresJan 13, 2025 12:27 pm - The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfires. Nominations will now be announced on Jan. 23, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday.
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Book Review: ‘Open Socrates’ shows why philosophy isn’t a spectator sportJan 13, 2025 11:35 am - In “Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life,” Agnes Callard illustrates how philosophy isn’t just a spectator sport. It requires engaging with one another and arguing with each other, and admitting mistakes.