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A piano at O’Hare was filthy and out of tune. He fixed it during a layover.Jan 25, 2025 11:30 am - Josiah Jackson was on his way to Florida with friends three years ago when he spotted a baby grand piano at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. “It was a public piano a...
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Meta courted Trump; now comes the backlash from Facebook, Instagram usersJan 25, 2025 12:19 am - If you were surprised to see yourself suddenly following President Donald Trump on Instagram and Facebook this week, it’s not because Meta forced you to, the social media...
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U.S. shared secret intelligence with Syria’s new leadersJan 24, 2025 4:03 pm - The United States has been sharing secret intelligence on threats from the Islamic State with the new government in Syria, which is itself run by leaders of a militant gr...
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Carolyn Hax: Wife left him for a co-worker. What does he say when he meets him?Jan 24, 2025 6:00 am - A week before their 25th anniversary, his wife said she was cheating with a married co-worker. They are now married. When the ex-husband meets the new husband, how does he convey his lack of respect? Carolyn Hax says don’t dwell on it and move on to live a good life.
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Do you wear gloves in the cold? There’s a better way to keep hands warm.Jan 24, 2025 3:08 am - Cold injuries from chilly temperatures most commonly occur on your feet and hands. While many of us protect the feet with bulky socks and boots, we often fail to keep our hands as toasty. Science tells us the best way to keep your digits warm.
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Trump moves to close Pentagon office focused on curbing civilian deathsJan 23, 2025 8:26 pm - The Trump administration is moving to abolish a Pentagon office responsible for promoting civilian safety in battlefield operations, suggesting that incoming Defense Depa...
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Johnson aide advised against subpoena of star Jan. 6 witness over concerns about ‘sexual texts’ from lawmakersJan 23, 2025 5:01 pm - An aide to House Speaker Mike Johnson advised Republican colleagues against subpoenaing former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson as part of their investigation into the...
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Trump revoked an antidiscrimination hiring rule. Here’s what it means.Jan 23, 2025 10:23 am - As part of his directives targeting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI), President Donald Trump revoked a landmark executive order signed by Lyndon B. Johns...
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Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, founder of online drug market Silk RoadJan 22, 2025 8:34 pm - President Donald Trump said he granted a pardon Tuesday to Ross Ulbricht, founder of the online marketplace Silk Road — a campaign promise Trump had made to libertarian v...
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Trump shuts off access to asylum, plans to send 10,000 troops to borderJan 22, 2025 7:31 pm - President Donald Trump is preparing to send around 10,000 troops to the southern border, where they will support Border Patrol agents under new orders to shut off access ...