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Month: November 2023

Taylor Swift adds Brittany Mahomes to her squad

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift appears to have a new member of her squad. Over the weekend she was photographed having a night out with a group of girlfriends, Selena Gomez, Sophie Turner, Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne and a newer friend, Brittany Mahomes. Mahomes being there was notable to the Swifties who continue to

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Researchers find sensitive personal data of US military personnel is for sale online

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — Sensitive personal information like the apparent home addresses and health conditions of thousands of active-duty US military personnel can be bought cheaply online from so-called data brokers, according to a study published Monday by Duke University researchers. The researchers could shop for data on servicemembers based on geolocation, including whether

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Polish president to name new prime minister-designate after opposition coalition’s election win

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — An aide says Polish President Andrzej Duda will announce who he is tapping as prime minister-designate tasked with forming a new government following general elections in which the ruling right-wing party lost its parliamentary majority to three allied opposition parties. The announcement will trigger the process of forming a new government.

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Australian and Chinese leaders talk pandas and wine as ties improve despite disagreements

By KEN MORITSUGU and HUIZHONG WU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The leaders of Australia and China have welcomed the improvement in relations between their two countries in the past year and emphasized the importance of engaging with each other despite differences on issues such as defense. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met Chinese President

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Two more companies recall cinnamon applesauce pouches due to potential lead contamination

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Two more companies are recalling fruit puree pouches due to potential contamination with lead, the US Food and Drug Administration said. Schnucks-branded pouches sold at Schnucks and Eatwell Markets grocery stores and Weis-branded pouches sold at Weis grocery stores are being recalled, in addition to WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree

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French parliament starts debating a bill that would make it easier to deport some migrants

PARIS (AP) — Senators in France have started debating a bill that is intended to toughen the country’s immigration law. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says the legislation up for debate on Monday is aimed at “being tougher on foreigners who commit crimes, expelling them all.” The government says the measure would strengthen and accelerate

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Israel’s cyber defense chief tells CNN he’s concerned Iran could increase severity of its cyberattacks

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — After suspected Iranian hackers claimed a string of recent attacks on Israeli security cameras, Israel’s cyber defense chief told CNN he is “very concerned” that Iran could escalate its long-running covert battle with Israel in cyberspace with more serious attacks on infrastructure as the war between Israel and Hamas shows no

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Lift to Rise receives $5 million in funding for affordable housing project

The Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council (SCAG) is adding $5 million dollars to the “We Lift: Coachella Valley’s Housing Catalyst Fund.” The fund, which was created by Lift to Rise, the Low Income Investment Fund, Rural Community Assistance Corporation and Riverside County, provides low-interest loans for affordable housing developments. The money is to

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Democrats are counting on abortion politics to help deliver wins in key races across the country this week

By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — In the 16 months since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, six states have held direct votes on the future of abortion rights within their borders. And on six occasions, the pro-abortion rights side has prevailed — including in traditionally conservative states like Kentucky. This calculus will be tested again

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Mind-altering ketamine becomes new pain treatment, despite little research or regulation

By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — As U.S. doctors scale back their use of opioid painkillers, a new option for hard-to-treat pain is taking root: ketamine, the decades-old surgical drug that is now a trendy psychedelic therapy. Prescriptions for ketamine have soared in recent years, driven by for-profit clinics and telehealth services

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Mind-altering ketamine becomes new pain treatment, despite little research or regulation

By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — As U.S. doctors scale back their use of opioid painkillers, a new option for hard-to-treat pain is taking root: ketamine, the decades-old surgical drug that is now a trendy psychedelic therapy. Prescriptions for ketamine have soared in recent years, driven by for-profit clinics and telehealth services

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