Ukraine used its new F-16s in combat for the first time last week to shoot down Russian missiles during a massive attack. A jet was lost in the fight.

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Great white sharks off the coast of South Africa are being preyed upon by two killer whales, causing them to flee en masse, according to a new study.

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Facebook coached employees on how to talk to their loved ones about the company in the wake of a bombshell congressional hearing, The New York Times reports.Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen testified before Congress last week, telling Senators the company placed profit before people and ignored the harm done by its algorithms. The Times reported on the internal reaction to the testimony and viewed a memo distributed by executives telling staff how they should respond when "asked questions about recent events by friends and family.

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Shipping industry insiders say bigger ships, added automation, and smaller crews -as well as a dangerous route through the Arctic - are raising risks.

The Ever Given cargo ship stuck in the Suez Canal.
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After the Ever Given blocked the Suez Canal, industry insiders are ...

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President Biden's foreign policy leaves much to be desired, but it's not too late to reverse course.

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After the deplorable Trump years, Biden represented a more fruitful foreign policy agenda.
In his first 100 days, the Biden team has made some major...

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Journalists "should be ashamed of themselves" after coverage of recent Tesla crash, Musk said on a call.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has had a lengthy battle with the news media.
In 2020, he shut down Teslas PR department, and chose to use ...

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Amid public outrage, New York officials have scrapped a $94,000 deal with the "Digidog" maker, Boston Dynamics, following a backlash.

Critics panned the remote-controlled robotic dogs as dystopian-like and an aggressive form of policing.
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The NYPD have ended their contract with robot dog creator...

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There's no data that says lower tax rates will foster more economic investment. Biden's plan to raise the corporate tax rate actually helps.

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Data does not show that corporate tax cuts encourage investments, jobs or growth.
Corporate tax cuts have only ...

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Former President George W. Bush said Republicans are "not going to win anything" if they only stand for exclusivity.

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Former President George W. Bush expressed optimism that the Republican Party will govern again.
He said it depends on whether the GOP can ...

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Passengers broke into a round of applause after the birth was announced on the loudspeaker. Julia Hansen, 23, captured that moment in a viral TikTok.

After a baby was born mid-flight, TikTok user @juliabernice recorded passengers' reactions.
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A baby was born during a Delta ...

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Las Vegas-based company Stream It designed theCyberLandr to help turn the Cybertruck into a portable home for weekend trips or even emergencies.

The chairs can be removed from the CyberLandr.
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Steam It says pre-orders of its CyberLandr topped 1,000 in just first 15 days.
It added that it...

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McConnell said the 1619 Project strives to "reorient" US history away from "intended purposes toward a politicized and divisive agenda."

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., listens as the Senate Rules Committee holds a hearing on the For the People Act, which would expand ...

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More than 90 new airlines are set to debut before the end of 2021, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing data from Avolon Holdings.

Avelo Airlines is one of more than 90 carriers that plan to begin service this year.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard ...

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"You're looking at probably a different result than if we had kept our stock," Buffett said at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting.

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Warren Buffett says he avoided a big bill by selling the big four airline stocks last year.The US government might have refused ...

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State and local officials are trying to boost the number of people registering for COVID-19 vaccinations in an effort to reach herd immunity.

A frontline healthcare worker receives a Moderna COVID-19 vaccination at the Park County Health Departments storefront clinic on January 5, 2021 in ...

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"As I've said before: In America, when we shoot for the moon, we plant our flag on it. I am honored to lead our National Space Council," Kamala Harris tweeted.

Vice President Kamala Harris.
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The Biden administration has selected Kamala Harris to lead the National...

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Greece and Iceland, among the few countries currently open to US tourists, accept the CDC's vaccination cards as official documentaiton.

A federal police officer checks the document of a passenger who landed from Prague at Frankfurt Airport in Germany.
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The upcoming "Saturday Night Live" host and billionaire founder of Tesla and SpaceX brainstormed ideas for sketches, including "Irony Man."

Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Saturday posted possible "SNL" sketches, including "Irony Man."
Musk will host...

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"For the first time in human history, humanity has the capacity to extinguish itself in a finite period of time," Kissinger said.

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger speaks during the Department of State 230th Anniversary Celebration at the Harry S. Truman Headquarters building July 29, 2019 ...

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Adar Poonawalla told The Times of London he faced an "unprecedented" environment of "expectation and aggression."

Serum Institute of Indias CEO Adar Poonawalla.
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Adar Poonawalla, the leader of a major vaccine manufacturer, said he fled India due to threats.
Poonawalla ...

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The investing legend is bearish on stocks in the longer term. He also said wealthy people should pay more taxes but not through a wealth tax.

Leon Cooperman decried the public and politicians attacking the wealthy.
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Leon Cooperman said the stock market will be lower a year from...

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The US healthcare system is currently ranked 37th in the world. Treating racism as a public health threat is a signifiant step towards improvement.

Racism is as much a public health issue as it is a social justice issue.
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On April 8, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. ...

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You could start a self-publishing business on Amazon, a pet-care service, or an Instagram side hustle. Here's a collection of guides to get started.

A record number of people started new businesses last year, including dog walking, urban farming, and food trucks.
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The Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System combines two existing technologies for a deadly new way to hit targets offshore.

A Naval Strike Missile is launched from USS Coronado in September 2014.
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The Navy Marine ...

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Soon you'll be able to buy tickets to space with Blue Origin, and Tesla taxis are coming to NYC: Here are 10 things in tech you need to know today.

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Good morning and welcome to 10 Things in Tech. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here.Lets get started.1. You can ...

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The Methodist Church sold out of Shell, as it does not think the energy company's climate strategy is good enough.

Extinction Rebellion protesters hold a banner with the words Shell Out outside Shell Tower at Waterloo, London.
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The Methodist ...

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The European Commission's competition chief accused Apple of disadvantaging developers. A complaint from Spotify prompted the investigation.

The European Commission's antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager (left) and Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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The EU's antitrust chief ...

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Federal agents are searching Giuliani's electronic devices for communications about Marie Yovanovitch's firing in 2019, The New York Times reported.

Former Mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani, a lawyer for President Donald Trump, speaks during a news conference at the Republican National Committee ...

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Florida Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, and Texas Sen. John Cornyn, all told Forbes that they would continue accepting corporate PAC donations.

Texas Sen. John Cornyn, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Sen. Rick Scott.
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Garlinghouse said he's frustrated with the US' progress given that such a framework would provide more clarity to investors.

Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse.
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Ripple's CEO told CNBC he's frustrated with the lack of regulatory clarity on crypto in the US.
He ...

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