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Biden Pushes Cybersecurity Upgrades For Critical Infrastructure After Recent Hacks

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

President Biden signed a directive aimed at improving cybersecurity for critical infrastructure systems like energy and food — but it's up to private companies to actually follow those standards.

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Rooibos Tea Is Africa's First Food To Join The EU's List Of Protected Products

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Rooibos joins France's Champagne, Greece's feta cheese and Colombian coffee on the list. The tea is said to have numerous health benefits.

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Can't-Miss Moments From The Olympics Opening Ceremony

Friday, July 23, 2021

From pictogram people to a moving rendition of "Imagine," the Tokyo Olympics' opening ceremony balanced fun with the seriousness of the moment.

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Everything You Need To Know To Enjoy This Year's Parade Of Nations

Friday, July 23, 2021

When did the Parade of Nations begin, and why aren't the countries in alphabetical order? Here's everything you need to know about the Olympic opening ceremony event.

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Fort Hood Officials Are Searching For More Than 100 Missing Night Vision Goggles

Saturday, July 17, 2021

A spokesperson confirmed to NPR that the night vision devices were reported missing on Monday and have "no immediate impact on unit readiness."

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The Biden Administration Vows To Appeal A Federal Ruling Deeming DACA Unlawful

Friday, July 16, 2021

One day after a federal district judge in Texas ruled against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, President Biden said the Department of Justice intends to appeal the decision.

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A Lobster Diver In Cape Cod Says A Humpback Whale Scooped Him Up And Spat Him Out

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Michael Packard says he was trapped in the whale's mouth for 30 to 40 seconds before it tossed him back in the water, bruised but otherwise unharmed. Experts tell NPR such events are extremely rare.

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Biden And Putin Won't Hold A Joint News Conference After Their Geneva Meeting

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Biden will instead hold a solo press conference, which a White House official called "the appropriate format to clearly communicate with the free press the topics that were raised in the meeting."

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A Texas Bakery Got Hate Mail Over Pride Cookies. Then The Community Rallied Behind It

Friday, June 11, 2021

Confections bakery in Lufkin, Texas lost customers after posting a picture of its rainbow-iced Pride Month cookies. It's now being flooded with orders and donations, and paying them forward.

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Colonial Pipeline Restarts: There's No Need To Panic-Buy Gas (And Never Was)

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Even before fuel began flowing again after a ransomware attack, experts said any shortages were because of transportation, not supply, and they urged people not to top off their tanks.

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In A Grief-Filled Year, Brands From Etsy To Pandora Let You Skip Mother's Day Emails

Friday, May 07, 2021

The small but growing trend is seen as a welcome acknowledgement of people who are grieving, as well as a sign that email marketing is becoming increasingly personalized and socially conscious.

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Roman Colosseum's New Floor Will Give Visitors A Gladiator's Point Of View

Monday, May 03, 2021

The retractable wooden stage will offer visitors a view of the ancient arena not seen since the 19th century, when archaeologists removed its floor to reveal the elaborate structures underneath.

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Germany Will Repatriate Benin Bronzes, Plundered From Africa In The 19th Century

Friday, April 30, 2021

German officials announced they have reached an agreement with Nigeria to return artifacts looted from the ancient Kingdom of Benin and now housed in German museums; other nations also hold bronzes.

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Portugal Opens World's Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge, And It's A Trip

Friday, April 30, 2021

The record-breaking bridge measures roughly 1,692 feet long and is suspended more than 570 feet above a rushing river. Officials in the town of Arouca called it "frighteningly beautiful."

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5 Facing Charges Over Shooting Of Lady Gaga's Dog Walker And Theft Of French Bulldogs

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Three people are charged with robbery and attempted murder, while two others were deemed accessories to the initial crime. One was the woman who said she found the dogs after the February theft.

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German Court Orders Revisions To Climate Law, Citing 'Major Burdens' On Youth

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Germany's top court rejected some of the activists' arguments but agreed that the country's climate act violates their fundamental rights by not specifying emissions reduction targets after 2030.

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Scenes From Biden's Speech To Congress, A Night Of Many Firsts

Thursday, April 29, 2021

The pandemic shaped President Biden's first joint address to Congress in many ways, from the dress code to the guest list. While most people watched remotely, photos show what it was like in the room.

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'Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President': Women Make History At Biden's Joint Address

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

In a historic first, President Biden delivered his joint address to Congress flanked by two women: Vice President Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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Lawmakers Invite Virtual Guests To Watch Biden's Joint Address From Afar, Too

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Many Democratic lawmakers are continuing the tradition of inviting guests to the address. But with in-person attendees limited by the pandemic, they'll be watching remotely like almost everyone else.

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Epicurious Ditches Beef In A Move It Calls 'Pro-Planet'

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The digital food magazine announced the change on Monday, citing the carbon footprint of cattle and a desire to help home cooks become more environmentally friendly.

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