Patrick Wood
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National
Drew Barrymore to restart her talk show amid strikes, drawing heated criticism
Drew Barrymore has announced she is bringing back her talk show amid the ongoing Hollywood strikes, sparking condemnation among fellow actors and calls for the show to be picketed.
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National
He's trying to fix the IRS and has $80 billion to play with. This is his plan
There are two competing trends: The population of the U.S. has grown at the same time as the workforce of the IRS has shrunk. A 10-year, $80 billion plan aims to tackle the agency's troubles.
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America has a loneliness epidemic. Here are 6 steps to address it
Lacking connection can increase the risk for premature death to levels comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General.
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Nebraska hasn't passed a single bill this session, amid filibusters over trans rights
A state senator has vowed to "burn this session to the ground" in protest to a bill that would bar physicians from providing gender affirming care to people under 19 years old.
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National
'Everybody is cheating': Why this teacher has adopted an open ChatGPT policy
An associate professor at the prestigious Wharton School is not only allowing his students to use ChatGPT, they are required to.
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National
The monkeypox outbreak was avoidable and warning signs were ignored, expert says
Monkeypox has been a developing problem for decades and the current global outbreak was avoidable, but the looming threat was largely ignored, according to a leading expert on the virus.
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National
What tiny towns in rural America can teach the cities about adaptation
One couple has made it their mission to document buildings and signs across the country. In doing so, they have busted a few myths and maybe even their own misconceptions about modern rural America.
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World
This Polish mayor has become a hero for Ukrainians in crisis. But what of his past?
Wojciech Bakun admits he was ill-prepared to become a front line humanitarian worker dealing with the rush of refugees from Ukraine. And some onlookers have been surprised by his response, too.
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World
One woman's 18-point survival checklist for fleeing Ukraine as Russia invades
As millions flee Ukraine, one woman's checklist for surviving the train ride into Poland reveals the desperation and struggle that awaits those who leave.
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World
A rescue team evacuates premature American twins from Kyiv in a daring mission
The twin boys, Lenny and Moishe, were born just as Russia invaded Ukraine. A specialist team of U.S. Army veterans hatched a desperate plan to bring them into Poland and, hopefully, to safety.