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Google sent letters as recently as last week reiterating that its agreements did not prohibit the companies from installing other AI products on new devices, Google executive Peter Fitzgerald testified on Tuesday.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025 -
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has transferred broad administrative powers over the Department of the Interior to Tyler Hassen, a former oil executive with ties to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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There is no doubt that Müller gave everything, but in retrospect, the Bayern boss will have to answer the uncomfortable question of whether starting the 2014 World Cup winner was the right choice in the first place.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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For some reason, my boss has never questioned me or been suspicious of anything.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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North Korean troops are further disadvantaged by the crude tactics of their Russian commanders, who have sent them into assault campaigns without providing rear-fire support, the spy agency told lawmakers in January.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Hamas’ top military commander, Mohammad Deif, was killed during a strike in July 2024.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This significantly increased the number of employees contributing to their employers’ 401(k) plans.—
Dr. Ronald Premuroso,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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That feeling getting endorsed by your employer, like in football apparently, is a real shame.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Mario Grech Position: Secretary general of the Synod of Bishops Nationality: Maltese Age: 68 What else?—
George Petras,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Mario Grech Mario Grech, 68, is the secretary general of the Synod.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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The final cost will be set once the design is completed, said Laura Swartz, the communications director for the Department of Finance.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2025
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There’s also Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, and Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, two behind-the-scenes senior officials helping to shape, implement and message around Trump’s economic plans.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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About 1,200 kids pass through Idaho’s foster care system every year, Laura Denner, administrator of Family and Community Partnerships, told the Idaho Statesman.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2025
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When Liz Ryan departed as administrator of the Department of Justice’s juvenile division in January, its website was flush with opportunities for state and local law enforcement as well as nonprofits to apply for federal funding for a myriad of initiatives that help children.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2025
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The supervisor on duty apologized for Pouncy and let the customer use the restroom, which made Pouncy feel unsupported.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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None of the five L.A. County supervisors responded to a request for comment.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Higher-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher-up. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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