SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios reach a tentative agreement to resolve the strike

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“SAG-AFTRA, the union representing more than 150,000 film and television performers, reached a tentative deal with the entertainment world's top...”

Ohio voters enshrine abortion rights in state constitution after fall of Roe v. Wade

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“Ohio voters have added the right to abortion care to the state's constitution, NBC News projects — another big political victory for...”

WeWork, the office-sharing company once valued at $47B, files for bankruptcy protection

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“Office-sharing company WeWork filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey federal court Monday, saying that it had entered into...”

Maui wildfires lead to dire mental health crisis in Lahaina

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“As residents try to recover from the wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, many are struggling with their mental health because of the trauma they experienced.”

Feeling angry may help people achieve their goals, study finds

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“A study found that participants who completed challenging tasks while angry performed better than those who felt other emotions such as sadness,...”

U.S., European officials broach topic of peace negotiations with Ukraine, sources say

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“U.S. and European officials have begun quietly talking to the Ukrainian government about what possible peace negotiations with Russia might entail...”

Second woman sues Steven Tyler, alleging he sexually assaulted her when she was a teen

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“A second woman has come forward with allegations against Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, saying he sexually assaulted her when she was a teenager...”

Cooking spray burn victim awarded $7.1 million in damages after can 'exploded into a fireball'

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“CHICAGO — A jury in Illinois has ordered Chicago-based Conagra Brands to pay $7.1 million to a Pennsylvania woman who was badly injured in 2017...”

Infant mortality rose in 2022 for the first time in two decades

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“The U.S. infant mortality rate rose last year for the first time in two decades.”

Ex-British cyberespionage employee gets life in prison for stabbing a U.S. spy

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“A former British cyberespionage employee who had become angry and resentful toward his agency's work was sentenced Monday to life in prison for...”