Nike officially ends Hockey Canada sponsorship in wake of sexual assault scandals

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“Nike has officially cut ties with Canada's governing body of hockey, ending a partnership established nearly 25 years ago.”

Bankruptcy filings surge in first half of 2023 in US, Epiq says | Reuters

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“U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings jumped 68% in the first half of 2023 from a year earlier, Epiq Bankruptcy, a provider of U.S. bankruptcy filing...”

Cocaine found in White House sparks brief evacuation - BBC News

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“The US Secret Service is investigating how the substance got into the West Wing.”

Hunter Biden could benefit from Supreme Court's expansion of gun rights - POLITICO

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“The president's son is under investigation for potentially breaking the law banning drug users from owning guns - but the law's constitutionality...”

Chicago shootings this weekend: 53 shot, 10 fatally, in Memorial Day weekend gun violence across city, police say - ABC7 Chicago

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“Chicago shootings this Memorial Day weekend have left at least 53 people shot, 10 fatally, according to police.”

History of Memorial Day | National Memorial Day Concert | PBS

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“Learn about the history of Memorial Day. Discover facts about Memorial Day and why we recognize it as a national holiday.”

NYC college professor Shellyne Rodriguez who threatened Post reporter with machete is fired

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“Shellyne Rodriguez was sacked by Hunter College just hours after the adjunct professor was caught on camera holding the blade to the veteran...”

'Our Own Worst Enemy' looks at Americans' apathy - Harvard Gazette

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“In his new book, "Our Own Worst Enemy," Extension School instructor Tom Nichols writes that the greatest threat to American democracy is the...”

Granholm supports requiring U.S. military to adopt all-electric vehicle fleet by 2030

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“Energy Sec. Jennifer Granholm says she supports efforts to require the U.S. military to implement an all-electric vehicle fleet by the year 2030,...”

After $1 Trillion Lost To Inflation, Consumers' Resilience Has Reached The Breaking Point

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“Inflation is hurting American consumers and the retailers that depend upon their spending power far more than anyone knew. And with consumer...”