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GOP Faces Internal Struggle as Rep. Luna Pushes for Proxy Voting During Parental Leave
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is challenging GOP leadership with a bill for proxy voting during parental leave, gaining support from 218 House members. Despite attempts to block it, Luna's move threatens GOP agenda unity.
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ZeniMax Workers Threaten Strike Amid Stalled Microsoft Contract Talks, Demand Better Pay and Conditions
ZeniMax Workers United, representing over 300 QA workers, has authorized a strike due to stalled contract negotiations with Microsoft over pay and benefits. This move underscores a growing trend of unionization within the video game industry, potentially affecting upcoming game releases.
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France-Algeria Tensions Rise Over Arrest of Writer Boualem Sansal; Leaders Urge Dialogue
French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal's arrest over comments deemed harmful to Algeria's territorial integrity has heightened tensions between France and Algeria. French President Macron urges resolution to restore trust, as both nations commit to renewed dialogue amid calls for Sansal's release.
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Iceland Declares Emergency as Volcanic Eruption Threatens Grindavík and Blue Lagoon
A volcanic eruption near Grindavík, Iceland, on April 1, prompted the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon and a state of emergency due to lava threats to residential areas. The Icelandic Met Office raised the hazard alert to its highest level as authorities monitor the situation, especially the risk of lava breaching protective barriers.
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Circle has filed for an IPO with the SEC, intending to list on the NYSE under the symbol 'CRCL', signifying a major step in its growth in the stablecoin market. Despite a dip in recent profits, the move comes amid rising stablecoin adoption and increased competition, notably from PayPal's market entry.
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Runway unveils Gen-4, an AI model enhancing video production with realistic motion and character consistency, positioning itself as a creative industry leader. This launch, amid legal and job market challenges, comes with a strategic Lionsgate partnership and a $450 million funding target, potentially valuing the company at $4 billion.
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The NFL is replacing traditional chain measurements with Sony's Hawk-Eye system to enhance officiating accuracy, utilizing six 8K cameras in each stadium. This decision aims to reduce measurement time significantly and follows previous testing, despite some criticism regarding ball placement accuracy.
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Alyssa Atkinson, a freshman at Allen Park High School, survived a cardiac arrest during track practice thanks to coaches using CPR and an AED. This incident highlights the vital role of emergency preparedness in schools, prompting Corewell Health to organize a heart check event on May 3, 2025.
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The US Senate, divided evenly, has introduced bipartisan sanctions against Russia if it fails to negotiate earnestly with Ukraine. Spearheaded by Senators Graham and Blumenthal, the sanctions target Russian oil, gas, and uranium, adding pressure on Moscow amid stalled peace efforts.
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