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The Age-Old Urge to Destroy Technology
Our go-to tale of resistance to technology is the story of the Luddites: In England in the early nineteenth century, skilled weavers and…
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Germany's opposition Greens urge more support for Ukraine
The head of Germany's opposition Greens has urged the government to provide Ukraine with increased air defences in the face of increased…
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Christian leaders urge the protection of worshippers' rights after protesters interrupt service
Several faith leaders called urgently for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants after…
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More than 60 Labour MPs urge PM to ban social media for under-16s
More than 60 Labour MPs have called on the prime minister to impose a ban on under-16s access to social media platforms. In a open letter…
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A dozen senators, including a Republican, urge DOJ watchdog to audit slow release of Epstein files
A dozen U.S. senators are calling on the Justice Department's watchdog to examine the department's failure to release all records…
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800 days after October 7: 200 former hostages, families urge Netanyahu to start Oct. 7 probe
In a letter, the groups demanded “truth, justice, and accountability,” saying only a state commission has the legal authority to…
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Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to 'professional' programs list amid uproar
A bipartisan group in Congress is urging the Education Department to add nursing to a list of college programs that are considered…
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White House says Trump's advice to limit number of dolls intended to urge consumers to buy American
The White House on Thursday pushed back on the idea that President Trump made an out-of-touch remark when he suggested to supporters in…
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German students urge education over ban for teens on social media
German students have said Australia's social media ban for young people under 16 is the wrong approach, and that education rather than…
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Democratic lawmakers urge U.S. service members to defy 'illegal orders' from Trump administration
A band of Democratic lawmakers is urging members of the U.S. military to defy orders from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete…
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US lawmakers urge Starbucks CEO to restart union talks
Twenty-six US senators and 82 House representatives have written to Starbucks chief executive officer Brian Niccol, urging the company to…
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Pro-lifers urge Republicans to add Hyde amendment abortion guardrails to Obamacare
Pro-life groups are turning up the heat on Republicans to stop federal Obamacare subsidies from funding insurance plans that include…
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Hostage families, fallen soldier relatives, urge national unity at Rabin memorial ceremony
In the shadow of Rabin’s assassination, youth movements gathered to call for healing and national unity in Israel. Relatives of freed and…
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Sermons urge youth to take part in public affairs in Morocco after wave of protests
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Worshippers sat shoeless on the red-carpeted floor of a mosque in Morocco's capital in silence, listening to a…
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Smotrich, Sukkot threaten elections over Netanyahu's Gaza City plan, urge full occupation
Smotrich threatened PM Netanyahu at Thursday’s cabinet meeting with going to elections, telling him: “As far as I’m concerned, we can stop…
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Hundreds of German public figures urge to halt arms exports to Israel
Over 160 German artists and media figures have joined a growing call to halt German weapons exports to Israel, bringing the number of…
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The Media’s Urge to Be “Fair” to Trump Is Killing the Republic
Uh, no. Here are a few facts and figures, none of which appear in the article. Federal revenue from all sources in recent years has been…
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Two MKs urge Kats to recognize Roi Wasserstein, reservist who died by suicide, as fallen soldier
In separate letters, the MKs described Wasserstein's extensive combat service during he ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the severe…
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Formerly kidnapped IDF observers urge public to 'do everything' for the hostages's release
The formerly kidnapped IDF observers pushed for a deal to bring the remaining captives home after ceasefire talks ended. After ceasefire…
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Over 70 Israeli lawmakers vow support for Taiwan, urge global inclusion
The Knesset members emphasized that the statement reflects gratitude for Taiwan’s ongoing support of Israel and acknowledges Taiwan's…
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Fox News, CNN and Other Outlets Urge White House to Drop AP Ban
Dozens of major news organizations, including CNN, The Washington Post and Fox News, wrote to the White House this week urging the Trump…
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Shipping giants urge watchdog to avoid biofuels in clean-up push
The IMO is working toward a zero-carbon-emissions target for the industry by 2050 SOME shipping lines including Hapag-Lloyd and the…
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German corporate bosses urge new tone in bitter immigration debate
Three of Germany's best-known corporate leaders spoke out on Thursday against what they called growing hostility to immigration in…
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Australian authorities urge hundreds to flee out-of-control bushfires
Bushfires in Australia’s Victoria state burnt out of control on Saturday (Dec 21), with authorities issuing an evacuation order at the…