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Kerala HC allows pvt hospitals to take action against striking nurses
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday, April 17, allowed private hospital managements to initiate appropriate disciplinary proceedings against striking nurses, as mediation efforts between the two sides failed. Justice Harisankar V Menon said that since private managements are being permitted to take disciplinary action, the nurses are also entitled to continue their strike. The court had on March 13…
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Combating stubbornly high Black maternal mortality with ‘Justice and Joy’ in Pa. • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
In a country with one of the highest maternal mortality rates among wealthy nations, Black women are two-to-three times more likely to die in childbirth than their peers. Years of repeated attention have barely moved the needle, but dozens of state Capitol advocates this week were clear-eyed about how they’d change those numbers. “This is about justice, but justice is…
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Bitcoin, Altcoins Soar After Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz
Key points: Bitcoin soared above $76,000, opening the doors for a further rally toward $84,000. Several major altcoins are showing strength, signaling broad-based buying by the bulls. Bitcoin (BTC) skyrocketed above the $76,000 resistance on Friday after Iran’s foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open for the remainder of the ceasefire between the US, Israel and…
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ICE Agent Faces State Charges in Minnesota Incident
A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. A Potentially Important Test Case Local authorities in Minnesota have charged an ICE agent for brandishing his gun in a road-rage-style incident that could end up being an important test case for whether states can successfully prosecute federal agents for their misconduct in Trump’s…
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Gill leads Gujarat Titans to 5-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders
Ahmedabad: Shubman Gill’s elegant 86 complemented a probing new-ball spell from Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj as Gujarat Titans registered a commanding five-wicket win over laggards Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League here on Friday. Gill was in complete command, firing on all cylinders as he steered the Titans to their third win of the season. This was…
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Chatty, leaky, and hardly human
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Vince Lahey of Carefree, Arizona, embraces chatbots. From Big Tech products to “shady” ones, they offer “someone that I could share more secrets with than my therapist.” He especially likes the apps for feedback and support,…
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Hegseth’s contradictory Iran statements and D4vd arrested in teen’s murder: Morning Rundown
Pete Hegseth acknowledges that Iran still has some missiles and launchers despite saying its defenses were decimated. Trump allies — and foes — unite to oppose a blockbuster television merger. And the singer D4vd is arrested in the murder of a 14-year-old whose remains were found in his abandoned car. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to…
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Best Horror Movies of 2026 Overlook Film Festival
The annual Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans celebrates horror in all its various forms. From features and short films by emerging artists and genre film mainstays, live experiences, panels, and more, the Overlook Film Festival is a horror haven situated in the most haunted city of America. This year’s feature lineup had no shortage of upcoming films from major…
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How Pakistan’s army chief became an unlikely peacemaker in the Iran war | Pakistan
Stepping off a plane on Wednesday evening, Field Marshal Asim Munir walked straight into the warm embrace of Iran’s foreign minister and chief negotiator, Abbas Araghchi. Dressed in full army fatigues, the powerful chief of Pakistan’s military cut an unusual figure as a beacon for peace. Yet that was just the role he intended to play. Munir had rushed to…
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Trump’s tax cuts give the richest 5% big breaks while everyone else pays more. How the middle-class is being left behind
U.S. President Donald Trump has lauded the most recent tax season as a win for average Americans. His administration, too, attributes the “greater than ever before” (1) refunds to the “Working Family Tax Cuts” (2) and “the great, big, beautiful bill” (3). Indeed, some of the changes the administration introduced promised “no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, no…
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