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Iconic entrepreneur Bernie Marcus, who co-founded Home Depot, dies at age 95
In his final years, Marcus became a conservative megadonor and unapologetic backer of Donald Trump.
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Pope Francis calls Virgin Mary a symbol of hope for refugees seeking asylum in the United States
The Latin American pope made a direct reference to illegal immigration by adding that, “She’s there, in the middle of the caravans that, seeking freedom and well-being, head north.”
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Hispanic media covering Elon Musk negatively, silent about Twitter Files and free speech issues
America’s Spanish-language media networks have largely ignored covering core free speech issues such as the censorship and instead focused on stories that portray Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase in a negative light
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New York Times slammed by Cuban activists and journalists after blaming U.S. embargo for mass exodus
"Cubans who claim that they are leaving the country for economic reasons do not dare to recognize what the real problem is, and they are the greatest example of the terror with which this country lives. Communism is the cause," said the poet and activist Ariel Maceo
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Half of the world's democracies are in decline, says report
Out of the 173 countries covered by the 64-page report, 104 were classified as democracies and 52 of those were in decline
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The French Baguette granted World Heritage Status by UNESCO
The French Baguette, an elongated loaf of bread with a crunchy crust, has been a quintessential part of the French diet for more than 100 years
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Returning Disney CEO Bob Iger signals move toward political neutrality
Iger was reappointed CEO of Disney after its board ousted his successor, Chapek, over complaints about his management style and a dismal fourth-quarter earnings report.
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'Gaslighting:' Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Searches for the word in the online dictionary increased by 1,740% compared to previous years
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Former surgeon general said 'Trump effect' made it hard to find a job
"People still are afraid to touch anything that is associated with Trump," Jerome said, quickly adding that he is "not complaining" but providing “context."
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Felipe Valls Sr., founder of the emblematic Cuban restaurant Versailles in Miami, dies at 89
Cuban businessman Felipe Valls Sr., founder of the iconic Versailles restaurant in Miami, died on Saturday at 89 years old
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Musk calls Twitter banning Trump 'grave mistake' but is 'fine' with him not returning
He also revealed his presidential preferences, including for 2024.