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A tech billionaire is quietly buying up land in Hawaii. No one knows why

A mystery has been brewing in a small ranching town on Hawaii's Big Island. Word has it that Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff bought the land, stirring worries about what he plans to do with it.

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Why Taiwanese Americans are moving to Taiwan — reversing the path of their parents

The 1970s-90s saw a wave of Taiwanese immigrants to the United States. Now, some of their children are moving to Taiwan — and navigating the complex feelings that go with it.

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Idaho prepares to execute one of the longest-serving death row inmates in the U.S.

Officials say Thomas Creech's spiritual advisor will be allowed to stand next to Creech with a hand on his shoulder during the scheduled Wednesday execution. Creech has been imprisoned since 1974.

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Idaho prepares to execute one of the longest-serving death row inmates in the U.S.

Officials say Thomas Creech's spiritual adviser will be allowed to stand next to Creech with a hand on his shoulder during the scheduled Wednesday execution. Creech has been imprisoned since 1974.

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2 men are found guilty for the 2002 killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay

Jam Master Jay, one-third of the iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC, was killed in 2002 over a cocaine deal gone bad. A jury found two men guilty of the murder, including his godson.

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Kentucky Youth Advocates respond to the Horizon Act

A bill promoting quality childcare in the state passed the first step to becoming law.

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Expanding wildfires force Texas nuclear facility to pause operations

Wildfires swept across the Texas Panhandle early Wednesday, prompting evacuations, cutting off power to thousands, and forcing at least the temporary shutdown of a nuclear weapons facility.

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The push to vote 'uncommitted' to Biden in Michigan exceeds goal

The group Listen to Michigan was urging voters in the state to vote uncommitted on the Democratic ballot as a protest vote against President Biden's handling of Israel's war in Gaza.

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After 10 years of development, Apple abruptly cancels its electric car project

The tech giant's sudden move took the thousands of employees working on the effort by surprise and sent a jolt to the automotive industry, which was closely watching the specter of an Apple car.

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Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reorganization bill on sports wagering nears final passage

Legislation to reorganize operations of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to further sports wagering responsibilities continues to move forward.

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Police suspect U.S. couple are dead after their boat was hijacked in the Caribbean

The couple whose catamaran was hijacked last week by three escaped prisoners were presumed dead and likely had been thrown into the ocean, police said.

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Lexington City Council committee gets economic update; regional industrial park discussed

The Lexington City Council’s Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee got an economic update from city officials Tuesday afternoon – and most of the news was good. Among the items discussed were regional economic development efforts, including a proposed joint industrial park with Madison and Scott Counties.

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These companies tried a 4-day workweek. More than a year in, they still love it

Most of the companies in a U.K. trial were so pleased with the results — improved wellbeing, lower turnover, greater efficiency — they've made the four-day workweek permanent.

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Central Kentucky farmers discuss early bloom period, climate fluctuations

Central Kentucky farmers are seeing an early bloom period for this season’s crops. But that also comes with concern about climate fluctuation.

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Congressional leaders hope to avoid a shutdown. But Ukraine aid is still unclear

After tense talks in the Oval Office, congressional leaders said they were hopeful they could reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday. But they appeared divided on Ukraine aid.

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Why self-immolation has been used by political protesters for decades

Aaron Bushnell's death in Washington, D.C., is the latest example of an extreme form of protest that people have used to express their grievances and attract the attention of a global audience.

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Why Macy's is closing 150 department stores

The new CEO is culling "underproductive" locations, while opening more upscale Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury stores. Here's what's happening with the chain.

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After Alabama's ruling, this senator's bill aims to protect national access to IVF

Senator Tammy Duckworth has introduced a bill to protect access to IVF. She tells NPR about her own experience with fertility treatments and her attempts to build bipartisan support for her bill.

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Kentucky General Assembly’s 11th annual Military Kids Day honors those whose parents serve

Aside from a break during the pandemic, Military Kids Day has become a tradition in the General Assembly. Tuesday’s was the 11th.

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Young Michigan voters are 'uncommitted' to Biden; U.S. airman dies of self-immolation

Michigan voters critical of Biden's support of Israel call on people to vote "uncommitted" in the state's primary. An Oxford scholar explains the history of self-immolation as political protest.

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There's a cheap and effective way to treat childhood diarrhea. So why is it underused?

A new study seeks to find the reasons that health-care personnel avoid the easy treatment for this potentially life-threatening condition.

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Teacher Red Tape Reduction Bill pending in the Kentucky House

Kentucky legislators are being asked to explore ways to reduce paperwork requirements for teachers. It comes in the form of a resolution before lawmakers.

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Cameo is being used for political propaganda — by tricking the stars involved

Lindsay Lohan and other celebrities were tricked into calling for the ouster of Moldova's president. It's the latest example of the Cameo app being used for an apparent political propaganda operation.

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The rate of antidepressants prescribed to young people surged during the pandemic

Researchers analyzed a sample of about 221 million prescriptions from 2016 to 2022, in Americans between the ages of 12 and 25. The increase was prominent among young women and girls.

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On primary day, young Michigan voters are leading call to be 'uncommitted' to Biden

The campaign to check "uncommitted" on the Michigan Democratic primary ballot has gained nationwide attention. At its center are the next generation of activists, leaders and voters.

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