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Japan expands the definition of rape and raises the age of consent to 16 from 13

The new legislation redefines rape as nonconsensual sex, removing a requirement showing the victim fought back. The change comes after four years of protests decrying sexual violence in Japan.

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How Indigenous kids survived 40 days in Colombia's jungle after a plane crash

Led by their eldest sibling, who is 13, they managed to find food and shelter. All four, including a year-old baby, stayed safe until Colombian special forces and Indigenous guides rescued them.

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Gas stoves pollute homes with benzene, which is linked to cancer

Benzene is among the pollutants gas stoves emit into homes, Stanford University researchers show. The toxin is linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.

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An associate of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is sentenced to prison for extremism

Lilia Chanysheva was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison in the latest in a series of lengthy prison terms handed down to Kremlin political opponents. Women are increasingly singled out for repression.

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What’s a nonprofit to do when TikTok takes its name? Project Texas is fighting back

Kendall Hill was in a meeting at Pegasus Park, a tech hub in Dallas, as TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified in front of Congress on March 23. As Chew spoke to U.S. officials, Hill received a vague message from a friend.

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Medical debt is a human rights violation

Hospitals are trapping patients in medical debt and cycles of abusive billing and debt collection practices

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Some see the U.S.-China rivalry as an 'existential struggle.' Rep. Andy Kim disagrees

Kim, who sits on the House China panel, disagrees with its chair's characterization of the rivalry. He hopes that Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit will mean more regular talks with China.

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Reddit CEO Steve Huffman: 'It's time we grow up and behave like an adult company'

In his first interview since thousands of subreddits went dark in protest, Huffman said he is not going to reverse his plan to start charging for outside access to Reddit data.

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International rights group calls out US for allowing hospitals to push millions into debt

Human Rights Watch, the nonprofit that for decades has called attention to the victims of war, famine, and political repression around the world, is taking aim at U.S. hospitals for pushing millions of American patients into debt.

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British star Glenda Jackson has died at age 87

Jackson was one of the finest British actors of her generation, winning Oscar, Emmy and Tony Awards. Fiercely political, she also served as a member of Parliament for decades.

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How companies can build trust with the LGBTQ+ community — during Pride and beyond

Target, The North Face, Bud Light and others are facing backlash for pro-LGBTQ+ campaigns. Some have stood fast, others stumbled. Experts say consistency and intentionality are key to true support.

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What does a chatbot know about eating disorders? Users of a help line are about to find out

For more than 20 years, the National Eating Disorders Association has operated a phone line and online platform for people seeking help for anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders. Last year, nearly 70,000 individuals used the help line.

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The Mississippi police officer who shot an 11-year-old is now suspended without pay

The move by the Indianola Board of Aldermen comes nearly a month after 11-year-old Aderrien Murry was left seriously injured after being shot in the chest by the officer after calling 911.

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Slave cases are still cited as good law across the U.S. This team aims to change that

Michigan State law professor Justin Simard says 18% of all published American cases are within two steps of a slave case. His team has spent years documenting them, hoping to force a legal reckoning.

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International screenwriters organize 'Day of Solidarity' supporting Hollywood writers

"Screenwriters Everywhere: International Day of Solidarity" is scheduled to take place in 35 countries on Wednesday with rallies, social media campaigns and picketing.

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Ida B. Wells Society internships mired by funding issues, says Nikole Hannah-Jones

Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones says administrative delays have made it impossible to carry on with several academic projects intended to foster the careers of young Black investigative journalists.

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The Texas high school that delayed graduation says 100% of seniors are ready to walk

"It is graduation delayed, but not denied," Marlin ISD Superintendent Darryl Henson said. He also said that he'll be stepping in as the high school's new principal.

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Revenge of the killer whales? Recent boat attacks might be driven by trauma

The marine mammals have been "attacking" sailboats since 2020. But those encounters are becoming more frequent, and some say the orcas' tactics are evolving.

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Underground Piccadilly HS2 rail station 'best solution for Manchester and the north'

Manchester is pressing its case to a committee of MPs

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Elizabeth Gilbert halts release of a new book after outcry over its Russian setting

The Snow Forest by the author of Eat, Pray, Love was set to be released in February 2024, exactly two years after Russia invaded Ukraine. The backlash included hundreds of negative GoodReads reviews.

Fortune

‘Antidopamine parenting’ may be the secret to curbing your kids' sweet tooth and screen time. Here's how to start

It’s not you, it’s the chemicals.

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Epstein survivors secure a $290 million settlement with JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan agreed to the settlement on the same day a federal judge granted class-action status to the lawsuit, saying the number of plaintiffs involved could be "well over 100 people."

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Drugmaker Mallinckrodt may renege on $1.7 billion opioid settlement

Victims of prescription opioid addiction as well as communities slammed by the opioid crisis could wind up with nothing if Mallinckrodt files for a second bankruptcy.

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Rabbi Harold Kushner, 88, Author Of ‘When Bad Things Happen To Good People’

Rabbi Harold Kushner, bestselling author and rabbi of 24 years at the Conservative Temple Israel Natick.

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LA's top make-out spots hint at a city constantly evolving

The creation of the automobile gave rise to a new kind of freedom and privacy, while also transforming Los Angeles into the sprawling, car-centric metropolis it is today.

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