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Why is IDBI Bank stock rallying today?

IDBI Bank's stock rose 2.4% after a report said the Indian government is close to accepting a bid from Fairfax Financial Holdings. This is part of the bank's privatization process. The government is considering a deal with Fairfax.

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El Salvador’s ruling party clears the way for Bukele’s 3rd term

El Salvador's ruling party has approved President Nayib Bukele's candidacy for re-election. This means he can run for a third term in the February presidential elections. The ruling party's decision is seen as a significant step towards Bukele's re-election.

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Abortion rights are on the ballot in 4 states. Here’s what to know

Abortion rights are being decided by voters in four US states. Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, and Utah have laws that ban or restrict abortion. The outcome will affect women's health and reproductive rights.

Jul 13, 20:28upd. 18d
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22 candid photos of Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children over the years

Prince William and Kate Middleton often bring their kids to official royal events. Their children are Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. In these pictures, they look fun at big events. Usually, the royals seem very formal. But the kids make things less serious!

Jul 13, 20:08upd. 18d
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The real reason Congress keeps getting older

The story is about why people in Congress are getting older. Many lawmakers decide to stay in their jobs even when they are old. They do not choose to retire early. This trend is becoming very common in government. Vox explains this big idea for readers.

Jul 13, 20:10upd. 18d
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OpenAI employees want everyone to know Sam Altman is totally receptive to pushback

Workers at OpenAI want people to know something about their boss, Sam Altman. They say he likes hearing opinions, even if they are negative (pushback). One former worker said Altman welcomes disagreements and criticism. Another employee shared times when he disagreed with or corrected others.

Jul 13, 19:57upd. 18d
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No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures

Hot weather is coming to many parts of the U.S. This week, many cities will see record nighttime temperatures. 'Record' means these temperatures are higher than before. So, even at night, it will be very warm. There will be no break from the heat.

Jul 13, 19:19upd. 18d
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Glossier plans to close Seattle store in 2027

The makeup company Glossier will shut down its store in Seattle. This closing will happen in January of 2027. The company itself said this news. The property owner also shared this information. They are already seeing people want to rent the space.

Jul 13, 18:14upd. 18d
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Seattle Times endorsements, WA primary 2026: King County Council, District 2

The Seattle Times gave its support to one candidate. This candidate is named Toshiko Hasegawa. She is running for the King County Council, which is a local government job. The paper thinks she is the strongest option for District 2 voters. All three candidates know about how government money is spent.

Jul 13, 14:00upd. 18d
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Spokane man sets unofficial Guinness World Record for grappler pullups

A man named Lance Pecht is from Spokane. On his 43rd birthday, he tried to break a world record. The record was for 'grappler pullups.' He did many of these special pullups in only one minute. This makes him an unofficial world record holder.

Jul 13, 14:10upd. 18d
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Tech giants’ data center fever spreads to adjacent warehouses

Tech giants, such as Google and Meta, are getting very busy. They are leasing nearby warehouses. These warehouses help them keep all the tools and parts they need. This is so they can build and take care of their data centers. Data centers are big buildings full of computers.

Jul 13, 13:01upd. 19d
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American AI companies say Chinese copycats are quickly catching up

U.S. technology companies are worried about rivals in China. They say these Chinese companies are quickly copying their AI tools. The copying uses an old technique that has been around for years. American firms feel this copying is not fair to them.

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AI office demand spreads beyond NYC, San Francisco

Demand for offices for AI companies is spreading to more cities. This demand is going beyond big areas like NYC and San Francisco. In fact, building tours went up a lot. They jumped by 85% so far this year. This shows strong interest in new office spaces.

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Rant and Rave: Reader grateful for family who missed flight

A person needed a seat on a morning flight to Seattle. This flight left from Chicago at 7 a.m. A family of four could not make the flight. Because they missed it, the traveler got to fly instead. The delay was caused by plane problems.

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Rep. Jayapal wants to take Seattle’s Fresh Bucks nationwide

Rep. Pramila Jayapal wants to spread a program called Fresh Bucks from Seattle to all of America. Fresh Bucks is a way to help people buy fresh food. She thinks Democrats can pass this idea if they get more seats in Congress. This would make the food help available everywhere.

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A butt-kicking Lakota man ponders violence in ‘Wisdom Corner’

David Heska Wanbli Weiden wrote a new article. The article is called 'Wisdom Corner.' It talks about people from the Lakota tribe. These men are often very quick to get angry or fight. He thinks about how violence fits into their strong personalities.

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Sorry, romaine. This ingredient makes the best Caesar salad

Some people think romaine is the best for Caesar salad. But, they suggest using cabbage instead. Cabbage gives the salad a nice texture. It also makes it taste sweeter. So, you can try this change in your next salad!

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What happens when your hospital closes?

A hospital called West Suburban Medical Center shut down in March. Now, people have to travel further to get medical care. Also, the emergency rooms (ERs) at other hospitals are very full. Doctors are worried about which hospital might close next.

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South Chicago weekend shooting leaves man, 19, dead

A young man named Jaylen Hood died from being shot early Saturday in South Chicago. On Sunday, more shootings occurred across the city. Three people were shot near the United Center on the Near West Side. Another man was badly hurt in Chicago Lawn on Sunday morning.

Jul 13, 12:00upd. 19d
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Rocket shortage leaves Europe defenseless in space wars

Europe does not have enough rockets right now. Because of this, it is hard for Europe to defend itself in space battles. The launch site in northern Norway is very important. This helps Europe become stronger on its own.

Jul 13, 11:18upd. 19d
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Gunmen open fire after a funeral in Nigeria, killing 8

Some gunmen started shooting near a funeral in Nigeria. This happened in the north-central part of the country. Eight people were killed in the attack. The gunfire came right after the funeral ended.

Jul 13, 09:18upd. 19d
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Singapore court postpones French teen’s straw-licking case to July 30

A court in Singapore decided to delay a legal case. This case is about a young person from France. He was charged because he filmed himself licking a straw. He took the straw from a vending machine and put it back. The new date for the hearing is July 30th.

Jul 13, 08:25upd. 19d
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Lindsey Graham: The senator, soldier and statesman who never backed down

Lindsey Graham is a well-known American politician. He has been a senator and a soldier. Some people say he is a great statesman, which means he is a wise leader. They admire him because he never gives up or backs down from his beliefs. Theodore Roosevelt said this about him.

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