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Disney trips that were meant for homeless students in New York City public schools were used by school employees' families instead, according to a report released by the district earlier this month. -
Florida is conducting its own investigation into the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state’s case should take precedence. -
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Uncertainty about the future, safety fears and concerns over the government's handling of the war in Gaza are leading some Jewish Israelis to leave their country and start new lives elsewhere. -
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The social media app unveiled a new product for young users of the app that is intended to make the service safer for teenagers. The tools include making all teen accounts private and allowing parents to supervise activity.
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