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Mexico's transfer of 29 cartel figures — including Rafael Caro Quintero and accused Zeta members — has led to jockeying by attorneys willing to defend them. LA Times
VOA VIEW: If accepted they will be paid by drug money - that may pose a problem.
Entrepreneur Brady Bates has promised to "Make Vaping American Again" by founding Fifty Bar, a disposable e-cigarette seller that touts being the "only" one "built in the USA" — despite its non-FDA authorized vapes being manufactured in Shenzhen, China. New York Post
VOA VIEW: It would be dangerous.
The research of 2,000 American homeowners with lawns found that 76% admit to feeling like they have to be competitive with their neighbors for curb appeal. New York Post
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Schumer, 74, is not up for re-election until 2028, which would mark the 30th anniversary of his initial election to the Senate following 18 years in the House. New York Post
VOA VIEW: He is in trouble.
The ABC late night comedy host appeared to sarcastically urge his viewers not to vandalize Tesla vehicles. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Only fools watch Kimmel.
In light of the crushing financial pressures on homeowning Floridians, lawmakers are debating the reduction or total elimination of property taxes. New York Post
VOA VIEW: May cause many to buy property.
It remains unclear whether the Trump administration will apply the law in this way. New York Times
George Glezmann was detained while traveling in the country after the Taliban’s victory in the war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Qatar for helping to secure his release. New York Times
The two sides traded strikes overnight as the Trump administration worked to hammer out the details of a partial cease-fire. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The ceasefire is a joke.
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Sales of office buildings jumped nearly 21 percent last year, and leasing activity is up, too. Companies are looking for more space as work-from-home policies peter out. New York Times
Scientists are using machine learning to find new treatments among thousands of old medicines. New York Times
President Donald Trump handed down some sarcastic praise toward former President Joe Biden this week, giving him an applause for his ability to fall asleep quickly. OANN
In a fact sheet regarding the measure, President Donald Trump is reportedly set to sign an executive order to close down the Department of Education on Thursday. OANN
VOA VIEW: Expected!
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Dozens of dwarf actors will be protesting Disney Studios after they decided to use CGI for the seven dwarfs rather than hiring them for the live-action “Snow White” remake. OANN
VOA VIEW: It's Disney's Stupidity and mess.
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose slightly for the second week in a row, a modest setback for prospective home shoppers as the spring homebuying season ramps up. Washington Times
A common blood test miss ovarian cancer in some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment. It's the latest example of medical tests that contribute to health care disparities. Washington Times
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Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday during what's called an inferior conjunction. Washington Times
A Georgetown University researcher was detained by immigration agents who told him his visa had been revoked, prompting another high-profile legal fight over deportation proceedings against foreign-born visa holders authorized to live in the U.S. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Break the law and pay the consequences.
Defense contractor Lockheed Martin has added a multi-mission radar system to patrol efforts at the southern border to improve threat detection. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot. CBS
VOA VIEW: Thie is on Biden.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell cites "high uncertainty" around the impact of Trump administration tariffs on key trading partners. CBS
VOA VIEW: Trump tariffs will show positive for the US.
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A small business owner flagged a possible impersonator on Google Maps. Google's investigation found it was just the tip of the iceberg. CBS
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board said the commuter plane that crashed in Alaska, killing 10, was overweight for the weather. CBS
President Donald Trump is encouraging the central bank to cut interest rates as a backstop for his tariff plans. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Makes sense.
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The median price of a home sold in February was $398,400, up 3.8% from the same time last year. CNBC
Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 of its Cybertrucks, citing issues with a cosmetic exterior trim panel. CNBC
VOA VIEW: No major deal.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation says a massive 15-foot sinkhole opened in the center median on I-80 where construction was already underway. FOX News
The U.S. Military is training service members how to neutralize drones before they strike as they become an increasing threat on the battlefield. FOX News
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Jurors took just one hour to convict Felipe Orduna-Torres and Armando Gonzales-Ortega, finding that they were part of a human smuggling conspiracy that resulted in death and injury. FOX News
Police in Virginia shut down part of a roadway in response to a "barricade incident" near CIA headquarters in McLean, authorities said. FOX News
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States could take over Ukraine's embattled power plants, at least one of which is occupied by Russian forces, saying American ownership would be "the best protection." UPI
VOA VIEW: A very good idea.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to pave over the White House Rose Garden because "grass, it just doesn't work." UPI
U.S. border officials in Indiana recently seized a handful of counterfeit Botox products with a street value of nearly $10,000. UPI
Fresh Israeli airstrikes on Gaza overnight killed at least 85 Palestinians and injured 133, civil authorities in the Palestinian enclave said, as Israel doubled down on its renewed offensive by deploying ground troops. UPI
VOA VIEW: Hamas is at fault by not returning hostages.
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