Rachel Treisman
Stories
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Politics
Lawmakers are split on how to respond to the recent bank failures
Days after the failure of two regional banks shook the financial industry, lawmakers say they want answers but disagree on what role Congress should play right now.
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National
Students want this women's college to rethink its notion of gender in admissions
Wellesley College currently admits only some transgender and nonbinary applicants. Students voted for a non-binding referendum pushing for more inclusive admissions and communications policies.
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Arts & Life
A wild cat was found in Cincinnati with cocaine in its system. No, it's not a movie
The story of Amiry, the serval found in a tree, happened in January, but was only made public recently. He's been doing well at the Cincinnati Zoo, which reportedly hopes to make him a cat ambassador.
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National
Greater gender equality can help both men and women live longer, a new study finds
Researchers used data from more than 150 countries to connect gender equality and life expectancy. They hope their findings can help policymakers set priorities in public health and other areas.
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Environment
What to know about the new U.N. high seas treaty — and the next steps for the accord
Right now, two-thirds of the ocean are regulated by a fragmented patchwork of agreements and organizations. This treaty plans to unite countries to improve the health of the ocean.
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National
A man dies of a brain-eating amoeba, possibly from rinsing his sinuses with tap water
Florida health officials are investigating the death and urging people to take precautions. Here's what to know if you're planning on breaking out your neti pot or swimming in a lake anytime soon.
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Arts & Life
A multiverse of 'Everything Everywhere' props are auctioned, raising $555K for charity
The production company A24 put the hit film's iconic costumes and hot dog hands on the block, with proceeds going to three groups. The priciest item, an animatronic raccoon, went for $90k.
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Politics
Senators are calling on the Justice Department to look into Ticketmaster's practices
The leaders of the Senate subcommittee that held a hearing into Ticketmaster last month shared evidence with the Justice Department and asked it to "continue examining" the company's conduct.
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National
Dylan Lyons, a 24-year-old TV journalist, was killed while reporting on a shooting
Spectrum News 13 confirmed that 24-year-old reporter Dylan Lyons was killed while covering a shooting on Wednesday, along with a 9-year-old girl. Her mom and a station photojournalist were injured.
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National
She left her 2007 iPhone in its box for over a decade. It just sold for $63K
The iPhone was auctioned off for over 100 times more than its original cost — the latest record-breaking sum for such a sale. An expert explains how old gadgets became "similar to precious metals."