JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette died in a plane crash 27 years ago. It fueled rumors of a 'Kennedy curse.'

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John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, attended the Municipal Art Society Gala in 1998.

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OpenAI offers $15,000 and support resources to staff affected by US immigration authorities

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Sam Altman

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Former Prince Andrew released after arrest that followed fresh scrutiny over Epstein ties

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released later in the day.

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I lost my job at 58 when DOGE dismantled USAID. A year on, I've landed on my feet but still feel survivor's guilt.

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Jay Gulledge, 59, worked for USAID until March 2025.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, BBC reports

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Prince Andrew has lost his royal titles following scandals involving Jeffrey Epstein and an alleged Chinese spy.

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A leaked Pentagon list flagging dozens of universities as risks blindsided schools and military students alike

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The Pentagon is scrutinizing its partnerships with institutions of higher learning.

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Trump's top economic advisor says Fed researchers should be punished for their recent views on tariffs

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Kevin Hassett, who is reportedly in the front-running to be the next Fed Chair, stands next to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office

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The political fight over prediction markets is heating up

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CFTC Chairman Michael Selig is siding with prediction markets in their ongoing legal battles with state regulators.

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Mamdani says if the state won't tax the wealthiest New Yorkers, he'd have to tax the middle class as a 'last resort'

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that a property tax increase would be a last resort effort to balance the budget.

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The almost-presidents: 10 Americans who nearly assumed the nation's highest office

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Robert F. Kennedy and Al Gore both almost reached the nation's highest office.

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