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More than four years after her initial visit to meet then-President Donald Trump, Kim Kardashian returned to the White House. On Thursday, April 25, the 43-year-old star of "The Kardashians" engaged in a roundtable discussion alongside Vice President Kamala Harris, White House Public Engagement Director Steve Benjamin, and several recently pardoned former inmates. The purpose was to delve into the topic of criminal justice reform.

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TikTok finds itself embroiled in a legal showdown as the US House of Representatives passes legislation targeting its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The bill, packaged as part of a foreign aid package, could lead to a nationwide ban of TikTok unless ByteDance divests its ownership stake. In response, TikTok vows to fight the legislation in court, asserting its commitment to protecting the rights of its users.

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Ian Cain, Quincy City Council President, has officially announced his candidacy for the United States Senate, challenging incumbent Senator Elizabeth Warren. Cain's campaign is notable for its embrace of the burgeoning cryptocurrency sector, positioning him as a crypto-friendly Republican in a race that could redefine the state's political alignment.

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The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa program that he sought to restrict during his administration and which many of his allies want him to curtail in a potential second term.

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Tracie McMillan, a journalist and author, embarked on a revealing journey to quantify the benefits she's received as a White American. Through meticulous calculations, she estimated her accrued advantages to a staggering $371,934.30, shedding light on the often unseen privileges bestowed upon White individuals.

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The special occasion takes place every year on 22 April. It dates back to 1970 in the United States, and is now marked around the world. Earth Day is a global event which aims to portray the significance of protecting the environment.