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Congress faces shutdown dilemma that could mess with Trump's first 100 days

Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to avert a government shutdown and is expected to kick the funding fight til early 202...

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Recount confirms Davenport Democrat Monica Kurth's win in Iowa House District 98

A machine recount of votes was essentially unchanged from results reported on Election Day....

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Best of cartoons, December 4, 2024

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists....

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LETTER: Irrational paranoia about Trump

LeRoy W. Bloom’s letter to the editor in the Nov. 20 edition shows him to be plagued by irrational paranoia. No one is...

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Man who told bouncer he would ‘murder’ his kids found with kitchen knife moments later

Kevin Goffin - who once had a public meltdown when a meal came without coleslaw - asked the doorman if he “knew who he...

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The newest culture war battleground: Australian house prices

As house prices ease, the Coalition is accusing the government of starting a culture war on homeowners. Labor says Liber...

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New class of financial advisers to ‘save people thousands’

Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones says the proposed changes will combat a “supply crisis” among financial ad...

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OP-ED: Who is ‘deranged’ when it comes to Trump?

In his letter of Nov. 23, frequent Donald Trump apologist Robert BonAnno uses the tired, old, worn-out phrase “Trump d...

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OP-ED: Dealing with those family members who try your patience

As we maneuver through the day-to-day preparations of the holiday season, many of us must prepare for that endurance tes...

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Nato chief warns Trump not to push Ukraine deal that would see Putin ‘high-fiving’ Iran

Mark Rutte called on allies to step up military aid to strengthen Kyiv’s hand should it enter negotiations with Moscow...

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NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms

NATO foreign ministers looked set to rebuff Tuesday a push from Ukraine for progress on joining their alliance ahead of ...

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Kay Burley’s Jess Phillips slam dunk wasn’t the ‘gotcha’ she thought it was and the internet replied as one

Over on Sky News – stick with us – Kay Burley was keen to ask Labour MP Jess Phillips, the minister for safeguarding...

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Tinubu’s tax reform bills and other stories by Reuben Abati

“Bros, I dey hail oh “I dey greet. What’s up? “We couldn’t finish our gist last week. But since then, so much ...

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Editorial cartoon for Dec. 3, 2024

Editorial cartoonist John Darkow draws on Santa Claus' violations of immigration laws....

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Kate to help begin Qatar's emir on state visit to UK

The Princess of Wales will help kick off the emir of Qatar's trip to Britain as she returns to formal welcoming duties a...

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Former Scottish lord provost arrested by police on stalking charges

The Labour councillor has been arrested and charged by Police Scotland...

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Dinesh D’Souza Says '2000 Mules' Conspiracy Film Relied On ‘Inaccurate’ Data

D’Souza said he “operated in good faith,” but would have edited the conspiracy film differently if he knew the tru...

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Letters: Democrats who stood by Joe Biden risked democratic principles

The people with the most accurate and intimate knowledge of the president’s cognitive troubles were also the most voca...

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Taking trans rights to the Supreme Court isn't about politics

Some may say it's not a politically savvy time to bring a case about transgender healthcare before the justices. But the...

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Amplifying leadership for an inclusive and sustainable future

Bangladesh must introduce a “disability budget” to ensure inclusive progress....

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Bob Kustra: ‘Morning Joe’ hosts forgot their viewers on MSNBC when they visited Donald Trump

It's a form of betrayal for Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski to spend years tearing Donald Trump apart, then visit hi...

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Why the American media and their critics won't stop telling the same lie

As public opinion of Donald Trump, climate change and more show, the press is not as important as journalists and their ...

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Emilea Johnson: As a first-time rural voter, our community was overlooked in 2024 yet again

Farmers are the backbone of our nation’s food supply, so where do rural Americans fit within Donald Trump's second ter...

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Daniel DePetris: After rebels retake Aleppo, is Bashar Assad on his way out?

Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, otherwise known as Bashar Assad’s lifeline in Syria, have bigger fish to fry at the moment...

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The rich get richer as ordinary Americans turn against one another

Red-blue antagonism has come at a time when big corporations and wealthy Americans scored major tax policy victories. Co...

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How Trump can end the war in Ukraine for good

No more Munichs, Yaltas — or Budapests....

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Pete Hegseth's mother begged him to "get some help" — he joined a misogynist church instead

Fringe denomination's leader argues that men "dream of being rapists" because women aren't submissive enough...

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Wes Streeting’s biggest mistake so far

The Government can start a conversation about loneliness...

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FREEDOM WEST HOMES SURPASSES $30M FUNDING MILESTONE

Freedom West 2.0 Model Featured in Inaugural Parity Zone Symposium SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom W...

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NKY senators assume key committee roles for 2025 General Assembly

Northern Kentucky state senators Chris McDaniel, Shelley Funke Frommeyer, and Gex Williams have been named as committee ...

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Postal strike a difficult yet necessary labour disruption

Postal strike a painful yet necessary fact of life...

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Do you think there should be a rotating Taoiseach?

With all the counting finally over, will we see the return of the rotating Taoisigh?...

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Lagniappe | Read all about it

"The most asked question of me is 'What are you reading?' or 'What kind of books do you read?' Both great questions cons...

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'Most have said Illinois is the sleeping giant of the Big Ten. They just need someone to wake her up'

Could Bret Bielema’s 9-3 Illini — nationally ranked in the regular season-ending AP Top 25 for the third time in the...

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Our Turn | Time to correct 'egregious missteps' on pro-Palestine protesters

"We care about this university and do not want it to be remembered as an enabler of these historic atrocities," 100-plus...

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My Turn | High school NIL signals broader disinterest in employment

Michigan football recruit Bryce Underwood's 10-figure NIL deal does not seem like an endorsement deal. It looks like the...

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Don’t believe the hype. Not all men and women hate each other.

The online gender wars see your life and desires as a political tool....

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Trump to attend Notre-Dame reopening in France

US President-elect Donald Trump will attend the reopening celebration for Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, his first forei...

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CBN’s Monetary Policy Rate Hike: Tough But Pragmatic

The recent decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to raise the Monetary Po...

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Identity swap: Chennai man impersonates brother for 20 years, deceives family and legal system

Chennai police solved the Vikram-Vethal conundrum by apprehending the real suspect, Palani, after tracking his digital f...

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Voices: Are Britain’s EV targets accelerating progress or costing jobs? Join The Independent Debate

The UK’s electric vehicle targets have sparked a heated debate over balancing green ambitions with job security and in...

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As Otti Signs The Much Anticipated Greater Ohafia Devt Authority Bill Into Law

In Abia State, particularly in the state’s North Senatorial zone, there is excitement in the air. And the reasons for ...

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Labour considers political donation cap amid fears of Musk $100m handout to Reform UK

Elon Musk is reported to be plotting the £79m donation, which would be by far the largest in British electoral history,...

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More urgency needed over flooding response in Central Bedfordshire, warn councillors

The urgency of Central Bedfordshire Council’s flood response to deliver action and provide answers for residents needs...

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Speaker Om Birla warns MPs of weekend sessions if Lok Sabha disruptions continue

Birla declared that if adjournments continue, proceedings will have to be attended to make up for the number of days the...

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Paralysis by analysis? Labour launch a new review every two and a half days

Labour have launched more than 60 reviews since entering government less than five months ago....

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Things to Know About Trump’s DEA Chief Nominee Chad Chronister

'Chad has fought on the frontlines of the opioid crisis,' said Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody....

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Trump wants a new FBI director. What to know about their 10-year terms.

The unusual time limit for the FBI director dates back to the post-Watergate era. But almost no one has served the full ...

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No more daylight saving time? Musk, Ramaswamy muse on ending clock changes.

The “Department of Government Efficiency” may target the century-old practice, the men suggested on social media. It...

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Sanctuary City Democrats resist Trump deportation plan at their peril

Cities like Denver and states like California are spending fortunes caring for the estimated ten million people who have...

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CFPB proposes new rule to regulate expansive data broker industry

In an era where personal data is increasingly commodified, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is attempting...

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Trump falls just below 50% in popular vote, but gets more than in past elections

This year's popular-vote margin is the second-closest since 1968 and still tightening. It shows just how closely divided...

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Makinde appoints ex-lawmaker as Special Adviser

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed a former Member of the House of Representatives, Moruf Akinwande, as ...

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Taiwan launches hotlines for managing ‘safety risks’ when travelling to Hong Kong, Macau and China

Taiwan has launched hotlines for travellers seeking information about their “safety risks” while in China, which rec...

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A violation of diplomatic sanctity and breach of international law

Bangladesh is justified in demanding accountability....

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Maharashtra Suspense: Final Talks As Shiv Sena Representative To Meet Fadnavis Ahead Of BJP Legislature Party Meeting

The suspense surrounding the formation of the new Maharashtra government and its cabinet members may soon be resolved, w...

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Tax reform dilemma: Balancing equity, derivation and federalism

On August 8, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Ref...