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Our stewardship obligations still require a no on this mine, this location

Minnesota’s beloved and fragile Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is unfortunately back in political crosshairs af...

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GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe....

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Early detection key to Hong Kong’s fight against cancer

The promised development of risk-based screening for prevalent cancers must be pursued. But awareness is vital....

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The small world of self

The values that held our nation together since its founding are coming undone....

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Readers Write: One Minnesota, drunken driving, burial assistance

The election is over. Let’s move on and get to work....

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Maintaining integrity of Hong Kong’s HK$2 fare scheme remains paramount

The government says there is no intention to cancel the transport concession. But a crackdown on abuse and misuse must c...

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COP29 clinches $US300 billion climate finance deal

Countries have clinched a deal to inject $US300 billion annually to combat climate change and help poor nations cope wit...

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Cartoon: A Misunderstanding

Cartoon by Drew Sheneman for Nov. 24, 2024....

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Republican senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

A Republican senator has blocked the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in Kabul during the U.S. withdrawal from ...

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Fambrough: Pass the turkey, don't pass up chance to see BR teams in quarterfinals

There is a lot to unpack along with the Thanksgiving turkey and all the other holiday trappings....

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Column: Time to dispel persistent myths about Thanksgiving

No one knows quite what to do with Thanksgiving since most of what we think of as “tradition” is bogus, former Histo...

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Column: Stop ignoring the mental health of young men

We need role models for young men, people who show up consistently, who care and act before someone mentally deteriorate...

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Column: Storytelling is saving female veterans’ lives — including my own

I was struggling after being medically retired from the Army, but a creative writing program made me feel like I belonge...

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Letters for Nov. 24: Chesapeake officials should restore curbside recycling services

Letter writers comment on curbside recycling in Chesapeake, the health of the Chesapeake Bay, the future of the Newport ...

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General's promotion blocked in first sign of Trump retaliation for Afghanistan pullout

A GOP senator has blocked the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in Kabul in the first sign of Trump retaliating ...

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No more sugar rush: How did I lose my sweet tooth?

Writer reflects on how she no longer craves the sweets she used to, but thinks it’s better this way - to keep diabetes...

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Police arrest suspect in 3 Vancouver bank robberies

A duo believed to be involved in over 10 bank robberies in Oregon and Washington, including Umpqua Bank in Vancouver, we...

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Trump picks Brooke Rollins to be agriculture secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Brooke Rollins, president of the America First Policy Institute, to be agricultu...

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Trump Selects Brooke Rollins to Lead Agriculture Department

The agency has 100,000 employees and a $25 billion proposed budget for fiscal year 2025....

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Trump taps Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries

Rollins, who heads the Trump-allied America First Policy Institute, was the director of his office of American innovatio...

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Former White House aide picked as agriculture secretary

Donald Trump has selected a woman who is president of right-leaning think tank the America First Policy Institute, to be...

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Why mass deportations would cripple California’s economy

Mythology aside, nearly 2 million undocumented immigrants are the backbone of some industries, and pay billions in taxes...

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More than half a million jobless youngsters are not even looking for work

Legions of people are not on the dole but not looking for a job - and that's a massive problem for the economy....

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How do you insure a US$6.2 million banana?

Clue: It is not a specific piece of fruit on the wall that is being insured....

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Trump says he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be agriculture secretary

Trump says he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be agriculture secretary...

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Petition demanding general election hits 100,000– humiliated Keir Starmer must now respond

A petition calling for another general election has surpassed the threshold required to trigger consideration for a deba...

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Role of media in enhancing national security is significant, experts stress

Hanane DjouaDohaAt a seminar jointly organised by the Qatar Press Centre and the Joaan Bin Jassim Academy for Defence St...

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TONY HETHERINGTON: The truth comes out about Tui's Christmas market fibs

Tui cut their five-market tour to just three at the last minute, as Frankfurt would not be open and Koblenz was closed t...

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Trump nominates Brooke Rollins as agriculture secretary

Former US President-elect Donald Trump and Brooke Rollins, President and CEO of AFPI and former Director of the US Domes...

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Trump taps Brooke Rollins as agriculture secretary

President-elect Trump tapped Brooke Rollins, who served in his first administration as director of the Office of America...

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COP29 draft deal would have rich nations pay $US300b

UN delegates at COP29 have reached a draft deal to make developed nations pay $US300 billion a year by 2035 to help poor...

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‘Political hushpuppi’ – Wike blasts ex-CUPP spokesman, Ugochinyere over comment on PDP crisis

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the member of the House of Representatives f...

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Loo-less town's battle illustrates national problem

What if public toilets weren't dingy and dark but opened the door to a world beyond ones and twos? Designers, business a...

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Sheikha Alya, FM’s envoy discuss Qatar’s counter-terrorism efforts with UN official

QNA New YorkPermanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani and Special ...

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Qatar participates in Diplomatic Conference on Design Law Treaty

QNA RiyadhQatar participated in the Diplomatic Conference held in Riyadh, in collaboration with the World Intellectual P...

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Winners of Ajyal Jury Competition, Made in Qatar and ‘Ajyal in Gaza’ awards announced

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe 12th edition of the Ajyal Film Festival, presented by Doha Film Institute(DFI), concluded on...

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Donald Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary

President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time before settling on billiona...

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Trump Raced To Pick Many Cabinet Posts. He Took More Time To Settle On A Treasury Secretary.

President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time settling on billionaire inv...

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Trump Picks Fox News Medical Contributor To Be Surgeon General

Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, once a Fox News talking head, could become the nation’s top doctor....

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How tech bros bought ‘America’s most pro-crypto Congress ever’

Prior to announcing his Senate candidacy in April 2023, Bernie Moreno was a political no name....

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Trump move shows 'limit to influence' of one of his 'strongest political allies': report

One of Donald Trump's latest actions shows that one of his closest allies doesn't have the influence over the president-...

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Farewell to a fashion legend: A Filipino fashion visionary’s final curtain

Darlene RegisThe fashion world mourns the loss of an icon, with the passing of Fernando ‘Vhong’ Amihan Ta-asan, a wo...

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Man gets life in prison for killing his 29-year-old wife and one-year-old daughter in 2021

The Niigata District Court has sentenced a 29-year-old man to life in prison for killing his 29-year-old wife and one-ye...

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Huge €5 billion 'black hole' uncovered in Fine Gael's manifesto spending plan

The discovery is an uncomfortable one for the government party....

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Texas lawmakers push for more exceptions to strict abortion ban

The new legislation, prompted by ProPublica’s reporting, comes after 111 Texas doctors signed a public letter urging t...

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Here's how Ireland's political parties have said they'd spend the Apple Tax billions

A €14 billion Apple has fallen from the ‘magic money tree’ – so what would politicians prioritise?...

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Trying to quantify everything is hurting our decisions

FD FlamThe usual rule of thumb is that stories sell; data doesn’t. But new research suggests that’s not necessarily ...

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How do parents reduce screen time without scream time?

We can do better as a family when it comes to discipline and communication. Managing emotions is key....

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PLCQ launches Indian author’s book about Pakistan’s largest city Karachi

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Pakistan Literary Council Qatar (PLCQ) recently organised the launch of Karachi Nama, a 208-...

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Seed of betrayal: Kenyatta, Odinga fallout that shaped Kenya's political scene

Odinga turned down a clever request by colonial power brokers to form a government and ascend to power as Prime Minister...