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Memorandum on Trump-Biden and crystal balls

How much can we extract from a cold assessment, which allows us to think about the present and the foreseeable future, s...

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Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contest

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania is conceding his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick. The concession ...

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Social media ban slammed amid push to bring it forward

Teens under 16 will be banned from popular social media platforms under a world-first legal age limit but there's a push...

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Cyclones becoming stronger; share what you can to mitigate its impact

Tropical cyclones are becoming more frequent and devastating....

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A push for food labels that are easy to understand

The Philippines is in a precarious position health-wise. Not only are many Filipinos at risk for malnutrition, many are ...

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House of prayer

Today’s feast of St. Cecilia, patron of music and musicians, celebrates the devotion and faithfulness of this saint wh...

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Takeaways from the 3rd MB Sustainability Forum

The call for climate action has never been more urgent. As the Manila Bulletin conducted its 3rd Sustainability Forum, h...

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If you can’t sell the Bugattis, exhibit them

Last week, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) posted a notice of public auction for two high profile hypercars that were seized...

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Editorial: Holiday events throughout Hampton Roads bring our community together

The coming weeks will see localities throughout Hampton Roads host festive public gatherings that can help forge both pe...

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Virginia Beach and Something in the Water contract includes $500K support, dependent on transparency

A new contract between Virginia Beach and the Something in the Water music festival mandates new deadlines, event dates,...

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Appeal Court backs ruling on Wikeley fraud

Judges unmoved by claim alleged multimillion dollar contract with Sir Owen Glenn's Kea Investments was binned by Kentuck...

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Cartoon: The Dogs

Cartoon by Nick Anderson for Nov. 22, 2024....

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Police report gives details, timeline of the sexual assault claim against Pete Hegseth

The woman who accused then-Fox News host of sexual assault in 2017 said that she "remembered saying 'no' a lot," accordi...

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Scranton, Pa., Fire Department Poised to Deploy Drones

Purchased over the summer, the three devices arrived recently, and three department officials are training to fly them. ...

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Column: Money wasted on culturally divisive issues could be spent helping kids

Educators need public support to create schools that are welcoming and foster a sense of belonging for all students, edu...

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Testimony begins in Bow pink wristband lawsuit

Plaintiffs in a First Amendment lawsuit filed against the Bow School District argued in federal court Thursday that thei...

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Nate Silver Says Biden Should Resign, Have Harris Take Over Presidency: 'It's A Very Difficult Job'

Best known for providing election polls and analysis, Nate Silver has a new prediction, or rather a suggestion that Vice...

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Letters for Nov. 22: Bill before Congress can improve foster care transparency

Letter writers argue in favor of a federal bill intended to improve foster care, worry about a second Trump administrati...

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Stop roadkill to save Malayan tiger

FROM SOPHIA LIM Executive director and CEO WWF-Malaysia LARA ARIFFIN President Tiger Protection Society of Malaysia (Rim...

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A bitter pill to swallow

TWO years after his retirement at the age of 60, father of two, Peter Hoe decided to stop paying for his medical insuran...

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Dean Phillips, Early Challenger To Biden For 2024 Nomination: I Would Do It All Again

The Minnesota congressman, whose 2024 primary campaign first raised the age issue that eventually toppled Biden, said he...

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North Carolina elections chief wants senator to take back comment about vote manipulation

The North Carolina State Board of Elections’ top administrator wants a powerful legislator to retract a comment that h...

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CSU faculty, students rally against Board of Trustees policies

Cal State University students and faculty rallied outside of the CSU Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in...

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Utah lawmaker behind anti-trans laws says transgender people changing birth certificates, IDs is an ‘issue’

Two weeks after she beat a transgender candidate to return to the Utah Legislature, the Republican state lawmaker behind...

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Robert Libman: Legault's Northvolt gamble is on the verge of disaster

It's the latest example of how François Legault the politician keeps getting in the way of François Legault the econ...

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Chuck Schumer Cuts Deal With GOP To Confirm Some Of Biden’s Final Judges, Drop Others

Their agreement, which has angered progressive groups, means more of Biden’s district court picks will get votes, but ...

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Trump's Cabinet selection is off to a rocky start: From the Politics Desk

Trump's Cabinet selection process is off to a rocky start, with Matt Gaetz withdrawing from AG consideration and several...

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Ford government to ban lawsuits against province if cyclists are hurt or killed on streets where bike lanes were removed

Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria tells cyclists: for your own safety, stay off Bloor, Yonge and University when...

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Police records reveal new details about sexual assault allegation against Pete Hegseth

An emergency room nurse contacted police in 2017 after treating a woman who said that, while drinking with colleagues af...

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Republicans rally around Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, as Gaetz withdraws for attorney general

As the Hegseth nomination proceeds, Republicans appear to be betting that they won’t face much backlash for publicly s...

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Trump 2.0 [Podcast]

The Lobby Shop team comes back together to analyze the recent election results and discuss what Trump’s victory, along...

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City agencies prepare to help vulnerable Calgarians endure winter cold

City non-profits gearing up to meet the growing need for winter housing supports are facing new challenges, as financial...

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Focusing on the economy helped a Republican win in a rural, Democrat-majority district

In California's Central Valley, Republican Rep. David Valadao won reelection in a district that has more registered Demo...

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Mutara III Rudahigwa, the strategist and transgenerational inspirer

Mutara III Rudahigwa bent to the demands of Belgian colonial masters. Unlike his father Yuhi V Musinga, Rudahigwa soften...

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Moraine Road RV dwellers given brief eviction reprieve, alternate location

They say the city is offering a curbside location for up to two RVs in the Foothills Industrial Park...

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Editorial: The ghost of Jussie Smollett rises up to haunt the curated Kim Foxx exit tour

The Illinois Supreme Court ruling in favor of Jussie Smollett threw a surprise wrench in Kim Foxx's valedictory tour....

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‘End of an era’: What’s next for Matt Gaetz?

“His future is not as bright as it once was,” said Aubrey Jewett, a political science professor at the University of...

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Brazil's Bolsonaro indicted over alleged coup plot

Brazil's federal police have formally accused ex-president Jair Bolsonaro of a role in an alleged coup attempt after he ...

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The DNC is looking for a new leader after the party's stinging loss in 2024

The election for the chair of the Democratic National Committee is coming up. The winner will play a big role in helping...

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Gaetz withdrawal as attorney general pick shows GOP can still say no to Trump. What's next?

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, saying he did not want t...

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Candidates Emerge to Fill Gaetz’s House Seat

After AG nomination, Gaetz resigned from his seat for the remainder of his term and announced his intention not to take ...

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Cecile Richards, daughter of former Texas Governor Ann Richards, awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Richards is an abortion-rights activist who was the president of Planned Parenthood from 2006 until 2018....

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Elon Musk hits out at Albanese government’s ‘backdoor’ social media ban

Elon Musk has taken aim at the Albanese government’s proposed new laws to stop kids and teenagers under the age of 16 ...

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Bigoted congresswoman's ex-aide annihilates her over bathroom bill

Natalie Johnson, a onetime aide to South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, tore into her former boss over a bigoted bill to ban ...

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Fresno docs pay $2.43M to settle ‘scripts for shares’ kickback allegations

Two Fresno physicians have agreed to pay a combined $2.43 million to settle allegations of receiving unlawful kickbacks....

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Gaetz Withdraws: What Happens Next?

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is no longer a candidate to become attorney general....

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Bitcoin pushes the $100K mark

Bitcoin topped $98,000 for the first time Thursday, extending a a blistering rally since the U.S. presidential election....

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Nancy Mace’s Former Aide Rips Her Anti-Trans Bill As Thirsty ‘Ploy To Get On Fox News’

The congresswoman, who once claimed to "strongly" support LGBTQ rights, has faced similar claims from former staffers....

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Wong backs court's independence over Israeli PM warrant

Australia is defending an international court after it issued warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and...

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Cannabis Stocks Feel The Burn: Matt Gaetz Bows Out As Trump's Attorney General Nominee

Cannabis stocks reacted with mixed results on Thursday after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for U.S. Attorney Genera...

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Provinces, territories make backup plans for essential services during Canada Post strike

A nationwide strike at Canada Post has brought mail delivery across the country to a standstill for nearly a week, with ...

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Meet the Press NOW — November 21

House Ethics Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) reacts to former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) withdrawing from consideration to serve a...

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In memorium: M. Jodi Rell

Gov. M. Jodi Rell Model of leadership M. Jodi Rell, who died Wednesday at 78, rose to the governorship of Connecticut in...