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A sonic leap forward: India’s hypersonic breakthrough

The hypersonic missile’s capacity to neutralise aircraft carriers and destroyers adds a potent arrow to India’s quiv...

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PM Modi, Amit Shah To Attend DG-IGP Meet In Bhubaneswar Next Week: Golak Mohapatra

Bhubaneswar Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are scheduled to attend the three-day All-Ind...

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The Challenges and Pathways for Trump to Reduce Federal Workers

'If the President can't fire them, then who exactly are they accountable to?' attorney Matt Bowman said....

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Proposal would allow Bible teachings in Texas public grade schools

Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense oppositio...

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How Democrats can move past "low-dominance messaging"

Start by being honest about where Kamala Harris' campaign faltered...

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Lagniappe | Where has our respect for others gone?

Whether it’s my Southern upbringing, my father’s strong beliefs in proper conduct or a combination of both, being of...

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Our Turn | Apprenticeships offer debt-free options as education and the workforce change

National Apprenticeship Week celebrates its 10th anniversary from Nov. 17-23, a week dedicated to sharing the life-chang...

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Just 1 Question | First impressions of Brad Underwood's Illini?

"Illinois should be saving a lot of tickets each home game for NBA GMs."...

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My Turn | Public-service journalism: Educational if not humorous

"Since I was a high school English and journalism teacher, I will make the lesson for today on English usage, grammar an...

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APC Chieftain Exposes Wike’s ‘Lies’ On PDP Zoning Policy

Allegations by Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, that Governor Bala Mohammed and others caused the Pe...

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Former MP Duguid leaves spinal injuries clinic on foot

David Duguid has been receiving treatment in Glasgow....

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CNN Data Reporter Pops MAGA Bubble On Trump With A Hillary Clinton Stat

It is “something I’m sure Trump world is thrilled we just said out loud,” CNN anchor John Berman told data reporte...

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Tire selling fraud uncovered in Pakistan

While the car’s four wheels may appear to be standard tires but negligence and unawareness during buying can result in...

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Battenfeld: Michelle Wu creating potentially dangerous standoff by vowing to “protect” illegal immigrants

Will she order police to “protect” the immigrants who are not here legally and risk being deported? Does that mean a...

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Most of Pa.'s municipalities on track to decide how to spend pandemic relief funding

The commonwealth and most of its cities, counties, and local governments are on track to obligate about $13 billion in A...

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Robert B. Reich: Trump’s ‘First Buddy’ is in deep trouble

I don't know what Trump will do but I'm sure he's seething. The most likely outcome is Trump doesn't offer the job to ei...

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Find out how your Pennsylvania community is spending its federal pandemic relief funding

Pennsylvania — along with its cities, counties, and local governments — have until Dec. 31 to finalize their federal...

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Library directors see growing cost of health benefits, eBooks and audits

Directors of area libraries say costs are growing and maintenance is being set aside as they ask for an increase in the ...

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Pittsburgh state Rep. Aerion Abney to lead Allegheny County House delegation

Abney, a Philadelphia native, moved to Pittsburgh to study communications and social work and now serves on the House co...

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Innamorato highlights investments in Allegheny County social services, argues against austerity

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato argued Monday that despite a property tax increase, her proposed 2025 budget ...

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Chennai: Man detained for verbally abusing BJP's Alisha Abdullah

Alisha Abdullah, a prominent figure in Indian motorsports and BJP leader, found herself facing harassment when an indivi...

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I Was Absent From The APC For Only Seven Months – Bwala

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala has stated that he was only...

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Military personnel likely see higher losses from scam

Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams an...

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Social media impact is ‘largest challenge’ within girls’ schools, teachers say

A report by the Girls’ Schools Association has examined the benefits and challenges of girls-only education....

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How to bridge our political divide? A pastor's answer: Do unto others

The pastor of a Pennsylvania church not far from where President-elect Donald Trump was nearly assassinated created a se...

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The 4 myths that perpetuate toxic productivity, according to a psychotherapist

Throughout childhood, our parents and teachers encourage us to mine our potential for all we can achieve. In college, ou...

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5 steps to addressing behavior changes before they become performance issues

When it comes to people management, too many leaders wait until small issues turn into big problems. A staff member’s ...

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Grant will assess transit-oriented development in Roanoke

Tax records show Roanoke owns a total of 984 properties citywide, including likely dozens of lots within the targeted ar...

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Lowell Board of Health draft regulation bans kratom

LOWELL — By the first week in December, the debate over the manufacturing, sale and distribution of kratom in Lowell w...

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Türkiye, Italy have common sensitivity toward Mediterranean: Italian senator

Relationship between Türkiye, Italy has gained more importance in international arena, says Stefania Craxi...

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Bob Woodward Sums Up Ultimate Goal Of Donald Trump's Cabinet Picks

"It’s a form of giving his middle finger to the American people," said the famed Watergate journalist....

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Stop Politicizing Insecurity – PDP Tells Gov Otti

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Alex Otti-led administration of politicizing insecurity that has...

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Italian Premier Meloni's coalition suffers setbacks in 2 regional elections

Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni suffered election setbacks in two regions as the opposition Democratic party won a tight ...

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Trump’s new Cabinet picks: Will they MAGA...or MIGA?

Will Donald Trump's new administration honour their campaign promise and truly put America first? Or Israel....

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Lone slams Omar government over ‘steep hike’ in power bill

"Phone calls from various villages reveal electricity bills inflated by 50%. Even I am confused - did they promise to de...

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Maharashtra polls: Vinod Tawde distributed cash to voters in Palghar, claims BVA leader Thakur; BJP denies

On the eve of the Maharashtra assembly elections, Bahujan Vikas Aghadi leader Hitendra Thakur accused BJP leader Vinod T...

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Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash with car on M25

A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash with a car on the M25 near Heathrow Airport....

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A Sore Loser Trying To Assume Role Of Chief Security Officer - Ogun Govt Slams Adebutu

The state government said Adebutu is a drowning man who is finding someone to drag with him into the abyss....

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Trimming the fat in an obese federal government

Fifty years ago when Ron Paul (father of Sen. Rand Paul) was running for Congress from Texas, a billboard featured an ob...

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How Democrats let a rising generation of supporters slip away

Far-right streamer Nick Fuentes, who usually welcomes publicity, received the type he probably didn’t want after Donal...

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Why I still love "The Waltons"

One of the great benefits of streaming TV is that I’m able to watch old network shows that I enjoyed while growing up ...

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Mexico, which also has a new president, prepares for Trump White House

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Matías Gómez Léautaud, lead analyst with the Eurasia Group, about how Mexico is prep...

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Youngsters are fleeing Japan’s once-mighty civil service

Why would anyone sane and talented work for it?...

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Teachers to protest outside schools to seek delay in implementing Leaving Cert reforms

The unions are protesting a decision to “accelerate” Senior Cycle redevelopment plans....

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CM should speak of issues for which he was given huge mandate by people: PDP’s Para

“We are not here to confront the government, but we will ensure they deliver on their promises and mandates,” he sai...

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Scottish Labour pledges means-tested winter payment if it wins Holyrood election

The UK Government sparked anger over the change, which it announced just weeks after taking office in the summer....

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Harris has 'no idea' if he will canvass with John McGahon before the election

Fine Gael figures have backed John McGahon, who was involved in an altercation in 2018....

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Kailash Gahlot's exit to BJP a game-changer for AAP ahead of Delhi Elections?

The unexpected resignation of Kailash Gahlot from AAP to join BJP has sent shockwaves through the party just months befo...

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Children death toll in Vladimir Putin's 1,000-day war in Ukraine 'rises to 660' as another youngster killed

‘Children have been killed in their beds, in hospitals and playgrounds, leaving families devastated by the loss of you...

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Man charged after defecating in an alleyway in Llandudno

He'll appear in court in the new year....

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More people are applying for business school—but not for the reasons you think

Business school applications are through the roof this semester, and while that usually only happens when there’s dist...

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Firefighters to protest outside Israeli embassy demanding release of fire engine donation

Firefighters will hold a protest at the Israeli embassy in London tonight, calling for the release of a fire engine dona...

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Make UK launches Industrial Strategy Skills Commission to tackle UK’s manufacturing employment crisis

Today Make UK launches the Industrial Strategy Skills Commission to find a solution to the growing skills deficit in man...

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45 Pro-Democracy Activists Sentenced to Jail in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong's largest-ever national security trial, 45 former politicians and activists were on Tuesday sentenced to ja...

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Opinion: Maine is courting disaster by not addressing its electrical grid

The existing 'grid' is physically unable to underpin Maine's future....

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House Republicans eye FEMA fund overhaul ahead of high-stakes hearing on Helene recovery

Rep. Gary Palmer is leading new legislation to replenish FEMA disaster relief funding using unspent funds the agency has...

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Opinion: Is Trump’s electoral victory a popular mandate?

The president-elect needs to keep in mind that nearly half the country supported his opponent and that the nation remain...