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Elon Musk's access to Treasury's payment system is raising alarms. Here's what to know.

Elon Musk's control of a federal payment system is raising concerns about funding for programs like Social Security and ...

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US exceptionalism is the only game in town

Investors naturally worry when a trade gets crowded. The dollar and US stocks have benefitted tremendously from recent g...

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Senate vote on Pam Bondi as US attorney general could put Trump ally at Justice Department’s helm

The Senate is heading towards a confirmation vote for Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general. Her confirmation would put a l...

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White House official cites Edmonton experience, insists tariffs are about drug war, not trade war

"This issue is 100 per cent about the drug war, not about the trade war," White House Director of the National Economic ...

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Eskrimadoras as brave Filipina warriors in CCP Pasinaya 2025

The performance of the eskrimadoras, or female arnis players, seemed to be a tribute to brave Filipina warriors during t...

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Water For Food group launches petition in response to Crowsnest Pass referendum on Grassy Mountain coal mine

Meanwhile, Water For Life spokesman Chris Spearman charged the proposed mine would devastate southern Alberta's agri-foo...

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Republican lawmaker mocks NH youth center abuse victims, spurring bipartisan pushback

Rep. Ken Weyler is the House's top budget writer. Money for the abuse settlements will play a big role in coming budget ...

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Archdiocese criticizes St. Louis pastor’s comments against Missouri transgender bills

The Archdiocese of St. Louis criticized comments by the Rev. Mitch Doyen of St. Josephine Bakhita parish in the city of ...

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First military flight departs from U.S. carrying migrants to Guantanamo Bay

The first military flight to deport migrants from the U.S. to Guantanamo Bay has departed, officials say....

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Virginia: Here is where 20 key issues stand at Crossover

Tuesday was the deadline for the House and Senate to complete work on their own bills. Expect some defeated or vetoed me...

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El Salvador’s offer to take in US deportees and violent criminals is unlike any other migrant deal

El Salvador has offered to take in people deported from the U.S. for entering the country illegally as well as the count...

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The Australian lawyer behind DC’s new MAGA hangout

From Steve Bannon to Sean Spicer, clubhouse Butterworth’s has become the place to be seen for Republican operatives. A...

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Deputy PM, Turkiye defence minister review ties, witness pacts signing

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met ...

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RFK Jr. clears key Senate hurdle

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal vaccine skeptic and activist lawyer, appeared on track to become the nation's health secr...

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New DNC chair Ken Martin says he's eager to push back against Trump's agenda

NPR's Juana Summers talks to the newly elected chair of the Democratic National Committee, Ken Martin, about the future ...

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Delhi Elections 2025 LIVE: AAP vs BJP vs Congress — who'll win? Voting to begin soon

Delhi Elections 2025 LIVE: Around 1.56 crore voters are set to exercise their electoral franchise in the Delhi Assembly ...

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Protect yourself and family from the flu

Surge in Hong Kong deaths from influenza is an urgent reminder, especially for vulnerable young and old, to get vaccinat...

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Ashghal announces completion of main works of roads, infra project in Al Foroush & Al Kharaitiyat

Tribune News NetworkDohaAshghal has announced the completion of the main works of the roads and infrastructure developme...

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RFK Jr., Gabbard will advance to full Senate for confirmation votes

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on track Tuesday to become the nation’s health secretary. Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination ...

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Five million Britons face monthly bin collections, shock research finds

A campaign group has uncovered dozens of councils looking at cutting their collections to as few as one a month....

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Third-party advertiser Take Back Alberta fined more than $100K by Elections Alberta

EDMONTON - Take Back Alberta, the third-party advertiser that made headlines for its role in the high-profile party-vote...

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Democrats confront limits of their power in bid to stop Trump and Musk

Democratic members of Congress threatened to try to bring Trump’s agenda to a grinding halt....

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Immigration think tank cooks up scheme to use ‘snitches’ to force migrants to self-deport

The Center for Immigration Studies released a proposal for a small change in current tax law that would allow private ci...

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Human-I-T Introduces Responsible Tech Management Certification, Presenting Inaugural Award to Disney Studio Technology

Have a Heart Initiative Recognizes HIPAA, GLBA, FACTA, and FISMA-Compliant Organizations NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewsw...

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Netanyahu meets Trump with 2nd phase of the ceasefire under negotiation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the first world leader to visit President Trump at the White House since hi...

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BREAKING: Trump proposes 'permanent' resettlement for Palestinians from Gaza

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story....

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‘Scam farm’ rescues rest on following the right path to freedom

Return of remaining Hong Kong residents held by fraudsters in countries bordering Thailand hinges on balancing operation...

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'Extraordinary': Trump secures rapid-fire victories on border cooperation amid tariff push

President Donald Trump has racked up a number of wins on getting other countries to cooperate with his border security e...

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Mzansi must remain steadfast

SOUTH Africa’s recent enactment of the Expropriation Act is a bold step towards addressing the country’s skewed land...

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If Iran attempts assassination, 'they get obliterated': President Trump

President Donald Trump sent a strong message to Iran on Tuesday, noting the country would be "obliterated" if he is kill...

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Meet the Press NOW — February 4

President Trump discusses government spending and agency cuts pitched by Elon Musk. Rhonda Colvin, Navin Nayak and Lance...

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Critics call Trump’s release of California reservoir water dangerous, wasteful

A look at how the release of 2.2 billion gallons of water could affect California residents, farm operations and animals...

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DR Congo conflict: A war of narratives and a modern cold war

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) formerly Zaire, has in recent history been portrayed as a nation whose riches hav...

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Ending DR Congo crisis requires addressing M23 grievances, Rwanda’s security, and Tshisekedi’s failures

A little over a week ago, the town of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) fell to the Congolese rebe...

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Rwandan youth must draw inspiration from national heroes

As the country marked the national Heroes Day on Saturday, February 1, different music, made by the military in particul...

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Prince Karim Aga Khan passes away at 88

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims. — AKDN website/FilePrince Karim Aga Khan IV, the sp...

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Lawmakers from state with most federal workers per capita warn against Trump buyout bid

Several Maryland officials spoke out against President Trump's plan to allow federal workers to have their jobs bought o...

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Largest LAPD union slams anti-Trump protest directives, says arrests 'should be a no-brainer' in altercations

The LAPD union is slamming the lack of clarity given in the field by its incident commanders amid large-scale anti-ICE r...

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Japanese court upholds conviction of American who helped former Nissan chief hide income

The conviction of a former American executive of Nissan Motor Corp on charges of helping fugitive former Chairman Carlos...

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Men arrested over alleged prostitution for inbound tourists in Tokyo

Seven men have been arrested for allegedly forcing women into prostitution, mainly catering to foreigners visiting Japan...

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Trump 'not in a rush' to speak with China's Xi Jinping after Beijing hits back with tariffs

Beijing responded with retaliatory measures after President Trump’s announced a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods. CNBC ...

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Philly’s Malcolm Kenyatta wins high-ranking DNC seat

Kenyatta spoke during the Democratic National Convention last summer and launched a national campaign for a leadership p...

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Ottawa defends use of Emergencies Act during convoy protests before Federal Court of Appeal

A lawyer for the federal government says a judge mistakenly concluded it was unreasonable for the government to use the ...

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Susan Collins ‘very concerned’ about Elon Musk’s moves in Washington

Collins’ comment came after employees were locked out of the Washington headquarters for USAID, an agency Musk said Tr...

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We will be of good behaviour going forward

A photo collage of Mahama Ayariga (L) and Alban Bagbin The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has assured the Speaker of P...

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Altered image of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in new ad raises ethics concerns

A new television attack ad in Wisconsin’s hotly contested Supreme Court race features a doctored image of the liberal ...

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California schools continue to struggle with test scores in reading and math

One of California’s starkest — and most important — letdowns is the consistent failure to help elementary and midd...

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Charities protest proposed $50K cap on gambling profits

Leaders representing scores of nonprofits, from groups that run homeless shelters and brain-injury treatment centers to ...

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1st Deputy BoG Governor Opoku-Afari proceeds on leave prior to end of contract

The Bank of Ghana has announced that the First Deputy Governor, Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari, has commenced his leave prior to...

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Rachel Maddow digs into Trump's disturbing war on the media

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow dedicated part of her Monday show to the attack on the free press being waged by President Dona...

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DJWE 2025: How jewellery can transcend aesthetics, propel inclusion & change

Tribune News NetworkDohaThis year’s Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE 2025) is not just a showcase of luxury b...

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Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad joins QF to empower girls in fencing

Hanane DjouaDohaOlympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad has partnered with Qatar Foundation (QF) to help develop girls’ spo...

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Accelerating Imports into the U.S. Ahead of Tariffs: Strategies and Challenges

RK Logistics provides insights and perspectives for shippers FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trump adm...

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U.K. Announces ‘World-First’ Cyber Code of Practice for Companies Developing AI

The Cyber Code of Practice applies to developers, system operators, and organisations that create, deploy, or manage AI ...