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Airef does not consider the government's pension reform sustainable.

The Airef (Fiscal Institute) has reprimanded the Spanish government for its pension reform. This Monday, the tax authori...

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Millennials are realising children are just not worth it – emotionally or financially

The fundamental problem is even finding a suitable relationship in which to raise a child...

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I’m a fertility expert, this is why people aren’t having children

Ending IVF disparities for the LGBTQ community and single women can offer more people the chance to have children...

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Fewer babies will change everything about the way we live – and how we retire

Some countries will cope better than others at making older societies work...

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Synagro reveals plans to mitigate foul odors from composting plant

Biosolids recycler Synagro Technologies addresses odor complaints at composting facility; town hall discusses land use i...

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British people are more tolerant of dogs than my child

It’s been enough to put my husband and I off having a second child...

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Don't get used to spring weather when there's still time for snow

Within 10 days of sending her son a photo of her bare, brown yard, Ann Bailey's farmstead was blanketed by five inches o...

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Opinion | The Concern Over Delimitation In Tamil Nadu Is A Political Ruse

The alarm over delimitation in Tamil Nadu is a ruse. The real objective is neo-feudalism through soft-secessionism...

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Opinion | From Non-Alignment To Strategic Alliances: Where Does India Stand Today?

India’s multi-alignment is not just about hedging bets; it is about positioning itself as a stabilising force...

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Most parents of 11 to 16-year-olds say child has internet in bedroom – survey

Three quarters of the parents questioned said they are concerned about what their children are seeing, hearing or doing ...

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Book Review | ‘Negotiating India’s Landmark Agreements’: Importance And Lessons

Author AS Bhasin has done well to remind us of the importance of delving into the geopolitical intricacies surrounding f...

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Dems ridicule bill aimed at abolishing TSA, suggest 'Bin Laden' and 'the Ayatollah' would support it

Democrats ridicule proposal to abolish the Transportation Security Administration, suggesting Osama bin Laden and Iran's...

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Forgive me if I’ve offended you – Ken Agyapong says as he calls for unity in NPP

Agyapong, who contested the 2024 NPP flagbearership but lost to former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, extended an apol...

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Sustainable or shortsighted? With projected $289M deficit, Nebraska's budget raises concerns

How did Nebraska get from a budget with overflowing funds to one with a $289 million shortfall?...

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Hands Tied Due To Kerala Polls, Irked Congress Wants Tharoor To Mind His Tongue

In a span of 10 days, there have been three occasions when Tharoor put his party in a spot by praising the Union governm...

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Hegseth reaffirms U.S. commitment to Philippines

MANILA — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to a defence treaty w...

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Editorial cartoon for March 31, 2025

This cartoon is the opinion of the cartoonist Bruce Plante. Send feedback to: [email protected]....

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Trump faces crucial week on the economy

President Trump is entering a critical week for the economy amid growing fears that his penchant for tariffs could stall...

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BlackRock's Larry Fink treads cautiously in letter that shies from politics

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink reassures investors that this moment of economic anxiety will pass in his annual letter out Mon...

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Police district councilors: Enforcement of parking violations shouldn’t fall on CPD

Do we really want overburdened officers spending their already stretched time answering 100,000 calls a year for parking...

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Dan Maanzo: 'Ruto Must Go' chants echo Kenyans growing discontent

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo says chants of 'Ruto Must Go' represent a desperate cry for change, fueled by concerns over b...

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Jamie Sarkonak: Recovery from the lost decade means ditching the Impact Assessment Act

Onerous law requires companies conduct extensive socioeconomic studies, covering sexual health, social cohesion, job mar...

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Howard Levitt: Ultimately, October 7 has made Israel stronger

Hamas, Iran and Hezbollah, on the other hand, have been made weak...

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Letters: We can afford to spread compassion across the world via agencies such as USAID

We can afford to spread goodwill, food, knowledge and financial assistance to less fortunate others....

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California vs. Trump: What it’s like to be the attorneys on the front lines

A behind-the-scenes look at the months-long effort to resist President Trump's agenda inside California Atty. Gen. Rob B...

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Dispatch – March 31: Last Days of Tea

...of Revolutionary Tea, Reactionary Tea, and SolidariTea From Boston to Tbilisi, tea has always been about revolution. ...

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Editorial: In Wisconsin, Elon Musk asks, ‘Who wants to be a millionaire?’

Elon Musk should not be handing out cash for votes in a Wisconsin judicial election....

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Michael Taube: Liberals try to limit exposure to Carney's 'volcanic temper'

Keeping him from TVA debate means fewer chances for him to go off script...

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Marco Rubio’s mission to root out students “making a ruckus” causes collateral damage

Seizure of Tufts University student shows the First Amendment is the first casualty...

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John T. Shaw: Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar exemplifies courage, candor and stewardship

Jim Edgar believed in limited but effective government, but also boosted funds for early childhood programs and educatio...

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Where else can employees vote themselves a raise?

City councillor compensation should be somehow linked to qualifications and there needs to be a mechanism to ensure acco...

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I’m scared my son is speaking a language I can’t understand – with emojis

After watching Adolescence, I asked him to explain the skulls and smiley faces which him and other young people use...

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Kazakh president says Astana seeks closer cooperation with Slovenia

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosts talks with visiting Slovenian counterpart in Kazakh capital...

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Inverclyde's MSP on Peel Ports debate, Spring Statement and Christina McKelvie

Stuart McMillan reflects on another busy week at Holyrood - and pays tribute to his much-loved colleague Christina McKel...

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How Gabby, Afenyo-Markin, NPP bigwigs graced Akufo-Addo’s birthday party

Some prominent members of the NPP captured at the birthday celebration of the former president The 81st birthday celebra...

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Inside plans to dethrone Nakuru and Bomet governors

Both seasoned and emerging politicians have been organising social events to lay the groundwork for their campaigns....

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Akufo Addo in Trouble? Mahama Demands Immediate Probe into National Cathedral Expenditure

Akufo Addo in Trouble? Mahama Demands Immediate Probe into National Cathedral Expenditure News Hub Creator16h A fresh co...

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Two dead, three injured, and four missing in an explosion at a mine in Asturias.

An explosion at the Cerredo mine in Asturias left at least two people dead on Monday. Four people are missing and three ...

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Alves' acquittal opens a new clash between Moncloa and the judges.

Judges and prosecutors unanimously condemned the First Vice President of the Spanish government, María Jesús Montero...

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"I'm worried that they'll know how to defend themselves when they're alone."

Sleep and rest are important for your health. Marina is calmer, and we don't need to insist too much, but Pau always has...

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Signalgate is a consequence of anti-DEI hysteria

White mediocrity has become a national security risk...

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Downtown Hickory parking deck expected to reopen in May after $300,000 maintenance and repairs

Maintenance work includes refreshing parking lines and repairs include strengthening the joints where concrete slabs mee...