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Odisha turns a different shade under Mohan Majhi. How CM’s trying to shake off predecessor’s shadow

10 months have passed since the Mohan Charan Majhi-led BJP govt came to power, ending Naveen Patnaik's 24-year rule. Ent...

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Elon Musk's 'top secret' message seen during Cabinet meeting with Donald Trump amid feud speculation

Elon Musk's 'top secret' message was seen by millions as the Tesla co-founder took his seat among high ranking administr...

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Tamil Nadu Minister’s Vulgar Remark On Hindus Triggers Row, DMK Removes Him From Key Post

Senior DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Minister K Ponmudy was on Friday removed from a key party post in the wake of a row ove...

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Angus Council deputy leader resigns over ‘significant challenges’ within SNP ruling group

Kirriemuir councillor George Meechan has cited the ‘complexities’ of working relationships in the minority administr...

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Provide security for final EC declaration in Ablekuma North – NPP to IGP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has noted that it is waiting on the newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Chr...

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Pa. and 15 other states sue over Trump administration's halt of pandemic relief aid for schools

Public officials in 16 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration to restore access to feder...

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Salvador Illa forges an alliance in Italy against Trump's tariffs

"The Four Engines of Europe strongly criticize the announcement of new tariffs by the United States government." This is...

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US Port Operators, Shippers Call on Trump to Scuttle Proposed China Port Fees

U.S. shippers argue the fees would disproportionately harm American-owned carriers serving short-sea routes between dome...

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Editorial cartoon for April 11, 2025

Editorial cartoonist John Darkow draws the current regime's impact upon investment portfolios....

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Russia says restoring trust with US will take considerable time

Despite difficulties pursuing normalization 'both realistic and necessary,' according to Foreign Minister Lavrov...

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Letters to the Editor: Lehigh Valley high school actors display amazing talent

Letter: I am always amazed by the talents of students from area schools and urge one and all to attend these shows and s...

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Kenosha panel to consider potential bus route in Somers

A Kenosha panel that oversees public transportation is set to consider a potential bus route in Somers....

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China slaps 125% tariffs on US goods but to 'ignore' further hikes

Shipping containers sit at a port in Tianjin, China February 8, 2025. — Reuters China said Friday it would raise tarif...

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Watch Godfred Dame’s reaction to AG’s absence in court in CJ removal case

play videoGodfred Yeboah Dame, former Attorney General and Minister of Justice A former Attorney General and Minister of...

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Catalonia's PP Wins a Major Battle Against Squatting

Parliament Will Urge the Central Government to Unblock Legislative Reforms to Evict Squatters in 24 Hours...

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Trump Urges Mexico to Honor Water Treaty or Face Possible Sanctions, More Tariffs

The Mexican president responded by saying she was confident an agreement will be reached, noting there has been a three-...

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LP Crisis: I’m The One That Should Take Over From Abure – Apapa

The factional National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Lamidi Apapa, has said he should be the one to take over from ...

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China raises U.S. tariff to 125%, won't go higher

China increased its tariff on U.S. goods to 125% on Friday, matching President Trump's levy, but said it won't go higher...

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Labour’s welfare cuts consultation called a ‘sham’ as PIP changes not up for discussion

Campaigners have called the conversation a ‘sham’ as people are invited to discuss only half of the proposals...

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31-year-old man wanted for sexual assault on minor arrested at Chennai airport

Roshith Rajeevan, a 31-year-old man wanted in connection with the sexual assault of a minor in 2023, was apprehended at ...

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Smear campaign on social media will not distract me – Mahama Ayariga

Bawku Central Member of Parliament (MP), Mahama Ayariga, has once again condemned the recent violence in the region, whi...

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Von der Leyen threatens Trump with punishing US Big Tech.

United States and the European Union they have given themselves a truceBut the trade war between the two major powers is...

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Editorial: Illinois Supreme Court’s refusal to hear gerrymandering case is a blow to democracy

The path to Democratic renewal is not through disenfranchising voters....

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SKA lauded for achievements at states

LIHUE — Council Chair Mel Rapozo said on Wednesday to ask Griffin Lin, 10, about his national ranking in swimming....

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Bessent moves to center of Trump world

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stepped up his role on President Trump’s economic team, taking center stage on th...

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Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Appear Poised To Crack Down On Pay-To-Play Politics

The bill is heading to conference committee where some details still need to be hashed out between the House and the Sen...

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Kenneth Seeskin: Passover is a celebration and challenge of our most essential human values

Passover’s significance is more than an observation of an actual event; it is a celebration and challenge....

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Trump's got Iran cornered by following Reagan's doctrine

Trump’s Iran policy has mirrored Reagan’s doctrine in countering the Soviets. Like the former president, Trump has c...

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Editorial: Should President Trump be giving stock tips to his followers?

Donald Trump seems to offer stock buying strategy to his followers. What was he thinking?...

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Letters: It’s teachers’ job to help safeguard democracy, especially at this point in US history

No matter what teachers' instructional responsibilities are, please consider the vital importance of nurturing the promi...

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David Greising: State action on pension reform is slow. That may prove auspicious in the end.

There are signs that some of the best ideas for pensions reform in Illinois might converge....

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Mark Batinick: Illinois Republicans must embrace vote by mail or be left behind

In lower-turnout contests, Democrats have a massive advantage because they’ve built a reliable vote-by-mail base....

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Op-comic: A Passover recipe

My grandmother's gefilte fish recipe lives in the oral tradition, and since she died on Passover last year, I've realize...

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Trapero recalls his toughest days: "The prison smelled from the terrace of my house."

"I felt like I was in prison; I could smell the prison from the terrace of my house." With these words, the chief of the...

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Guest column: Centralized control of age verification for apps protects teens

It’s no surprise that the average teenager spends more time on their smartphones as they get older, where they receive...

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Trump is cutting the funding that ensures funds are well spent

Evaluation of programs has been essential for decades. Without good data, the public will be susceptible to misinformati...

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Prince Harry has made stupid mistakes – but we owe him security

He walked away from royal duties, but will never be able to lose the royal blood he inherited...

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Why is McMichael gallery worth repairing but the science centre is not?

The province must be more transparent with its decisions to fund certain government institutions over others....