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Lincoln councilman can't change vote to reappoint pandemic-era health board members

Lincoln City Councilman Tom Duden wanted to change his vote to reappoint three members to the Lincoln-Lancaster County B...

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An American rediscovers his Malaysia

AS the 2024 winter gave way to the milder chills of spring, I got a call from a news channel outside Malaysia that regul...

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EDITORIAL: Make sure voting bills are fully funded

If you support the concept of a representative democracy and the people’s right to vote, then you should support effor...

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‘Life finds a way’ as science resurrects the dire wolf — and our world is richer for it

The "Game of Thrones" canine species that went extinct more than 10,000 years ago has been revived in a stunning act of ...

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Supreme Court allows Alien Enemies Act deportations to resume

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to resume use of the Aliens Enemies Act to deport alleged V...

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Supreme Court clears way for deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members to resume, but with chance for judicial review

President Trump issued a proclamation on March 14 invoking the Alien Enemies Act to summarily deport Venezuelan migrants...

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Americans fear Trump tariffs are 'gambling with economy' as he urges US to 'hang tough'

Poll data provided exclusively to Daily Express US by the Democracy Institute shows many Americans currently feel concer...

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Hong Kong’s free-port status may help buffer city from worst of trade war

In the face of Trump tariffs chaos, Hong Kong must further develop as an international financial hub under the ‘one co...

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Supreme Court allows Trump to deport Venezuelans under wartime law, but only after judges’ review

The case has become a flashpoint between the White House and the federal courts....

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Lakers showcased their defensive ceiling in victory over Thunder

The Lakers played physical and limited OKC drives without fouling too much, proving their versatile, scrambling defense ...

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Fate of deported Maryland dad up in the air after Supreme Court action

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts granted a stay Monday pausing a lower court order that gave the Trump administr...

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Letters: Protesters misguided in targeting Tesla

Also: Tenant protections | Senior center | Trump's interest | Healthy aging | Rewriting history. East Bay Times reader l...

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Permanent injunction issued preventing NIH cap on research payments, but appeal expected

WASHINGTON — A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction blocking the National Institutes of Health from impleme...

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Supreme Court allows deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members to resume

President Trump issued a proclamation on March 14 invoking the Alien Enemies Act to summarily deport Venezuelan migrants...

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Don’t mess around with Natasha

Like a soap opera that rivets attention, the Akpabio/Natasha saga is not about to fade out of public view. Not anytime s...

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Subservient federalism and Akinboro’s position

By Ekpa Stanley Ekpa Section 1 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria refers Nigeria as a Federal R...

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Texas governor calls November election for vacant US House seat as Democrats criticize timing

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that the special election to fill the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Sylveste...

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Why I want to be PDP’s National Vice-chairman –Ajiya

From Idu Jude, Abuja Hon. Abraham Ajiya, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said time and again that...

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Battle for Anambra: Zoning, politics, and the future

By Marcel Mbamalu Arising from the primaries of the three major parties — APGA, APC, and Labour Party— in Anambra St...

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Saskatchewan premier addresses Western alienation but says no to separation

"There's many people in this province that are feeling alienated by their federal government and not feeling (like) a re...

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Supreme Court gives boost to Trump administration's deportation plans under Alien Enemies Act

The court said, however, that the administration can't deport people without due process....

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Republican Rep. John James announces run for governor: 'Make Michigan great again'

Republican Congressman John James announced on Monday that he is launching his bid for governor of Michigan to replace t...

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RFK Jr. to cut fluoride recommendation

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Preventi...

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Three arrested after hit-and-run in Forest Lawn, vehicle driving dangerously

Officers were able to contain the vehicle at 12 p.m. in the area of the 300 block of 36th Street N.E....

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Ex-LSU two-sport star to headline 39th Star of Stars event. Get details here

We’re set for The Advocate’s 39th Star of Stars high school sports awards and former LSU/NFL football star Eddie Ken...

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Abbott calls for special election in 18th Congressional District

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said there would be a special election to fill the vacant seat after Rep. Sylvester Turner's ...

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Roberts puts pause on judge’s order

Chief Justice John Roberts agreed Monday to pause a midnight deadline for the Trump administration to return a Maryland ...

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RFK Jr. says Utah ‘has emerged as the leader’ for banning fluoride, embracing ‘MAHA’ agenda

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came to Utah for a stop on his "Make America Healthy Again" to...

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Supreme Court pauses deportation order

The Supreme Court has temporarily paused a lower court’s order to return a deported man to the U.S. from El Salvador. ...

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Lynnfield DPW awarded $85,400 for software

Luke ActonLYNNFIELD — A grant of $85,400 was recently awarded to the Lynnfield Department of Public Works as a part of...

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Millions face starvation as US pulls the plug on food aid: UN

A WFP worker stands next to a truck carrying aid from Port Sudan to Sudan after Sudanese authorities extended a three-mo...

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Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to Deport Venezuelan Immigrants Under Wartime Law

An appeals court had rejected Trump's request to stay Judge James Boasberg's orders blocking deportations under the Alie...

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Du30 legacy returns: Is the nation ready now to break this cycle?

As the senatorial and local election campaigns nears May 12 D-Day, the political landscape is more tumultuous than ever....

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North Dakota advances bill with harsher punishments for students guilty of sex crimes

The North Dakota Senate passed a bill Monday seeking to protect students who have endured sex-related crimes at the hand...

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Borders man stole vapes and cash register after High Street shop break-in

He also admitted a shoplifting offence by stealing food and alcohol from the Co-op in Selkirk, and stealing a quantity o...

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Chris Mason: What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump?

The government is leaning into this moment of turbulence but can it make a difference....

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California is stuck in neutral on autonomous trucking

It’s time for California to reclaim its leadership, prioritize facts over fear, and move forward with AV trucking to b...

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Letters: Democrats are out of touch on trans athletes

Also: Bad place | Sad ceremony | Ban blowers | Damaging sycophancy | U.S. values. Mercury News reader letters to the edi...

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Steering MSMEs towards digital transformation

FROM PARIMALA PONNUSAMY Lorry System Sdn Bhd Shah Alam Read full story...

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Practical framework for responsible AI development

FROM MOHD FAIRUZ ISKANDAR OTHMAN, PhD Department of Computer Systems and Communication Faculty of Information and Commun...

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From commanding to crumbling – is Liverpool’s lead under threat?

A FEW weeks ago, I predicted the title race was far from over—and both Everton and Fulham would play key roles in the ...

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Numerous challenges in carbon market system

FROM PROF DATUK DR AHMAD IBRAHIM Tan Sri Omar Centre for STI Policy UCSI University Read full story...

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EPA "prepared to act" on RFK's request to remove fluoride from drinking water

The Trump administration is formally taking on fluoride in drinking water, with Health and Human Services Secretary Robe...

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House conservatives ready to oppose Senate GOP framework for Trump tax cut package

At least five House Republicans reportedly will not back the Senate's budget framework, complicating the Trump spending ...

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Gonzales woman pleads guilty to federal child pornography charges

Citing court documents, the DOJ release said that Hannah Kinchen, 40, coordinated with a photographer, who self identifi...

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Tehran pushes back on Trump claim of US-Iran nuke talks

Donald Trump says the United States will hold direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program on the weekend, but Iran ...

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Danielle Smith takes swipe at Carney after Liberal leader jabs Alberta premier

"The attitude is, 'sit down and shut up.' Well, I don't shut up, I make sure that Albertans know exactly how I feel abou...

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New SWLRT audit draws swift bipartisan condemnation

Minnesota state auditors on Monday released the results of their investigation into construction of the Met Council’s ...

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Colleges around the US say some international students’ visas are being revoked

More schools are seeing visas stripped from students with no known connection to protests....

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Hearing held on legislation of Texas hemp industry

There was a hearing on legislation regarding the Texas hemp industry. A House bill scales back sales with new regulation...