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Trump says Kamala Harris will not participate in Fox News debate on Sept. 4

Former President Trump claims Vice President Kamala Harris has declined to participate in a Fox News presidential debate...

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How to motivate employees in difficult times, according to a psychologist

Suppose you have a young person on your team who is struggling to adjust to their work, while also dealing with personal...

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Kathryn Jean Lopez: Walz a nod to abortion extremism

My taxicab driver declared the Democratic vice-presidential pick, Tim Walz, a dud. “Is Minnesota even in play?” he p...

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Tom Campbell: Education has too many rules and rulers

Every reporter or columnist is almost duty-bound to write a piece at the beginning of another school year. Ours includes...

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Froma Harrop: Harris baiting Trump's campaign of retribution

Froma Harrop writes about politics and culture for Creators syndicate....

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Biden Rallies Behind Harris in Keynote Address on Convention’s First Night

Selecting Kamala Harris was the ‘best decision I made in my whole career,’ Biden said....

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Australia, Qatar talk Gaza ceasefire during PM's visit

Australia and Qatar have discussed de-escalating the conflict in the Middle East as the opposition pushes to stop Gazan ...

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Kenyan President Moves To Reinstate Controversial Taxes

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced the reinstatement of controversial taxes previously removed following deadly...

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Remote salmon farmers take fight to nation's capital

Salmon farm workers will meet with politicians in a fight to "save their jobs" over a review of operations in a harbour ...

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Liberia: Boost for Mae Azango’s PUL Presidency As Over 40 Journalists from Bong County Endorse Her Candidacy

Bong County- Ahead of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) elections scheduled for August 2024, Team Unity has secured a sig...

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Atiku criticizes Tinubu over lack of clarity on petrol subsidy, refining

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the federal government to provide clear information regarding its pet...

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South Korea Raises Meal Expense Limit for Public Officials, Addressing Economic Concerns

SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean government has announced an increase in the meal expense limit for p...

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Put policy aside: Kamala Harris will win or lose based on the excitement factor

While the mainstream media is pining for a more comprehensive Kamala Harris policy agenda, substance may not appeal to t...

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'Waiting for crisis': urgent warning on youth justice

Youth crime will not be solved by pouring more money into police and prisons across the nation, the Human Rights Commiss...

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Teachers welcomed back in Holtville at first day of school luncheon

HOLTVILLE — As schools continue coming back in session from summer vacation, in addition to backpack and school supply...

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OPINION: The American empire of illegal guns in the Western Hemisphere

"As long as the U.S. allows an iron river of guns to flood south, a river of refugees will keep pouring north."...

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Padilla-Pace Middle set to open on first day of school for Brawley Elementary

BRAWLEY — “The majority of the construction will be completed by opening day.”...

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Edo Chief Judge faces pressure as Col. Imuse seeks restart in 4-year-old libel case

In a move that has sparked significant controversy, the office of the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Iyobosa O...

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Reynolds ‘shook, cried’ in chamber amid targeted political attacks

Marise Payne says her former Senate colleague Linda Reynolds visibly shook in the chamber, cried and showed signs of tra...

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Police threaten NLC President Joe Ajaero with arrest over alleged criminal conspiracy, others

The Nigerian Police Force has summoned Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), for questioning over ...

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AIMIM To Join Hands With MVA? Here's What Party Spokesperson Said Ahead Of Maharashtra Polls

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is keen to join hands with the opposition's Maha Vikas Agahdi (MVA) allia...

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Teachers, nurses save for more than decade to buy home

It takes more than 10 years to squirrel enough money away for a home deposit on a single income in many professions, Gre...

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Philippines to host Afghans seeking US visas

Washington and Manila have agreed on allowing a limited number of Afghan nationals to transit to the Philippines to comp...

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Amid backlash from Oppn, Modi govt’s lateral entry scheme finds support from Congress’s Shashi Tharoor

Thiruvananthapuram MP's remarks come at a time when his party has criticised the scheme, with some even within the NDA s...

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'Rarely seen' pressure applied to Reynolds: Payne

Former federal minister Marise Payne has told a court about her concerns for Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins after t...

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Rare-cancer costs are 'absolutely unsustainable'

High costs, bureaucratic roadblocks and lack of understanding are leaving rare cancer sufferers with few options for sur...

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Staying strong friends with US - Angus Robertson

What-ever happ-ens in the elect-ion on November 5, Kamala Harris is making history as the first female person of colour ...

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UK cuts are hurting Scots - Angus Robertson

The UK Government’s pursuit of cuts is having disastrous knock-on effects for Scotland. Put simply, if the UK Governme...

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Speaking out: Living life in the present: A lesson from Bella Brave

What if you learned that today was your last day on earth and -- come tomorrow -- you would no longer be alive? However ...

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San Francisco Democrats watch party Day One of the Democratic National Convention

Huddled around tables, eyes glued to the TV, excited San Francisco Democrats watched day one of the Democratic National ...

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Biden hails Harris as the future in emotional farewell

President Joe Biden has delivered a valedictory speech to the Democrats' convention, saying "I gave my best to you" as h...

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Waiting for a rate cut? The only certainty for the RBA is uncertainty

If you were confused by what’s going on in the economy, spare a thought for the Reserve Bank, which sees uncertainty e...

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In Bittersweet DNC Speech, Biden Declares, 'America, I Gave My Best To You'

The president extensively touted his record, passed the baton to Kamala Harris and attacked "loser" Trump on the first n...

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The sooks of parliament revive an old playground sneer

The would-be bruisers of federal parliament turn to that old taunt of schoolkids: “sook”. And manage to consign it t...

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Legal fight over Libs' stuff-up stuck in starting gate

Candidates who have been left unelectable after a Liberal Party paperwork stuff-up are considering legal action over the...

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Government moves to raise carbon price, says petrol will only rise 3c a litre

The Government is slashing the number of tonnes of planet-heating emissions for sale....

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J-K Assembly Polls: EC issues notification for 24 seats voting in first phase on September 18. Full details here

J-K Assembly Polls: Voting will be held in the UT in three phases with first round on September 18. The next two phases ...

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Biden's bittersweet convention moment: From the Politics Desk

President Joe Biden delivered a speech praising Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention, a bittersweet momen...

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Israel Recovers Bodies of 6 Hostages

The Israeli military said Tuesday that it recovered the bodies of six hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack that starte...

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The harshest truth about our housing crisis? There’s no silver bullet

Senator Andrew Bragg says growing university debts are keeping young Australians out of the housing market. But his prop...

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South China Sea: How growing Chinese assertiveness finds strong Philippine response

Beijing must prepare to face a vehement and assertive Manila, which can no longer be manipulated by a simple carrots and...

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DNC Skips James Taylor Performance As Schedule Runs Over

A planned performance by James Taylor on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was scrappe...

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Democrats cram opening night with tributes, contrasts with Trump

President Joe Biden, center, and Vice President Kamala Harris, second from left, appear with their families after Biden ...

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Look past the tributes, Joe Biden has been shuffled aside now in every sense of the word

Instead of an entire convention to nominate him for a second term, Biden’s speaking slot was the proverbial kiddie tab...

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The Democrats’ Old Guard Passes The Torch At The DNC

A majority of the elected officials who spoke Monday night were younger than 50....

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Biden caps off a career in public service as Democrats celebrate his legacy at DNC

In a night "For the People," Democrats focused on the legacy of the Biden presidency as President Biden passed the torch...