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Opinion: The first Lyme disease vaccine failed. It’s time to try again.

Even if this new vaccine succeeds, it won’t be the final answer to the Lyme problem...

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Jim Fossel: Media is MIA on Harris’ shifting views

The American electorate deserves more information about the vice president's policy positions and plans....

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Working class will come home to Harris, rallygoers in postindustrial Pennsylvania say

Vice President Kamala Harris joined Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr., Gov. Joshua Shapiro and other officials to headline a rall...

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The Maine Millennial: It’s time we return the favor to Planned Parenthood

With the nonprofit organization's northern New England branch facing an $8.6 million deficit, the people it serves shoul...

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The second assassination attempt on Donald Trump in 64 days is a troubling turn of events

The arrest of a suspect in a possible attack reflects a disturbing development in American politics....

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Unity does exist in this aptly named Maine town – everyone avoids talking politics

The tense divisiveness on the national stage can feel far away from this Waldo County town....

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Hilary Koch: A woman’s health deserves more than a letter

Our health care system leaves patients, especially women, to find their own way, the columnist writes....

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‘One inch from a potential civil war’ — near miss in Trump shooting is also a close call for American democracy

A scholar of political assassinations says the U.S. just narrowly avoided plunging into wholesale violence and potential...

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Why has our political rhetoric gotten so violent and incendiary?

Democracy benefits from constructive, nuanced political discourse. But the lures of extreme, polarising rhetoric are oft...

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Stuart McMillan: Move towards more 'continuous assessment' for pupils is welcome

Stuart McMillan says the move towards greater use of internal and continuous assessment to award final grades to senior ...

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Veteran on Invictus team says he's out thousands of dollars after being injured on the court

A Canadian Armed Forces veteran who was a poster boy for Canada's 2023 Invictus Games team says he is thousands of dolla...

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Education secretary defends £14k donation as 'declared properly and thoroughly'

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has defended receiving a donation of £14,000 from a Labour peer embroiled in a f...

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APC Calls For State Of Emergency in Zamfara Over Security Challenges, Faults Governor Lawal’s Actions

Zamfara’s APC has accused Governor Lawal of undermining federal efforts to combat banditry, calling for a state of eme...

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Islamabad averse to isolation of Afghan govt

Pakistan says it will not support the policy of isolating the caretaker Afghan government under any circumstances....

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#EdoDecides: Obaseki Storms INEC Office Amid Delay In Results Collation

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, visited the head office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ...

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Ann Widdecombe's stark response as Keir Starmer uses kitten to distract from key issues

EXCLUSIVE: Photogenic feline Prince was pictured on Sir Keir's desk in a photograph issued by Downing Street....

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J&K Polls: 'Won't Engage With Pakistan Until...,' Says Amit Shah At Rajouri Rally

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that New Delhi won't hold any talks with Pakistan until it stops aiding and...

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Angela Rayner’s hypocrisy laid bare as she fails to declare key detail about freebie

The Deputy Prime Minister has been caught potentially breaching Commons rules by failing to declare facts around a Lord ...

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Weather to remain hot, dry in Lahore amidst alarming pollution levels

The provincial capital, Lahore, is set to experience hot and dry weather today (Sunday), with the city currently ranking...

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APC Pressuring INEC Chair, REC, To Suspend Edo Result Collation – PDP Alleges

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is mounting pressure on Chairman of the Inde...

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Religious care homes: Malaysia arrests over 300 people in child abuse probe

A man linked to Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings covers his face as he is escorted by police officers after b...

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Lesotho needs constitutional reforms to help gain political stability – but the latest attempt is flawed

Lesotho, a constitutional monarchy, has been under domestic, regional and international pressure to change its constitut...

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Edo: Ignore Fake Results, We’re Taking The Lead – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday, posited that it is “in an early lead” in the collation of results ...

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ANC MP in Limpopo resigns to join MK Party

Ponani Makhubele says she felt isolated and discriminated against within the party....

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Dr. Kabambe disputes social reports, “I have never made any funds contribution to DPP rally”

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor Dr Dalitso Kabambe has disputed social reports cl...

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'PM Modi ka shadyantra.....': Arvind Kejriwal hits out at BJP during Janta Ki Adalat event at Jantar Mantar

Arvind Kejriwal, the former Chief Minister of Delhi, charging at PM Modi-led government the Centre said that they hatche...

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Von der Leyen strengthens EU grip, but hawkish China agenda to be tested by EV tariffs row

First test of European Commission president’s China agenda is whether she can have her way in fiery dispute over EVs....

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Keir Starmer's personal rating slides to lowest ever level as Labour conference kicks off

PM Keir Starmer's personal approval rating now stands at -26 and is one point lower than the ex-Tory PM Rishi Sunak, who...

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Tirupati Prasadam controversy: Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan begins 11 days 'Prayaschitta Diksha'

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has begun an 11-day 'Prayaschitta Diksha' at Sri Dasavatara Venkateswa...

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'I spoke to Keir Starmer in Downing Street - he knows people need more hope this winter'

'Keir Starmer will use the Labour conference in Liverpool this week to pivot to hope, offering a spoonful of sugar with ...

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Parliament being turned into 'deep, dark chamber': TMC

TMC leader Derek O'Brien criticised the delay in forming parliamentary standing committees, noting that only two out of ...

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Manipur: Congress MP poses questions to Centre, asks why state being allowed to go 'Afghanistan way'

Congress MP A Bimol Akoijam criticizes the Centre's handling of the Manipur crisis, questioning why it has been allowed ...

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Who is Kalpana Chakma?

As a “new” Bangladesh emerges, knowing who Kalpana Chakma is becomes crucial in understanding our shared history...

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Trump Bashes Oprah Over Harris Event In Late Night Meltdown: 'This Isn't The Real' Her

The GOP nominee wrote that the media mogul wanted to “crawl under a table” when she spoke with the vice president....

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Delhi: AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj assumes charge of Health, Urban Development and six other departments

AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj took charge as a minister in the Delhi government, handling eight departments. Atishi was swor...

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UN holds 'Summit of the Future' to tackle global crises

Atmosphere during the 'We The Planet UNGA 100 Disruptors' event at United Nations on September 21, 2024 in New York City...

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Pet of the Week: Buffy at Pat Brody Shelter for Cats

All hail the regal lion – and let’s find him a home! Buffy is a two-year-old orange striped tom cat currently at Pat...

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Edo Decides: Tensions escalate as INEC postpones collation amid allegations of result manipulation

Tensions are running high in Edo State following accusations of attempts to alter the results of the September 21 govern...

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SA to push for Africa to be represented in UNSC: Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa says it is important for Africa to push for the transformation of the UN Security Council....

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Biden caught in ‘hot-mic’ moment warning Anthony Albanese China behaving ‘aggressively’ and ‘testing us all’

Joe Biden has been caught in a ‘hot-mic’ moment warning Anthony Albanese that China is behaving aggressively and ‘...

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Thought for the Day: The eternal faithfulness of God in our lives

Thought for the Day writer Chris Jewell says God is there for us in all aspects of our life, both large and small....

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Controversy erupts over N$1-billion Opuwo-Epupa road tender amid allegations of favouritism and lack of approval

... ignoring treasury and works ministry The Roads Authority (RA) is accused of committing the government to a N$1-billi...

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Pet Talk: What to bring for your pet in emergency evacuations

DEAR PET TALK: Parts of the country are having extreme weather events, like hurricanes and floods. I worry about having ...

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Edo Decides: Details of clash between Obaseki, APC supporters at INEC office

While most voters in Edo State were asleep in the early hours of Sunday, a serious political clash that could have disru...

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Edo Guber: PDP Campaign DG, Iduoriyekemwen Protest Results

The Director General of the Asue/Ogie Campaign Council, Hon Matthew Iduoriyekemwen on Sunday protested the just conclude...

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BREAKING: Edo Guber: INEC begins final results collation in few hours

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the time it will commence the collation of results fo...

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After release from West Papua rebels: Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens’ first hours of freedom

Winston Peters has shared details of Mehrtens’ first hours of freedom....

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At least 19 dead in Iran coal mine blast, state TV says

Representational image of a worker is seen at a coal mining site in this undated image. — Reuters/FileDUBAI: A gas exp...

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Appreciating AI in art: Lessons from photography and music

Generative AI (GenAI) tools like Midjourney and Udio begin to disrupt art and music. Could AI be the next evolution in a...

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Plan changes & lack of clarity, what’s causing delays in Delhi’s Central Vista revamp project

As part of project, new Parliament has been built. Centre yet to finalise 1st list of ministries to be shifted to Common...