The Taliban are celebrating 3 years in power, but they’re not talking about Afghans
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban are celebrating their third year as rulers of Afghanistan at a former U.S. air base. But…
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Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin removed from office in shock court ruling
By Helen Regan and Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been removed from office after a…
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Energy assistance benefits for seniors
Caring.com reveals that while seniors may often cut back on their home energy use to help make ends meet, there are federally funded programs to help…
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Spectacular casinos worth visiting around the world
OLBG curated a list of impressive and unique casino hotels that offer up to thousands of rooms for not only gamesters but non-gamesters and…
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How forecasts of bad weather can drive up your grocery bill
Grist reports on how economists are seeing a growing link between isolated climate shocks and supply chain disruptions that lead to higher food…
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How congestion pricing makes cities more livable
Reasons to be Cheerful reports that, while New York’s gridlock-busting plans are being put on hold, the success of congestion pricing elsewhere…
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One state radically boosted new teacher pay – and upset a lot of teachers
The Hechinger Report examines how all Arkansas teachers earn more money under a new law, but now districts face another set of…
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Who are the most-followed TikTok creators in the US?
Collabstr analyzed TikTok following data on Social Blade to rank the accounts with the most influence based on their following size as of…
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Paws and play: 5 great ways to stay active with your dog this summer
Pettable drew on advice from the American Kennel Club and veterinary experts to find out ways to stay active with your dog this…
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Federal mandates meant to make trucking safer, so why have fatal truck accidents increased?
Truck Parking Club visualized data from the FMCSA to see how accident rates have changed since the electronic logging device mandate for…
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Juez dictamina que UCLA no puede permitir que manifestantes impidan el ingreso de estudiantes judíos al campus
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Un juez federal dictaminó este martes que la Universidad de California en Los Ángeles no puede permitir que…
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An election in Kiribati provokes Western alarm about Beijing’s sway in Pacific atoll nation
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — People in Kiribati are going to the polls for the first round of voting in a national election…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Quien consiga por fin acuñar un mensaje económico eficaz podría ganar la Casa Blanca
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Los votantes siguen diciendo a los encuestadores que sus inseguridades económicas son el principal problema de las…
Continue ReadingHurricane Ernesto knocked out power to half of Puerto Rico and is strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Ernesto unloaded flooding rainfall on Puerto Rico as it pulled…
Continue Reading Montana Gov. Gianforte continues to rake in outside income as he seeks a second term
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte reported more than $23 million in income over four years ending in 2022 as the former…
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Mexican authorities, U.S. law enforcement collaborate to arrest woman wanted for crimes in the U.S.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a join collaboration, Ciudad Juárez authorities and U.S. Marshals have arrested a woman wanted in the U.S. for allegedly…
Continue Reading A timeline of events in Afghanistan in the 3 years since the Taliban’s takeover
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 as U.S and NATO forces withdrew from the…
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Renard Johnson files for El Paso mayoral race
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local businessman Renard Johnson officially filed for candidacy in the El Paso mayoral race on August 13. In a meeting with…
Continue Reading A new round of Gaza cease-fire talks is starting. Why is a deal so elusive?
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — International mediators are hoping to kickstart stalled cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas with a…
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El Paso Police Department awarded $70K grant from State Farm
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — State Farm has awarded the El Paso Police Department a $70,000 grant to enhance safety initiatives in the area. The grant…
Continue Reading Japan’s first-ever megaquake advisory brings worry and confusion. What does it mean?
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory” last week…
Continue Reading Bangladesh court orders murder probe into ousted former leader Sheikh Hasina
By Lex Harvey, Manveena Suri and Isaac Yee, CNN (CNN) — A court in Bangladesh has ordered an investigation into former Prime Minister Sheikh…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after inflation data clears the way for cuts to rates
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ticked higher in a quiet Wednesday after the latest update on inflation came in almost exactly as…
Continue Reading The Taliban have ruled Afghanistan for 3 years. Here are 5 things to know
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — It’s been three years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. They have transitioned from…
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Takeaways: Harris’ approach to migration was more nuanced than critics or allies portray it
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As thousands of immigrants approached the U.S. border in early 2021, President Joe Biden tapped his…
Continue Reading Takeaways: Harris’ approach to migration was more nuanced than critics or allies portray it
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As thousands of immigrants approached the U.S. border in early 2021, President Joe Biden tapped his…
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Takeaways: Harris’ approach to migration was more nuanced than critics or allies portray it
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As thousands of immigrants approached the U.S. border in early 2021, President Joe Biden tapped his…
Continue Reading Students who ousted Hasina are helping lead Bangladesh, from the streets to the ministries
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Within a week of unseating Bangladesh’s longest-serving prime minister, the students who drove out…
Continue Reading Presented with rise in border crossings, Kamala Harris chose a long-term approach to the problem
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, watching tens of thousands of migrants from Central America reach the U.S.-Mexico border…
Continue Reading Presented with rise in border crossings, Harris chose a long-term approach to the problem
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, watching tens of thousands of migrants from Central America reach the U.S.-Mexico border…
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