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Frogs in the saucepan: A metaphor for our times

We have adjusted to the curtailment of our liberties and discrimination in various forms—social, racial, ethnic, immig...

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To perpetuate faith, there is no place like home

Jews everywhere gather their families around their seder tables at Passover, knowing that it is around those tables that...

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Opinion: J. Walter Sterling: The woes of ‘attention capitalism’ are new, but the cure is ancient

We are losing the liberty of controlling our own minds. And education must be restructured to meet this challenge....

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Editorial: Will tariffs prompt Congress to finally fulfill duty?

Regardless of who is president or which party is in power, lawmakers have spent decades abdicating their duties and allo...

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Guest opinion: Ella Madden: The military is strongest when it reflects the nation it defends

Officer Candidate School is the hardest thing I will ever do. I don’t expect special treatment. I expect to be pushed ...

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Guest opinion: Sean Geer: Community science benefits everyone

Opportunities abound to participate and practice community science engagement. You can also check with local organizatio...

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Leonel Fernández lamenta lo ocurrido en discoteca Jet Set

SANTO DOMINGO.- El expresidente Leonel Fernández asistió a la funeraria para acompañar a la familia de su amigo, O...

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Letters to the editor: Support our libraries; a guardrail against dictatorship; priorities are painfully obvious; violence against students; Hands Off protest

Libraries are a vital source of knowledge for readers of every age. Toddler storybook groups, teen engagement programs, ...

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‘Next James Bond’ favourite wins battle to keep controversial huge lake

One of the front runners in the race to be the ‘next James Bond’ has won over neighbours in a planning row for the a...

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I’m 30 and keeping in touch with friends is near impossible

I have to fight for my friendships, treat them like romantic relationships...

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Who Is Nainar Nagendran? Tamil Nadu BJP Leader Set To Replace Annamalai As Party Chief

Nainar Nagendran, the MLA from Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, filed his nomination for the BJP's top organisational post in ...

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The agony that Michel has already experienced twice

Míchel Sánchez is experiencing his longest winless run as Girona manager. He has gone eight, so many that the team h...

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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...