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Opinion: Minneapolis needs revenue, and it needn’t all come from property taxes

One alternative is a 1% city income tax on households that bring in more than $200,000 a year....

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Readers Write: Homelessness, HCMC CEO severance, our country’s future

Mayor Jacob Frey’s figure of 27 people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the city doesn’t appear to be based ...

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Trump says Columbus Day will now just be Columbus Day

Trump in a post on his Truth Social site Sunday said he'd only use the day's original name, instead of also including In...

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Panama's Hidden Gems: Five Of The Best Places To Visit -

(MENAFN - Newsroom Panama)When people think of Panama, they likely think of the waterways. The Panama Canal is a huge fe...

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Vigilance key as there is no quick fix to issue of subdivided flats in Hong Kong

Stricter enforcement of existing rules is a good place to start while longer-term efforts are needed to rid Hong Kong Ko...

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'Welcome to the Thunderdome': Inside 100 Dizzying Days of Trump

The administration’s breakneck speed is both one of its most effective tools and most glaring vulnerabilities....

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Cartoon: Fix It

Cartoon by Drew Sheneman for April 28, 2025....

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Long Beach’s Ficker Cup confirms final 2 Congressional Cup skippers

The Ficker Cup, which takes place the weekend before the Congressional Cup, is a qualifier for the final two spots in th...

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The Middle East’s New Axis?

The United States must prevent a Turkish-Sunni bloc from replacing the Iranian-Shia bloc as the regional troublemaker.Th...

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Justice Department halts funds for programs for victims of hate crimes, child abuse, school violence and more

At least two of the 365 grants have since been restored. Nonprofits call it a "devastating blow."...

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DOJ halts funds for programs for victims of child abuse and more

At least two of the 365 grants have since been restored. Nonprofits call it a "devastating blow."...

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Two dead, 17 injured in separate US shootings

Two people are dead and 17 have been injured in two separate shootings in the United States, one at a popular tourist to...

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Column: Conservative justices could be the roadblock to school choice

If the Supreme Court court ignores a clear historical record merely because it is inconvenient, it will move one fateful...

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Column: How Trump’s tariffs affect US economic freedom, and why it matters

American prosperity didn’t just happen. It was built on a foundation of economic freedom, researchers Robert Lawson an...

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Trump vows to bring Columbus Day back ‘from the ashes’

Trump called out Democrats for tarnishing Christopher Columbus' reputation, vowing to bring back Columbus Day from the a...

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Man arrested for stealing Kristi Noem's bag was in country illegally, source says

A man was arrested Saturday in connection to the Easter Sunday theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse,...

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Letters for April 28: Administration not taking right steps on climate

Letter writers discuss climate change policy, medical TV ads, low-flow showerheads and knowing U.S. history....

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What Is Thy Name, O’ Woman

Gertrude, the deserter, Driven by lust of Power and wealth Marries Claudia’s, Frailty, thy name is woman, The Bard of ...

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Letter: Tulsa International Airport needs better signage

An airport is a key gateway to any city, and poor signage reflects badly on the area while also putting drivers at risk,...

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David Seymour sides with banks after ‘disappointing’ advice from Regulation Ministry

Ministry said banking rules were not out of line — Seymour and the banks disagreed....

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Japan is test case for Trump's tariff deals, but talks may be tortuous

When Tokyo's top trade negotiator met U.S. President Donald Trump for tariff talks at the White House earlier this month...

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You Are A Dreamer If You Expect Anything Wonderful From Tinubu Govt – Lukman

A former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, says he has given up all hopes an...

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One dead, 11 injured in US tourist town shooting

"Last night could have been so much worse," authorities in a South Carolina tourist town said after a shooting left one ...

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There is the need to reclaim the soul of NPP – Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe

Founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho-Nyaho Tamakloe, has appealed for the party to reclaim its lo...

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Justice Department lawyers work for justice and the Constitution – not the White House

In the 1970s, President Richard Nixon tried to fire the Department of Justice prosecutor leading an investigation into t...

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QF unveils 10-yr support plan for autistic people

Hanane DjouaDohaIn a monumental step toward advancing autism support, Qatar Foundation (QF) has launched its comprehensi...

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Coalition: Kenneth Okonkwo Speaks On Peter Obi And Atiku Working Together

Veteran actor turned politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has declared that the only way to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the ...

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Gresham shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

The shooting happened early Sunday morning near Southwest 11th Street in Gresham; East County Major Crimes Team investig...

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Australia election 2025 live: leaders begin frantic final week of campaign amid washup to Sunday’s debate

Seven’s in-house ‘jury’ awarded the debate to Albanese. Follow today’s news livePolls tracker; election guide; f...

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Israeli Forces Carry Out Airstrike On Beirut

(MENAFN - IANS) Beirut, April 28 (IANS) Israeli forces carried out an airstrike on a building in Hadath area in Beirut's...

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Hamas Delegation Meets Turkish FM Over Gaza Developments

(MENAFN - IANS) Gaza, April 28 (IANS) A Hamas delegation met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in the Qatari cap...

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Peter Dutton declares Welcome to Country ceremonies are ‘overdone’ in heated final leaders’ debate

The opposition leader and Prime Minister Albanese were grilled on the issue as they faced off for a final time before th...

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‘Performative’: Hume says Welcome to Country occurs too frequently

Jane Hume says the ceremony is important but can lose it’s meaning; Donald Trump floats new income tax cut in bid to e...

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President Trump's Dialogue With The Markets

(MENAFN - Asia Times) Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate o...

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Measles misinformation is on the rise—and Americans are hearing it, survey finds

By Arthur Allen for KFF Health NewsWhile the most serious measles epidemic in a decade has led to the deaths of two chil...

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Yet another huge loan

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira recently declared Thailand may need to borrow as much as ...

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Revolutionise health and safety with digitalisation

As the world of work continues to transform, shaped by climate change, digital disruption, and rising inequality, there'...

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QNL inks MoU with Morocco’s National Library to enhance cultural cooperation

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar National Library (QNL), and the National Library of the Kingdom of Morocco have signed a M...

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Orientalism meet stresses need to move beyond adversarial framing of East versus West

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe inaugural edition of the International Conference on Orientalism–Doha concluded on Sunday,...

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Signing of LoI between Qatar and the UK will support efforts to achieve peace: PM

QNADohaPrime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has announc...

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CMU-Q accords welcometo students admitted to Class of 2029 at Marhaba Tartans

Tribune News NetworkDOHAThe Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, recently...

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QRCS, The HALO Trust sign agreement for cooperation

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has signed a framework cooperation agreement with The HALO...

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QPO to premiere Dana Alfardan’s ‘Tempest’ at Katara Opera House

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) is set to present the world premiere of Dana Alfardan’s lat...

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QU and QDB conclude ‘Al-Fikra’ entrepreneurship competition

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar University (QU), in partnership with Qatar Development Bank (QDB), concluded the National ...

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Smart roads in Qatar: Cameras, sensors, and signals that think

Ali Hamad Al-MerriIn the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, Qatar is transforming its urban landscape with cutting-edge tec...

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Doha Academy Al Waab hosts student-led National Identity showcase

Tribune News NetworkDohaDoha Academy Al Waab hosted a vibrant and inspiring student-led event, celebrating Qatar’s Nat...

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DEPUTY Prime Minister MEETS UK’S FOREIGN SECRETARY

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met ...

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Ministry of Justice establishes office forjudgment registration and enforcement

QNADohaThe Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has established a new office, located at the Supreme Judicial Council building in H...

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Qatar Charity inaugurates education centres in Tanzania

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Charity (QC), with the significant support of philanthropists in Qatar, has opened two edu...

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Zarrelli back on Gloversville Common Council

GLOVERSVILLE — Jay Zarrelli is officially back on the Gloversville Common Council after a brief resignation following ...

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Qatar, United Kingdom discuss prospects for advancing cooperation

The discussions also focused on prospects for advancing cooperation between the two countries in the fields of modern te...

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Qatar-UK Strategic Dialogue: Towards Multidimensional Partnership

QNADohaThe relationship between the State of Qatar and the United Kingdom has witnessed remarkable development over the ...

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PM, Peru FM discuss ways to shore up bilateral ties

QNADohaPrime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received Mi...