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Atiku breaks silence on Oborevwori’s defection, says people have right to associate

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has responded to the recent wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (P...

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Two seconds to see the body of Pope Francis

The first alarm went off on my phone around 1:00 p.m. The second, just half an hour later. Shrill, and with a whistle im...

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Texas Senate passes bill to formally rename the Gulf of Mexico on state maps and documents

The bill follows President Donald Trump's executive order that directed federal agencies to change the body of water's n...

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Why landmines still haunt Algeria and Azerbaijan: A legacy of colonialism, conflict

For the past 30 years, Armenia has allegedly laid landmines in occupied territories, reportedly with political, economic...

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Trump administration demands crackdown on illegal immigrants potentially taking advantage of key benefit

The U.S. Agriculture Department is demanding states comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order to prevent il...

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Shameful confession

Pak minister admits to the country’s history of supporting and training terrorists “When a stupid man is doing somet...

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Pursuit of energy security

Adding additional clean energy is not enough. It must ultimately displace fossil fuels entirely. This will require a who...

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Trump pardons politician who paid for cosmetic surgery with funds to honor a slain officer

President Donald Trump has pardoned a Nevada Republican politician who was awaiting sentencing on federal charges that s...

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The Irish Times view on Trump’s Ukraine proposals: art of the (bad) deal

Not for the first time under this president, it seems hubris and narcissism are driving policy...

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Tax feuds, vaccines and education policy: This week in the Minnesota Legislature

Catch up on some of the other business that took place at the Minnesota Capitol....

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National Science Foundation Director Resigns

Sethuraman Panchanathan has left the scientific research funding agency before the end of his six-year term....

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Junts mayors push to tighten registration

"There must be a change regarding the municipal register. It's illogical that you can register someone who says they liv...

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How to watch Pope Francis’ funeral: Where to stream and what to expect

Here's how to watch Pope Francis' funeral live....

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FBI Arrests Wisconsin Judge for Allegedly Obstructing Immigration Arrest

The FBI has arrested a Wisconsin Judge on charges of obstruction. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is alleged...

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Challenge to Reform UK Lincolnshire mayor candidate is rejected

Dame Andrea Jenkyns, who served as a minister in the last Conservative government, is standing as Reform’s candidate i...

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Long Island wind power is yet another green screwjob — forcing New Yorkers to pay more than DOUBLE for energy

Gov. Kathy Hochul's green-energy lunacy keeps socking New Yorkers, with the latest blow coming from the Empire Wind One ...

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Montana FWP: Anglers charged by grizzly bear in Centennial Valley

According to FWP, the bear charged through thick brush, and one of the anglers shot at the bear in self-defense....

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Barça collapses in Monaco

Barça suffered a very painful defeat on the court of Monaco (92-79). The Blaugrana team, who were clearly outclassed b...

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College journalists wrestle with transparency as students fear deportation for speaking out

College journalists across the U.S. are navigating a surge in requests to remove previously published content amid the T...

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Ex-congressman Santos sentenced to seven years

Scandal-plagued former US Representative George Santos has been sentenced to more than seven years after pleading guilty...

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Zoomlion is not engaged in illegal mining activities

Zoomlion Ghana Limited has clarified that it is not involved in illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey. ...

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Expanded Definition of ‘Low-Wage’ Employees in Virginia Non-Compete Ban: Employers Need to Act Now

TakeawaysEffective 07.01.25, a new amendment to Virginia’s non-compete law expands the definition of “low-wage” em...

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REPLAY: International Monetary Fund 2025 Meeting Holds a Session on How to Navigate an Uncertain World

International Monetary Fund 2025 meeting holds a session on how to navigate an uncertain world at 2:30 p.m. ET on April ...

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Trump Launches Probe Into UC Berkeley Over Foreign Funding

President Donald Trump’s administration is launching an investigation into the University of California, Berkeley, cla...

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Why Trump’s call for the Fed to cut interest rates may not help consumers

A less-independent Fed can lead, over time, to higher borrowing costs....

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Paying twice as much for wine and beer could reduce liver disease.

Spain is the country with the cheapest alcohol in the eurozone and the fifth with the lowest prices in the entire Europe...

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It is okay to be a 'foreign' Indian

US Vice President JD Vance's India visit highlights the diaspora's connection with their roots. His son's reaction to In...

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Taves: Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is paving California’s road to hell

A new state insurance regulation, expanding homeowners' coverage in the most flammable areas, greases the wheels of Cali...

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Support a budget that supports Maine’s communities | Opinion

During a time of deep uncertainty in Washington, D.C., this spending plan provides predictability and stability for resi...

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Calgary McKnight: Voters receptive to full slate of candidates in new riding

With newly created boundaries, an incumbent Liberal fighting to keep his spot in an area whose loyalty to the Conservati...

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Trump: 'I'm really not trolling' with talk of Canada as 51st state

President Trump in an interview published Friday was adamant that he was serious about his talk of adding Canada as the ...

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Elias: Berkeley’s ADU amnesty program may set example for other cities

Progress in solving California’s unquestioned housing shortage can often be measured by the number of permits issued f...

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Opinion | Rivers Of Retaliation: Why Weaponising The Indus Is Rational Statecraft

Turning off the tap until the violence stops is the logical response when perpetrators drink at the victim’s well...

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Mathews: The American democratic republic is dead. RIP.

An obituary for the U.S., which is now a dictatorship run by a convicted felon who dismantled checks upon his power....

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This one Utah university president signed onto national letter criticizing Trump’s attacks on higher education

This one Utah university president has signed onto the national letter speaking out against President Donald Trump’s a...

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Utah’s county clerks are analyzing 320,000 referendum signatures. Here’s how they do it.

Unions submitted 320,000 signatures to repeal an anti-labor union bill. Here's how Utah's county clerks validate the nam...

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Editorial cartoon roundup for Friday, April 25, 2025

Editorial cartoonists draw on the death of Pope Francis....

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Saudi Arabia Gains New Batch of THAAD Operators—Just in Time for War

By having more operators to man the country’s robust THAAD network, Riyadh believes it will better mitigate the threat...

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David Staples: Letter to friends and family who plan to vote Liberal

The Conservatives promise to end this new racism and sexism. The Liberals have a blind spot and will bring more of the s...