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Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it’s coveted by both Russia and Ukraine
1 week, 3 days ago

Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it’s coveted by both Russia and Ukraine

Associated Press  

Russia’s illegal seizure of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine exactly 11 years ago on March 18, 2014, was quick and bloodless, but it sent Moscow’s relations with the West into a downward spiral unseen since the Cold War. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Why is Crimea important? Share Share Facebook Copy …

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Bakery owner in New England says he was offended over town’s decision against pastry painting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bakery owner in New England says he was offended over town’s decision against pastry painting

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.H. — A bakery owner in New Hampshire testified Friday that his excitement about displaying a painting by high school students of giant pastries quickly turned to annoyance after a zoning code officer told him it was a sign and had to be changed or removed. Leavitt’s Country Bakery is seen in this April 12, 2023 file photo, in …

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The US is freezing and La Nina usually eases warming. Earth just set another heat record anyway
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The US is freezing and La Nina usually eases warming. Earth just set another heat record anyway

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The world warmed to yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly United States, a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, according to the European climate service Copernicus. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Copernicus records date to 1940, but other U.S. and …

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Trump offered a bountiful batch of campaign promises that come due on Day 1
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump offered a bountiful batch of campaign promises that come due on Day 1

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After Donald Trump becomes president again on Monday, he is on the hook for achieving a hefty chunk of his promises even before the day is out. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print THE PROMISE: “On Day 1, I will launch the largest deportation program in American history.” Under this core …

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Taylor Swift’s Eras tour ends, marking a bittersweet moment for fans
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour ends, marking a bittersweet moment for fans

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years, the global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to an end. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Swift has long been known for leaving Easter eggs for her fans to pinpoint and decipher, a quirk …

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A look at how some of Trump’s picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy’s overhaul
4 months ago

A look at how some of Trump’s picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy’s overhaul

Associated Press  

The team that President-elect Donald Trump has selected to lead federal health agencies in his second administration includes a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host. Here’s a look at the nominees’ potential role in carrying out what Kennedy says is the task to “reorganize” agencies, which have an overall $1.7 trillion budget, employ 80,000 scientists, researchers, doctors …

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Pope Francis’ Asia trip marks 60 years of papal visits to the region
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope Francis’ Asia trip marks 60 years of papal visits to the region

Associated Press  

BANGKOK, Thailand — Pope Francis’ visit to Southeast Asia, the longest trip in his papacy, is the latest in decades of regular papal visits to the Asia-Pacific region. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Pope John Paul II is greeted by Papua New Guinea Highland natives on his visit to Mt. Share Share …

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Bangladesh’s turbulent half-century, from coups to climate shocks
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s turbulent half-century, from coups to climate shocks

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh has had a turbulent existence since gaining independence in 1971 following a war with Pakistan. South African President Nelson Mandela, center, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, left, and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wave to a cheering crowd on Bangladesh’s Independence Day celebration in Dhaka Wednesday, March 26, 1997. Police escort former Bangladeshi Prime Minister and Awami …

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Grayson Murray dies at age 30 a day after withdrawing from Colonial, PGA Tour says
10 months ago

Grayson Murray dies at age 30 a day after withdrawing from Colonial, PGA Tour says

Associated Press  

Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning at age 30, one day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial. Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning, May 25, 2024 at age 30, one day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial FILE -Grayson Murray holds the trophy after …

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Linked By Their Choice To Become Single Mothers, Two Women Share Their Stories
7 years, 6 months ago

Linked By Their Choice To Become Single Mothers, Two Women Share Their Stories

Huff Post  

Brenda : During the delivery, I had my mom and my labor coach, who is my aunt, with me. Kriss : It’s hard to be a single mom big time, and so even though I loved kids dearly I really didn’t think I would be able to have a second. Because of its recent flexibility with its past “one-child policy,” …

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Vodafone India to file for IPO by September
8 years, 9 months ago

Vodafone India to file for IPO by September

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Vodafone India Ltd, the Indian unit of Vodafone Group Plc., is planning to file its draft initial public offering documents by September, said two people aware of the development. Vodafone may sell about 10% of the India business through the share sale that would value its operations at $20 billion, an April Bloomberg report said. The tax department and …

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