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Flight attendants charged with smuggled drug money to Dominican Republic
Read MoreFour flight attendants who worked at major international airlines and flew from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic were charged for allegedly smuggling drug money.Four flight attendants who worked at major international airlines and flew from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic were charged for allegedly smuggling drug money.
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Juli Min begins with the future to understand the past in her novel ‘Shanghailanders’
Read More NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with author Juli Min about her new book Shanghailanders, which unspools the story of a family in reverse. NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with author Juli Min about her new book Shanghailanders, which unspools the story of a family in reverse.
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Budget sneak peek predicts higher wages and tax breaks – but no increase for Australians on jobseeker
Read More Government dampens hopes for an increase to jobseeker, despite pressure from economists, social justice groups and equality advocates Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australians are forecast to have more disposable income next year, according to budget predictions,…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson
Read More The privileged motion will go to a vote within 48 hours The privileged motion will go to a vote within 48 hours
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Many Palestinians have fled Rafah, but many others have nowhere to go
Read More Aid groups in the southern Gaza city of Rafah are trying to maintain services for people unable to leave amid an Israeli assault there. People who can leave Rafah are unsure where to go. Aid groups in the southern Gaza city of Rafah are trying to maintain services for people unable to leave…
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Many in Kenya are angry with the government’s response after months of heavy rains
Read More Kenya has endured months of record rainfall with no sign the deluge will stop any time soon. With over 200 killed in flash floods, many Kenyans think the government has been slow to react. Kenya has endured months of record rainfall with no sign the deluge will stop any time soon. With over…
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Owners of Marilyn Monroe’s home sue Los Angeles for right to demolish historic property
Read More City of LA has tried to designate home as historic landmark City of LA has tried to designate home as historic landmark
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Man charged for hitting Gaza protester with car in Manhattan
Read More Two protesters — including the woman who was hit by a car — were arrested and charged with criminal mischief Two protesters — including the woman who was hit by a car — were arrested and charged with criminal mischief
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Intruder tries to break into Drake’s Toronto mansion one day after drive-by shooting
Read More The person was apprehended under Canada’s Mental Health Act The person was apprehended under Canada’s Mental Health Act
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Miss Teen USA Resigns, Saying Her Values ‘No Longer Fully Align’ With the Organization
Read More Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, 17, announced that she would be stepping down from her role, saying that her personal values “no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.” “After months of grappling with this decision, I have made the choice to resign from the title of Miss Teen USA 2023,”…
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Australia news live: Penny Wong warns Israel against ‘devastating’ Rafah attack; Labor’s gas strategy backs use for decades
Read More Foreign affairs minister says she has repeated Australia’s objections to a new ground offensive. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Good morning and welcome to our rolling news coverage. I’m Martin Farrer, bringing you the best of the overnight stories before…
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Peta unveils Kristi Noem ‘ghoulish monster’ Halloween costume
Read More Animal rights group says South Dakota governor is ‘scarier than any horror movie villain’ after admission of killing 14-month dog Kristi Noem, the South Dakota governor and Republican vice-presidential hopeful, is “scarier than any horror movie villain”, the animal rights pressure group Peta said as it unveiled a Halloween costume inspired by Noem’s…
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Do You Need a Financial Therapist?
Read More Maybe you feel like a failure because all your friends seem to have more money than you do. Or maybe you’re up to your eyeballs in credit card debt, and no matter how many times you manage to pay off your balances, you find yourself in the hole over and over again. Or…
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Rocky Planet Twice Earth’s Size Has a Thick Atmosphere, Scientists Say
Read More (DALLAS) — A thick atmosphere has been detected around a planet that’s twice as big as Earth in a nearby solar system, researchers reported Wednesday. The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere, wrapped a blanket of carbon…
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Trump VP hopeful Elise Stefanik tried to recreate a viral moment on antisemitism in schools. It fell flat
Read More Representative Aaron Bean asked the New York City public schools chancellor whether ‘kids as young as second graders’ might be ‘positioned’ to ‘attack the Jewish people’ after October 7 Representative Aaron Bean asked the New York City public schools chancellor whether ‘kids as young as second graders’ might be ‘positioned’ to ‘attack the…
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Egypt probes shooting of Israeli-Canadian man
Read MoreA group claiming responsibility for the attack says it was in response to Israel’s actions in Gaza.A group claiming responsibility for the attack says it was in response to Israel’s actions in Gaza.
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Trump super PAC joins TikTok with @MAGA handle despite right-wing calls to ban app in US
Read More The former president previously supported a TikTok ban but has since had a change of heart The former president previously supported a TikTok ban but has since had a change of heart
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Biden seeks to pull rank in US-Israel relationship – a trial of strength beckons
Read More The decision to place a weapons shipment on hold sends a message to Netanyahu that the US dog is beginning to regain control of its tail In placing a hold on a shipment of US-made bombs to Israel, and warning there could be more restrictions to come, Joe Biden is sending a message…
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What is a tornado emergency and how is it different from a warning or a watch?
Read More In a spate of severe weather, there have been six tornado emergencies in the US this year In a spate of severe weather, there have been six tornado emergencies in the US this year
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Prosecutors won’t charge man over racist slurs directed at Utah basketball team
Read More18-year-old accused of directing N-word at team membersConduct protected by first amendment says prosecutor An Idaho prosecutor won’t bring hate crime charges against an 18-year-old accused of shouting a racist slur at members of the Utah women’s basketball team during this year’s NCAA Tournament. The deputy attorney for the city of Coeur d’Alene made…
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Israel demolishes nearly 50 Bedouin homes in Negev region
Read MoreNearly 400 people are now homeless after Israel demolished the homes of a Bedouin community in the Negev desert.Nearly 400 people are now homeless after Israel demolished the homes of a Bedouin community in the Negev desert.
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Congressman who defended racist Ole Miss protester posts ‘sick’ joke about Kennedy family: ‘Hole in the brain’
Read More Mike Collins has come under fire online for the second time in as many days, this time over a joke about reports of a worm having eaten part of Robert F Kennedy Jr’s brain Mike Collins has come under fire online for the second time in as many days, this time over a…
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Survivors endangered by early prison release of domestic abusers without notice, adviser says
Read More Domestic abuse commissioner criticises lack of warning of policy to free prisoners in England and Wales up to 70 days early Survivors of domestic abuse have been put in danger by ministers’ failure to give notice of the early release from prison of their abusers, a Home Office adviser has said. Nicole Jacobs,…
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Suspect in killing of Georgia student Laken Riley charged with murder
Read More Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, indicted over death of nursing student whose body was found in February after she was reported missing The suspect in the killing of the Augusta University student Laken Riley, 22, has been indicted on 10 charges, including malice murder and kidnapping. Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, faces three counts of…
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Hospitals in south Gaza running out of fuel, WHO warns
Read MoreAlready critically undersupplied hospitals have three days of fuel left, WHO chief warns as aid shipments also impeded.Already critically undersupplied hospitals have three days of fuel left, WHO chief warns as aid shipments also impeded.
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White House condemns ‘racist’ taunting of Black protester in Mississippi
Read MoreThe White House says the actions of a University of Mississippi student taunting an anti-Gaza war protester were racist.The White House says the actions of a University of Mississippi student taunting an anti-Gaza war protester were racist.
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Admitting Elphicke leaves some in Labour wondering how far Starmer will go
Read More The Brexit and immigration hardliner surprised politicians from both sides with her defection The look on Penny Mordaunt’s face was one of disbelief as she watched Natalie Elphicke, the Tory MP for Dover, take her seat for prime minister’s questions just behind Keir Starmer on the Labour benches. After a few moments, the…
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Luis Rubiales to stand trial for World Cup kiss of football player Jenni Hermoso
Read More Former Spanish soccer federation chief faces one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for alleged actions in the aftermath The former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial for his unsolicited kiss of the national team player Jenni Hermoso after a high court judge admitted the case, the court…
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Can I travel internationally with my dog? US unveils new rules
Read More All dogs coming into the US have to be at least six months old and microchipped All dogs coming into the US have to be at least six months old and microchipped
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Historic ship delivers Olympic flame to France for the Summer Games
Read MoreThe Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
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PETA trolls Kristi Noem with ‘Cricket’s Revenge’ Halloween costume – complete with ‘puppy killer’ camo hat
Read More South Dakota governor has faced a wave of criticism after she wrote about killing her dog and dumping its body in a gravel pit in her newly published memoir South Dakota governor has faced a wave of criticism after she wrote about killing her dog and dumping its body in a gravel pit…
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1 in 24 New Yorkers is a millionaire as world’s wealthiest cities ranked
Read More New York is also home to 60 billionaires, placing it just behind the San Francisco Bay Area for most billionaires New York is also home to 60 billionaires, placing it just behind the San Francisco Bay Area for most billionaires
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Swiss Army Knife maker will offer bladeless products amid a rise in violence
Read More Some governments have been cracking down on the knives people can carry in public as crime has increased. Victorinox said any bladeless offerings wouldn’t replace its selection of Swiss Army Knives. (Image credit: Fabrice Coffrini) Some governments have been cracking down on the knives people can carry in public as crime has increased.…
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Andrew Tate served with UK civil proceedings papers at Romania home
Read More Influencer served legal papers in relation to allegations of rape and sexual assault made by four British women Andrew Tate has been served with civil proceedings papers at his home in Romania in relation to allegations of rape and sexual assault made by four British women. Lawyers representing the women said the alleged…
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David Miliband condemns ‘absurd’ lack of cooperation between EU and UK
Read More Former foreign secretary to call for next government to seek much closer ties with bloc on foreign policy and defence issues David Miliband will on Wednesday urge British ministers to forge closer links with the EU and condemn the “absurd” lack of cooperation between London and Brussels on foreign and defence issues. The…
