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Amid soaring starvation in the Kakuma Refugee Camp, one young mother of two said she had considered taking her own life to save her children, “because I heard the U.N. takes care of the kids when the parents are gone.”
After Trump Officials Cut Food Aid to Kenya, Children Starved to Death
“Brutal and traumatizing”: Interviews and a trove of internal documents show government officials and aid workers desperately tried to warn Trump advisers about impending disaster and death.
www.propublica.org
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Amid soaring starvation in the Kakuma Refugee Camp, one young mother of two said she had considered taking her own life to save her children, “because I heard the U.N. takes care of the kids when the parents are gone.”
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A federal jury found the owners of the Grand Gateway Hotel in South Dakota liable for discrimination against Native Americans in a decision on Friday.
South Dakota hotel owner found liable for discrimination against Native Americans
A federal jury found the owners of the Grand Gateway Hotel in South Dakota liable for discrimination against Native Americans in a decision on Friday.
bit.ly
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A federal jury found the owners of the Grand Gateway Hotel in South Dakota liable for discrimination against Native Americans in a decision on Friday.
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Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, has decided to return the winners' trophy.
Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion
Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, has decided to return the winners' trophy.
bit.ly
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, has decided to return the winners' trophy.
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"Trump’s team has chosen to use some misleading comparisons – deploying apples-to-oranges sets of statistics to serve Trump’s point. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt tried it from the podium on Thursday." | Analysis by CNN's Daniel Dale https://cnn.it/3MWqYcQ
December 12, 2025 at 4:01 AM
"Trump’s team has chosen to use some misleading comparisons – deploying apples-to-oranges sets of statistics to serve Trump’s point. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt tried it from the podium on Thursday." | Analysis by CNN's Daniel Dale https://cnn.it/3MWqYcQ
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Bill Gates: Shrinking global health funding will cause rise in childhood mortality rates
Bill Gates: Shrinking global health funding will cause rise in childhood mortality rates
In an interview with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns for “The Conversation,” Gates said lagging health care funds globally are blocking children from getting access to resources like vaccines.
dlvr.it
December 4, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Bill Gates: Shrinking global health funding will cause rise in childhood mortality rates
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The director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife resigned his position late last month to avoid being fired and was given another job with the state, documents show.
CPW director who oversaw wolf reintroduction resigned to avoid being fired, documents show
The director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife resigned his position late last month to avoid being fired and was given another job with the state, documents show.
trib.al
December 4, 2025 at 5:11 AM
The director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife resigned his position late last month to avoid being fired and was given another job with the state, documents show.
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Executive pay has gone galactic on.ft.com/4pHf98C
Executive pay has gone galactic
Elon Musk’s $1tn incentive plan supercharges a long history of rewards driving up executive pay
on.ft.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Executive pay has gone galactic on.ft.com/4pHf98C
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Thailand's government says remains handed over to Israel by militants in Gaza belong to the last Thai hostage taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that launched the war.
Remains of last Thai hostage in Gaza have been returned
Thai officials says remains handed over to Israel by militants in Gaza have been identified as belonging to the last Thai hostage taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that launched the war.
bit.ly
December 4, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Thailand's government says remains handed over to Israel by militants in Gaza belong to the last Thai hostage taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that launched the war.
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French Gates said billionaires who have benefited from businesses in the US should give back "far more than they are."
Melinda French Gates slams billionaires who aren't giving away enough of their wealth
French Gates said billionaires who have benefited from businesses in the US should give back "far more than they are."
www.businessinsider.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:25 AM
French Gates said billionaires who have benefited from businesses in the US should give back "far more than they are."
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Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle voiced serious concerns over the weekend over reports on a follow-up strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean, as the Senate and House armed services panels pledged to conduct “vigorous oversight": https://cnn.it/441xbKu
Lawmakers from both parties voice concerns over follow-up strike on alleged drug boat | CNN Politics
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle voiced serious concerns over the weekend over reports on a follow-up strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean, as the Senate and H...
www.cnn.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle voiced serious concerns over the weekend over reports on a follow-up strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean, as the Senate and House armed services panels pledged to conduct “vigorous oversight": https://cnn.it/441xbKu
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President Donald Trump has been hammered over his recent pardon of a convicted Honduran drug trafficker, with the president being pressed for an explanation as his administration escalates military pressure on Venezuela over alleged narcotics trafficking.
‘Trump is now doing their bidding’: Journalists say they know why trafficker got pardon
President Donald Trump has been hammered over his recent pardon of a convicted Honduran drug trafficker, with the president being pressed for an explanation as his administration escalates military pressure on Venezuela over alleged narcotics trafficking. But on Sunday, two journalists said they’ve ...
bit.ly
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
President Donald Trump has been hammered over his recent pardon of a convicted Honduran drug trafficker, with the president being pressed for an explanation as his administration escalates military pressure on Venezuela over alleged narcotics trafficking.
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What are Tomahawk missiles and why does Ukraine want them?
What are Tomahawk missiles and why does Ukraine want them?
Ukraine argues missiles would compel Russia to take Donald Trump’s calls for negotiations to end war more seriously
www.theguardian.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
What are Tomahawk missiles and why does Ukraine want them?
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The Trump administration makes many claims about shootings and violence. Fact-check them yourself.
Bulletin: See the Statistics on Gun Violence in Your Area
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump named his next target for National Guard deployment: San Francisco. In a meeting at the White House, Trump called the city “a mess” and said he would be…
www.thetrace.org
October 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The Trump administration makes many claims about shootings and violence. Fact-check them yourself.
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⚡️Military aid to Ukraine declines sharply in recent months, report says.
Military aid to Ukraine has fallen dramatically in recent months, a report by the Kiel Institute published on Oct. 14 has found.
Military aid to Ukraine has fallen dramatically in recent months, a report by the Kiel Institute published on Oct. 14 has found.
Military aid to Ukraine declines sharply in recent months, report says
In July and August, total military aid to Ukraine fell 43% lower than the amount received in the first half of the year, a report by the Kiel Institute finds.
kyivindependent.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:11 AM
⚡️Military aid to Ukraine declines sharply in recent months, report says.
Military aid to Ukraine has fallen dramatically in recent months, a report by the Kiel Institute published on Oct. 14 has found.
Military aid to Ukraine has fallen dramatically in recent months, a report by the Kiel Institute published on Oct. 14 has found.
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The fare increases come as the CTA has warned it could have to cut bus and train service by as much as 25% starting in the middle of next year.
CTA proposes fare hikes as it stares down budget gap
If the fare hikes of 25 cents per ride are approved by the agency’s board, it will be the first time the CTA has raised ticket prices since 2018.
trib.al
October 14, 2025 at 3:34 AM
The fare increases come as the CTA has warned it could have to cut bus and train service by as much as 25% starting in the middle of next year.
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Bonnie Addario, a lung cancer survivor who raised millions of dollars and campaigned for more resources to prevent and treat the disease, and to hold out hope for other patients, has died at 77.
Bonnie Addario, 77, Dies; Survivor of Lung Cancer Made Fighting It a Cause
After climbing in the business world, she received a dire diagnosis, spurring her to found leading nonprofit groups to promote early detection and research.
nyti.ms
September 13, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Bonnie Addario, a lung cancer survivor who raised millions of dollars and campaigned for more resources to prevent and treat the disease, and to hold out hope for other patients, has died at 77.
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Lutnick: Japan’s $550 billion will be directed by Trump
Lutnick: Japan’s $550 billion will be directed by Trump
The U.S. commerce secretary said the funds promised by Tokyo in the course of tariff talks will be deployed to benefit the United States.
www.japantimes.co.jp
August 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Lutnick: Japan’s $550 billion will be directed by Trump
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Two clinical psychologists have claimed that Donald Trump is showing a clear sign he is "aware that he's losing it" as they allege the president knows he is in "some kind of cognitive decline" and accuse him of exhibiting "dictatorial" behaviors.
Psychologists share major sign 'demented' Trump is ‘aware that he’s losing it’
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August 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Two clinical psychologists have claimed that Donald Trump is showing a clear sign he is "aware that he's losing it" as they allege the president knows he is in "some kind of cognitive decline" and accuse him of exhibiting "dictatorial" behaviors.
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Trump says that he is going to do everything he can to rig the next election. Fix the headline for you
August 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Trump says that he is going to do everything he can to rig the next election. Fix the headline for you
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20 second google search. Article 1, Sec 4 of the Constitution.
August 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
20 second google search. Article 1, Sec 4 of the Constitution.
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President Trump announced Monday on his social media site, Truth Social, that he plans to "lead a movement" to get rid of mail-in ballots and voting machines in the country ahead of next year's midterm elections.
Trump wants to stop states from voting by mail and using voting machines
But legal experts say he lacks the constitutional authority to do so.
alaskapublic.org
August 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
President Trump announced Monday on his social media site, Truth Social, that he plans to "lead a movement" to get rid of mail-in ballots and voting machines in the country ahead of next year's midterm elections.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he knows Republicans could suffer political pain for the rising electricity prices before next year’s midterm elections.
But he blames the Democrats— and hopes voters will too.
But he blames the Democrats— and hopes voters will too.
Trump Energy secretary: ‘We’re going to get blamed’ for rising power prices — but they’re Democrats’ fault
In an interview with POLITICO, Chris Wright insisted that the Trump administration’s efforts to stifle development of solar and wind power are not causing costs to spike.
www.politico.com
August 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he knows Republicans could suffer political pain for the rising electricity prices before next year’s midterm elections.
But he blames the Democrats— and hopes voters will too.
But he blames the Democrats— and hopes voters will too.
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Texas State Rep. Nicole Collier says she will remain locked in the Austin statehouse chamber until the House reconvenes Wednesday. This comes after she refused Republican leaders' conditions that would have required her to sign off on a law enforcement escort before she would be allowed to go home.
August 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Texas State Rep. Nicole Collier says she will remain locked in the Austin statehouse chamber until the House reconvenes Wednesday. This comes after she refused Republican leaders' conditions that would have required her to sign off on a law enforcement escort before she would be allowed to go home.
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Burger chain Five Guys flips debt with £185m refinancing
Burger chain Five Guys flips debt with £185m refinancing
The burger chain Five Guys will this week announce a £185m refinancing as it seeks to expand its European estate in a challenging climate for restaurant operators.
news.sky.com
July 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Burger chain Five Guys flips debt with £185m refinancing
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From talking on speaker phone to leaving bags on seats, there are some things an etiquette expert said people should never do when traveling by train.
7 things you should never do when traveling by train, according to an etiquette coach
From talking on speaker phone to leaving bags on seats, there are some things an etiquette expert said people should never do when traveling by train.
www.businessinsider.com
July 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
From talking on speaker phone to leaving bags on seats, there are some things an etiquette expert said people should never do when traveling by train.