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NIH Program Director Placed on Leave Amid Shutdown Criticism of Trump Administration
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NIH Program Director Placed on Leave Amid Shutdown Criticism of Trump Administration

A program director at the National Institutes of Health, Jenna Norton, has been placed on paid leave, reportedly due to her public criticism of the Trump administration's policies during the recent government shutdown. Norton had expressed concerns a

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BJP-Led NDA Secures Landslide Victory in Bihar Election
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BJP-Led NDA Secures Landslide Victory in Bihar Election

In the highly anticipated Bihar legislative assembly elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is poised to secure a significant majority, with the party leading in 204 out

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Ford Halts F-150 Lightning Production Amid Slumping Sales
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18ย hours, 57ย minutes ago

Ford Halts F-150 Lightning Production Amid Slumping Sales

The US electric vehicle market is experiencing a significant shift, with luxury models like the Ford F-150 Lightning and General Motors' Hummer EV facing declining sales due to the elimination of federal tax credits. This has led manufacturers to hal

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Israeli President Condemns "Shocking" Settler Violence in West Bank
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1ย day, 6ย hours ago

Israeli President Condemns "Shocking" Settler Violence in West Bank

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has publicly condemned recent settler attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, describing the violence as "shocking and serious." This rare rebuke comes as top Israeli officials have largely been muted in

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DEVELOPING: Government Crisis Unfolds as Key Minister Faces Backlash
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1ย day, 7ย hours ago

DEVELOPING: Government Crisis Unfolds as Key Minister Faces Backlash

A high-stakes crisis is unfolding within the UK government as key minister Wes Streeting faces backlash over alleged plotting against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with questions emerging about whether the prime minister authorized anonymous briefings

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Iran's Rouhani Warns of Possible Capital Evacuation Amid Drought Crisis
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6ย hours, 42ย minutes ago

Iran's Rouhani Warns of Possible Capital Evacuation Amid Drought Crisis

Iran's President has issued a warning that the capital city, Tehran, may need to be evacuated due to a severe drought, which has been exacerbated by a combination of factors including inadequate rainfall, government mismanagement, and crumbling infra

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Pakistan's Spending Spree Wins Favor with Trump, Alters U.S. Policy
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6ย hours, 56ย minutes ago

Pakistan's Spending Spree Wins Favor with Trump, Alters U.S. Policy

Pakistan's significant increase in lobbying spending in Washington has been linked to improved relations with the Trump administration, with the country securing favorable tariff rates and a competitive edge over India. The contracts, totaling millio

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Government Reopens, but Lingering Shutdown Effects Remain
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18ย hours, 37ย minutes ago

Government Reopens, but Lingering Shutdown Effects Remain

The US government has reopened after a record 43-day shutdown, but its effects will persist, with federal workers still awaiting backpay and air travel disruptions expected to linger. The temporary funding bill signed by President Trump only extends

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Iranian President Warns of Possible Capital Evacuation Amid Drought Crisis
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Iranian President Warns of Possible Capital Evacuation Amid Drought Crisis

Iran's president has issued a warning that the capital city, Tehran, may need to be evacuated due to a severe drought that has been exacerbated by a combination of factors, including inadequate rainfall, government mismanagement, and crumbling infras

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Pakistan's Spending Spree Wins Favor with Washington, Alters US Policy
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18ย hours, 57ย minutes ago

Pakistan's Spending Spree Wins Favor with Washington, Alters US Policy

Pakistan's significant increase in lobbying spending in Washington, totaling millions of dollars, appears to have played a role in improving its relationship with the Trump administration, particularly in securing favorable trade policies. The countr

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DEVELOPING: Government Shutdown Fallout: Flight Disruptions to Persist
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2ย days, 13ย hours ago

DEVELOPING: Government Shutdown Fallout: Flight Disruptions to Persist

As the government shutdown nears its end, flight disruptions are expected to persist due to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers, who have been working without pay. The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to reduce flight

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Colombian Military Targets Rebel Camp, Leaving 19 Dead in Guaviare Province
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1ย day, 6ย hours ago

Colombian Military Targets Rebel Camp, Leaving 19 Dead in Guaviare Province

In a targeted air strike, the Colombian military has killed at least 19 individuals in a suspected rebel camp, allegedly linked to a dissident faction of the Farc rebel group. The operation, authorized by President Gustavo Petro, marks a shift in pol

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Iran's Capital Faces Water Crisis: Government Considers Mass Evacuation Amid Drought
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1ย day ago

Iran's Capital Faces Water Crisis: Government Considers Mass Evacuation Amid Drought

Iranian President warns of potential evacuation of Tehran due to the country's severe drought, which has been exacerbated by a combination of factors including inadequate rainfall, mismanagement, and aging infrastructure. The drought has reached cris

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U.S. Sends Largest Aircraft Carrier to Venezuela's Backyard Amid Escalating Tensions
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1ย day, 6ย hours ago

U.S. Sends Largest Aircraft Carrier to Venezuela's Backyard Amid Escalating Tensions

The US has significantly increased its military presence in Central and South America, with the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier entering the region under the control of US Southern Command. This move has heightened tensions with Venezuela, where

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Heineken UK Lowers Foster's Beer Strength to 3.4%
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1ย day, 18ย hours ago

Heineken UK Lowers Foster's Beer Strength to 3.4%

Heineken UK has announced plans to reduce the alcohol strength of its Foster's lager from 3.7% to 3.4% in the UK, effective from February, in a bid to qualify for lower rates of alcohol duty. This move follows changes in UK government policy that int

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Trump Overhaul Puts $21 Billion in Broadband Grants at Risk
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2ย days, 18ย hours ago

Trump Overhaul Puts $21 Billion in Broadband Grants at Risk

A proposed Senate bill, drafted by Republican Senator Joni Ernst, could redirect up to $21 billion in unallocated broadband grants to the US Treasury for deficit reduction, rather than allowing states to use the funds for other broadband-related purp

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Government Shutdown Fallout: Flight Disruptions to Persist Despite Reopening
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2ย days, 6ย hours ago

Government Shutdown Fallout: Flight Disruptions to Persist Despite Reopening

Despite the potential end of the government shutdown, flight disruptions are expected to persist due to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers, who have been working without pay. The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to r

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"Trump Demands Netanyahu Pardon Amid Corruption Trial"
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1ย day, 6ย hours ago

"Trump Demands Netanyahu Pardon Amid Corruption Trial"

US President Donald Trump has written to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, urging him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been on trial for five years on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Trump claims Netanyahu's prosecut

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URGENT: Trump Fires Official on Leave After Shutdown Criticism
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1ย hour, 12ย minutes ago

URGENT: Trump Fires Official on Leave After Shutdown Criticism

National Institutes of Health program director Jenna Norton has been placed on paid leave, reportedly due to her public criticism of the Trump administration during the recent 43-day government shutdown. Norton had spoken out against the administrati

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Millions at Risk: Unaffordable Health Insurance Premiums Leave 4 Million on the Brink of Losing Coverage
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35ย minutes ago

Millions at Risk: Unaffordable Health Insurance Premiums Leave 4 Million on the Brink of Losing Coverage

Millions of Americans are on the brink of losing their health insurance due to unaffordable premium hikes, with up to four million expected to become uninsured unless Congress intervenes. A recent deal to end the government shutdown has yet to addres

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