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Congress Grapples with ACA Subsidies, New Proposal Offers Alternative Path
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4ย hours, 29ย minutes ago

Congress Grapples with ACA Subsidies, New Proposal Offers Alternative Path

As Congress debates the future of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, a new proposal has emerged from economist Craig Garthwaite, who suggests expanding care through reforms that could make healthcare cheaper and more efficient. Garthwaite's plan, o

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DEVELOPING: Ministers Rush to Secure Jobs for Young People in Construction and Hospitality Sectors.
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1ย day, 8ย hours ago

DEVELOPING: Ministers Rush to Secure Jobs for Young People in Construction and Hospitality Sectors.

The UK government is launching a new initiative to address rising youth unemployment, offering 350,000 training and work experience placements in sectors such as construction and hospitality. The plan, backed by a ยฃ820m funding package, aims to guara

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Renowned Scholar Mahmood Mamdani on Son's Historic Rise, Colonialism's Lasting Impact
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1ย day, 10ย hours ago

Renowned Scholar Mahmood Mamdani on Son's Historic Rise, Colonialism's Lasting Impact

Renowned scholar Mahmood Mamdani discusses the lasting impact of colonialism on global politics, drawing from his book "Slow Poison" which explores Uganda's history under Idi Amin and Yoweri Museveni. Mamdani also reflects on the rise of his son, Zoh

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Trump Administration Shifts Burden of European Defense to NATO Allies
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22ย hours, 44ย minutes ago

Trump Administration Shifts Burden of European Defense to NATO Allies

The Trump administration has unveiled a national security strategy that calls for European nations to assume primary responsibility for their own defense, effectively ending the US guarantee of European security. The document, released this week, als

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US Shifts Foreign Policy, Abandoning Active Democracy Promotion
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22ย hours, 22ย minutes ago

US Shifts Foreign Policy, Abandoning Active Democracy Promotion

The Trump administration's newly released National Security Strategy has sparked controversy by signaling a shift in US foreign policy, where the US will no longer actively promote democracy in non-Western countries, instead focusing on maintaining i

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Iceland Chairman Richard Walker to Join Labour Peers
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16ย hours, 39ย minutes ago

Iceland Chairman Richard Walker to Join Labour Peers

Iceland's chairman, Richard Walker, is reportedly set to become a Labour peer, following his high-profile defection from the Conservative Party in 2023. Sources within the party describe Walker as a strong advocate for families struggling with the co

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Hong Kong Voters Cast Ballots Amid Ongoing Mourning and Political Tensions
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22ย hours, 41ย minutes ago

Hong Kong Voters Cast Ballots Amid Ongoing Mourning and Political Tensions

In a highly anticipated election, Hong Kong residents are casting their votes for the Legislative Council, amidst an atmosphere of mourning for the recent deadly Tai Po fire that claimed nearly 160 lives. The election, seen as a test of public sentim

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Hong Kong Votes Amid Mourning and Controversy in Crucial Legislative Council Election
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10ย hours, 41ย minutes ago

Hong Kong Votes Amid Mourning and Controversy in Crucial Legislative Council Election

In a closely watched election, Hong Kong residents cast their ballots in the Legislative Council (LegCo) vote, with a voter turnout of 31.9% amidst ongoing mourning for the city's deadliest fire in over 70 years. The election comes after China implem

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Republican Win in Tennessee Special Election Masks Underlying Democratic Strength
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1ย day, 16ย hours ago

Republican Win in Tennessee Special Election Masks Underlying Democratic Strength

In a special congressional election in Tennessee, Republicans secured a narrow 9-point victory, a marked decrease from their 22-point win in the same district last year. This outcome aligns with a broader trend of Democrats outperforming their 2024 c

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Supreme Court to Review Trump's Challenge to Birthright Citizenship
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1ย day, 22ย hours ago

Supreme Court to Review Trump's Challenge to Birthright Citizenship

The US Supreme Court has agreed to review a lower court's decision blocking President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, a move widely considered unconstitutional by many judges and legal experts. Critics argue that Trump's executive orde

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Trump Meets Mexican Counterpart Sheinbaum at FIFA World Cup Draw
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1ย day, 10ย hours ago

Trump Meets Mexican Counterpart Sheinbaum at FIFA World Cup Draw

US President Donald Trump finally met with Mexican counterpart Claudia Sheinbaum at the FIFA World Cup draw, marking a long-overdue face-to-face discussion between the two leaders. Despite Trump's administration prioritizing immigration policy, the i

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URGENT: Congress Grapples with ACA Subsidies as Alternative Path Unfolds
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5ย hours, 28ย minutes ago

URGENT: Congress Grapples with ACA Subsidies as Alternative Path Unfolds

Congress is locked in a contentious debate over subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), while economists are proposing an alternative approach to improve healthcare affordability and efficiency. A new study suggests expanding care through reform

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US Shifts Global Priorities, Ditches Democracy Promotion in New National Security Strategy
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1ย day, 4ย hours ago

US Shifts Global Priorities, Ditches Democracy Promotion in New National Security Strategy

The Trump administration's newly released National Security Strategy has sparked controversy by indicating that the US will no longer promote democracy globally, except in Western Europe, marking a shift in America's approach to foreign policy and in

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365 Days of Resistance: Tbilisi Protesters Confront Government's Shift Towards Russia
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22ย hours, 27ย minutes ago

365 Days of Resistance: Tbilisi Protesters Confront Government's Shift Towards Russia

Protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia, have continued their demonstrations for over a year, criticizing the government's shift towards closer ties with Russia and away from European Union membership. The protesters, who claim the government is undermining d

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Threats Mount Against Indiana Republican Lawmakers Amid Redistricting Push
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10ย hours, 31ย minutes ago

Threats Mount Against Indiana Republican Lawmakers Amid Redistricting Push

Indiana Republican lawmakers are facing a surge in threats and intimidation as President Donald Trump pushes to accelerate the state's redistricting process, which could expand the party's power in the 2026 midterm elections. The lawmakers, who consi

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US Escalates Military Presence in Venezuela, Raising Tensions
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10ย hours, 30ย minutes ago

US Escalates Military Presence in Venezuela, Raising Tensions

US-Venezuela tensions escalate as President Trump maintains a military presence in the region, prompting concerns from former US Ambassador Jimmy Story, who warns of potential destabilization, while others argue the move is necessary to counter Venez

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URGENT: Congress Abandons ACA Subsidy Talks, New Path Unveiled
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7ย hours, 57ย minutes ago

URGENT: Congress Abandons ACA Subsidy Talks, New Path Unveiled

Congress has abandoned efforts to negotiate subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), instead opting for a new approach to reform the healthcare system. Economists, including Northwestern University's Craig Garthwaite, are proposing alternative so

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Supreme Court to Review Trump's Challenged Birthright Citizenship Policy
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1ย day, 4ย hours ago

Supreme Court to Review Trump's Challenged Birthright Citizenship Policy

The US Supreme Court has agreed to review a case challenging President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, a move widely criticized as unconstitutional by federal judges and constitutional scholars. The case marks the la

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Benin Foils Coup Attempt by Small Group of Soldiers
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4ย hours, 30ย minutes ago

Benin Foils Coup Attempt by Small Group of Soldiers

Benin's interior minister, Alassane Seidou, has announced that a coup attempt, which was initially declared by a group of soldiers on state TV, has been successfully foiled. The attempted coup, led by a group calling itself the Military Committee for

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Government to Cut Benefits for Young Job Refusers
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16ย hours, 39ย minutes ago

Government to Cut Benefits for Young Job Refusers

The UK government plans to introduce a new policy requiring young people on universal credit to accept taxpayer-funded job placements or risk losing their benefits after 18 months of unemployment. The six-month placements, which will be fully subsidi

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