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'In 2030, he's not going to be the president': Even Republicans are warning of Trump's lame duck status as affordability, Epstein threaten to derail tenure
- Search Subscribe Home News Fortune 500 Tech Finance Leadership Lifestyle Rankings Multimedia Politics White House 'In 2030, he's not going to be the president': Even Republicans are warning of Trump's lame duck status as affordability, Epstein threaten to derail tenure By Chris Megerian Chris Megerian and The Associated Press The Associated Press By Chris Megerian Chris Megerian and The Associated Press The ...

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Protests in Charlotte as aggressive immigration arrests continue
- North Carolina governor says immigration crackdown 'stoking fear' as officials say at least 130 people detained Aggressive arrests by federal immigration agents continued in Charlotte on Monday after a weekend sweep in which authorities said they detained a total of at least 130 people in North Carolina 's largest city, as protests picked up. North Carolina's governor, Josh Stein, on Monday warned that the ...

Source: theguardian.com
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US judge finds evidence of 'government misconduct' in federal case against Comey
- Judge ruled DoJ engaged in 'profound investigative missteps' on way to indicting the former FBI director A US judge on Monday found evidence of "government misconduct" in how a prosecutor aligned with Donald Trump secured criminal charges against James Comey , the former FBI director, and ordered that grand jury materials be turned over to Comey's defense team. Last week, prosecutors were ordered to produce a trove ...

Source: theguardian.com
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Trump says US may have discussions with Maduro as aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean
- WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday the U.S. "may be having some discussions" with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a potential diplomatic avenue as the U.S. further builds up its military presence near the South American country with the arrival of its most advanced aircraft carrier. Trump didn't offer details about the possible discussions with Maduro, but he said ...

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Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanity | World News
- Sheikh Hasina, who is exiled in India, was tried in absentia after the United Nations said up to 1,400 people may have been killed in a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising. Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's ousted prime minister, has been sentenced to death after being convicted of crimes against humanity. It follows a months-long trial in the country that found her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on a ...

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Michigan football has a chance to raise the stakes in The Game against Ohio State: 2025 Big Ten Power Rankings
- COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio State -Michigan football rivalry is always that much better when both sides have something to lose. That's been the case three other times since Ryan Day took over the Buckeyes program in 2019, even if he's been on the losing side in all three. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, The Game punched someone's ticket to the Big Ten Championship Game and by proxy the College Football Playoff, given that ...

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Johnson firma orden ejecutiva para destinar más recursos a organizaciones afectadas por financiación de SNAP
- El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. El alcalde Brandon Johnson firmó el sábado una orden ejecutiva que destina recursos adicionales de la ciudad a organizaciones y negocios locales afectados por la falta de financiamiento del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) en medio del histórico cierre gubernamental de 43 días. Durante un evento ...

Source: chicago.suntimes.com
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UN Security Council passes US resolution backing international Gaza force
- The United Nations Security Council has approved a resolution mandating a transitional administration and an  International Stabilization Force in Gaza that envisions a "credible pathway" to Palestinian statehood. The resolution, drafted by the United States as part of President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan, passed in a 13-0 vote on Monday, paving the way for the crucial next steps for the fragile ...

Source: aljazeera.com
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Key takeaways: What are the proposed asylum system reforms?
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has unveiled what has been billed as the biggest changes to tackle illegal migration "in modern times". The package, modelled on the stricter approach brought in by Denmark's centre-left government, makes refugee status temporary, narrows the appeal process and threatens visa bans on countries that block returns. Here's what we know: People granted asylum in the UK will only be ...

Source: bbc.com
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China travel warning for Japan sends shares in tourism and retail companies plunging
- China warns citizens not to travel to Japan amid escalating row over comments about Taiwan made by PM Sanae Takaichi Shares in Japanese tourism and retail firms have fallen sharply after China warned its citizens not to travel to Japan , while a senior Japanese diplomat was due to travel to Beijing amid an escalating row over comments about Taiwan made by the Japanese prime minister, Sanae Takaichi. Relations ...

Source: theguardian.com
US lifts restrictions on flights in time for Thanksgiving travel
- The US transportation department has lifted its emergency order to cut flights across the country, saying enough air traffic controllers are now coming to work to alleviate safety concerns. During the government shutdown that started in October, there was a rise in absences of air traffic controllers, who - as essential employees - were required to work without pay, which led airports to delay or ground flights. ...

Source: bbc.com
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Will Creepy Epstein Emails Be the End of Larry Summers?
- Few of the many rich, powerful, and famous friends of Jeffrey Epstein have faced serious repercussions for their long and tangled connections to the accused sex trafficker; one, in fact, is the president . Larry Summers is not so fortunate. Last week's release of a massive tranche of emails by a House committee has put Epstein's closest friendships in clearer focus, including his long-running correspondence with ...

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These Ants Kill Their Own Queen
- Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. . W ho knew that ants were masters of melodrama? The colonial organisms have long enchanted entomologists and animal behaviorists with their impressive physiological capabilities, unique social structures, and amazing diversity (there are more than 15,000 named ant species and subspecies). But now, two species of ants have added a macabre twist to their bag of ...

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New international student enrollment fell sharply this year amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown
- International student enrollment rates at American colleges and universities fell sharply this year, driven by visa application issues as prospective students are caught up in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. New international student enrollment in U.S. institutions declined by 17% in fall 2025, the largest nonpandemic decline in the last 11 years, according to new data released Monday by the ...

Source: nbcnews.com
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Palestinians dying at "alarming rate" in Israeli prisons since Oct 7, 2023, rights group says
- At least 94 Palestinians died in Israeli custody between Oct. 7, 2023, and August 2025, according to a report by an Israel-based human rights group led by medical professionals, representing a dramatic surge in prisoner deaths during the war in Gaza. The report by Physicians for Human Rights — Israel (PHRI) says its figures may only represent a portion of the total actual deaths of Palestinians in civil or ...

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Bezos creates AI startup where he will be co-CEO
- By SAN FRANCISCO -- Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and one of the world's wealthiest people, is throwing his money and time into an artificial intelligence startup that he will help manage as its co-CEO. The company, Project Prometheus, is coming out of the gates with $6.2 billion in funding, partly from Bezos, making it one of the most well-financed early-stage startups in the world, said three people familiar ...

Source: miamiherald.com
Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight's engines midair won't serve prison time, judge rules
- PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit will serve no prison time, a federal judge ruled Monday, bringing an end to a case that drew attention to the need for more mental health support for pilots. U.S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio sentenced Joseph Emerson to credit for time served and supervised ...

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Schools in Australia have closed over asbestos in play sand fears – here's what you need to know
- Tasmania and the ACT shut schools as recalls issued for products at large chainstores but consumer watchdog says risk to children is low More than 70 public schools in the ACT were closed on Monday after the consumer regulator recalled several children's sand products because they could contain asbestos. Last week, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a recall for several products sold ...

Source: theguardian.com
Novo Nordisk cuts direct-to-consumer prices for Wegovy, Ozempic to $349 a month
- Novo Nordisk said it is lowering the direct-to-consumer prices of its blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy and diabetes counterpart Ozempic to $349 per month from $499 per month for existing cash-paying patients. The company also launched a temporary introductory offer, which will allow new cash-paying patients to access the two lowest doses of the drugs for $199 per month for the first two months of treatment. The ...

Source: cnbc.com
Trump rolls out FIFA 'PASS' to give priority visas to 2026 US World Cup visitors
- Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Secretary of State Marco Rubio says World Cup ticket holders will get priority appointments but undergo the same vetting as other visa applicants Soccer fans who purchase tickets for next year's FIFA World Cup in the United States will have the opportunity to jump the line for ...

Source: independent.co.uk
German auction house calls off 'shameless' sale of concentration camp artifacts
- Survivors objected to the sale of victims' belongings and a yellow Star of David with "signs of wear" ( JTA ) — An auction house in Germany canceled the sale of hundreds of items that belonged to Holocaust victims a day before it was set to take place. The Felzmann auction house planned to offer 623 artifacts, including letters from concentration camps and documents detailing Nazi crimes, in the western ...

Source: forward.com
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US Supreme Court agrees to hear case on turning away asylum seekers at border
- News / Pixabay US Supreme Court agrees to hear case on turning away asylum seekers at border The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear Noem v. Al Otro Lado , a case reviewing a policy used by past administrations to deny immigrants a chance to apply for asylum on the Mexican border until space opened to process claims. The Trump administration is appealing a decision made by the Ninth Circuit on October 23, 2024, to ...

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Your Next Certified Pre-Owned Ford Might Come From Amazon
- By Well-traveled netizens know that anything and everything you could need, including books, flat-screen TVs, clothes, and even essentials like toilet paper and groceries, is just one click away on Amazon. However, a new-to-you Ford vehicle could find its way onto your shopping list. In an announcement released on November 17, Ford announced that its customers can now explore inventory and complete most of the ...

Source: miamiherald.com