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Trump administration tells Penn to cancel trans athlete's swimming records or face DOJ referral
The University of Pennsylvania must erase transgender swimmer Lia Thomas from its women's record books or risk federal charges under a…
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Politics
Trump endorses slate of incumbents after talking midterm strategy with Speaker Johnson
President Trump on Wednesday endorsed five House Republicans for reelection after meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss the party's…
Politics
Trump opponents see kids as Achilles' heel of immigration crackdown
The same people who years ago accused President Trump of "family separations" for deporting parents without their children in tow are now…
Politics
Gentner Drummond’s Bad Choices for Oklahoma
Why is a Republican fighting against religious school choice at the Supreme Court? Source link
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Biden's top cyber official rips Trump's personnel changes as 'something dark'
Former Biden administration cyber official Jen Easterly said she fears President Trump's personnel changes represent something more…
Politics
Trump Eyeing a Reunion with Kim Jong-un?
The prospect of renewed negotiations would be more auspicious if the administration had first secured even one of the ambitious objectives…
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Democrats Are Squandering the Chance to Make the Sober Case Against Trump
Everyone is unhinged, as is customary during a Trump presidency. Source link
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As a Trump DOJ Should Know, Judge Dugan Has a Defense
Her team will argue that, when intervening in the case of an illegal immigrant, she was acting within the scope of her official duties.…
Business
US: Stocks open higher as busy week for earnings, data kicks off
[new york] Wall Street’s main indexes opened slightly higher on Monday (Apr 28), as investors braced for a week packed with key economic…
Business
China’s Sinopec partners with Saudi Aramco’s unit in 28.8 billion yuan JV
China’s state-run Sinopec said on Monday (Apr 28) it had signed an agreement with a unit of Saudi Aramco to establish a joint venture…
Business
First Sponsor reports subdued market sentiments affecting China property development in Q1 2025
It remains cautiously optimistic that government support this year will contribute to gradual market recovery in country First Sponsor…
Business
Investing in influencers – Azure Capital partners Gushcloud in fund to support creators, with up to 12.5% returns
The Azure-Gushcloud Entertainment Finance Fund, launched in February 2025, has successfully reached its initial target of raising S$10…
Business
CapitaLand Ascendas Reit reports positive rental reversions despite dip in occupancy in Q1
CapitaLand Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (Clar) reported a growth in portfolio rental reversions of 11 per cent in the first…
Business
Sats’ WFS opens US$270 million cargo terminal at JFK Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has partnered the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and global investment manager Realterm to open…
News
Yes, We Need Deportations Without Due Process
Only self-deportations will move the needle. Source link
Politics
The First Amendment Isn’t Divided Against Itself
The Supreme Court should recognize the harmony of religious non-establishment and free exercise by allowing Oklahoma’s Catholic charter…
News
Does Pope Francis Have You Weeping?
His underappreciated plea for prayer and charity — and real love. Source link
Politics
Harvard Does the Right Thing — Inadvertently
If the Trump administration’s big stick provokes a complacent Harvard into seeking more independence, that will be a good thing. Source link
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A Circular Firing Squad at the Pentagon
The sooner the focus can get back to the reforms Pete Hegseth is pushing, the better. Source link
Politics
Up north and down here, &c.
On the Canadian election today and U.S. elections past; a Georgian violinist; Central Park in bloom; and more. Source link
News
Mark Carney Falls Upward Again
The Canadian Liberal leader’s fortunes turned around when all signs had previously pointed to defeat. But will they turn back? Source link
News
Chemical Abortion Far More Dangerous to Women Than FDA Admits, Research Shows
The rate of serious adverse events after chemical abortion is at least 22 times as high as the FDA says, according to new data. Source link
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Bay Area tech workers thought their jobs were safe. Then the 'golden handcuffs' came off
Evan Richardson grew up in Silicon Valley, surrounded by big tech companies that transformed how people live, socialize and work. As a…
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When Jews Sought the Promised Land in Texas
Ezekiel was an exile. Born in the kingdom of Judah, he survived the siege of Jerusalem, in 597 B.C.E., but afterward was banished with his…