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Soldiers Are Taking a Stand Against Trump’s Abuses
Kim, an aircraft mechanic, joined the military in 2019, at age 18. She and her mother had struggled to survive, even living in their car…
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Far-Flung Local Gems
In the spirit of summer travel, we’ve asked some of our writers living outside New York City to share a few of their favorite local spots.…
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Should bioplastics be counted as compost? Debate pits farmers against manufacturers
Vernalis — Greg Pryor began composting yard and food waste for San Francisco in 1996, and today he oversees nine industrial-sized…
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We Are Wittingly Fooling Ourselves About Trump’s Attack on Iran
Earlier this year, in an unexpected divergence from the long-prevailing foreign policy rhetoric of presidents from both parties, Donald…
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South Korea celebrates the transformative power of 'Squid Game'
SEOUL — The third and final season of Netflix’s “Squid Game” broke viewership records on the streaming platform following its release on…
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Commentary: Congratulations, America, you're 249 years old! But this last one has been rough
Happy Birthday, America! Today, you turn 249 and, honestly, you don’t look a day over 248. (Ha ha.) Seriously, it’s perfectly…
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Singapore shares slip as tariff pause will end soon; STI drops 0.2%
STI dips to 4,013.62 as decliners beat gainers 282 to 192 across the broader market Singapore equities retreated along with some regional…
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Pakistan’s army says it killed 30 fighters trying to cross Afghan border
Pakistan’s army has said it has killed 30 fighters who tried to cross the border from Afghanistan, just days after a suicide attack in the…
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More than 20 are injured including 1 seriously when bus flips over in northeastern Germany
BERLIN (AP) — A bus carrying travelers from Denmark to Austria skidded off a road in northern Germany and flipped over on Friday, injuring…
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Mitsubishi secures pump order for Sanmen nuclear power plant in China
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has secured an order to deliver four circulating water pumps (CWPs) for Units 5 and 6 of the Sanmen…
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Mali coup leader granted five-year term in power
Mali's military leader Gen Assimi Goïta has been granted a five-year presidential term by the transitional parliament, which is renewable…
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Man thrifts designer bag at Goodwill for $8—shock over what he discovers
A man's thrift store find has stunned viewers on Reddit, after he shared how he bagged the initially $500 item for just $8. The…
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Pelita Air to operate from T4 when it lands in Singapore, likely using Jetstar premises
Indonesia’s Pelita Air Service is said to be taking over the check-in premises of Jetstar Asia at Changi Airport terminal 4 after the…
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No Pakistan order banning male professors from teaching women: govt
Education officials say Pakistan's Punjab province has not banned male professors from teaching female students in universities, as…
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Gold heads for weekly gain as US tax-cut bill stokes fiscal worries
GOLD rose on Friday, poised for a weekly gain as investors sought safe-haven assets after the passage of US President Donald Trump’s…
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KKL-JNF strengthens Israel’s war-hit communities with housing subsidies, new projects
In the pilot phase, housing will be developed in seven towns: Yeruham, Dimona, Arad, Kiryat Shmona, Shlomi, Acre, and Nahariya. Keren…
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As US stocks hit records, experts see the dollar falling further
While the US stock market has fully recovered from a spring rout, the relentless drop in the dollar is prompting currency experts to warn…
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Stranded UK F-35 jet becomes unexpected star in Indian tourism campaign
India’s southern state of Kerala has found a unique ambassador to promote its coconut palm-lined beaches, backwaters and vibrant culture…
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SGX and HKEX in three charts
Singapore’s market is weathering a listing draught but the scene at a neighbouring rival bourse up north is quite a different picture. The…
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Knesset bill would narrow eligibility for Israel citizenship
The bill would eliminate a clause in the law that extends the right of citizenship to individuals who are not considered Jewish under…
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Trump kicks off America's 250th birthday with victory lap speech in Iowa
President Trump delivered a victory-lap speech Thursday night at the Iowa State Fair, extolling a streak of recent wins from his America…
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Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes
Archaeologists unveil Peñico, a city that thrived 3,500 years ago, linking Pacific coast cultures with those in the Amazon. Archaeologists…
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Finding Success by Solving Real Problems, Not Just Creating Cute Products
When aspiring entrepreneurs ask me for advice, I often notice a common pattern. They come to me excited about a product idea that’s…
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Diogo Jota's Wife Rute Cardoso Was His High School Sweetheart
Just 11 days before Diogo Jota died in a fiery wreck in Spain, Rute Cardoso was standing at an altar with him, sharing vows. However, his…