The centrist D66 party nearly tripled its seats, while Geert Wilders’s right-wing party suffered a drop from its shocking first-place finish in 2023. Go to Source Author: Ellen Francis, Anthony …
These Republicans oppose DEI, but also cuts hitting Hispanic-serving colleges
Six Hispanic Republicans who opposed diversity programs are now asking for funding to be restored to Hispanic-serving institutions poised to lose millions. Read full story Author: Rachel Hatzipanagos
These Republicans oppose DEI, but also cuts hitting Hispanic-serving colleges
Six Hispanic Republicans who opposed diversity programs are now asking for funding to be restored to Hispanic-serving institutions poised to lose millions. Read full story Author: Rachel Hatzipanagos
He’s cleared 35,000 pounds of trash from Miami’s mangroves and isn’t done yet
We accompanied Andrew Otazo on a trip to the mangroves. To date, the Miami man has cleared more than 17 tons of trash, mostly from the islands around Biscayne Bay. …
He’s cleared 35,000 pounds of trash from Miami’s mangroves and isn’t done yet
We accompanied Andrew Otazo on a trip to the mangroves. To date, the Miami man has cleared more than 17 tons of trash, mostly from the islands around Biscayne Bay. …
Trump administration makes misleading case in high-stakes asylum hearing
Homeland Security asked a judge to deport a man to Afghanistan, where he expects the Taliban to kill him. The case could affect thousands of asylum seekers. Read full story …
Melissa hurtles toward Bermuda, will fuel downpours in Northeast U.S.
Melissa, now a Category 2 hurricane, will bring heavy rain from the Mid-Atlantic to New England as it heads toward Bermuda and Newfoundland, Canada. Go to Source Author: Ben Noll, …
Trump cuts tariffs on China after ‘truly great’ meeting with Xi
China’s leader agreed to delay restrictions on rare earth minerals for a year and buy more soybeans, Trump said after a meeting designed to calm trade tensions. Go to Source …
Can a sense of humor get Albania into the E.U.?
Once known as a Stalinist backwater, Albania is now a front-runner for E.U. accession and has a comedian running for mayor of its capital. Go to Source Author: William Booth, …
How one cyberscamming syndicate used Singapore for legitimacy
The chairman of Prince Group, indicted over online scams, and his associates took advantage of Singapore’s reputation as a stable and predictable financial capital. Go to Source Author: Shibani Mahtani
Trump says South Korea will be able to build nuclear-powered submarine
Trump’s announcement was short on detail but came a day after he finalized a trade deal with South Korea that includes a pledge of $350 billion in investment. Go to …
Trump directs Pentagon to test nuclear weapons, just before meeting with China’s Xi
The president said he wanted testing to occur “on an equal basis” with Russia and China, just before he met his Chinese counterpart for high-stakes trade talks. Go to Source …
Trump nominee at U.S. export bank withdraws amid scrutiny of Russia ties
Bryce McFerran is a senior executive at a steel-trading business co-owned by one of Russia’s richest oligarchs and is married to a member of a Russian family with extensive ties …
U.S. to withdraw some troops from Romania, NATO’s eastern flank
It is the first announcement of the Trump administration’s plans to scale back forces in Europe, where the U.S. has underpinned security since World War II. Go to Source Author: …
Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba; has killed at least 26 in Haiti and Jamaica
At least 20 people in Haiti died Wednesday when a river overflowed. The storm was expected to hit the Bahamas next. Go to Source Author: Livern Barrett, Ben Noll, Victoria …
In South Korea, Trump secures a trade deal — and a glittering crown
The trade agreement will lower U.S. tariffs on Korean cars and parts to 15 percent in exchange for $350 billion in investment, a Korean official said. Go to Source Author: …
Israel says truce has resumed after Gaza officials report 104 dead in strikes
The airstrikes killed at least 46 children, Gaza health and rescue officials said, and came amid a worsening dispute over the return of deceased hostages. Go to Source Author: Siham …
Breastfeeding advocate Ruth Lawrence, 101, blazed a trail for women in medicine
Dr. Lawrence dedicated her career to teaching mothers and medical professionals about the benefits of breastfeeding. She died Oct. 12. Read full story Author: Praveena Somasundaram
Breastfeeding advocate Ruth Lawrence, 101, blazed a trail for women in medicine
Dr. Lawrence dedicated her career to teaching mothers and medical professionals about the benefits of breastfeeding. She died Oct. 12. Read full story Author: Praveena Somasundaram
Federal judges using AI filed court orders with false quotes, fake names
The head of the Senate Judiciary Committee blasted the two federal judges for the erroneous filings and called for new regulations on AI use in federal courts. Read full story …