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Nation’s largest teachers union under fire as controversial agenda puts century-old federal charter at risk
Sen. Bill Cassidy's report targets the NEA's ties to the Zinn Education Project and Rethinking Schools over curriculum glorifying political violence.
In Egypt, Xi Challenges America’s Influence in the Middle East
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is seeking to deepen ties with a longtime U.S. security partner and to project a larger role for Beijing in a region rocked by war.
Pro wrestling makes waves in France as European promotion fires up social media with unique venue
Banger Zone Wrestling's Watermania placed a ring on floats in a pool, with Donovan Dijak and LJ Clearly on a card that stunned the wrestling world.
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DeSantis endorses Florida GOP slate including Byron Donalds in governor's race
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed a "slate" of candidates that included GOP gubernatorial candidat…
Costco's famous $1.50 hot dog combo gets simple swap that can slash your sugar intake
A registered dietitian weighs in on Costco's new bottled water option for its iconic hot dog combo,…
Texas Dem candidate to hold high-dollar Hollywood fundraiser while GOP gathers in Dallas: 'Fake cowboy'
James Talarico heads to Hollywood for a second celebrity fundraiser as Ken Paxton and Trump rally R…
James Carville decries 'idiot' Hasan Piker, orders DSA to change its name
Democratic strategist James Carville branded Hasan Piker an "idiot" and demanded the Democratic Soc…
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North America
Sudbury, Ontario’s mining capital, unshaken by Ford’s threat to cut off U.S. critical minerals supply
Strategic importance of nickel to U.S. manufacturing and city’s economic diversification seen as bu…
Arizona senator criticizes comments on Canadian military
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, an Arizona Democrat and former marine, says he is concerned by American rh…
India's prime minister is wooing the GenZ while cracking down on them
Over two months, protesters, most who appeared to be digitally-savvy GenZ, used social media to org…
Sudbury doubles down on mining amid trade war
Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre says he is 'confident' the U.S. won't impose tariffs on Canadian nickel.
Europe
‘He was always a bit of a groundbreaker’: David Bowie enters a new dimension in ‘extended reality’ documentary
Hundreds of unseen images of the star feature at the Venice film festival, alongside virtual worlds…
Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine’s president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian dro…
No eggs, no potatoes but ‘a lot of imagination’: how Spain cooked in war’s hunger years
Book recreates recipes from period following end of Spanish civil war when people faced food shorta…
Ryanair warns air fares in Europe will jump next year if oil price stays high
Budget carrier says airlines could go bust as it cuts passenger targets to reduce exposure to ‘unhe…
Asia
Education Bureau steps in after students wait in rain for uniform and hair checks
Hong Kong education authorities have reminded a school to consider the needs of students when enfor…
Man arrested as Hong Kong customs seizes HK$42 million worth of ‘space oil’
Hong Kong customs has arrested a man and seized HK$42 million (US$5.3 million) worth of the illegal…
Saleswoman arrested over aggressive sales tactics, third suspect linked to Opatra
Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a woman for allegedly using aggressive tactics to sell ski…
Has India’s Modi found new mediator clout after talks with Putin, Iran?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ira…
Africa
Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to hard labour over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown
At least 22 people were killed and more than 100 injured during last year's unrest, according to th…
Kenya shifts to electric cars as fuel prices soar 50%
In Kenya, locally made eletric vehicles are gaining traction as fuel prices rise. As more and more …
Illegal mining ravages Johannesburg neighbourhoods
Some houses in one Johannesburg neighbourhood are in danger of collapse because of illegal mining. …
Multimillion-rand drug lab suspects appear in S.Africa court
The suspects, including Mexican, Mozambican, Zimbabwean and South African nationals, face charges r…
Oceania
Armed gang raids security cars of gold in one of PNG's biggest robberies
Gold bars worth millions of dollars and thousands in cash have been stolen at gunpoint in a brazen …
Fatal Sydney shooting could be another case of mistaken identity, police say
A man shot dead in Merrylands West was not known to police, in a case with similarities to Tuesday’…
Australian police search for Below Deck star
Nathan Gallagher failed to show up to court and police think he has fled the country.
Queensland Police receive safety notices over watch house conditions
Workplace Health and Safety issues multiple regulatory notices to the police service regarding cond…
South America
Who is Trump's Venezuela go-between?
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 2: We look at papers' coverage of the shadowy Venezuelan magnat…
Irán responde a Estados Unidos con nuevos ataques contra Bahréin, Jordania y Kuwait
Washington y Teherán se enzarzan por tercer día consecutivo en escaramuzas militares tras un mes de…
Los Waorani continúan luchando para frenar la extracción petrolera en el Yasuní, tres años después de que la Corte ordenara el cierre
En agosto de 2023, el 60% de los ecuatorianos votaron por dejar el crudo bajo tierra en este territ…
La casa de 1,2 millones de dólares incautada al yerno del Mencho en California, en disputa por la familia de los Lebarón
Los parientes de las víctimas, que vivían en una comunidad mormona en México, reclaman el rancho co…
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Utah
Valentina Shevchenko pulls out of UFC 332, leaving Salt Lake City without a championship fight - MMA Mania
Valentina Shevchenko pulls out of UFC 332, leaving Salt Lake City without a championship fight MMA …
Grading the Eeli Tolvanen Signing for NY Rangers - Sports Illustrated
Grading the Eeli Tolvanen Signing for NY Rangers Sports Illustrated
Democrats again float idea of expanding the Supreme Court
Idaho
Resultados de las primarias en Massachusetts: Markey supera un desafío generacional y otras claves
David Wright, Katie Doran, Rashell Marthans El senador Ed Markey ganará la nominación demócrata par…
Milo Yiannopoulos says he was ‘terrified’ by the ‘brutality’ of his ICE deportation
By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — Far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has told TV interviewer Pie…
Una aventura soñada al Gran Cañón, largamente esperada, se convierte en una pesadilla para tres amigos
Por Ray Sánchez y Rebeca Riess, CNN Un cielo amenazador se alza sobre un selfie tomado por un sonri…
Wyoming
GALLERIES: These were the moments that had Casper talking last week - trib.com
GALLERIES: These were the moments that had Casper talking last week trib.com
Teton County conservative Bextel ‘reaffirms’ her bid for governor - WyomingNews.com
Teton County conservative Bextel ‘reaffirms’ her bid for governor WyomingNews.com
Century Park splash pad delay explained, Tigers football sees promise in offense despite loss to Sheridan - WyomingNews.com
Century Park splash pad delay explained, Tigers football sees promise in offense despite loss to Sh…
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Trump Admin to Dramatically Lower Biden-Era Vehicle Fuel Economy Requirements
The Trump administration is preparing to ease federal fuel economy rules for cars and trucks, undoi…
What the Socialists Get Wrong About the Affordability Problem Is... EVERYTHING
The Democratic Socialists of America are trying to make affordability the key issue heading into th…
'They Don't Care': Watch As Dems Tell on Themselves Big Time During Hearings on Illegal Immigration
MS NOW's Glaude: Republicans Are 'White Supremacists'
Tuesday on MS NOW’s “Deadline,” Princeton University professor and network contributor Eddie Glaude…
Who Would Do Such a Thing: Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Vandalized
Geriatric Democrat Senator Fends Off Young-Blood Challenger In Rare Win For Old Guard
Markey’s win is a rare victory for the old guard
'Slay, Kween': Trump and Pratt Roast Hochul's Mosque Headscarf Stunt
Tiger Woods to change plea after crash arrest
The golfer will be in court on Wednesday for a hearing to change his plea after being charged with …
