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A Brazil court has banned Bolsonaro from running for election until 2030
Bolsonaro goes on trial over electoral fraud claims that could bar him from elections

Harvard professor who studies dishonesty is accused of falsifying data

Mitch Landrieu, the man Biden hopes can rebuild America, bring broadband to millions
Internet is out for much of Western Alaska, and repairs could take weeks

In the Philippines, a survey shows growing support for gays and lesbians
Women in England and Wales can now be pardoned for old convictions of homosexuality
A new anti-gay law in Uganda calls for life in prison for those who are convicted
Beijing LGBT Center shuttered as crackdown grows in China
Same-sex couples will now have full adoption rights in Taiwan

They set sail with dreams and met disaster: Stories from the ill-fated migrant ship
Pakistan's economic meltdown spurs more people to risk lives to reach Europe
When Pakistan's politics get tough, Pakistanis respond with memes and humor
Dozens are dead and hundreds feared missing from migrant ship sinking off Greece
EU lawmakers approve migration plan, set clock ticking
2 people are dead, 20 missing, as a migrant boat sinks off the coast of Tunisia
Dozens of migrants have been killed in a shipwreck off the coast of Italy

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Brazil says it cannot agree to EU's proposal for Mercosur trade deal

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This week in Bidenomics: The campaign pitch begins
Biden disapproval ticks higher in new poll

McCarthy backs effort to expunge Trump impeachments
Speaker McCarthy supports expunging Trump's impeachments over Ukraine and Jan. 6

‘Terrible idea’: Fellow Dems try to stop Manchin's presidential flirtation
Chris Christie, jeered for criticizing Trump, tells crowd: 'You can boo all you want'
Death threats, harassment and a poisoned dog: 2024 election workers already are scared
Trump reacts angrily as Fox News anchor directly tells him: ‘You lost the 2020 election’
Trump, Fox’s Bret Baier spar over former president’s 2020 election claims

The Supreme Court sides with the Biden administration in a fight over immigration
Supreme Court allows Biden administration to limit immigration arrests
For many migrants being bused from New York City to other towns, hostility awaits
Letters to the Editor: How is fraudulently busing migrants from Texas to L.A. not kidnapping?
After seeking asylum, families at this California shelter take their first steps in the U.S.
Texas governor sends migrants to Los Angeles, aiming to send a message about border
US halts online asylum appointments at Texas crossing after extortion warnings
Biden names a Border Patrol veteran in Texas to be the agency's next chief
Texas to deploy buoys in Rio Grande in attempt to curb migrants from crossing river
Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sends 100 National Guard soldiers to US-Mexican border

7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled after causing puncture wounds
2 more infants die using Boppy loungers after a product recall was issued in 2021
Target is recalling nearly 5 million candles that can cause burns and lacerations
Infection toll for recalled eyedrops climbs to 81, including 4 deaths, CDC says
Target recalls nearly 5 million Threshold candles after severe burns, lacerations reported
Contaminated eye drops linked to more deaths as 14 people report vision loss
Peloton is recalling nearly 2.2 million bikes due to a seat hazard

What we've learned from pro-Trump attorney John Eastman's state bar trial
Fake Trump Electors Strike Deal to Testify in DOJ’s Jan. 6 Probe: Report
Attorneys spar in case of ex-Trump adviser who devised strategy to keep former president in power
Lawyer Eastman faces a disciplinary hearing over a plot to keep Trump in power after his 2020 loss
Bannon received subpoena in special counsel’s Jan. 6 investigation: report
DOJ charges 'Arrested Development' actor Jay Johnston for involvement in Jan. 6 riot
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack
Richard Barnett, who put his feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk, is sentenced to over 4 years
Hurricane Trump Is Coming — And Washington Hasn’t Bothered to Prepare

Step inside the world's only nuclear-powered passenger ship — built in 1959

Man pleads guilty in UK over Vietnamese migrant deaths

Texas suffers under brutal, early heat wave. Experts say climate change is fueling it.
Texas heat wave forecast to worsen, likely putting 40 million people under alerts
Texas postal worker collapses, dies amid extreme heat index over 110
Texas heat wave tests power grid with scorching temperatures
Is the heat in Texas coming from Mexico? Here’s why it’s so darn hot in Fort Worth
Power outages continue across the southern U.S. as a heat wave grips Texas
New tropical depression expected to become first 2023 hurricane -US center
Greg Abbott Axes Water For Texas Construction Workers Amid 3-Digit Temperatures
Power outages continue across southern US; triple-digit heat wave grips Texas
Stifling heat wave to grip U.S. South over holiday weekend
Hurricane Maria was a once-in-a-lifetime storm for Dominica. It might be the norm
El Niño has officially begun. Here's what that means for the U.S.
El Nino arrives, raising extreme weather fears
Here comes El Nino: It's early, likely to be big, sloppy and add even more heat to a warming world
125 degrees? Puerto Rico faces 'dangerous situation' with record

Frozen fruit recalled due to possible listeria outbreak. What to know about the foodborne illness.

The Mississippi police officer who shot an 11-year-old is now suspended without pay
Courts have long seen K-9 dogs as impartial. Now police bodycams hold them accountable

Donald Trump used to brag about the First Step Act. Not any more.

Don't get the jitters — keep up a healthy relationship with caffeine using these tips

Republicans decide to forgo Biden impeachment vote after internal fighting
Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to impeach Joe Biden. The White House called her push a 'stunt'
Jim Jordan Freaks Out When Dem Confronts Him With House Rules
Jewish Democrats call on McCarthy to censure Gosar over staffer’s reported beliefs
Greene plans to file articles of impeachment against Biden
Alabama Republican blasts an effort to rid the military of white nationalists
'Vulgar and racist': Mexican ambassador slams GOP senator over comments in hearing.
Republican legislatures look to put local issues in liberal areas under state control
House Republicans ramp up claims Biden family received money from foreign contacts

Revealed: The Mystery Benefactors Who Paid George Santos’ Bail
George Santos: father and aunt revealed to have guaranteed $500,000 bail

Adam Schiff Gets John Durham to Admit Russia Helped Trump
Legal experts: John Durham made false statements to Congress about Trump-Russia probe
Dem Rep. Jerry Nadler Tries to Embarrass John Durham
John Durham to testify on Capitol Hill after scathing report

Ex-Texas congressman Will Hurd calls Trump a 'failed politician' as he launches GOP presidential run
Is Barack Obama Ready To Reassert Himself?
Few of Trump’s GOP Rivals Defend Justice Department Independence
Is drawing a voting map that helps a political party illegal? Only in some states
Why Robert Kennedy Jr.’s 2024 Bid Is a Headache for Biden
Republican primary spending projected to approach or surpass $1 billion
GOP Leaders Embrace Early Voting, but Will Their Base Get on Board?
Trump and other Republicans conjure a familiar enemy in attacking Democrats as ‘communists’
The danger of Third Parties and Donald Trump
Pranksters Expose The ‘Too Stupid’ Argument Now Used By Trump Supporters
Trump faces questions about whether he'll drag down the Republican Party after his indictments
After indictment, majority want Trump to drop out, but he's getting stronger with GOP
Trump world gets testy as Ron DeSantis encroaches on his Nevada turf
Tim Scott fires back at Obama over race remarks
Biden's campaign is getting rolling. Here's what's been happening behind the scenes
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez officially launches 2024 presidential bid
Republican Mayor of Miami Francis Suarez declares run for president

A Mississippi teen unpacks how the Jackson water crisis impacts education

Study finds more evidence gas stoves are bad for human health: ‘Worse than secondhand smoke’
Gas stoves pollute homes with benzene, which is linked to cancer

The 'doom loop' hammering Middle America
How two big Wall Street banks are rethinking the office for a post-pandemic future

Deep down, you know exactly where you stand with someone. Hope blurs the lines a bit, but you know. - Biker626

You deesrve to be in environments that bring out the softness in you, not the survival in you. - Ronne Brown

Massive hail storm pummels concertgoers, injuring nearly 100

This WWII battle wasn't against Nazis. It was between Black and white GIs in England
'Rich White Men' reinforces the argument that inequality harms us all

Mother-daughter relationships are fraught. Jenny Xie explores how

Student podcasters share the dark realities of middle school in America

A new way of teaching kids to read in Georgia

U.S. reading and math scores drop to lowest level in decades

Why is the DeSantis campaign struggling?
Inside the deepening rivalry between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom
How Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks about his own Catholic faith on the presidential campaign trail
DeSantis campaign shares apparent AI-generated fake images of Trump and Fauci
YouTube will no longer take down false claims about U.S. elections

Happy Summer Solstice!

Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self. - The Bhagavad Gita

Former FBI analyst sentenced to nearly 4 years over classified docs

Trump has had a lot of lawyers but still longs for his wartime consigliere
Judge Cannon Just Set an Incredible Trump Trial Date
U.S. judge sets Aug. 14 trial date for Trump in Florida documents case
Attorney General Garland defends special counsel's integrity in Trump indictment
How much prison time could Trump face? Past cases brought steep punishment for document hoarders
Trump Demands GOP Rivals Pledge to Pardon Him … or Else
Jack Smith Should Have Waited a Week to Indict Donald Trump
‘These are serious charges’: Asa Hutchinson on Trump indictment
Judge Cannon jumpstarts oversight of Trump classified documents case with order on security clearances
Opinion | A Trump Pardon Could Drain Poison from the System
Here are the legal next steps in the Trump documents case
Trump in Court...Again
4 political questions after Trump's second arraignment on criminal charges
Photos: Donald Trump's federal arraignment
As indictments pile up, Trump's Senate GOP skeptics multiply
Despite serious legal threat, Trump turns day in court into a campaign event
Trump Wanted Courthouse Protests but Instead Got MAGA Misfits
Trump Swears He Planned to Go Through Those Boxes in Fiery Post-Arrest Speech
The 2024 GOP Field Faces a Choice: Law and Order or Loyalty
Donald Trump invites donors to candlelit dinner with him straight after indictment
Trump is expected to appear in a Miami court on Tuesday. Here's what to expect
This week is Trump's arraignment — and birthday. Here's how he has celebrated before
Jack Smith, special counsel in classified documents case, defends his work
These are the charges Trump was indicted on and what they mean
Bolton, Trump's ex-national security adviser, calls for him to withdraw from the race
Trump's federal indictment will loom large as Congress returns to session
'If you want to die in jail, keep talking' – two national security law experts discuss the special treatment for Trump and offer him some advice
Trump's favorability with voters after indictment announced in poll
Senate GOP leaders break with House on Trump indictment
Damning Trump Indictment Says He Stored Classified Docs in a SHOWER
Trump risked national secrets, US prosecutors allege in indictment
4 things to think about when it comes to the politics of Trump's indictment
How Trump's GOP rivals reacted to his indictment in classified documents case
Guess Which Judge Has Been Assigned to Trump’s Docs Case
Trump: I have been indicted in classified documents case
Trump captured on tape acknowledging he kept a classified document on Iran -CNN
Indictment Brings Trump Story Full Circle
Trump asks for new trial in E. Jean Carroll sex abuse case
Federal prosecutors tell Trump that he is a target in classified files probe
Poll: Can Trump win the White House if convicted of a ‘serious’ crime?
Trump Loses It as Lawyers Push DOJ Not to Charge Him
Secret audio tape among evidence collected by DA in fraud case against Trump
Trump instructed to obey court rules ahead of Manhattan criminal trial

Swiss voters support climate bill as scientists warn about melting glaciers
Everything to know about hurricane season 2023. Forecasts, definitions, and preparation.
Why melting ice in Antarctica is making hurricanes worse in Texas
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season has begun. Here are the 21 storm names
Struggles continue for thousands in Florida 8 months after Hurricane Ian as new storm season looms
NOAA predicts a "near-normal" hurricane season. But that's not good news
Atlantic hurricane season forecast to have at least 12 named storms

'A happy place': Germany to open its biggest Jewish community complex since the Holocaust
Germany will pay more than $1.4 billion next year to survivors of Nazi atrocities

Andrew Tate is indicted on human trafficking and rape charges in Romania
Andrew Tate Charged With Rape, Human Trafficking in Romania
Andrew Tate has been released from a Romanian jail and placed under house arrest
A Romanian judge approves a 30-day extension of Andrew Tate's detention
Romania extradites suspected Hell's Angels leader to U.S. on drug charges
Andrew Tate's cars and watches, worth $4 million, are confiscated by Romanian police
A Romanian court upholds Andrew Tate's arrest on human-trafficking charges

Photos show dramatic difference in water levels at Lake Oroville from 2021 to today, now at 100% capacity
Advocates: Reparations are the answer for sea level threat in West Oakland, Calif.
As rising oceans threaten NYC, study documents another risk: The city is sinking

California is still at risk of flooding. Maybe rivers just need some space
California wants to store floodwaters underground. It's harder than it sounds
Pacific Crest Trail hikers are dealing with California's historic snow, climate change

He once had motor skill challenges. Now he's the world's fastest Rubik's cube solver

The FAA is investigating the latest close-call after Minneapolis runway incident

Multiple mass shootings leave dead and injured across the U.S. during holiday weekend
3 people are dead and 3 wounded in a shooting at a Maryland home, police say
Nine people have been wounded in a mass shooting in San Francisco's Mission District
A lesson Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg learned: Find the joy
2 dead, several injured in shooting near Monroe Park
Marion County woman suspected of shooting her neighbor through a closed door is arrested
Father and son, 18, killed and 5 injured in shooting after high school graduation at Virginia Commonwealth University
Family of Marion County mom fatally shot through a closed door calls for shooter's arrest
Gun violence rages with at least 20 mass shootings recorded over Memorial Day Weekend
Hollywood, Fla., Memorial Day beach shooting leaves 9 injured: What we know
9 injured, including children, in Memorial Day shooting near beach in Hollywood, Florida; suspect detained
6 adults and 3 children were injured in a shooting at a Florida beach boardwalk

Some states are restricting abortion. Others are spending millions to fund it
Deadlocked Iowa Supreme Court rejects request to reinstate 6-week abortion ban
Nearly a year later, most Americans oppose Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe
Abortion care training is banned in some states. A new bill could help OB-GYNs get it
Report: Threats against abortion providers have spiked, especially in states like Oregon, Washington
Indiana reprimands doctor who spoke publicly about providing 10-year-old's abortion
Indiana doctor faces discipline hearing over 10-year-old Ohio girl's abortion

Gen Z workers are exhausted — and seeking solutions
It’s not just conversation—Gen Z is missing some essential nonverbal skills, too
Are you getting more voice notes these days? You're not alone
Survey: Gen Z adults would prioritize pets over partners, children if buying a home
Gen Z is the most pro union generation alive. Will they organize to reflect that?
Why is Gen Z drinking less?

No one can provide their partner with everything. A single person can't fullfill another's every need. - The Gottman Institute

Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday, is gaining awareness

《願榮光》於網上音樂平台重新上架 創作團隊：反對箝制思想及言論自由的行為

Huntington's spreads like 'fire in the brain.' Scientists say they've found the spark

In some fights over solar, it's environmentalist vs. environmentalist

A 3-hour phone call that brought her to tears: Impostor scams cost Americans billions

Collapsed I-95 in Philadelphia will open within the next 2 weeks, governor says
Interstate 95 collapse repairs to take 'months' in Philadelphia, officials say
Demolition underway at site of deadly Iowa apartment building collapse
A section of I-95 in Philadelphia has collapsed after a tanker truck fire
5 remain unaccounted for in partial Davenport apartment collapse
8 people were rescued after the partial collapse of an apartment building in Iowa

A new satellite could help clean up the air in America's most polluted neighborhoods

Voting rights advocates welcomed a Supreme Court win. But the fight isn't over
Court ruling on Black political power in Alabama could affect maps in other states
Republicans set to push mail ballots, voting methods they previously blasted as recipes for fraud
Supreme Court unexpectedly upholds provision prohibiting racial gerrymandering
Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case
The far right's growing influence and 4 other takeaways from NPR's ERIC investigatio
Why abortion is becoming a political minefield for Republican presidential candidates
Here are the major Supreme Court decisions we're still waiting for this term
How the SCOTUS 'Supermajority' is shaping policy on everything from abortion to guns
How the far right tore apart one of the best tools to fight voter fraud
Is Texas next up? Lawmakers clear the way for the state to leave voter data group ERIC
Is drawing a voting map that helps a political party illegal? Only in some states
Virginia becomes the latest GOP-governed state to quit a voter data partnership
A North Carolina court overrules itself in a case tied to a disputed election theory
Top Republican lawyer tells donors conservatives should work to limit voting on college campuses

Opinion: Scorecards keep record of games, and memories

A deadly new street drug caught the U.S. off guard. Experts say it'll happen again

Are American companies thinking about innovation the right way?

Stalled contract jeopardizes relations between new Disney governing body and firefighters

When big tech laid off these H-1B workers, a countdown began

History-making whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg has died at 92

Three dead, dozens more injured after tornado hits Texas Panhandle
Tornadoes rip through Texas and Florida, killing at least 4
Guam is still recovering from Typhoon Mawar, but residents are taking it in stride
Typhoon Mawar batters Guam, and 'what used to be a jungle looks like toothpicks'
A typhoon just lashed Guam. What does federal relief look like for a U.S. territory?
Climate change makes Super Typhoon Mawar more dangerous
'We are at the crosshairs': Guam braces for direct hit from Super Typhoon Mawar
Tornado hits south Texas, damaging dozens of homes
Tornado outbreak hits America's Heartland, with more in the forecast
Tornado flips cars, damages homes in coastal Florida city
Surge of high water to escalate flooding concerns on rivers across north-central US
DeSantis seeks federal aid for Fort Lauderdale flood victims
'This is a nightmare': Flooding in Fort Lauderdale brings frustration, homelessness

Donald Trump Just Got Dumped by His Lawyer Again
Trump makes legal claims about classified documents, experts push back: Fact check
Trump lawyer who bailed on documents case says in separate lawsuit he is withdrawing due to ‘irreconcilable differences’
Trump's promise of payback for prosecution follows years of attacking democratic traditions

An associate of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is sentenced to prison for extremism

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans DEI offices in public colleges, universities
Book bans are on the rise. Biden is naming a point person to address that
Poll: Americans say teachers are underpaid, about half of Republicans oppose book bans
Hundreds gather into the wee hours at a contentious Hernando County School Board meeting

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Pfizer warns of a looming penicillin supply shortage

Can a playlist of fish music save the world's coral reefs?

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9 more women sue Bill Cosby for alleged sexual assaults decades ago

As the U.S. and democracies worldwide face threats, Britain shows how to fight back
Poland's new Russian influence law gets flak as an attack on democracy

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Reddit CEO Steve Huffman: 'It's time we grow up and behave like an adult company'
Thousands of Reddit communities 'go dark' in protest of new developer fees

FDA advisers back updated COVID shots for fall vaccinations

‘I’d rather be out than dead’: Families of transgender youth reflect on Texas’ anti-trans lawsd
Florida families face confusion after gender-affirming care ban temporarily blocked
North Carolina GOP censures Sen. Tillis for backing LGBTQ+ rights and other policies
A judge has blocked a Florida ban on gender affirming care for kids
Montana governor signs law to define 'sex' as only male or female
A Georgia school district's book bans may have caused a hostile environment, feds say
As care ban becomes law, transgender Floridians face excruciating decisions: 'We're just people'
Houston lesbian bar was denied insurance coverage for hosting drag shows, owner says
The Texas Legislature approves a ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Texas Legislature passes ban on gender-affirming medical care for trans minors
Florida is investigating a teacher who showed a Disney movie with a gay character

A Florida condo tower's collapse may have begun on its pool deck
400 chunks of concrete may explain what caused a deadly building collapse in Florida

Senate GOP fears House actions could lead to shutdown: ‘It’s going to be a problem’
GOP lawmaker drops f-bomb as moderates bash conservatives over revolt: ‘A little spicy in there’
McCarthy, Scalise tensions bubble into public over GOP rebellion
Kevin McCarthy survived his first political battle. This is how his hometown reacted
Republicans buckle down for what could be marathon blockade
A $1 Trillion Borrowing Binge Looms After Debt Limit Standoff
‘Why the hell are we doing this?’ McCarthy's fractured leadership team faces new abortion tension
U.S. House paralyzed as conservative Republicans' fight with McCarthy drags on
GOP conservatives shutter House to protest McCarthy-Biden debt deal, setting up next budget brawl
Angry over debt deal, conservative House Republicans tank a McCarthy-backed vote
House conservatives block GOP bills, voice frustration in response to last week's debt ceiling vote
Biden signs bipartisan deal to avert debt default
Senate sends debt ceiling legislation to President Biden's desk with days to spare
How Lawmakers Negotiated Through Fits and Starts to Strike a Debt-Limit Deal
MAGA's Reaction To The Debt Limit Agreement Is Just What You’d Expect: Dumb
House approves the Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling bill as default deadline looms
CBO says debt ceiling deal would cut deficits by $1.5 trillion over the next decade
Don't believe the hype: Low-key lawmakers helped avert a debt ceiling crisis
The first debt ceiling fight was in 1953. It looked almost exactly like the one today
'This is a compromise': How the White House is defending the debt ceiling bill
McCarthy's moment: Debt ceiling vote secures Republican US House speaker's standing
Poll: Americans favor Biden-McCarthy debt compromise, oppose far-right push for deeper cuts
Trump Stays Quiet on McCarthy's Debt Deal as Other 2024 GOP Contenders Trash It
House to vote on McCarthy-Biden compromise debt deal, a key test for speaker
14th Amendment Questions Linger Despite Debt Limit Deal

Ex-Starbucks manager awarded $25.6 million in case tied to arrests of 2 Black men

10-Year-Old’s Stand on Racism Stuns Oregon City Council Meeting

These 20 House Republicans voted to block resolution to censure Adam Schiff
Arizona Republicans try and fail to expel Democratic lawmaker over Bible prank

The Beatles will release a final record, using John Lennon's voice via an AI assist
Our first podcast episode made by AI
Can ChatGPT write a podcast episode? Can AI take our jobs?
Grimes used AI to clone her own voice. We cloned the voice of a host of Planet Money.

Oakland A's Fans' 'Reverse Boycott' Draws 27,000 as Team Moves a Step Closer to Leaving

Has inflation changed how you shop and spend? We want to hear from you
Is greedflation really the villain?
Taking a Breather: Fed holds interest rates steady in patient battle against inflation'
Cheaper eggs and gas lead inflation lower in May, but higher prices pop up elsewhere
Many Americans think we're close to or in a recession despite their own financial optimism
Sky-high egg prices are finally coming back down to earth
Amazingly, the U.S. job market continues to roar. Here are the 5 things to know
A troubling cold spot in the hot jobs report
The U.S. added 339,000 jobs in May. It's a stunningly strong number
Even dollar stores are hurting as consumers get more cautious
Macy’s and Costco sound a warning about the economy
Companies Push Prices Higher, Protecting Profits but Adding to Inflation
U.S. consumers take frugal turn as inflation persists
Soaring pasta prices caused a crisis in Italy. What can the U.S. learn from it?
What has been driving inflation? Economists' thinking may have changed
Congress could do more to fight inflation

Inquiry finds Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament over 'partygate

Live Nation and Ticketmaster are pledging to President Biden to show fees up front
Senators are calling on the Justice Department to look into Ticketmaster's practices

Pickleball has a noise problem. He's trying to fix it

Climate change is causing people to move. They usually stay local, study finds
The high plains drought is so bad that Kansas is importing wheat from Europe

Sudanese fleeing to Egypt face challenges despite deep ties and interwoven histories
People fleeing Sudan face uncertain futures in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and beyond
Sudan's rival military factions are meeting for in-person talks for the first time
Hundreds of Indonesians evacuated from Sudan arrive in Jakarta
Emergency aid has arrived in Sudan to help supply hospitals devastated by fighting
Two doctors struck by tragedy in Sudan: One dead, one fleeing for his life
The U.S. evacuates some 1,000 Americans from Sudan
Sudan's rival generals share a troubled past: genocide in Darfur
As Sudan's conflict continues into its second week, here's what to know
Warring factions in Sudan have agreed to a temporary truce
Sudan proves that the only thing worse than Western meddling is Western absence
Americans trying to flee Sudan are hiring private security companies to get out of the civil war zone after the US said no military evacuation is coming
SEAL Team 6, Army special forces rescue US diplomats in Sudan; aid workers urged to 'shelter in place': Updates
Amid violence and desperation, people in Sudan are still making their voices heard
Diplomats flee Sudan's fighting as citizens struggle to escape
Sudanese seek refuge from country's fighting as foreigners are being airlifted out
As diplomats flee Sudan fighting, a former envoy says some should stay
The U.S. has evacuated diplomats from Sudan, as others race to do the same
Why Sudan's conflict matters to the rest of the world
How Sudan's Democratic Dreams Were Dashed
Khartoum's hospital system has collapsed after cease-fire fails
U.S. positioning troops ahead of possible Sudan embassy evacuation
US military prepares for possible Sudan embassy evacuation
Residents in Khartoum live in fear and desperation as fighting rages on
Dozens of civilians are dead as rival military factions battle for control of Sudan

Why two military rivals are in a 'fight to the death' in Sudan
Gunfire and explosions erupt across Sudan's capital as military rivals clash

Nikola Jokic is an NBA champion, and fans are obsessed with the way he celebrates

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre violated the Hatch Act, watchdog says

Tori Bowie, an elite Olympic athlete, died of complications from childbirth

The Supreme Court leaves Indian Child Welfare Act intact
s An American Indian Boarding School That Was Once Feared Is Now Celebrated
Federal Indian boarding schools still exist, but what's inside may be surprising
Edith Kanaka'ole is the first Hawaiian woman to grace a U.S. quarter

“Hunger only for a taste of justice. Hunger only for a world of truth. 'Cause all that you have is your soul” - Tracy Chapman

A part of maturity is learning to love some people from a distance, to keep their well-being in your prayers but to take a path away from them. - @Nomoreus

Missing White Woman Syndrome: The Media Bias Towards Missing People of Color

Best 5 Stoic principles to adopt.
1 )Acceptance:
Embrace what you can't control; focus your energy on what you can.
2 )Virtue:
Prioritize moral excellence, integrity, and kindness in all your actions.
3) Impermanence:
Recognise that change is inevitable; cherish the present moment without attachment.
4 )Inner Peace:
Master your emotions; respond to challenges
with calmness, equanimity, and reason.
5) Gratitude:
Appreciate life's blessings, big and small; find joy in the simplest of moments.

“We can’t hold on to anything -- a beautiful sunset, a sweet taste, an intimate moment with a lover, our very existence as the body/mind we call self -- because all things come and go.” - Tara Brach, "Radical Acceptance"

The power of mindfulness is the power to examine those self-identification and their consequences and the power to examine the views and perspectives we adopt so reflexively and automatically and then proceed to think are us. - Jon Kabat- Zinn

Be the silent watcher of your thoughts and behavior. You are the stillness beneath the mental noise. - Echkhart Tolle

Let silence take you to the core of life. - Rumi

"Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower." - John Harrigan

"Your concentrated and stable awareness serves as a crucible in which negative mental states can be contained and then transmuted." - Jon Kabat-Zinn

Encouraging someone to be entirely themselves is the loudnest way to love them. - unknown

When you arise in the morning think, of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to live, then make that day count. - Steve Miaraboli

Release what no longer serves you and make room for beautiful small things. - Mary Davis

Experts Say These 23 Things Won't Happen In A Strong Relationship
The idea of 'the one' actually makes dating much harder
Your Most Ambivalent Relationships Are the Most Toxic
A Smarter Way to Divide Chores?
Marriage Isn’t Hard Work; It’s Serious Play
My Husband Treated Me Like A Queen ― And It Made Me Miserable
50 first dates in 2023: one woman’s wild romantic odyssey – and what it reveals about love
The Therapist Remaking Our Love Lives on TV
How to Pick Your Life Partner – Part 1

The cosmos is filled with precious gems,
I want to offer a handful of them
to you this morning,
Each moment you are alive is a gem.
Shining through and containing.
Earth and sky,
Water and clouds.

IT needs you to breathe gently
For the miracles to be displayed.
Suddenly you hear the birds singing
The pines chanting.
See the flowers blooming.
The blue sky.
The white clouds.
The smile.
And the marvelous look
Of your beloved. - Thich Nhat Hanh

The invitation is to throw yourself into the dance, whether the music is always of your choosing or not, as if it were both an experiment and and adventure. - Jon Kabat-Zinn

Today I choose:
Calm over chaos
Serenity over stress
Peace over perfection
Grace over grit
Faith over fear. - Mary Davis

Not causing harm (to oneself or others), practicing what is good and wholesome (for oneself and others), and disciplining one's mind in order to accomplish the first two activiities are Buddhism in a nutshell. - Jan Willis

Ripples, when you create a difference in someone's life, you not only impact their life, you impact everyone influenced by then throughout their entire lifetime. No act is ever too small. One by one, this is how to make an ocean rise. - Danielle Doby

An environment that is not safe to disagree in is not an environment focused on growth, it's an environment focused on control. - Wendi Jade

GOP presidential candidates of color walk a 'tightrope' as they discuss race
Scott rolls out dozens of South Carolina lawmakers and local leaders endorsing his presidential bid
The latest Trump charges cast a new light on a growing Republican presidential field
What is Chris Christie doing?
Pence argues Jan. 6 is disqualifying for Trump as he launches campaign
The Presidential Candidate Who Has His Own Supporters Scratching Their Heads
Mike Pence announces 2024 run for president with sharp criticism of Trump
‘No Labels’ Eyes a Third-Party Run in 2024. Democrats Are Alarmed.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announces presidential bid
Mike Pence announces 2024 run for president
Chris Christie declares run for White House in attempt to thwart Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence files to run for president in 2024
Trump’s GOP skeptics worry as primary field grows
Donald Trump's attack on Kayleigh McEnany costs him a backer in New Hampshire
ABC News suspends relationship with Christie ahead of expected campaign launch
Talk of Racism Proves Thorny for GOP Candidates of Color
Who is Larry Ellison, the billionaire backing Sen. Tim Scott’s presidential run?
Trump vows to end birthright citizenship for children of immigrants in US illegally
Chris Christie will seek to be alternative to Trump in expected presidential campaign
Trump critic Chris Christie to launch White House bid -source
Leaked Audio From a Ron DeSantis Donor Event Is Really Bad News for His Campaign
Trump slams his former press secretary Kayleigh McEnany
Trump escalates attacks on judges amid increasing legal scrutiny
Trump Promises to Violate 14th Amendment ‘On Day One’
The stark numbers driving Democratic panic about a third-party 2024 bid
Trump pledges to end birthright citizenship on first day in office

3 predictions for the future of space exploration — including your own trips
Boeing finds new problems with Starliner space capsule and delays first crewed launch
SpaceX mission returns from space station with ex-NASA astronaut, 3 paying customers
China launches a new crew into space, including its first civilian astronaut
Elon's giant rocket
\ Virgin Galactic sends astronauts briefly into space
Saudi astronauts, including nation's 1st woman, catch a SpaceX flight to space station

AInstant Pot maker seeks bankruptcy protection as sales go cold

The mayor of a Mexican border city says she will live at an army base for safety
Mexico peso's expected fall to be broken by favourable rate spread: Reuters poll
Mexico’s president says he would support peace agreement with cartels
Pegasus spyware found on phones of Mexican president's close ally

Southern Baptists say no to women pastors, uphold expulsion of Saddleback megachurch

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We asked Americans how they feel about the U.S. flag. It got interesting

These millionaires want to tax the rich, and they're lobbying working-class voters

'I Don't Want My Staff Educated,' Marjorie Taylor Greene Tells CDC Boss In Exasperating Exchange
Marjorie Taylor Greene Tries, Fails to Show the Covid Vaccine Causes Miscarriages
Gavin Newsom Gives Sean Hannity Blunt Fact-Checks In Fiery Fox News Clash
Right-Wing Media Is Saying the Wildfire Smoke Is Good, Actually
Moms for Liberty among conservative groups named 'extremist' by civil rights watchdog

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DeSantis still has not commented on Nazi flags outside of Disney parks. Here are who has
Protesters carrying Nazi flags and DeSantis imagery gathered outside Disney World in Orlando, Florida

居住面積細 港人「三邊落床」的迷思

Epstein accuser Jane Doe 1 reaches $290 million settlement with JPMorgan Chase
Deutsche Bank settles lawsuit with Epstein accusers for $75 million

Drug-maker Mallinckrodt may renege on $1.7 billion opioid settlement

Wall Street's top cop is determined to bring crypto to heel. He just took a big shot
Text scams, crypto crackdown, and an economist to remember
The SEC sues Binance, unveils 13 charges against crypto exchange in sweeping lawsuit

Children as young as 12 work legally on farms, despite years of efforts to change law
12-year-olds can't buy cigarettes — but they can work in tobacco fields

2022 was the worst year on record for attacks on health care workers
Bogus nurses, fake diplomas: Officials search for unqualified health workers
Hospitals create police forces to stem growing violence against staff

The special ingredient for Mars travel meal prep? Astronaut breath

The U.S. says it wants to rejoin UNESCO after exiting during the Trump administration

Nation's first 'drag laureate' kicks off Pride in San Francisco
New York City mayor signs executive order to protect access to gender-affirming care
Why you might notice more religious groups at Pride celebrations this year
A trans inmate wins health care and will move to women's prison after suing Minnesota
Alabama's law limiting transgender athletes in sports now includes college students

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Scotland's former leader has been arrested by police investigating the ruling party

Some homebuilders are cutting corners as demand heats up
Home foreclosures are rising nationwide, with Florida, California and Texas in the lead
Mortgage rates are shooting up again, raising homeownership costs
More Than 1 in 4 American Homeowners Is ‘House Poor’
We're entering a brutal new era for the housing market
Homebuyers gobble up new homes in April amid inventory shortages