Biden Warns Russia That the West Will Not Recognize Putin’s Actions

The president also said that Mr. Putin should not dare to take his fight into NATO territory, underscoring the unity among the alliance.

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Aerial views of destruction from Hurricane Ian in Florida

Seen from above, the wreckage Hurricane Ian left in its wake shows the power of the historic storm.

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Grand final eve plea for more money to fix ‘crumbling’ local sports grounds

Population growth, more women’s teams, and the push for year-round play is putting pressure on western Sydney facilities.

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House Postpones Stock-Trading Vote

The majority leader’s announcement that the House would not vote this week on a bill to curb trading by members of Congress punted the issue until after the midterm elections and reflected a rough road ahead.

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Worcester Warriors: Administrators face exodus of players after further unpaid wages

Worcester Warriors' administrators expect players to give two weeks' notice after not being paid their September wages.

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10,000 VET students hit with historical debts

More than 10,000 students have been hit unexpectedly with historical VET debts by the tax office after an IT glitch meant they were held up in internal systems for as long as five years. 

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Meta Will Freeze Most Hiring, Zuckerberg Tells Employees

The company’s chief executive had signaled for several months that he wanted to rein in costs as he shifts attention toward the metaverse.

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Everton 1-0 Leicester: Toffees beat Leicester with late goal in WSL

Substitute Hanna Bennison scores a free-kick deep in stoppage time to give Everton victory over Leicester City in the WSL.

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Companies face data cull as Optus liable for multimillion-dollar fines

Companies appear to be hoarding vast troves of customer data for commercial benefit, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said. 

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Truss defends controversial tax cuts as UK remains on financial brink

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has blamed “global” factors for the rout in the pound and spike in government borrowing rates.

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‘Endangered species’: Do all-boys private schools have a use-by date?

For an increasing number of influential boys school alumni, misogyny and sexism showing up at their loved alma mater, via the media, can no longer be ignored.

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Senate Passes Bill to Aid Ukraine and Avert Government Shutdown

The stopgap spending measure was the final legislative deadline facing the Senate before the midterm elections. It heads to the House next, with a midnight deadline on Friday.

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Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, Housing Prices Expected to Fall

As the average 30-year mortgage rate eclipses 7 percent, home buyers and sellers are confronting sticker shock.

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London Marathon 2022: How war brought the frontline to the start line

Kostiantyn Bidnenko and Viktoriya Kiose never meant to do the London Marathon, but on the morning of 24 February that, like so much more, changed.

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Hurricane Ian nears Florida landfall with 250km/h winds

“This is going to be a nasty nasty day, two days,” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has warned residents.

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NYC Tests Show Children Gained in Reading, but Lost Ground in Math

The first standardized test results that capture how most city schoolchildren did during the pandemic offered a mixed picture.

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EU Commission to make it easier to sue over AI products

People harmed by such items and digital ones like drones will have easier access to legal help.

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The Challenges of Dating With Chronic Illness

Deciding if and how to share health information can leave daters on a tightrope between vulnerability and vigilance.

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No response to elder’s complaint as Bandt professes ‘full confidence’ in Thorpe

The Greens have refused to say whether Aboriginal elder Geraldine Atkinson’s written complaint to party leader Adam Bandt triggered an internal review into the meeting.

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The Dazzling Life and Shocking Death of Cheslie Kryst

A beauty queen, an attorney, a TV star whose suicide was a reminder of a troubling uptick in mental health struggles among women and in the Black community.

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Bank of England economist hints at 'significant' rate rise

The central bank's chief economist signalled in a speech it could not be 'indifferent' over the pound's slump.

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Prince and Princess of Wales raise smiles on first trip to nation

Kate talked style with one boy as she and William visited Anglesey as Prince and Princess of Wales.

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Florida braces for Hurricane Ian

Officials have told people in Florida to prepare for a once-in-a-century storm, as Hurricane Ian approaches the state.

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Gareth Southgate makes England shirt a 'cape not a straitjacket' - USA manager

Gregg Berhalter, the boss of World Cup opponents USA, says Gareth Southgate makes the England shirt a "cape not a straitjacket".

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Ilse Nathan and Ruth Siegler, Sisters and Survivors Together, Die 11 Days Apart

They stood by each other at Birkenau, married other Holocaust survivors, lived near each other in Alabama and remained close into their 90s.

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West Australian shoppers ditching old brand favourites for cheaper alternatives

Despite the drop in cost of living confidence, retail turnover increased 30 per cent above pre-COVID levels.

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Bank of England warns it will lift rates if pound’s fall continues after Truss’ tax cut gamble

Retired international footballer Gary Neville joked that Liz Truss’ interventions had tanked the pound lower than his reputation in the city of Liverpool.

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Republicans Intensify Attacks on Crime as Democrats Push Back

With images of lawlessness, G.O.P. candidates are pressing the issue in places where worries about public safety are omnipresent. Democrats, on the defensive, are promising to fund the police.

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Pret death: Family 'angry' allergic mum died from dairy contamination

Celia Marsh's family express their anger that she died from a dairy-contaminated Pret a Manger wrap.

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Uganda's Ebola outbreak: Trainee doctors go on strike over safety fears

Trainee nurses, pharmacists and doctors at a Ugandan hospital fear their lives are being put at risk.

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55 Tufton Street: The other black door shaping British politics

55 Tufton Street has hosted organisations that have had a big political impact over the last decade.

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Australia to control asteroid strike craft’s last moments

In a test of our planetary defence plans, a NASA spacecraft is scheduled to collide with an asteroid.

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‘Let’s Do It Legit’: Drug Arrestees Vie for First New York Pot Licenses

People who have been punished for marijuana offenses are applying to open the state’s first retail cannabis dispensaries.

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Vincent Van Quickenborne: Four arrested in Belgian minister 'kidnap plot'

The minister is under tighter police surveillance after a "serious threat", federal prosecutors say.

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Qantas, ScoMo cop grand old roasts before Swans collapse

The game was dismal. The zingers were slightly better.

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Flint: Arrest as missing girl, 12, found in Birmingham

A man is in custody following an "intensive investigation" involving two police forces.

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India beat Australia to claim T20 series win

Australia have lost the third and final game of their T20 series to India by 6 wickets in Hyderabad.

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Is America Really in a Mental Health Crisis?

Many in power would prefer to kick questions like “What caused the mental health crisis?” and “Who benefits?” out of sight. Don’t let them.

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Savings rates hit 4 per cent, but millions caught in ‘woeful’ accounts

For younger savers still accumulating their home deposit and older outright homeowners with cash in the bank, it’s time to start shopping around for a better return on your hard-earned.

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A Year When Everything Is Going Right for Western Canada’s Farmers

This year’s harvest will be bountiful, with prices more than offsetting increased costs for items like fuel.

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Super League Grand Final: St Helens 24-12 Leeds Rhinos - Record-breaking Saints win fourth straight title

St Helens win a record-breaking fourth consecutive Super League Grand Final and end Kristian Woolf's tenure by beating Leeds Rhinos.

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‘We intend to legislate’: Labor considering caps on election spending and public funding

Political parties would face a cap on how much they can spend during an election campaign under a suite of measures being considered by the Albanese government.

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What Putin’s Nuclear Threat Means for Ukraine and the U.S.

Russia is flailing and losing. The nuclear threat is growing.

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Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue

Over 700 people were arrested at protests across the country on Saturday, rights groups said.

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Melbourne ground zero for lockdown harms, says health expert

Lockdown opponent Dr Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University health policy expert, says policymakers must do more to mitigate the likely long-term effects of Melbourne’s pandemic experience.

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After businesses warn of repercussions, Russia says it will exempt some workers from the call-up.

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Climate Activist Sets Himself on Fire at the Laver Cup

The protest disrupted the tournament on a day when Roger Federer was scheduled to play the last competitive match of his career.

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Mini-budget: Are there winners and losers?

Faisal Islam explains what the biggest tax cuts in 50 years mean for those across the income scale.

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Liz Truss makes stunning tax-cut gamble as pound plunges

Australians heading to the UK will be able to enjoy tax-free shopping once more following the UK’s massive tax cuts for the rich, which sent the value of the pound to historic lows.

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The Fed’s Outlook Is an ‘Unrealistic Fantasy’ to Some Investors

In some corners of the market, investors just don’t see how the Federal Reserve can lower inflation without risking high unemployment.

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Climate Activist Sets Himself on Fire at the Laver Cup

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Minns issues ultimatum to Mihailuk - stop attacking colleagues or be demoted

NSW Labor frontbencher Tania Mihailuk has been warned that her frontbench position is under threat if she continues to use parliamentary privilege to attack party colleagues. 

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For First Time in at Least 25 Years, No Democrat Has Top Grade From N.R.A.

Not a single Democrat running for Congress received an A in the group’s candidate ratings, which were once a powerful influence in U.S. elections.

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Watchdog urged to investigate £120m 'Festival of Brexit'

The chair of an influential parliamentary committee asks the UK spending watchdog to probe Unboxed.

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States demand more cash from Albanese for hospital budget blowouts

Spiralling inflation has ramped up public hospital costs and the states say the $28 billion allocated in the March budget for 2022-2023 is not enough.

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The five black holes in the federal budget

Health, the NDIS, defence, aged care and interest costs are weighing on the federal budget, but they’re almost impossible to fix.

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What Is Legionnaires’ Disease and How Can I Protect Myself?

Nearly one out of every 10 people who gets sick with Legionnaires’ dies because of complications from the illness. Here’s what to know about prevention, detection and treatment.

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Recession risks grow as home buyers endure rate rises

Analysts are increasingly concerned the Reserve Bank’s interest rate rises will hit vulnerable home buyers and drag down the economy next year.

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Coastal towns where you can buy a house for less than $600,000

It might not be right on the waterfront – and it might not be palatial – but at least it will be out of the rat race.

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Magellan co-founder returns with a pay cut

At $400,000 a year, it’s still not too shabby for Hamish Douglass.

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Trial of Former Trump Adviser Begins With Opening Statements

Thomas Barrack is accused by prosecutors of acting as an undisclosed agent for the government of the United Arab Emirates.

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How ‘Lord of the Rings’ Inspires Italy’s Giorgia Meloni

Giorgia Meloni, the nationalist politician who is the front-runner to become prime minister, sees “The Lord of the Rings” as not just a series of novels, but also a sacred text.

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Huddersfield school attack: Boy, 15, critically injured

Police say the teenager was found seriously injured following the attack in Huddersfield.

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Speeding Up Your Daily Walk Could Have Big Benefits

In the largest study to incorporate activity tracker data, picking up the pace paid dividends for long-term health.

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U.S. Shores Up Ukraine Aid as Energy Crisis in Europe Looms

The Biden administration is trying to keep its allies on board as the Russian invasion has sent energy prices soaring.

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Delhi or bust as former Labor lights eye plum post

The two former pollies seem keen to replace Barry O’Farrell as India’s next High Commissioner.

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Will Cheri Beasley’s North Carolina Senate Race Break Democratic Hearts Again?

Since a blue wave in the state in 2008, winning elections hasn’t been easy for Democrats. But polling is evenly divided as Cheri Beasley and Ted Budd compete.

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Migrating Borders osprey hitched a ride on cargo ships

Researchers find the bird - which was tagged in the Borders - took an unusual route south to Spain.

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Trump’s Lawyers Skirt Question of Declassification in Documents Case

The former president insists he shouldn’t have to state in a legal proceeding that he declassified the documents, while casting doubt on whether they remain classified.

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Do Antidepressants Work for Severe PMS?

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, is an extreme and often debilitating form of PMS that can be tricky to manage. Here’s what treatments work.

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This Acrobatic Hunting Trick Is Straight Out of the Spider-Verse

A small Australian spider uses a Cirque du Soleil-worthy tactic to prey on fierce ants.

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As the clock ticks, cost of South Freo power station redevelopment rises

Curtin University Professor Abhijit Mukherjee is confident the power station can be repaired: “We have the technology.”

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Adnan Syed’s Legal Journey: a Timeline

The defendant, who was the subject of the 2014 podcast “Serial,” is serving life in prison, maintains that he is innocent and has fought to be released.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says monarchy offers Canada 'steadiness'

In an interview with the BBC, Justin Trudeau said Canada's system offers 'extraordinary stability'.

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Sherri Papini: US woman who staged her own disappearance sentenced to 18 months

Sherri Papini went missing in 2016. She pleaded guilty to staging her kidnapping earlier this year.

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Three Reasons Puerto Rico Is in the Dark

Hurricane Fiona’s devastation partly reflects several factors that preceded the storm.

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Roberto de Zerbi: Brighton appoint Italian as manager

Brighton name former Shakhtar Donetsk and Sassuolo manager Roberto de Zerbi as Graham Potter's replacement.

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‘Everyone else, including the Queen, used their fingers’: Gai Waterhouse’s cake shame

Two of Australia’s most famous racing names – Waterhouse and Hayes – have received personal invitations to attend the funeral service for the Queen at Windsor.

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Our Memory Is Flawed. Luckily, God’s Isn’t.

What a parent’s dementia reveals about God and humanity.

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Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea: Late comeback spoils Chelsea's title defence opener

Chelsea's title defence gets off to the worst possible start with defeat by newly-promoted Liverpool in their first Women's Super League game of the season.

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World's most powerful people descend on London for Queen's funeral

Heads of state, presidents, prime ministers and royalty – some of the most powerful people in the world are in London for the Queen's funeral.

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‘The World Has Changed’: Cameron Mackintosh on Closing ‘Phantom’

In an interview, the storied British producer said that weakening box office and rising production costs led to the decision to end the longest run in Broadway history.

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Maya Le Tissier: 'Man Utd debutant can become a star'

Manchester United manager Marc Skinner says summer signing Maya Le Tissier can become "a real star".

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The mammoth repair effort to fix national parks after years of fire and floods

Secretary of Sydney Bush Walking John Kennett said the organisation’s Blue Mountains walking program is a fraction of what it used to be in 2019, before bushfires, the pandemic and damaging rains.

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Nancy Pelosi Visits Armenia Amid Conflict With Azerbaijan

The House speaker, who has previously inserted herself at the center of global conflicts, is the highest-ranking American official to visit Armenia since it gained independence 30 years ago.

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Roger Varian has seven winners at odds of 34,838-1 & Summerghand wins Ayr Gold Cup

Roger Varian trains seven winners on Saturday at combined odds of 34,839-1, while Summerghand wins the Ayr Gold Cup.

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Princes William and Harry reunite alongside Queen’s other grandchildren for emotional vigil

Prince Harry, who undertook two tours of Afghanistan, was granted permission by his father to wear his military uniform.

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Abortion Helps Realign Puerto Rico’s Politics

Long-dominant political parties are losing power to new ones, including one trying to limit abortion in one of the few U.S. jurisdictions where it remains unrestricted.

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Philanthropy, the Billionaires’ Way

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard’s decision to give away billions to fight climate change was made possible by an increasingly popular tax maneuver.

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Ukraine counter-offensive won't change Russia's plans – Putin

In his first public comments about Ukraine's recent successes, President Putin says he is in "no hurry".

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King Charles leads vigil beside Queen's coffin

The monarch was joined by his three siblings for a vigil as the Queen lies in state at Westminster Hall.

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Football master class: How a Collingwood legend taught his sons the Daicos way

In football, it’s all about the touch, says Collingwood legend Peter Daicos. And it’s a lesson his rising star sons Josh and Nick have been learning in the backyard and nearby parks for many years.

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Policeman who shared custody image of Dani Laidley to keep his job

Detective Leading Senior Constable Murray Gentner was told he would be placed on a good behaviour bond and required to complete a “respecting dignity” course.

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Judge Raymond Dearie Takes On Fraught Role in Trump Documents Case

The long-serving federal judge was named as the special master with responsibility for sifting through the materials seized from the former president.

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The California County Where MAGA Took Control

In a state run by Democrats, Shasta County is a rare instance where far-right activists dominate board meetings and exert power.

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Do You Know Someone Who Has Died of Covid Recently? We Want to Hear From You.

New York Times reporters are looking for people who will share the stories and experiences of loved ones who have recently died.

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Uni offers ‘seriously failing’ students second chance to pass

Charles Sturt University students who score as low as 40 out of 100 will be given a second assessment. Academics, however, fear it will compromise standards.

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Democrats Delay Senate Vote to Protect Gay Marriage as GOP Balks

The chief negotiators were short of the 10 Republican votes that would be needed to win passage, but hoped to draw more support after the November elections.

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Ukraine war: Inside the recaptured city of Izyum

The BBC's Orla Guerin finds Russian tanks and relieved residents in the freed city.

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World's ‘oldest 3D heart’ found in prehistoric fish

Scientists say the 'jaw-dropping' discovery gives an insight into the evolution of human hearts.

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Uefa charge Celtic over anti-monarchy banners

The banners were displayed by a section of Celtic fans at the club's Champions League match in Warsaw.

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Texas sends migrant buses to Kamala Harris's house

Republican governors are escalating a tactic that has seen migrants relocated to Democratic areas.

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Mexico Arrests Army General Linked to Disappearance of 43 Students

A top military officer suspected of ordering the killing of at least six of the students who disappeared in 2014 has been arrested, the latest in a string of high-profile arrests.

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‘I don’t want one from Charles’: Letter from the Queen sent in the nick of time

Klara Djachenko always said she’d really like a letter from the Queen. On her 100th birthday, her family has a special surprise.

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From left to right, everyone still wants a piece of Alan Jones

The shock jock just won’t die.

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Hawthorn’s contractual warning to Clarkson

Hawthorn have cautioned Alastair Clarkson about not violating his contractual obligations to the Hawks - under which he is still owed $450,000 - before the four-time premiership coach officially takes over at North Melbourne.

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NT cop’s texts ‘disgusting’ and ‘repugnant’, shooting inquest hears

Texts between Constable Zachary Rolfe and other members of the NT Police Force have been revealed during the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker.

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In Dramatic Shift, Right-Wing Bloc Wins Slim Majority in Sweden

Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Wednesday that she would resign. Despite the success of the far-right Sweden Democrats, they will influence but are not expected to be formally part of the governing coalition.

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Lying-in-state: Viewing Queen's coffin 'gave me such pride'

Mourners speak of seeing the Queen lying in state, as thousands more wait to pay their respects.

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What Is Brain Fog and How Can I Treat It?

Researchers are just beginning to understand the cognitive dysfunction that some people experience with Covid-19 and a range of other health issues.

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The Queen's journey to lying-in-state

Her coffin travels from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where the public can pay their respects.

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‘The value is the franchise’: How Norman lured Smith and Leishman to LIV Golf

Greg Norman has opened up on the deal that convinced Australian duo to sign with his rebel tour, and why he thinks LIV Golf can do for the game what Kerry Packer did for cricket.

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To Save Whales, Don’t Eat Lobster, Watchdog Group Says

The group says that the shellfish, long considered a more responsible choice, cannot be considered a guilt-free meal anymore.

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Princess Anne: The can-do will-do royal

How Princess Anne's role escorting Queen Elizabeth's coffin is a mark of her importance to the Royal Family.

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New NY Rules Offer Road Map for Regulating Private Hasidic Schools

The State Board of Regents on Tuesday enacted regulations aimed at holding New York private schools to minimum academic standards.

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Broome’s Cable Beach becomes the site of the world’s biggest selfie

An excavator about five hours to etch an enormous hashtag and there was a nervous race against time and tides to get a satellite-assisted selfie.

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Heckler disrupts crowd as Queen's coffin passes

A mostly silent and respectful crowd was disrupted by a heckler as the Queen's coffin passed through Edinburgh.

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Ukraine’s Sudden Success Could Bolster Europe’s Support — and Morale

“It’s not for nothing.” Ukraine’s backers say that an offensive over the weekend shows Western military aid is helping, and that it’s time to supply more sophisticated weaponry.

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Mile-long queue of 20,000 to see Queen's coffin

Ex-servicemen and women are among those who have travelled to Edinburgh to pay their respects.

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King Charles III responds to Motions of Condolences

The King said his mother found a "haven in the hills and hearts of the people of Scotland" in his response to the Motions of Condolences at Scottish parliament.

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Columbia University Drops From No. 2 to No. 18 in U.S. News Rankings

The change comes about eight months after a Columbia math professor accused the university of fudging some statistics used in the rankings.

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William Klein, Who Photographed the Energy of City Life, Dies at 96

He built his reputation with dreamlike images of New York, Rome, Moscow and Tokyo and cast a satirical eye on fashion in a decade of work for Vogue.

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Why We Don’t Agree on High School Required Reading

Kaitlyn Greenidge and Esau McCaulley discuss why America’s schools can’t get on the same page about required reading lists.

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Strong Women, Madwomen, Mob Women

Our critic recommends old and new books.

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Evenepoel wins the Vuelta to break Belgium’s grand tour drought

Belgian Remco Evenepoel claimed the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday for his first grand tour triumph, capping a dominant three weeks.

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‘Glorious’ Hero or ‘Deplorable’ Traitor? Pétain’s Legacy Haunts French Island

Philippe Pétain, who led France to victory in World War I and then collaborated with the Nazis, is buried on a small island, where his grave is the site of bitter debates over his legacy.

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‘Cosmetic cowboys’ registered for private health rebates

Health Minister Mark Butler has ordered a review of private hospital licensing after health funds raised concerns about “cowboys” on the register.

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What We Pray for When We Pray for Our Children

How readers across the country pray with their families.

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In Premier League, Crisis Is a Constant

Change at Chelsea. A loss at Liverpool. Chaos is part and parcel of the Premier League story line. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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William, Harry, Meghan and Kate on walkabout outside Windsor

Thousands of people had gathered throughout the day outside the castle before the four arrived.

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Weightlifting coach suing athlete over ‘rapist’ claims to test new defamation laws

A weightlifting coach suing a young female athlete for defamation after she accused him of pressuring her for sex will be the first plaintiff in Victoria subjected to a new legal test aimed at weeding out trivial cases.

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The Ukraine War’s Decisive Season

We will soon see if European resolve holds up.

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Charles III greets crowds after proclamation ceremony

The new monarch speaks to well-wishers after leaving Buckingham Palace.

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Prince Harry and William view floral tributes together as the Queen’s funeral plans announced

Prince William has paid an emotional tribute to his grandmother as he joined his estranged brother in an impromptu public show of unity at Windsor Castle following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Chris Kaba: Police shooting of unarmed man treated as homicide

The police watchdog said this "does not mean that criminal charges will necessarily follow".

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‘Flat’, ‘remorseful’ and ‘nothing to live for’: Tyrell Edwards in prison

The 18-year-old behind the wheel of the overloaded Nissan Navara that crashed at Buxton this week, killing five passengers, is in protective custody in Silverwater.

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Wonking Out: The Mysteries of the Almighty Dollar

Why is our currency so often the rest of the world’s problem?

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WATCH: Inside King Charles's first audience with PM Liz Truss

Footage from inside the first audience with the British head of state and prime minister is rare.

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What are the new titles for the Royal Family?

The Royal Family is changing after the death of the Queen - and so are their titles.

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Only Charles and Anne made it to Balmoral before the Queen died

Only two of the Queen’s four children were already in Scotland and managed to make it in time.

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Hochul Declares Polio State of Emergency for New York

The virus has now been detected in a Nassau County wastewater sample, officials said.

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Australia’s first uterus transplants to start next year

Once in her body, Kirsty’s hormones will help her new uterus will return to behaving like that of a younger woman by menstruating and preparing for pregnancy.

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Charles Ascends to a Role He Has Prepared for All His Life: King

Once an awkward, self-doubting young man, he takes the throne, at 73, as a self-assured, gray-haired eminence.

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Charles is the new King

On the death of his mother, Charles immediately becomes the monarch.

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Queen Elizabeth: a timeline of her life and reign

The life of Queen Elizabeth II has spanned almost a century of extraordinary events.

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Queen Elizabeth Leaves Behind a Radically Different Britain

She helped obscure a bloody history of decolonization whose proportions and legacies have yet to be adequately acknowledged.

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Royal Mail staff announce fresh strikes over pay

Further dates for walkouts are announced by staff in the Communication Workers Union.

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Springtime drinks with a view: Perth’s best seaside cocktail bars

Perth has some major exceptions to the old rule that if it’s by the sea it’s no good. We’ve picked the best, but book early... these cool spots are hot property.

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This Is the Kind of Storytelling That Economics Needs

Science fiction opens the mind to other ways the world could be.

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Noel Clarke: Actor drops legal action against Bafta

The academy suspended the actor and director following claims of sexual misconduct, which he denies.

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Lawmakers Press Biden to Track U.S. Aid Tied to Civilian Harm in Yemen

Democrats and Republicans want the administration to do more to ensure that American military aid to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates does not contribute to civilian casualties.

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UK agent-general complained about evidence from department secretary

Stephen Cartwright complained that Amy Brown gave “untrue” evidence about him at an inquiry last month, lamenting that he had been dragged into the trade job fiasco.

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How Vunivalu’s value can trump Wallabies’ Suaalii splurge

Good luck to the Wallabies as they begin the courting process with Roosters sensation Joseph Suaali but, before they get too serious, perhaps they should first dance with the “one they brung”.

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This is the one thing we need to speed up V/Line

I know it is hacky to compare Australian train systems to other rail systems around the world – the TGV! The Deutsche Bahn! The Shinkansen! The bit where the Japanese train inspector bows to the carriage! The bit where you can buy a beer! – but here we go.

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How China Has Added to Its Influence Over the iPhone

Apple is taking small steps toward India. But the production of its latest phone, set for introduction on Wednesday, shows how difficult it will be to make big changes.

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Who is Kwasi Kwarteng? New UK chancellor likes a challenge

The new UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is a past winner of University Challenge - and a key ally of Liz Truss.

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Judge Unseats Official Who Trespassed at Capitol on Jan. 6 as Insurrectionist

The ruling made Couy Griffin, a county commissioner in New Mexico, the first official in more than 100 years to be removed under the Constitution’s bar on insurrectionists holding office.

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Juul Settles Multi-State Youth Vaping Inquiry for $438.5 Million

The tentative deal would close a yearslong investigation by nearly three dozen states into the company’s marketing and sales practices.

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Can You Get Addicted to Melatonin?

The sleep supplement doesn’t cause physical dependence, but falling asleep without it can be tricky for some people.

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Instagram hit with record $591m fine for its treatment of children’s data

The fine is a latest in a series of steps by authorities in Europe and the US to crack down on what information is collected and shared by companies about young people online.

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West Indian Parade Returns After Two-Year Covid Hiatus

Scenes from the Labor Day tradition, which returned to Brooklyn after it had been canceled for two years because of Covid-19.

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Pegula through to US Open quarters, Norrie crashes out

Jessica Pegula has become the second American to make the quarter-finals of the US Open after beating Czech Petra Kvitova.

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Breaking Taboo, Germany Extends Life of 2 Nuclear Reactors

The step is intended to cushion a growing energy crisis in Europe but could upend the country’s plans to become the first industrial power to shutter its program.

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Instagram fined €405m over children's data privacy

The regulator found some children's business accounts had been set to public by default.

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Has Bidenomics Been Good for Workers?

Yes, creating millions of jobs is a good thing.

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Introducing ‘The Run-Up,’ a Politics Podcast from The New York Times

The midterm elections are usually a referendum on the party in power. This year, they’re about so much more.

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Mystery as private plane crashes into Baltic Sea

Nato scrambled jets to follow the aircraft on its erratic flight across Europe towards Latvia.

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Transport minister flags changes to mask mandates

Transport Minister David Elliott has flagged changes to mask mandates across Sydney’s rail, bus and ferry network, saying he will raise the prospect of easing some measures with the premier.

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My Hopes and Fears for My Children as They Go Back to School

When I sent my kids back to school this year, I sent them with my prayers.

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Nirvana win lawsuit over 1991 Nevermind album cover

A judge's ruling prevents Spencer Elden from re-filing a case over the Nevermind sleeve

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Australian Jay Vine tightens grip on Vuelta mountains jersey

The Queenslander more than doubled his lead in mountains classification during Sunday’s brutal queen stage in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

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How Many Drinks a Week Are Safe? Canada Considers a Much Lower Limit

Research to update Canada’s drinking guideline has found that there are no health benefits, only dangers, from alcohol.

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Family of Sikh priest attacked in Manchester appeal for help

CCTV showed the victim was assaulted by an unknown male and "left in a pool of blood", his family say.

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How billions in pokie turnover is distributed across Sydney

More than $54 billion was gambled on Sydney poker machines in 2019-20, with more than a third of that wagered in just three council areas.

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As Britain Prepares for a New Leader, Tensions With Allies Loom

Comments from the front-runner for prime minister, Liz Truss, suggest bumpier relations with Europe and the U.S. if she wins, with Northern Ireland getting in the way of the “special relationship.”

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Crowds gather for the Braemar Highland games

It is the first time the event has been held since 2019 because of the Covid pandemic.

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Cameron Norrie reaches US Open fourth round with win over Rune

British number one Cameron Norrie chipped away at Holger Rune’s defences to win 7-5 6-4 6-1 on Saturday and reach the fourth round at the US Open for the first time.

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Career advice needs to wise up and get real

Calls on people to quit, follow their passion, and swap quiet quitting for loud resignations fail to consider the amount of power that most workers have - or rather do not have.

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College Football Playoff Will Expand to 12 Teams

The change could take effect as soon as the 2024 season. It is expected no later than 2026.

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Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka's ousted former president returns

Gotabaya Rajapaksa is back in the country just weeks after anti-government protests drove him from office.

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‘Sleepwalking to destruction’: World struck by relentless climate catastrophes

Scientists are worried that the extreme weather crippling Pakistan is echoing around the world where records for flood, fire and drought have tumbled this year.

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Jabeur scrapes through as clock ticks down to Williams-Tomljanovic clash

There is only really one match in town on day five of the tournament: Ajla Tomljanovic is set for a third-round showdown with Serena Williams.

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Barbara Ehrenreich, Explorer of Prosperity’s Dark Side, Dies at 81

Her book “Nickel and Dimed,” an undercover account of the indignities of being a low-wage worker in the United States, is considered a classic in social justice literature.

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Have we reached peak roast chicken? Perth, it’s time to dig in

Modernised, levelled-up, brined, pimped, rotisseried: this nanna comfort food has gone from zero to hero in a few short years and it’s not as simple as it seems.

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We remember past Freo finals thrills as club tells it like it is

The F-word is no longer dirty at Freo. Instead of shying away from speaking of chasing the dream, there’s a new, refreshing mindset coming from Cockburn.

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A Solar Firm Plans to Build Off-Grid Neighborhoods in California

Sunnova Energy is seeking permission from state regulators to develop microgrids for new housing developments that would not be reliant on established electric utilities.

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Chairman of Russian Oil Company Lukoil Dies Under Murky Circumstances

The chairman of Lukoil, Russia’s second-largest oil company, fell to his death from a sixth-floor hospital window in Moscow.

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Heatwave: England has had joint hottest summer on record, Met Office says

Temperatures this summer tied with 2018, according to data stretching back to 1884.

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Boy's stag photo scoops Wildlife Photographer of the Year accolade

Joshua Cox was aged six when he took the photo in a London park during lockdown.

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Albanese seeks to end the war but the battle has only just begun

The PM opened the jobs summit with a call to end years of pitched policy battles, but he may be starting down the path into a political war.

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Evans too good for Duckworth, Swiatek into third round of US Open

Australian James Duckworth staged a third-set fightback, but was unable to stave off defeat, losing to British No.2 Dan Evans in four sets.

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Biden’s Student Loan Plan Could Face a Protracted Legal Fight

The White House’s use of emergency powers to enact widespread debt relief could be ripe for challenges.

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