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Republicans divided on Trump’s policy toward Afghan immigrants : NPR
Afghan refugee girl Laylama is pictured during a September 2025 interview with AFP in Islamabad, where she was living after President Trump suspended refugee admissions to the U.S. Farooq Naeem/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Farooq Naeem/AFP via Getty Images Some Republicans in Congress are splitting from the Trump administration over its crackdown on legal immigration from Afghanistan,…
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Thailand Calls a Snap Election During a Border War: What It All Means
Carolyn Kissane, academic director and clinical professor at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University, leads the conversation on the geopolitics of oil. FASKIANOS: Thank you. Welcome to the final session of the Winter/Spring 2023 CFR Academic Webinar Series. I’m Irina Faskianos, vice president of the National Program and Outreach here at CFR. Today’s discussion is on…
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Bondi Beach mass shooting inspired by Islamic State: Australia police
Melbourne: A mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was “a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State,” Australia’s federal police commissioner Krissy Barrett said Tuesday. The suspects were a father and son, aged 50 and 24, authorities have said. The older man, whom state officials named as Sajid Akram, was shot…
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Scientists map how cinnamon’s bioactives interact with cancer signaling
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Laboratory studies suggest cinnamon’s bioactive compounds can alter key cancer-related signaling pathways, but researchers caution that human trials are essential before any preventive or therapeutic claims can be made. Study: Potential effects of cinnamon on cancer…
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6 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Peacock and more (Dec. 16-22)
The run-up to the holiday season is underway, and the best streaming services are giving subscribers plenty of reason to skip the office party or awkward family gatherings and instead spend the evening at home streaming some of the latest movies. For me, this week’s headliner is the Netflix debut of “Relay.” This well-crafted thriller is one of 2025’s most…
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China is investing billions in Latin America, potentially sidelining US farmers for decades to come
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Midland counselor launches global nonprofit for mental health care
Krista McCowen is surrounded by children during a visit to Rwanda in August. She is hopeful that these children will benefit from her efforts to bring more mental health care to Rwanda and eventually other countries in Africa through her new nonprofit organization, Ubuntu Wellness. Courtesy of Ubuntu Wellness In August, Krista McCowen visited Rwanda to connect with existing nonprofits in the…
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Experts say declaring fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction won’t reduce overdoses : NPR
President Donald Trump signs an executive order classifying fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction,” during a ceremony for the presentation of the Mexican Border Defense Medal in the Oval Office of the White House on December 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. D Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/Getty Images North America President…
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Delhi Police nabs 10 ‘scammers’ in digital fraud crackdown
New Delhi: The Delhi Police has apprehended 10 people allegedly involved in digital fraud and extortion scams amounting to over Rs 50 crore, an officer said on Tuesday. The ten, who include the mastermind behind the gang, were apprehended from different states, he said. “The arrests were made following a multi-state operation spanning seven states – Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Odisha,…
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10 Disney Movies That Are 10/10, No Notes
Disney movies have a way of feeling timeless, as if they were crafted not just for a single generation but for everyone who believes in the magic of storytelling. From hand-drawn classics to modern animated spectacles, these stories balance wonder, emotion, and imagination in a way few studios can replicate. They invite audiences into worlds where animals talk, dreams take…
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