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Can Syria’s president turn wave of global goodwill into tangible results at home? | Syria
If ubiquity and handshakes were the only measures of success, Ahmed al-Sharaa would be diplomat of the year. Since he formally became president of Syria on 29 January 2025, the former leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham – a jihadist group with an al-Qaida lineage – has made a total of 21 public international trips to 13 countries. These include a…
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Maine’s reproductive health providers worry about crisis pregnancy centers as they face defunding
The centers aren’t bound to the same oversight as doctor’s offices and are often connected to religious organizations that oppose abortion. PORTLAND, Maine — ABBA Women’s Choice in Portland looks like a typical medical office at first glance. On an April afternoon, Executive Director Jenny Pratt opened the door, revealing a modern waiting room with patterned chairs and an array…
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10 Disaster Movies That Are 10/10, No Notes
Disaster movies continue to captivate audiences with their blend of high-stakes drama, breathtaking visuals, and emotionally charged storytelling. They tap into our deepest fears, of nature’s fury, human error, or forces beyond our control, while offering the cathartic thrill of watching characters fight to survive against overwhelming odds. Whether grounded in scientific realism or veering into blockbuster spectacle, the genre…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene on ‘America First’ and Supreme Court weighs Trump’s FTC firing: Morning Rundown
In today’s newsletter: Ally-turned-foe Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Donald Trump for not delivering on campaign promises. The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that could impact the structure of the federal government. And Notre Dame bows out of postseason college football entirely. Here’s what to know today. Marjorie Taylor Greene knocks Trump for not focusing on domestic issues Rep.…
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Flight attendants play with baby stranded with parent at airport
Lucknow: Amidst the airline crisis that left many passengers stranded following flight cancellations, an uplifting moment was captured at the airport: IndiGo flight attendants were seen playfully engaging with a baby. A video shared by Instagram user Rashmi Trivedi shows a group of air hostesses having fun with the child, providing a brief moment of calm during the widespread travel…
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Trump’s Power Paradox | Foreign Affairs
In his first term as U.S. president and on the campaign trail for reelection in 2024, a variety of Donald Trump’s instincts were visible. One was an appreciation of power for its own sake. For Trump, it is power, not principles, that makes the world go round. Another was Trump’s view of prosperity as a talismanic organizing principle of foreign…
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Will take strict action, says Union Aviation Min
Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday, December 8, said that the central government is taking the Indigo flight disruption crisis very seriously, and that an inquiry is being conducted on the matter. His remarks came after a week since hundreds of Indigo Airlines flights have gotten cancelled in a massive disruption of flight travel leaving thousands of passengers…
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A North Carolina hospital was slated to open in 2025. Mired in bureaucracy, it’s still a dirt field.
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: Madison County, tucked in the mountains of western North Carolina, has no hospital and just three ambulances serving its roughly 22,000 people. The ambulances frequently travel back and forth to Mission Hospital in Asheville, the largest…
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Bitcoin Santa Rally Talk Meets Last FOMC of 2025
Bitcoin (BTC) started the second week of December above $90,000 as “Santa rally” talk began. BTC price action focuses on a key resistance area in the low $90,000 region, but traders still see another dip coming. Federal interest-rate decision week hangs over risk assets despite broad consensus that a cut will result. The Fed decision will decide the fate of…
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6 North Carolina Towns Where Famous Movies Were Filmed
North Carolina might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of blockbuster movies, but it is actually one of the most popular states for movie-making. Since the state’s layout is so varied, with mountains in the west, beaches on the east coast, and big cities and delightful small towns scattered throughout, there is no shortage…
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