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Many immigrants’ final legal step — citizenship — has become harder under the Trump administration
Lawful permanent residents are seeing their naturalization ceremonies abruptly canceled this month as the Trump administration puts an indefinite “hold” on immigration applications from certain countries. The holds apply to green card and U.S. citizenship requests by people from 19 countries deemed “high risk” by the Trump administration. The list includes Cuba, Iran, Haiti and Somalia, among others. Lawful permanent…
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9/11 victims: James Riches searched Ground Zero for his son for six months. 24 years later, 9/11 killed him too
New York — On September 11, 2001, as the second tower of the World Trade Center collapsed, then New York City Fire Department Battalion Chief James “Jim” Riches raced to Ground Zero. His eldest son, Jimmy Jr., a firefighter assigned to Ladder 114 in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood, was working with Engine Company 4 that morning when he responded to…
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The forensic archaeologist on the hunt for trafficked antiquities
London — In recent years, museums and cultural institutions have been taking steps to reckon with their legacies while they grapple with the colonial histories of items within their collections. Headlines have been made of artworks repatriated to their countries of origin, but meanwhile the issue of illicit antiquities continues to largely go under the radar. One man determined to…
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The 26 best Christmas movies streaming right now
Nearly every major holiday has its share of films centered around it, but none offer the breadth and versatility that Christmas does. From sentimental classics like It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), to frightening favorites like Black Christmas (1974), to modern family comedies like Elf (2003), there’s something for everyone, depending on your mood. It can also be tough to narrow…
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Tharoor congratulates BJP on Kerala’s civic body poll win in his constituency
New Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday, while lauding the win of the UDF in Kerala local bodies elections, also congratulated the BJP for its historic performance in his Thiruvananthapuram constituency, calling it the “beauty of democracy”. In a post on X, he said the people’s verdict must be respected, whether for the UDF overall or for the BJP…
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Enforcement of Texas’ bathroom bill draws challenges
In the week since Texas’ new “bathroom bill” designed to target transgender people went into effect, some opponents of the restrictions have begun challenging both the spirit and letter of the law as questions remain on how it can be enforced. Senate Bill 8, also known as the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, restricts what public restrooms, locker rooms and other…
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Health Sciences graduates urged to prioritize connection | Today at Elon
The newest alumni of Elon University’s School of Health Sciences were encouraged to ground their careers in human relationships, compassion and purpose during a Commencement ceremony attended by hundreds of close family and friends. Share: Share this page on Facebook Share this page on X (formerly Twitter) Share this page on LinkedIn Email this page to a friend Print this…
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Retired IAF personnel arrested for alleged Pak links in Assam
Representational image Tezpur: A retired Indian Air Force personnel has been arrested in Assam’s Sonitpur district for alleged links with Pakistani intelligence operatives, police said on Saturday. Additional Superintendent of Police Haricharan Bhumij said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused had shared sensitive documents and information with Pakistani operatives over social media. Police have seized his laptop and mobile phone.…
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West Bank violence is soaring, fueled by a capitulation of Israeli institutions to settlers’ interests
Owais Hammam was walking near his home in Khirbet Bani Harith in the West Bank on Dec. 3, 2025, when, according to media reports, he was kidnapped by Jewish settlers. Over several hours at a nearby settlement, the 18-year-old Palestinian is alleged to have endured repeated beatings, humiliation and harassment. Israel military soldiers were reportedly involved in the incident, before…
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Bitcoin Tops $94K, ‘Netscape’ Moment For Crypto
Cryptocurrency markets saw another week of downside, as investors eagerly anticipated the year’s last Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Bitcoin (BTC) rose to a weekly high of $94,330 on Tuesday as investor morale was bolstered by Strategy’s $962 million Bitcoin acquisition, the company’s largest investment since July 2025. On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated 25-basis-point…
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