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Democrat Bob Casey admits defeat to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate race

HARRISBURG, Pa. — In a surprising turn of events, Democratic Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania officially acknowledged his defeat in the reelection campaign, conceding to Republican challenger David McCormick on Thursday. This...

Individual who detonated improvised explosive near Alabama attorney general’s office receives nine-year sentence

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A 27-year-old man from Alabama was sentenced to nine years in federal prison on Thursday for detonating a homemade explosive device outside the state attorney general's office. Kyle...

Bank allocates substantial loans to support recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

Truist Financial Corporation has revealed its commitment to help individuals, businesses, and local governments recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina by providing substantial financial assistance. The...

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Trudeau’s Canada Plans Tax Reductions and Direct Payments for Millions Ahead of Election

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — On Thursday, the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a new initiative aimed at easing financial pressures on Canadians...

UK and France launch investigation into bribery and corruption involving Thales, a French defense contractor.

British and French law enforcement agencies have initiated an investigation into the defense company Thales, based in France, amid allegations of bribery and corruption....

Essential information regarding the suggested actions aimed at limiting Google’s dominance in search.

U.S. authorities are taking bold steps to enhance competition in the online search arena following a federal judge's ruling that Google has unlawfully dominated...

Elon Musk’s financial campaign may lead to a constitutional conflict during Trump’s second term.

WASHINGTON — Initially, when Elon Musk proposed an initiative aimed at reducing the size of the federal government, Donald Trump appeared to dismiss the...

Police documents disclose accusations of assault involving Hegseth.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A woman has alleged that she was sexually assaulted by Pete Hegseth in 2017, claiming he took her phone, blocked...

Draft agreement from UN climate talks leaves uncertainty regarding climate financing for developing countries

BAKU, Azerbaijan — A new draft document unveiled early Thursday, which will underpin any potential agreement at the United Nations climate negotiations regarding financial...

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Development and pollution pose growing threats to Indonesia’s Papuan women’s mangrove forests.

JAYAPURA, Indonesia — In the southeastern part of Jayapura, Petronela Merauje makes her way through her floating village, inviting women to join her the...

Nvidia: The most valuable company on Wall Street and the numbers behind its ascent

Nvidia has reported impressive quarterly earnings that have surpassed the expectations of financial analysts. The tech company's semiconductors have experienced a surge in demand,...

Philadelphia’s legal bid for expanded authority to manage gun regulations dismissed in court

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, composed of a Democratic majority, has delivered a setback for Philadelphia as it ruled that the city...

Biden has largely refrained from public commentary following the Democrats’ defeat in the 2024 election.

In the aftermath of the recent electoral setback, President Joe Biden has remained unusually quiet. Despite his previous warnings about the potential dangers of...

Bill Hwang, the founder of Archegos hedge fund, sentenced to 18 years in prison for extensive fraud.

NEW YORK — On Wednesday, the founder of Archegos Capital Management, a hedge fund, received an 18-year prison sentence for committing fraud related to...

Judge halts governor’s attempt to withdraw Virginia from emissions reduction program.

A recent court ruling has determined that Virginia cannot exit a multi-state program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions without the approval of the...

Georgia election officials push for additional consequences for Giuliani, alleging ongoing defamation.

Two former election officials from Georgia, who secured a significant defamation verdict of $148 million against Rudy Giuliani, have requested additional consequences from a...

Unique coin from the California Gold Rush auctioned for $1.4 million

LOS ANGELES — Enthusiastic coin collectors seized the opportunity to acquire a rare $20 “double eagle” gold coin at an auction house in Southern...

Wrestling with education: Trump once beat up the husband of his new Education Secretary

In a move emblematic of Donald Trump’s “new normal” for cabinet appointments, the former wrestling promoter Linda McMahon (76) has been tapped to lead...

New York Post pleads with Trump: Let ‘dreadful duo’ Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard go…

In January 2017, Donald Trump’s rapid-fire executive actions earned him the nickname “Don Nonstop.” Now, as a second-term president-elect, Trump seems ready to outdo...

Trump appoints ex-acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO envoy

Donald Trump has announced his decision to appoint Matt Whitaker, the former acting Attorney General, as the U.S. ambassador to NATO. This appointment comes...

Delta’s CEO claims Trump administration will undo the government ‘overreach’ experienced during Biden’s tenure.

The CEO of Delta Air Lines has expressed optimism about the incoming Trump administration, describing it as a potential “breath of fresh air” for...

Pope endorses updated funeral practices to streamline ceremonies and permit burial beyond Vatican grounds.

ROME — Pope Francis has made notable changes to the funeral rites that will be observed following his passing, highlighting his position as a...

Target announces a decline in its third-quarter earnings and offers a cautious forecast for the holiday season.

NEW YORK — In the third quarter, Target managed to achieve a modest increase in sales, but its profits took a hit as inflation-conscious...

Snack fairness: Spanish court penalizes supermarket for dismissing employee over croquette consumption

A Spanish court has confirmed a previous ruling that a supermarket employee was unjustly terminated for consuming a croquette that was intended for disposal...

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