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South Korea's Lee intends to retain 'comfort women' pact with Japan, paper says
WHTC - Michigan
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SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he intended to stick to existing agreements with Japan tied to its colonial rule of the Korean peninsula, including one on the treatment of Korean women forced to work in its military...
The military’s counter-terrorism breakthrough
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 19, 2025
Report to the effect that the Nigerian troops have captured two of the most wanted leaders of the Al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru group, Mahmud Muhammad Usman, popularly known as Abu Bara’a, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, also called Mallam Mamuda, portends good...
Cesar Perez, detained before Spokane's June 11 protests, given removal order by judge
KHQ - Washington State
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August 20, 2025
SPOKANE, Wash. – A Tacoma immigration judge has ordered the removal of Caesar Alvarez Perez from the country, just over two months after Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained him in Spokane. Perez, whose detainment was the focus of...
Banquet to celebrate 10 years of serving families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia
Herald-Banner - Texas
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Remember For Me, a nonprofit serving Hunt County since 2015, will host its 10th anniversary banquet and fundraiser, “A Meal to Remember,” on Sept. 11at Adriana Estates, 373 Farm-to-Market Road 1903 in Greenville. × Javascript is required for you...
Why Professor Jeffrey Sachs Was Right: A Case for Europe’s Return to Itself and Its Foundational Values
Pressenza
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August 21, 2025
In contemporary Europe and the world, challenges threatening democracy, human rights, and social justice are intensifying. Among them are the rise of nationalism, restrictions on minority rights, and religious freedoms. These trends undermine the...
GSA Addresses Revolutionary FAR Overhaul’s Impacts on SAM.Gov
Executive Gov
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August 20, 2025
The General Services Administration announced that changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or FAR, as part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, or RFO, initiative will impact the System for Award Management website. GSA said Monday SAM.gov...
Beyond the Hats: Afenyo-Markin Vindicated on Ayensu-Danquah’s False Professorship
Modern Ghana
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During her parliamentary vetting, Deputy Health Minister-designate Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah introduced herself as a “full Professor of Surgery” with “publications too numerous to count.” When the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, calmly...
Shot in the arm for Manitoba’s medical future
Winnipeg Free Press
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August 21, 2025
Jesse McGregor’s journey to become part of one of the largest classes of incoming medical students in Manitoba’s history took him hundreds of kilometres away from home — but he’ll be back. As he joined 139 of his classmates to put on their first...
CPS Investigates Jenelle Evans After Hard Partying and Jace’s Texts Paint a Grim Picture
Showbiz CheatSheet
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August 20, 2025
Reality TV News CPS is reportredly involved with Jenelle Evans after someone contacted the department about Evans' Vegas partying. Jenelle Evans may have moved states, but it appears she can’t evade CPS forever. The mother of three is having a...
How do Hertz’s AI damage scans work? A congresswoman wants to know
Straight Arrow News
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August 20, 2025
Hertz reportedly does not have humans verify artificial intelligence scans before billing customers hundreds of dollars for supposed damage to rental vehicles, and a congresswoman wants to know why. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC, sent a letter to Hertz...
Best stocks to buy today: Ankush Bajaj's top three recommendations for 21 August
Mint
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August 21, 2025
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Indian equities carried forward their momentum, with benchmark indices closing in the green, supported by positive global cues and rotation across key sectors. The Nifty 50 advanced 69.90 points or 0.28% to finish at...
Homeland Security seeks dismissal of U. Iowa students’ immigration case
Nebraska Examiner
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August 20, 2025
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by University of Iowa students who fear they’ve been targeted for deportation. The federal agency argues that it has complied with court orders in the case by...
Gabbard announces 40% cut to workforce at key U.S. intelligence office
PBS Frontline
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August 20, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will dramatically reduce its workforce and cut its budget by more than $700 million annually, the Trump administration announced Wednesday. Director of National Intelligence...
Boulder’s investments in Israel dominate City Council meetings, but change is unlikely
Colorado Hometown Weekly
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August 21, 2025
Boulder City Councilmember Taishya Adams is leading the call for the city to revisit its investments in two companies accused of being complicit in Israel’s military actions in Gaza and the West Bank. For weeks, Adams has renewed calls for her...
Ford May Become America's Battery Dealer
InsideEVs - Florida
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August 20, 2025
Ford could soon become America's EV battery supplier. The brand's joint venture with BlueOval SK leaves a significant overcapacity of battery cells that otherwise wouldn't have a home. BlueOval SK's CEO anticipate Ford will use this excess...
Pune team documents Kashmir’s endangered craft of building houseboats
The Indian Express
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August 21, 2025
From a ban on the construction of new houseboats since 1988 and a dip in the number of craftspersons to increasing difficulty in sourcing deodhar, which is required to make these vessels — this quintessential symbol of a tranquil Kashmir Valley is...
Police records reveal man who sparked investigation into Kansas official’s immigration status
Nebraska Examiner
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August 20, 2025
LENEXA, Kansas — A 74-year-old certified public accountant’s misunderstanding and subsequent call to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation sparked a police inquiry into a Lenexa City Council member’s citizenship, public records show, igniting public...
Chattanooga’s United Way gets global nod for corporate changes
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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August 21, 2025
The United Way of Greater Chattanooga is one of more than 1,100 sibling nonprofits in a network that spans nearly 35 countries, but it is receiving global recognition for a unique approach to helping working families. United Way's local chapter...
U.S. Government Considers 10% Stake in Intel Amid AI Chip Race
Finance Monthly
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August 20, 2025
The U.S. government is reportedly negotiating an unprecedented 10% stake in Intel to secure its position in the global semiconductor race. In a move that could reshape the landscape of American semiconductor manufacturing, the Trump administration...
The Future of Rail Safety: TTC’s Grade Crossing Testbed
Mass Transit
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August 19, 2025
Located in Pueblo, Colo., the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) has been a vital asset for rail safety research. Now, it’s undergoing a transformation into a modern, surface transportation test facility, with new capabilities designed to...