Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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State-run Mexicana airline to buy 20 planes by October, says Lopez Obrador

Mexico's state-owned airline Mexicana will purchase 20 aircraft by October, when President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's term ends, the country's leader told reporters on

State-run Mexicana airline to buy 20 planes by October, says Lopez Obrador
Economy

US February budget deficit climbs on interest costs, tax refunds

The U.S. federal budget deficit grew in February with outlays surging as annual tax-filing season kicked into gear and interest costs on the national debt kept rising, the U.S.

US February budget deficit climbs on interest costs, tax refunds
Business|News|Political|Technology

US lawmakers say TikTok won't be banned if finds a new owner. But that's easier said than done

U.S. lawmakers are threatening to ban TikTok but also say they are giving its Chinese parent company a chance to keep it running

US lawmakers say TikTok won't be banned if finds a new owner. But that's easier said than done
Business|Entertainment|News|Political

Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees

The shakeup of Walt Disney World’s governing district more than a year after it was taken over by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees continues with the departure of its board chairman

Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees
World

Calm in Haitian capital extends into second day as US eyes transition soon

Haiti's capital was calm on Wednesday for the second day following the prime minister's announcement that he would step down, with political leaders in the

Calm in Haitian capital extends into second day as US eyes transition soon
News|Political

South Dakota legislator calls for inquiry into Gov. Noem's Texas dental trip and promo video

A Democratic legislator is calling for an inquiry into South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s trip to Texas for dental work and a promotional video in which she praises the dental office

South Dakota legislator calls for inquiry into Gov. Noem's Texas dental trip and promo video
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Former Thai leader Thaksin makes first public appearances after release from detention

Thailand’s paroled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has launched a series of public appearances with an early morning visit to a holy shrine in the capital Bangkok before flying to his home province of Chiang Mai in the country’s north

Former Thai leader Thaksin makes first public appearances after release from detention
News|Political|World

The British government wants to define extremism. Critics say it's not that simple

The British government on Thursday published an official definition of “extremism.”

The British government wants to define extremism. Critics say it's not that simple
News|Political|World

Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minister in the face of calls for reform

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser to be the next prime minister

Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minister in the face of calls for reform
Health|News|Political

What makes people happy? California lawmakers want to find out

A California lawmaker is trying to get the state Legislature to rethink policymaking by creating a committee to study how to make people happier

What makes people happy? California lawmakers want to find out
News|Political

In Vermont, 'Town Meeting' is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?

Democracy takes many forms, and some are more direct than others

In Vermont, 'Town Meeting' is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?
Business|Environment|Health|News|Political

EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products and that kills thousands of Americans every year

EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted
News|Sports

Olympic law rewrite calls for public funding for SafeSport and federal grassroots sports office

A proposed rewrite of the law governing the Olympics in the United States calls on public funding for the embattled U.S. Center for SafeSport while also forming a new government office to oversee grassroots sports that have long been attached to the Olympics themselves

Olympic law rewrite calls for public funding for SafeSport and federal grassroots sports office
World

UK to introduce bill to phase out smoking among young people

The British government will introduce a bill in parliament on Wednesday to fulfill its promise to phase out smoking among young people by banning tobacco sales for future

UK to introduce bill to phase out smoking among young people
Business

US temporarily avoids government shutdown but threat remains: 4 essential reads

Congress is again on the brink of a government shutdown less than four months after the last close call.

US temporarily avoids government shutdown but threat remains: 4 essential reads
Business|Education|News|Political

GOP state attorneys push back on Biden's proposed diversity rules for apprenticeship programs

Republican attorneys general in two dozen states are pushing back against a proposed Biden administration rule that seeks to expand diversity in apprenticeship programs

GOP state attorneys push back on Biden's proposed diversity rules for apprenticeship programs
News|Political|World

Geert Wilders tips 2 new officials to lead the next round of coalition talks after his election win

The Dutch parliament has named two new go-betweens to lead negotiations to form the next ruling coalition

Geert Wilders tips 2 new officials to lead the next round of coalition talks after his election win
Business|News|Political

Budget Office report credits immigration and spending deals with improved outlook despite huge debt

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says it expects the federal government will be awash in debt over the next 30 years

Budget Office report credits immigration and spending deals with improved outlook despite huge debt
News|Political|World

The U.K. has its first Black government leader as Vaughan Gething is elected first minister of Wales

Wales has become the first part of the U.K. to get a Black leader, following the election of Vaughan Gething as first minister

The U.K. has its first Black government leader as Vaughan Gething is elected first minister of Wales
Business|Economy|News|World

New Zealand slips into its second recession in 18 months as economy contracts

New Zealand has entered its second recession in 18 months after the latest round of GDP figures confirmed its economy contracted in the last quarter of 2023

New Zealand slips into its second recession in 18 months as economy contracts
News|Political|World

As election nears, Venezuelan government keeps arresting opponents allegedly tied to criminal plots

As Venezuela’s government would have it, President Nicolas Maduro and members of his inner circle have been the target of several conspiracies since last year that could have left them injured or worse

As election nears, Venezuelan government keeps arresting opponents allegedly tied to criminal plots
Business|Health|News|Political

California wants to pay doctors more money to see Medicaid patients

California wants to pay doctors more money to convince them to see more Medicaid patients

California wants to pay doctors more money to see Medicaid patients
News|Political|World

Portugal’s center-right wins an election but surging populists want a say in the government

A center-right alliance led by the Social Democratic Party has won Portugal’s general election by a slender margin

Portugal’s center-right wins an election but surging populists want a say in the government
News|Political|World

Algeria sets election for September. The military-backed president is expected to seek a 2nd term

Algeria will hold its next presidential election on Sept. 7, giving first-term President Abdelmajid Tebboune more than five months to campaign should he choose to seek a second term leading the oil-rich north African nation

Algeria sets election for September. The military-backed president is expected to seek a 2nd term
News|Political|World

Canada to set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents for the first time

Canadian officials say they will set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents in the country

Canada to set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents for the first time

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