New report reveals growing corruption in New York
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who is using shell companies to hide his business ties. Credit: Getty New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has long pushed for…
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Stuck in a drought? Here’s how utilities are cutting water use — without cutting water supplies.
Photo Four years ago, California lawmakers faced a terrible situation: Water is scarce and virtually everyone’s water rate had doubled, a little-noticed law change that was blamed for some residents’ worries that their water…
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Suicide risk is higher for military personnel than civilians, study says
Suicide risk is far higher for military members and their families than civilian suicide rates, a new study published Monday by the Journal of Family Psychology confirms. The study, published as a part of…
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GlaxoSmithKline in controversy over fake tongue spray death warning
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Singer Alanis Morissette backs the claim A political candidate in California has falsely claimed that mouthwash can kill Cipro, an anti-tuberculosis drug first developed by British company SmithKline…
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Indian government sends flying funeral to Nepal crash victims
Officials denounce Kathmandu permit denial to fly families of 11 civilians killed in helicopter crash to temple city of Pune A military funeral service is taking place in India for the 11 civilians, including…
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Fidel Castro’s revolutionary mentor has said he is emigrating to fight capitalism
Fidel Castro’s revolutionary mentor has said he is emigrating to fight capitalism, as officials grapple with uncertain future • Decision has split supporters of the 78-year-old • Movers, rumours and military politics in Cuba…
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Olivia Rodrigo, famous in her family as ‘Bella,’ has her debut album on the way
For many a teen, “Bella” is the name of their “favorite song.” It also happens to be singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo’s name and that of her forthcoming album. Featuring more than 20 songs, “Bella” is…
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Are L.A. Magazine and Trump Trying to Hide Police and Prosecutors’ Crimes?
Colorado judges are once again blocking the public from seeing court documents – this time through a state law created in 1978. Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images The Freedom of Information Act of 1966—better…
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Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi Says He Is ‘Injured in Gunfire’ In Malicious Attack
Photo Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi survived an assassination attempt on Monday, the prime minister’s office said. The governor of Salahuddin province, Barham Salih, was with Abadi when a bomb exploded, the statement said….
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New Zealand plans to ban smoking in indoor public spaces for children under 18
New Zealand will become the world’s second country to ban smoking in indoor public spaces for children under 18 years old under draft regulations published on Thursday. Currently, the country’s Clean Indoor Air Act…
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