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Monaco Tops Japan As The World's 'Oldest' Nation
Zero Hedge
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Much of the Western, industrialized world is worrying about falling birth rates and aging societies. While reaching 65 is still a privilege in most parts of the world, social security and welfare systems typically rely on a growing working-age...
Newlywed shackled by ICE officers after her US honeymoon, says ‘moved like cattle’
The Indian Express
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July 5, 2025
A newlywed Palestinian woman from Texas says she was shackled, denied food and water, and “moved around like cattle” during nearly five months in US immigration custody, all for being stateless.Ward Sakeik, 22, who has lived in the United States...
A new sound for 'The Sound of Music'
City Pulse - Michigan
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July 2, 2025
By COURTNEY BOWERMAN For Evolve Theatrics’ 20th anniversary show, co-founder Helen Hart wanted to direct something special. Being a fan of old-school musicals, she felt “The Sound of Music” would be the perfect choice, especially given the current...
Obscure But Painful Reconciliation Package Cuts You May Have Missed
TPM – Talking Points Memo
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July 1, 2025
There are a lot of well-documented ways the alliterative Senate reconciliation package, passed Tuesday with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance, will mess over lower-income Americans in order to subsidize tax cuts for the wealthiest....
Attorney General Hilgers Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Alliance Times Herald - Nebraska
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July 2, 2025
Attorney General Hilgers is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Nebraska joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic...
Cruising the Caribbean
Minnesota Monthly
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July 1, 2025
Sailing into St. KittsCourtesy of Viking CruisesIt’s raining—well, it’s pouring buckets—and my daughter Olivia and I smile, take a selfie with a red Viking Cruises umbrella as our backdrop, and get soaked. We are in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with six...
ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: Kneecap and Bob Vylan take the rap – it's a familiar old story
Belfast Media
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IF I tell you that I’m going to explain my feelings about Kneecap and Glastonbury by way of celebrity paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, you may raise an eyebrow, but try to stick with me and we’ll see how we get on. Jeffrey Epstein owned an island and...
AG Labrador Secures $24 Million for Idaho in Purdue Opioid Settlement
Big Country News Connection - Washington State
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BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The Sackler...
7 ways to get free or low-cost health insurance
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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7 ways to get free or low-cost health insurance Health insurance can be costly. First, you pay premiums for coverage for medical care and prescription medication. Then you often face out-of-pocket costs when you access care. These expenses may...
Handcuffed For 16 Hours With No Food Or Water: How US Immigration Treated Ward Sakeik At ICE Detention Centre
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Live Mint) Ward Sakeik, a 22-year-old stateless Palestinian woman, was released after nearly five months in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention. She was arrested in February while returning from her honeymoon. Though...
Mystery builds around Epstein files after Attorney General Bondi claims ‘tens of thousands’ of videos
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to the media, Friday, June 27, 2025, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) WASHINGTON — It was a surprising statement from Attorney General Pam Bondi as the Trump...
Small Facilities Urged to Recheck Hazardous Waste Practices
Environmental Protection
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Small Facilities Urged to Recheck Hazardous Waste Practices Businesses, schools, and other small generators are encouraged to review hazardous waste handling to prevent violations and protect public health. By Stasia DeMarco Jun 27, 2025 The EPA...
Mystery surrounds the Jeffrey Epstein files after Bondi claims ’tens of thousands’ of videos
Edmonton Sun
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Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Eric Tucker And Alanna Durkin Richer Published Jul 01, 2025 • 7 minute read Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to the media, Friday, June 27, 2025, in the briefing room of the...
“I was moved around like cattle”: Ward Sakeik, US college graduate and homeowner, speaks out following 140 days in ICE hellhole
World Socialist Web Site
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July 5, 2025
Ward Sakeik speaks to WSWS on July 3, 2025.On Thursday, Ward Sakeik—a 22-year-old college graduate, professional wedding photographer, Texas homeowner and newlywed—held a press conference just 48 hours after her release from immigration detention....
Etoro Unlocks 50+ Cryptoassets For US Users
MENAFN
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June 27, 2025
(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Trading and investing platform, eToro , announced the continued expansion of their cryptoasset offering to U.S. users. With the addition of 34 more cryptoassets, US users now have the ability to trade more than 50...
No food, moved around like cattle: Newlywed bride recounts US immigration custody
India Today
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July 5, 2025
A newlywed Palestinian woman from Texas in the US said she was treated like “cattle” during 140 days in immigration detention after returning from her honeymoon. Ward Sakeik, 22, was born in Saudi Arabia but doesn't hold citizenship in any...
From San Pedro, CA to NY, Protests Continue Against ICE Raids
Random Lengths News - California
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June 30, 2025
Activists distribute solidarity statement and campaign against U.S. blockade of Cuba By Mark Friedman, member, International Association of Machinists in LA As the Trump administration continues terrorizing immigrant communities with illegal raids...
Mystery surrounds the Jeffrey Epstein files after Bondi claims 'tens of thousands' of...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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The Associated Press spoke with people involved as lawyers or law enforcement officials in criminal cases of Epstein and socialite former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell who said they hadn't seen and didn't know of a trove of recordings like what...
Ex-Barclays boss Staley loses bid to overturn UK ban over Epstein ties
Associated Press
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June 26, 2025
LONDON (AP) — The former chief executive of Barclays Bank, Jes Staley, lost a legal challenge Thursday against a 2023 decision by Britain’s financial regulator to ban him from holding senior financial roles in the United Kingdom for misleading it...
Turnaround Ports Are The Cities That Power The Cruise Industry
Forbes
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The Port of Barcelona in Spain is Europe's busiest turnaround port, and a popular cruise destination too. getty Each year, millions of travelers board cruise ships to explore the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and destinations as far afield as...