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New York has declared a state of emergency due to severe flash flooding.

Heavy rainfall has engulfed New York, leading to widespread flooding, disruptions in subway services, and prompting emergency declarations in both New York and New Jersey. The National Weather Service reported that the city received twelve centimeters of rain overnight, with more anticipated throughout the day. Urging residents to seek higher ground, they emphasized the importance …

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein from California, a pioneering figure and advocate for progressive causes, has passed away at the age of 90.

U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, a notable centrist Democrat and advocate for progressive causes, passed away at the age of 90. Elected to the Senate in 1992, Feinstein was a trailblazer for women in politics, both locally and nationally. She passed away at her Washington, D.C. residence on Thursday night, as confirmed by her …

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Trump Derides Incident Involving Pelosi’s Husband During Fiery Address.

At the California Republican Party Fall Convention, former President Donald Trump expressed his intention to restore law and order in California. He hinted at using the Department of Justice to scrutinize local prosecutors he views as adversaries. Additionally, he made a jibe about Paul Pelosi, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, referencing an incident where he …

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U.S. government on the brink of a shutdown with just hours to spare.

The U.S. government stands at the precipice of another shutdown as Congress seems set to overshoot the funding deadline for federal agencies set for Saturday at midnight. This potential shutdown, the fourth in the last ten years, could have broad ramifications, touching sectors from aviation to national parks and the issuance of marriage certificates. A …

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Germany Takes Action Against Neo-Nazi Group Artgemeinschaft for Targeting Minor

Germany has prohibited the far-right organization Artgemeinschaft, accusing it of disseminating Nazi ideologies to children and young people. The Interior Minister, Nancy Faeser, labeled the group “deeply racist and antisemitic,” aiming to cultivate “new enemies of the constitution.” Artgemeinschaft, translating to “racial community,” utilized Nazi-era literature and cultural events to propagate its ideology, with police …

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Congress’s funding fight continues with four days to partial US government shutdown

On Wednesday, Republican U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy rejected a Senate-advancing stopgap funding bill, edging Washington towards its fourth partial U.S. government shutdown in a decade, potentially occurring in just four days. This situation could result in the furlough of hundreds of thousands of federal workers and the suspension of numerous government services until Congress …

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Azerbaijan Detains Former Nagorno-Karabakh Leader Amid Ongoing Tensions

   Azerbaijan has detained Ruben Vardanyan, a former leader of Nagorno-Karabakh, as he attempted to exit the enclave for Armenia, according to officials. Vardanyan, who led the separatist government from November 2022 to February, was among thousands trying to depart. To date, 47,115 ethnic Armenians have fled Nagorno-Karabakh following its capture by Azerbaijan last week. …

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Travis King has been taken into US custody following his expulsion from North Korea.

Private Travis King, a 23-year-old US soldier and reconnaissance specialist, is now in American custody after being expelled by North Korea. King had fled from South to North Korea in July, with North Korean media claiming he had escaped due to “inhuman treatment” and racism within the US military. The details of his condition and …

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Elevated Interest Rates Pose Challenges for South African Insurer Old Mutual

South African insurer Old Mutual Ltd has reported that while higher interest rates have brought some benefits, they have also had a significant impact on customers, leading to a net negative effect. The company expects the pressure from tightening monetary policy to continue until it stabilizes in 2024. Old Mutual CEO Iain Williamson stated that …

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Viktor Sokolov: Video Reportedly Displays Black Sea Fleet Commander as Alive

In a turn of events, Russia’s defence ministry has released a video purportedly showing Viktor Sokolov, the commander of the Black Sea Fleet, attending a conference, contradicting Ukraine’s claims of his demise. The authenticity and timing of the footage, where Sokolov is seen via video link with Defence Minister Sergey Shoygu, remain unverified. The ministry …

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