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Washington law enforcement under Trump’s command as National Guard deploys

For the first occasion in contemporary times, the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. has come under direct federal supervision, as National Guard forces started deploying in the capital to…

Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance

Economy

Inside Australia’s billion-dollar drive to oppose China’s rare earth influence

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Australia is making a multi-billion dollar strategic push to become a global leader in the rare earths market, directly challenging China's long-standing dominance. This ambitious initiative is a response to…

CDC director tells staff 'misinformation can be dangerous' in agency meeting

Health

CDC director speaks on ‘misinformation can be dangerous’ at agency meeting

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The head of the nation's leading public health agency recently delivered a crucial directive to her employees. In a recent meeting, she underscored the profound risks that inaccurate information poses…

UK firms chase £38bn India contracts but challenges loom

Economy

UK companies eye £38bn India deals as hurdles persist

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

British companies are actively seeking a substantial collection of contracts in India, valued at approximately £38 billion, as they aim to benefit from the country's rapidly growing economy and infrastructure…

Economy

Securing £38bn India contracts: UK firms confront challenges

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

British companies are aggressively pursuing a massive portfolio of contracts in India, estimated to be worth £38 billion, as they look to capitalize on the country’s booming economy and infrastructure…

Madonna urges Pope to visit Gaza 'before it's too late'

Culture and Entertainment

Madonna pleads with Pope to visit Gaza ‘before it’s too late’

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has drawn attention from numerous public figures, with pop icon Madonna being the latest to add her voice to the growing chorus calling for…

Walmart gives employees 10% discount on groceries

Investments and Business

Walmart employees receive 10% off groceries

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Walmart has recently enhanced its employee benefits package by offering a 10% discount on groceries to its associates. This new policy is a significant change from past practices and is…

Trump's pick to lead economic data agency floats ending monthly jobs report

Economy

Trump’s candidate to oversee economic data agency hints at ending monthly jobs report

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The potential for a significant shift in how the United States government reports its employment statistics has emerged, sparking a wide-ranging discussion among economists, policymakers, and financial market participants. A…

A dating app, a niqab and a 9mm gun - how a US woman was hired to end a UK family feud

Science and Technology

A dating app, a niqab and a 9mm gun – inside the plot to end a UK family feud

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The tranquil residential areas of a UK town unexpectedly became the scene for a strange and concerning story involving a family dispute, a dating application, and an American woman purportedly…

How an Oklahoma denim-maker supports creating American-made jeans

Investments and Business

Supporting American-made jeans: The Oklahoma denim-maker’s approach

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

In a world increasingly shaped by international low-cost production, a company from Oklahoma is taking a unique approach by leading the renaissance of denim crafted in America. This firm's goal…