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Harvard pro-Palestinian students end encampment but vow continued protest

A group of Harvard students said on Tuesday they would peacefully end a pro-Palestinian protest encampment after the university agreed to discuss its endowment with the protesters and

Harvard pro-Palestinian students end encampment but vow continued protest

Australia Q1 wage growth slows, soothes inflation worries

Australian wage growth unexpectedly slowed from 15-year highs in the first quarter, data showed on Wednesday, likely marking the peak for this cycle and another sign

Australia Q1 wage growth slows, soothes inflation worries

What to do when facing extended summer power outages

Texas officials say power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds tore through the city and killed at least four people

What to do when facing extended summer power outages

In France, anti-LGBT+ offences rose 13% in 2023

Offences against the LGBT+ community in France rose 13% in 2023, with 4,560 incidents reported, and after a rise of 3% in 2022, data from the French interior ministry

In France, anti-LGBT+ offences rose 13% in 2023

Thousands mark Family Purity in Georgia as anti-govt protests simmer

Thousands of Georgians led by Orthodox Christian clerics marked "Family Purity Day" on Friday, marching down the same central avenue in Tbilisi that has been the scene of some of

Thousands mark Family Purity in Georgia as anti-govt protests simmer

Texas power demand to hit record high for month of May next week

Power use in Texas will likely break records for the month of May next week as homes and businesses crank up their air conditioners to escape a spring heat wave, the

Texas power demand to hit record high for month of May next week

Brazil sees aid measures from floods hitting its budget by at least $2.6 billion

Brazil estimates aid measures taken by authorities after deadly floods in its southernmost state will cost at least 13.4 billion reais ($2.6 billion) from its

Brazil sees aid measures from floods hitting its budget by at least $2.6 billion

Aetna will cover fertility treatments for LGBTQ people under court settlement

Aetna will pay $2 million and update its coverage policies to settle a lawsuit claiming the health insurer required LGBTQ beneficiaries to pay more out of pocket for

Aetna will cover fertility treatments for LGBTQ people under court settlement

Judge warns Trump of potential jail time for violating gag order

By Jack Queen, Luc Cohen and Andy Sullivan NEW YORK (Reuters) -The judge in Donald Trump's criminal trial fined him $1,000 and held him in contempt of court for a 10th time on Monday for violating a

Judge warns Trump of potential jail time for violating gag order

Mexican and Guatemalan presidents meet at border to discuss migration, security and development

Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo were meeting Friday in this Mexican border city to tackle issues of shared interest, foremost among them immigration

Mexican and Guatemalan presidents meet at border to discuss migration, security and development

The insider's guide for maximizing Disney magic

Disneyland’s storied history spans generations, but even after completing its 100th year, devoted fans feel that the park harbors countless undiscovered delights. From winding shortcuts onto classic rides to dining’s covert culinary options, we compiled the choicest under-the-radar Disney secrets and a list of things to do in Disneyland to help you plan the ultimate adventure.  The magic starts in plain sight with the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. While queueing up outside, eagle-eyed guests may notice a conspicuous well with a stern warning sign: “Do Not Pull Rope.” But those daring visitors who tug anyway unlock an exciting surprise

The insider's guide for maximizing Disney magic

Paul Skenes strikes out 11 in 6 no-hit innings, gets 1st win as the Pirates beat the Cubs 9-3

Paul Skenes struck out 11 in six no-hit innings in his second major league start, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3

Paul Skenes strikes out 11 in 6 no-hit innings, gets 1st win as the Pirates beat the Cubs 9-3

Man charged in random assault on actor Steve Buscemi in New York

A man wanted in connection with the random assault on actor Steve Buscemi on a New York City street earlier this month has been arrested on an assault charge

Man charged in random assault on actor Steve Buscemi in New York

Thai industrial sentiment falls in April on weak demand, wage hike plan

The Thai industrial sentiment index dropped in April, dented by slowing domestic demand, a government minimum wage hike plan and drought, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)

Thai industrial sentiment falls in April on weak demand, wage hike plan

Fall trial set for pharmacist in 11 Michigan meningitis deaths after plea deal talks fizzle

A fall trial has been set for a pharmacist charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents

Fall trial set for pharmacist in 11 Michigan meningitis deaths after plea deal talks fizzle

Uber unveils US shuttle service, expands Costco tie-up to woo price-conscious users

By Yuvraj Malik and Arsheeya Bajwa (Reuters) -Uber Technologies is introducing a shuttle service in the U.S. and widening a delivery tie-up with membership-only retailer Costco as part of a series of

Uber unveils US shuttle service, expands Costco tie-up to woo price-conscious users

Budenholzer reminisces on Arizona past, but quickly turns to future leading the Phoenix Suns

Mike Budenholzer was introduced as coach of the Phoenix Suns on Friday

Budenholzer reminisces on Arizona past, but quickly turns to future leading the Phoenix Suns

Up in smoke: Workers remove dozens of apparent marijuana plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip garden

Someone’s plans to harvest dozens of apparent marijuana plants grown on the Wisconsin state Capitol grounds have gone up in smoke

Up in smoke: Workers remove dozens of apparent marijuana plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip garden

European Court upholds Belgium's school head scarf ban

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Thursday upheld a head scarf ban at secondary schools in Flanders, Belgium's northern region.

European Court upholds Belgium's school head scarf ban

China to cut mortgage interest rates, home down-payment ratio to boost demand

China will cut interest rates of mortgage loans and down-payment ratios for homebuyers to boost lacklustre property demand, according to three statements released by its central

China to cut mortgage interest rates, home down-payment ratio to boost demand

Sonia Gandhi makes emotional appeal to voters on behalf of son

Sonia Gandhi, the leader of India's Congress party, made an emotional appeal to voters in the family borough, asking them to vote for her son in a region that Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Sonia Gandhi makes emotional appeal to voters on behalf of son

Ex-Trump lawyer Eastman pleads not guilty in Arizona electors case

John Eastman, the first of 18 defendants accused of illegally seeking to claim Arizona's 2020 electoral votes for then-U.S.

Ex-Trump lawyer Eastman pleads not guilty in Arizona electors case

Rain is set to help crews battling blaze near Canadian oil city

Cloud cover and rain showers over the next few days are set to help crews battling a large wildfire near the Canadian oil sands city of Fort McMurray, Alberta, local authorities said on

Rain is set to help crews battling blaze near Canadian oil city

Shohei Ohtani Day to be annual event in Los Angeles for duration of his Dodgers career

Shohei Ohtani isn't just getting his own day in Los Angeles this year

Shohei Ohtani Day to be annual event in Los Angeles for duration of his Dodgers career

Vatican moves to adapt to hoaxes, Internet and overhauls its process for evaluating visions of Mary

The Vatican has radically reformed its process for evaluating alleged visions of the Virgin Mary, weeping statues and other seemingly supernatural phenomena

Vatican moves to adapt to hoaxes, Internet and overhauls its process for evaluating visions of Mary
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