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Protectionism, a political history of the US from George Washington to Donald Trump
Donald Trump sat relaxed on one buttock leaning against a railing. He was talking about the word “tariff.” “The Senate and the House have to get really smart on this because, purposefully over a period of years, they’ve given it a bad name. Actually, I consider it one of the… Read Details ⇢
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Crowds cheer as first three Israeli hostages released in ceasefire return to Israel
Three Israeli hostages who were kept in Gaza since the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, were released on Sunday, hours after the long-awaited hostage exchange deal came into effect. Crowds flooded the streets of Tel Aviv, elated and relieved that progress had finally been made to return… Read Details ⇢
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From George Washington to Trump, inauguration coverage has changed with technology
Millions of people across the country are expected to tune in to President-elect Trump’s second inauguration ceremony. Television networks, online publications and social media outlets are preparing for the big event. The way inaugurations have been presented to the public has changed drastically over the years. “We must think big… Read Details ⇢
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Tears, hugs greet 90 Palestinian women, children freed from Israeli prisons | Gaza News
Ninety Palestinians have been freed from Israeli prisons and were greeted by large crowds of jubilant relatives, friends and supporters as they returned home to the occupied West Bank in the first prisoner exchange of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire following the release of three Israeli captives in Gaza. At about 1am… Read Details ⇢
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NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Monday, January 20 (game #589)
Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Strands… Read Details ⇢
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In Syria, lawyers worry about the new regime’s stranglehold on the bar
Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s new strongman, in Damascus, on January 16, 2025. SYRIA’S TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT / AFP Syria’s Central Bar Association, located in the center of Damascus, is teeming with lawyers. After the fall of Bashar Al-Assad on December 8, 2024, it took the new Syrian regime, led by the Islamist… Read Details ⇢
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Weary Los Angeles firefighters brace for return of dangerous winds
Exhausted firefighters in Los Angeles prepared for more dangerous gusts on Sunday, as California battled wildfires that have claimed 27 lives. Governor criticised “hurricane-force winds of misinformation.” Two major fires, consuming nearly 40,000 acres and devastating parts of the city, are over half contained. Forecasters warn of critical conditions with… Read Details ⇢
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‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro doesn’t regret leaving Hollywood for Utah at height of fame
It’s been nearly three years since “Dancing with the Stars” pro Lindsay Arnold announced her exit, and she hasn’t regretted it one bit. In a new interview, the professional dancer who starred in the dance competition series for 10 seasons, opened up about her decision to leave the show at… Read Details ⇢
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‘Joy beyond measure’: Celebrations in Gaza as long-awaited ceasefire begins | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Celebrations have erupted across the Gaza Strip after a much-awaited ceasefire came into effect following 15 months of war that turned much of the coastal Palestinian enclave to rubble. The ceasefire came into effect at 11:15am local time (09:15 GMT) on Sunday after Hamas handed over a list of three… Read Details ⇢