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King’s visit will underline that US, UK must unite

King’s visit will underline that US, UK must unite

If nothing else, the gunshots fired at the White House correspondents’ dinner by what the president called a “lone wolf whack job” highlight the security risks that attend even the most tightly controlled of such

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Even Donald Trump’s base doesn’t believe him anymore

Even Donald Trump’s base doesn’t believe him anymore

Jackie Calmes, Tribune News ServiceIt's not generally admirable to take pleasure in someone being targeted, troubled or taunted in some way. But schadenfreude is exactly what I've felt in recent weeks, unapologetically, about President Donald

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Social media bans bring problems and don’t work

Social media bans bring problems and don’t work

Jessica Melugin, Tribune News ServiceBans on social media for minors are having a political moment. Parents’ sincere concerns and politicians’ instincts to capitalise on those fears are driving federal and state legislation like the kind

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Ballot not bullet

Ballot not bullet

Yet another probable assassination attempt on President Donald Trump and fortunately he is unharmed. The attempted assassin has been captured and hopefully will provide an explanation.The assassination of a leader is simply wrong, or is

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Harsh judgement awaits Westminster in polls

Harsh judgement awaits Westminster in polls

Ideally, citizens should cast their vote on 7 May for the candidates they think are most likely to run their devolved government or local council best. There is undoubtedly an element of rough justice, at

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Hormuz, a strategic waterway key to talks

Hormuz, a strategic waterway key to talks

Hopes faded of ending the US-Israel war with Iran as talks in Islamabad were cancelled, leaving the region and the world in limbo and oil and gas traffic halted through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening

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In 2026, a sequel shows a nuanced portrayal of ambition

In 2026, a sequel shows a nuanced portrayal of ambition

Katie Rosseinsky, The IndependentFor a certain cohort of millennial women, there is a quip from the original Devil Wears Prada movie for every occasion. Someone standing on the left-hand side of the escalator, blocking the

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Dual-purpose

Dual-purpose

Dual-purpose

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Vital development

Vital development

Health is rightly called wealth, for without good health no individual can truly meet life’s challenges. In today’s fast-changing climate and increasingly demanding routine, stress has silently become one of the most common health concerns.