‘Back to plastic': Trump pushes for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don't work'
President Donald Trump is moving to reverse a federal push away from plastic straws, declaring that paper straws “don’t work.” ...
U.N. Suspends Humanitarian Work in Yemeni Area After Houthis Detain More Staff
The total employees arrested since 2021 has risen to 24, a U.N. spokesman said. The Iran-backed Houthis have held them on ...
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Canadian LGBTQ+ group issues U.S. travel ban amid Trump’s anti-trans & tariff threats
The prominent LGBTQ+ rights organization Egale Canada will boycott events in the U.S. in protest of the Trump ...
What’s happening in the Gaza Strip and Sudan that sparked a protest at the Super Bowl halftime show?
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A performer at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show unfurled a flag emblazoned with ...
HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says
This will cost lives if the American government doesn’t change its mind and maintain its leadership,” the UNAIDS executive director said ...
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Trump and Kim Jong-un Have Opposing Visions for North Korea on Nuclear Weapons
When Kim leaves no doubt of his ambition to build more warheads, and the missiles to send them to distant targets, his remarks appear almost like a ...
Leo Olebe assumes role as chair of Games for Change
Games for Change said Leo Olebe will be the new chair of the board of directors for the nonprofit dedicated to social impact games and media.
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Gov. Hochul pulls back Democratic push to change special election schedule
An official familiar with the move said it could give Hochul leverage while she negotiates with Trump over congestion pricing ...
State lawmakers move to ensure special election for Congress won't be delayed
Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) announced a new constitutional ...
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US allocates too much money to UN, its agencies — Elon Musk
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the UN Human Rights Council and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East ...
Democrats withdraw bill to delay NY special elections, fill Stefanik seat
A New York Bill introduced last Friday to delay special elections in New York is now dead.Democrats chose to kill the legislation on Monday, hours before it wou ...