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Ukraine war latest: 16 killed, record number of children injured in Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv
The Kyiv Independent
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July 31, 2025
Key developments on July 31: 16 killed, record number of children injured in Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv Trump sets Aug. 8 deadline for Ukraine peace deal, US diplomat tells UN Russia 'lying again' about capture of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine claims...
How Anti-Immigrant Sentiments Shape Culture—And Influence Policy
Latino News Network
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July 31, 2025
The Fulcrum Roundtable is a monthly discussion that I host with the Fulcrum’s collaborators on some of the most talked-about topics of the previous month. I spoke with these columnists about their writings in June: Megan Thiele Strong, a Sociology...
Paying more for groceries? Here's how prices have moved — or not — over the past year
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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July 30, 2025
Donald Trump campaigned in part on the promise to bring down grocery prices, but, seven months into his second term, the result is a mixed bag. Coffee and beef prices are up. Baby formula, eggs and Cheerios are down. Toilet paper and diapers have...
Trump's tariff blitz targets dozens of countries. Which are the worst hit?
India Today
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August 1, 2025
US President Donald Trump imposed reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on imports from dozens of countries, with Syria, Laos and Myanmar bearing the maximum brunt. As announced earlier, imports from India will now be taxed at 25%, while its...
PAHO/WHO partners with Belize in the New “Towards a Smoke-Free and Emission-Free Latin America” Initiative
Pan American Health Organization
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July 31, 2025
Belize City, Belize, July 31, 2025 (PAHO) – Belize has been selected as one of four countries to participate in a landmark regional effort: “Towards a Smoke-Free and Emission-Free Latin America” Initiative, spearheaded by the Pan American Health...
COMMENT: Can BRICS deliver beyond the rhetoric? experts weigh in
BNE Intellinews
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What started off in 2009 as an eclectic coalition of emerging economies seeking greater global influence has crystallised into something far more consequential: a group that US President Donald Trump now considers threatening enough to warrant...
Price increases are brewing in Eugene area coffee markets
KLCC - Oregon
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July 28, 2025
Being a small business owner in 2025 has felt like a roller coaster ride for many, and that includes Eugene-area coffee shops. The cost of coffee has always been volatile, as it’s dependent on weather and imports from faraway countries. But...
Dominican Republic’s informal employment at 54.7%
Dominican Today
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July 27, 2025
Santo Domingo.- Informal employment in the Dominican Republic accounts for approximately 54.7%, according to the Regional Competitive Bulletin published on Wednesday by the Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (Cohep). The bulletin also states...
‘Fighting for Our Future’: Kyiv Protesters Cheer Return of Anti-Corruption Safeguards
Kyiv Post
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July 31, 2025
In Mariinsky Park, near Ukraine’s parliament building, protesters huddled around blaring speakers and held their breath. When the final tally came – 331 votes in favor – the tension broke into jubilation. Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada,...
Bill would require transparency of foreign influence in K-12 schools
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 31, 2025
(The Center Square) – A bill has been filed in Congress to require transparency about foreign influence in K-12 public schools nationwide. The bill does not ban foreign influence in public schools or threaten to withhold federal education funds if...
‘No Progress’: White House Patience With Putin ‘Exhausted’ After Failed Talks, Rubio Says
Kyiv Post
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July 31, 2025
WASHINGTON DC – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed in an interview with Fox Radio on Thursday that the White House is nearing a critical decision point regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with President Donald Trump expressing...
Scene calendar: Garden tour, Homowo-Afi African Festival, Birds and Brews
The Gainesville Sun - Florida
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THIS WEEK Homowo-Afi African Festival Celebrate traditional African culture at the Homowo-Afi African Festival from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 1-2 in the Monteocha Community, 19024 NE 21st St. The word “homowo” translates to “hooting (or yelling) at...
America First Under Trump Brings Challenges, Controversies, Opportunities For India
India West
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July 30, 2025
By D.C.Pathak Amidst criticism of US President Donald Trump for making Executive Directives a principal instrument of governance in a democratic dispensation, many announcements of the Trump Presidency seemed to be a part of the drive against...
i9: Ukrainian family fights to stay in Iowa as humanitarian parole expires
KCRG - Iowa
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July 31, 2025
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A Ukrainian family living in Iowa City is stuck in limbo and unable to work as the federal government decides whether or not to extend their parole from a humanitarian program. Before February 24, 2022, Mykola and Svitlana...
Aero Club of Southern California to Honor Neal Blue With the 46th Annual Howard Hughes Memorial Award
Autochannel
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 31, 2025 -- The Aero Club of Southern California is proud to announce Neal Blue, Chairman & CEO of General Atomics (GA) will be honored with the prestigious 46th annual Howard Hughes Memorial Award during its annual gala...
Show me a president who did more than Trump in 200 days, pollster says
The Times
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Frank Luntz hears the rage of ordinary Americans in weekly focus groups that lay bare the country’s deep divisions and frustrations, but has come to a surprising verdict on President Trump’s return to office: “He’s succeeding.”The pre-eminent US...
Leftist lawmakers gather to answer a question: How to beat the global right?
Los Angeles Times
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July 31, 2025
MEXICO CITY — In recent years, the far right has been remarkably organized, with leaders from far-flung countries sharing advisors, strategies and talking points. The Conservative Political Action Conference, a gathering of right-wing activists...
This Democrat Lawmaker Wants You to Believe the CIA Is Totally Harmless
Townhall
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July 31, 2025
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) must have purchased tons of fuel to gaslight the public about the activities of the CIA during a recent appearance on Stephen Colbert’s show. During the conversation, Colbert noted that “conspiratorially-minded people...
'Worst-case scenario': Famine unfolds in Gaza as war death toll crosses 60,000
The National News
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The worst-case scenario of famine is rapidly unfolding in Gaza, a global hunger monitor warned on Tuesday as the Palestinian death toll from Israel's war in the territory crossed 60,000. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)...
Over 200 meat processing workers in Iowa face immediate deportation following revocation of work visas
World Socialist Web Site
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July 30, 2025
A worker heads into the JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado, October 12, 2020. [AP Photo/David Zalubowski]Over 200 workers at the Ottumwa, Iowa JBS pork processing plant are facing immediate deportation after the Trump administration,...