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Biden deploys US reserve units to Europe.

Biden Orders Selective US Military Reserve Units To Active Duty For Deployment To Europe Biden Orders Selective US Military Reserve Units To Active Duty For Deployment To Europe The United States President, Joe Biden, has issued an order directing the activation of specific military reserve units for deployment to Europe. This decision aims to provide additional support to the ongoing …

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UK welcomes new investing platform with open arms.

Published: Jul. 13, 2023 at 4:00 AM EDT | Updated: 3 hours ago Public aims to offer UK investors a best-in-class experience for investing in US markets, with over 5,000 US-listed equities, advanced portfolio tools and data, with a transparent, low fee structure. LONDON , July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Public , a US-based multi-asset investing platform, launches today in …

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Disney renews CEO Iger’s contract to 2026.

Disney renews CEO Iger's contract to 2026.

Disney Extends CEO Bob Iger’s Contract Through 2026 Hannah McKay/Reuters/FILE Bob Iger arrives at the world premiere for the film ‘The King’s Man’ at Leicester Square in London, Britain December 6, 2021. CNN  —  The Board Unanimously Extends Iger’s Contract The Walt Disney Company’s board has unanimously voted to extend CEO Bob Iger’s contract through the end of 2026 — …

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Turkish President Erdogan meets US counterpart Biden. (6 words)

Turkish President Erdogan meets US counterpart Biden. (6 words)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Upcoming Visits to France and UAE Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to depart tomorrow morning for his official visits to France and UAE. These visits are of immense significance in strengthening international relations and fostering cooperation between India and these two countries. Visit to France Prime Minister Modi’s …

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100,000 Floridians suffer as Farmers Insurance exits.

100,000 Floridians suffer as Farmers Insurance exits.

Farmers Insurance to End Coverage in Florida Farmers Insurance announced on Tuesday that it will no longer offer coverage in Florida, impacting tens of thousands of residents in the state. This decision marks the fourth major insurer to pull out of Florida in the past year, reflecting the growing concerns over the state’s insurance market and its vulnerability to extreme …

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Supreme Court Bans Affirmative Action in Education

Supreme Court Bans Affirmative Action in Education

rewrite the main part of In its second landmark ruling in a year, the Washington Post reports that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race cannot be used in college admissions, which not only will likely change the direction that universities and colleges in the United States take on race and admissions but may impact decades of landmark cases involving …

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Bobcat assaults camper dozing in hammock at park.

Bobcat Attacks Camper Sleeping in Hammock at Connecticut State Park June 30, 2023, 1:24 PM ET • 2 min read HARTFORD, Conn. — A bobcat attacked a camper sleeping in a hammock at a Connecticut state park Friday, state environmental officials said. The man was among several adults leading a group of youth campers on an outing to Selden Neck …

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Up-to-date 2023 NBA free agency roundup.

Up-to-date 2023 NBA free agency roundup.

Negotiations will begin on Friday, June 30 at 6 p.m. ET, marking the start of this year’s free agency period. The latest rumors surrounding star guards James Harden and Kyrie Irving have created some excitement. Other notable players like Draymond Green, Fred VanVleet, and Khris Middleton are also expected to make moves. Although official signings can’t happen until July 6, …

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Supreme Court favors anti-gay web designer’s stance.

The Importance of Freedom of Speech “Of course, abiding by the Constitution’s commitment to the freedom of speech means all of us will encounter ideas we consider ‘unattractive,’ ‘misguided,’ or even ‘hurtful,’ but tolerance, not coercion, is our nation’s answer. The First Amendment envisions the United States as a rich and complex place where all persons are free to think …

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Armed suspect with warrant apprehended near Obamas’ residence.

Armed suspect with warrant apprehended near Obamas' residence.

A man with explosives materials arrested near Obama’s residence A man with materials to make explosives and an active Jan. 6-related warrant was arrested by law enforcement in former President Barack Obama’s Washington, D.C., neighborhood, multiple sources briefed on the matter tell CBS News. Several sources identified the suspect as 37-year-old Taylor Taranto, of Seattle, Washington. Secret Service spotted him …

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