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Trump renames Lake Ontario: ‘Now all we need is an ocean’; Dem Senator: Trump spends time ‘on stupid things’

President Trump signed an executive order that he says will immediately change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. Now, he's publicly considering renaming the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Democratic Senator Mark Kelly tells Brianna Keilar that President Trump "spends a lot of time on stupid things." Kelly says he worries "about the damage he's going to be doing between now and 2028."

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World23h ago

‘A win for Meta:’ Florida AG says state will proceed with litigation against the tech giant

‘A win for Meta:’ Florida AG says state will proceed with litigation against the tech giant

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World23h ago

Veterans step up for 'Stand Down'

HAVERHILL — The day was dedicated to the men and women who wore the uniform, setting up a one-stop destination for any former servicemembers in need.

HHaverhill Gazette

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World5d ago

N.J. weekend events: 90+ things to do, from jazz and blues to a sunflower festival

This weekend features a folk festival and a barbecue competition at the Meadowlands.

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World5d ago

Dearborn woman with dementia fatally struck by Amtrak train after wandering from home

An elderly woman with dementia was fatally struck by a passenger train in Dearborn on Thursday, less than an hour after she was reported missing from her home.

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World23h ago

Malaria, Likely Spread by Mosquito on Plane, Kills 2 Airport Workers in Germany

Six employees at Frankfurt Airport were infected this summer, according to German health officials and the airport’s operator. Four recovered.

TThe New York Times

World5d ago

Trump signs executive order to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” his latest escalation as he engages in a tense trade war with Canada.

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World23h ago

Nepal tragedy: Around 1,500 reported missing; Centre providing all necessary assistance, says Union Minister Suresh Gopi

Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Friday stated that the Central leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, is in direct communication with the concerned authorities in Nepal following the recent tragedy, and that the Government of India is providing all necessary relief and assistance.

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World23h ago

Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee, wife stranded in flood-hit Nepal; son shares update

Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee and his wife Pratibha Mukherjee are currently stranded in Nepal after heavy rains and flash floods disrupted their shoot and travel plans.

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World23h ago

Rajnath Singh, CM Dhami extend greetings on Raksha Bandhan; women tie rakhis to BJP's Dilip Ghosh in Kolkata, Army jawans in Banihal

Rajnath Singh, CM Dhami extend greetings on Raksha Bandhan; women tie rakhis to BJP's Dilip Ghosh in Kolkata, Army jawans in Banihal

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World23h ago

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary offers prayers to Lord Satyanarayan on Sawan Purnima

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary offered prayers to Lord Shri Satyanarayan on the occasion of Sawan Purnima and prayed for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the people of the state.

AAni (asian News International)

World23h ago

Nirmala Sitharaman offers prayers at Canada temple, lights Moksha Deepam for Nepal

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited the Sri Siva Satyanarayana Swamy Temple in Mississauga and offered prayers. During her visit, she lit a 'Moksha Deepam' in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet region and prayed for peace and sadgati for the departed souls.

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World23h ago

Punjab: State Secretariat shut as employees stage mass leave over pending DA; Congress backs protest

The Punjab State Secretariat in Chandigarh witnessed a complete shutdown on Friday as government employees staged a mass leave to protest against the state government, demanding the payment of long-overdue Dearness Allowance (DA).

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World23h ago

"India will spare no effort": Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on flood relief assistance to Nepal

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday underlined India's commitment to supporting Nepal during its current flood crisis, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already initiated steps to dispatch all possible assistance to the neighbouring country.

AAni (asian News International)

World23h ago

Iran war live: Tehran prepares conditions to open Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it is preparing to draft conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz following mediator requests.

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World23h ago

NASA’s new telescope will transform our view of the universe. This is the story of its namesake

In August 2018, just four months before she died, I had the great fortune to interview Nancy Grace Roman about her extraordinary life studying the stars.

TThe Conversation

World5d ago

Trump ignored intelligence warning of defeat in Iran War

Tulsi Gabbard, who served as the Director of National Intelligence until May, warned Trump about commencing strikes on Iran. She reportedly told him that killing Ali Khamenei would only usher in a more authoritarian government in Iran, which is more likely to seek weapons of mass destruction.

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World5d ago

Weekend spotlight, Aug. 28 to 30: Things to do in Kingston area this weekend

Weekend Spotlight Aug. 28 to 30: Things to do in Kingston area this weekend

TThe Kingston Whig Standard

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