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Why the US still has daylight saving time
The seasonal clock change continues to divide Americans over its health effects, safety concerns, and economic impact — yet it’s not going away anytime soon.
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Cabin crew member’s gentle gesture of feeding an elderly passenger wins hearts aboard Saudia flight
A simple act of care from a flight attendant goes viral and sparks praise for compassionate air travel.
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Valley fever cases surge 1,200% in California as climate shifts fuel deadly fungus spread
Once confined to dusty pockets of the San Joaquin Valley, the fungal infection is now surging across California — with experts blaming the state’s new weather extremes.
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Harvard Medical School blast: FBI, Boston Police launch probe into ‘intentional’ explosion
Police said the blast occurred around 2:48 a.m. local time, shortly after a fire alarm was triggered.
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Trump unveils Lincoln Bathroom renovation, accidentally reveals window facing construction site
US President Donald Trump revealed a marble-and-gold makeover of the Lincoln Bathroom, calling it a “restoration of historical accuracy,” even as critics slammed the move as tone-deaf during the ongoing government shutdown.
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38-year-old woman charged in $102 million Louvre jewel heist; one suspect released without charge
French authorities have charged a 38-year-old woman in the audacious Louvre jewellery heist, as one of five suspects arrested this week was released without charge, AFP reported.
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Pakistan issues naval warning for live firing near India’s Trishul military drill in Sir Creek region
Pakistan has announced live firing exercises in the Arabian Sea, coinciding with India’s massive tri-services exercise Trishul near the Sir Creek border, as both sides engage in calibrated military signalling amid heightened regional vigilance.
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13-year-old accused of killing grandmother shot dead by North Carolina deputy
A 13-year-old boy suspected of killing his grandmother was shot dead by a North Carolina deputy after he allegedly charged at the officer with a piece of lumber during a chase, authorities said.
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India slams Pakistan at UN, demands end to ‘grave’ rights violations in Pok
At the UN General Assembly, India called out Pakistan for “grave” human rights abuses in areas of Kashmir under its illegal occupation, urging Islamabad to end repression and respect the rights of the local population.
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‘He was offended’: Carney says he apologised to Trump over ‘fake’ anti-tariff Reagan ad
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he apologised to US President Donald Trump for an anti-tariff advertisement featuring Ronald Reagan, as Trump responded by halting trade talks and imposing new tariffs on Canadian goods.
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How the British monarchy survives by sacrificing its own
From Prince Andrew’s fall to Edward VIII’s abdication, history shows that when family loyalty clashes with survival, the crown always wins.
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How Tuesday’s US elections will reveal Trump’s true political strength
Even as President Trump stays overseas, Tuesday’s governor races in New Jersey and Virginia — and local contests from New York to California — are shaping up as a quiet referendum on his influence.
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How Trump’s ‘nuclear option’ demand derailed the GOP’s shutdown plan
The president’s late-night call to end the Senate filibuster put Republicans on the defensive and gave Democrats new ammunition as the blame game over the shutdown deepens.
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Darfur’s nightmare returns: Why El Fasher’s fall signals a deeper, deadlier war
Two decades after the first genocide claims, Sudan’s Darfur is back in crisis as the Rapid Support Forces tighten control and atrocities surge.
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You'll find out soon: Trump dodges question on underground nuclear tests
Trump on Thursday said he had instructed the US military to resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year hiatus -- a decision widely seen as a signal to nuclear rivals China and Russia
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Federal judges order Trump administration to use emergency funds to restore food stamps
The ruling came after 25 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia sued the USDA in Boston federal court, arguing that federal law mandates the continuation of food assistance to eligible households, even in the absence of new congressional funding.
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Pakistan’s 80% agriculture at risk if India tweaks Indus flow | Islamabad's water peril explained
As climate change intensifies and India strengthens its upstream control, Pakistan’s agricultural heartland may soon face its most severe challenge yet, not from war, but from water.
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Trump says US has no plans to strike Venezuela amid reports of military action
Donald Trump's remarks follow weeks of speculation after a series of US air and naval operations destroyed several vessels suspected of smuggling drugs near Venezuelan waters.
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JD Vance clarifies wife Usha’s Hindu faith, says she has ‘no plans to convert’; calls out 'anti-Christian bigotry'
The controversy erupted after Vance said he wished his Indian-origin wife would one day embrace Christianity since their children are being raised Christian and she often attends church with them.
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US readies airstrikes inside Venezuela: Inside Trump’s new playbook to dismantle Maduro’s ‘cartel of the suns’
According to reports, US B-1 Lancer bombers have already conducted flight missions close to Venezuelan airspace -- a show of force described by officials as an “attack demonstration.”
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A hug, a tribute and a viral moment: Erika Kirk sees 'some similarities' of Charlie in JD Vance, sparks debate | WATCH
The most talked-about moment of the evening, however, came when Erika reflected on her bond with Vance, who had personally helped carry Charlie’s coffin aboard Air Force Two from Utah to Arizona.
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‘Because he can’t be President without insulting Hindus’: Why JD Vance’s remarks on his wife’s faith have angered Indians
JD Vance's comments, in which he expressed a wish for his Indian-origin wife, Usha Vance, to embrace Christianity, have been widely criticised as insensitive and politically motivated.
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Trump’s crackdown on high drug costs: Why India’s pharma industry could emerge as the big winner | Explained
For Indian pharmaceutical companies that already supply nearly half of all generic medicines sold in the US, the decision signals faster market access and potentially higher export volumes.
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FBI foils suspected terror plot in Michigan, arrests multiple ahead of Halloween weekend
The FBI has not yet released details about the suspects or the nature of the planned attack. Patel said additional information will be shared once the investigation allows.
