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Stranded survivors cross Trishuli River by zip line after Nepal floods
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— Sep 3, 2026
After devastating floods in Nepal cut off communities, relief camps report shortages of essential medicines and cash despite food aid, as efforts continue to reach hundreds of thousands displaced and thousands killed or missing. Rescuers—armed forces and international teams—have used a makeshift zip line across the Trishuli River to move people and supplies, while teams focus on trapped workers in hydroelectric tunnels and delivering medicines, food, and essentials to those in dire need.
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UK Mortgage Complexity Grows With 1.8 Million Maturities
Business
— Sep 9, 2026
The mortgage industry is testing ambitious AI and digital tools while brokers and advisers emphasize client-centric service as complexity grows, underscoring a persistent gap between tech investments and real-world results. Across messaging from brokers, agents, and associations, experts warn that effective, personalized guidance remains essential to navigating credit hurdles, multiple lender options, and evolving market dynamics.
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As US Companies Push To Get Workers Vaccinated, States Disagree on Who’s Essential
Reporting
— Dec 8, 2020
Companies and industry groups lobbying to get their U.S. workers to the front of the line for COVID vaccination are running into a patchwork of state plans and confusion over who is essential, and who is not…
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Biden Thanks Frontline and Essential Workers for Making the Fourth of July ‘Possible’
Reporting
— Jul 4, 2021
President Joe Biden is expressing his appreciation for frontline and essential workers in his message to Americans on the Fourth of July. “This Fourth of July, America is back. We’re headed into a summer of joy – of…
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Wall Street Is Ready To Invest In America’s Energy Future. If Washington Permits It.
Jeremy Harrell · 4 min · 1h
Obama Says Biden Is ‘Essentially Finishing the Job’ of His Time in Office
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— Jun 1, 2021
Former President Barack Obama believes President Joe Biden is “essentially finishing the job” of his presidency. During an interview with The New York Times released on Tuesday, Obama told the outlet, “I think that what…
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Cheney: Trump’s Rhetoric Is ‘Essentially the Same’ As That of the Chinese Communist Party
Reporting
— Jun 7, 2021
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) claims former President Donald Trump’s comments are “essentially the same things” that the Chinese Communist Party says about the United States. “When you listen to Donald Trump talk now, when…
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Canada and US Likely to Extend Ban on Non-Essential Travel
Reporting
— Jul 14, 2020
Canada and the United States are set to extend a ban on non-essential travel that was imposed to fight the coronavirus outbreak, although a final decision has not been taken, two Ottawa sources familiar with the matter…
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AOC Defends Trump Prosecutions Because He ‘Ordered Essentially a Terrorist Attack’
Reporting
— Mar 25, 2024
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) claims former President Donald Trump “ordered” what she called “essentially a terrorist attack.” The progressive representative was asked on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday how…
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Schumer Pushes Hazard Pay up to $25k for Essential Workers
Reporting
— Apr 7, 2020
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said that he will propose a hazard pay for essential workers that could add up to $25,000, calling it a “Heroes Fund.” The New York legislator stressed on a press call on…
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On X · @BoySpyce
Boy Spyce Offers Apology to Influencers Except Dami Foreign
Nigerian artist Boy Spyce proposes an X Space to apologize to blocked influencers but excludes Dami Foreign. Reactions are mostly skeptical or mocking rather than polarized, with advice to focus on music instead of pandering.
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New Jersey Governor Reverses Course, Deems Gun Stores ‘Essential Businesses’
Reporting
— Mar 31, 2020
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) reversed course on Monday, announcing the gun shops would be considered “essential businesses” and can remain open. Murphy’s change of heart came after the federal Department of Homeland…
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Iranian Strikes Test Jordan’s US Alliance
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— Sep 4, 2026
Jordan under King Abdullah II remains a central US ally hosting American forces, with defense cooperation and multiple bases in the country targeted by Iranian strikes, while leaders emphasize the partnership as essential to counter Iran and regional instability. Despite economic pain, refugee pressures, and West Bank tensions, Jordan pledges to maintain its security ties with Washington to deter regional disruption and safeguard stability.
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Derek Foss
Economic strain plus refugee numbers plus now missiles overhead - Jordan's carrying a lot of weight for regional stability.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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US Extends Non-Essential Travel Restrictions With Canada, Mexico Through August 20
Reporting
— Jul 16, 2020
The U.S. Homeland Security Department said Thursday it will extend restrictions on non-essential travel at U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico through August 20. Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf…
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US Borders With Canada, Mexico To Stay Closed To Non-Essential Travel Until Nov. 21
Reporting
— Oct 19, 2020
The United States’ land borders between Canada and Mexico will remain closed to all non-essential travel until Nov. 21, the U.S. Homeland Security Department said Monday. The extension comes as the United States remains…
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Canada-U.S. Border to Stay Closed to Non-Essential Travel Until June 21: Globe and Mail
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— May 13, 2020
The Canada-U.S. border is expected to stay closed to non-essential travel until June 21, the Globe and Mail newspaper reported on Wednesday. Canada and the United States had agreed on April 18 to extend border…
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Protesters Set to Support Kennedy Center
Activists are expected to gather in opposition to President Donald Trump's attempted takeover of the Kennedy Center on Friday. The president has threatened to close and demolish it. Activists are expected to gather, link hands and form a human chain outside the Washington venue. Their goal is to have Trump removed as its chairman for failing to protect and manage it. Trump appointed himself as cha
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Publishers Sue OpenAI as DOJ Backs AI Training
Tech
— Sep 3, 2026
The U.S. Justice Department has filed statements of interest in multiple copyright cases, arguing that training large language models on copyrighted texts is a transformative fair use and essential for national security, innovation, and economic competitiveness. The filings largely back OpenAI in its disputes with The New York Times and other publishers, signaling a broad government stance aimed at preserving American leadership in AI amid global legal debates.
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Survey finds many Americans unsure how much life insurance they actually need
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— Sep 1, 2026
During Life Insurance Awareness Month, experts urge Americans to review coverage, address misconceptions about cost, and recognize that many begin their search online while still valuing personal guidance from trusted professionals. Industry research shows the coverage gap persists, a majority seek personal connection with advisors, and while AI can assist, human counsel remains essential in helping families protect their finances.
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Here’s Why Electric Bills Will Be Soaring This Summer
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— Jun 3, 2026
As summer temperatures climb, so will electricity bills for millions of Americans. For families already dealing with higher costs for housing, groceries, insurance, and other essentials, another increase is becoming…
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Johnson Responds To Rhetoric
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— Sep 17, 2025
Well, apparently, we’re supposed to just shrug and move on. Charlie Kirk is assassinated. Ilhan Omar gets on a podcast and essentially blames him for his own murder. And Speaker Mike Johnson? He gives a nice little…
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JD FOSTER: Five Essential Lessons From Shutdown
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— Nov 14, 2025
Many lessons appear from the longest government shutdown on record, some obvious, some subtle. The most obvious is that the party with the strongest hand always wins unless the hand is badly misplayed. Republicans had…
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Here’s What Doves And Hawks Think About The UN’s Iran War Crime Report
Francis Kapper · 10 min · 1h
Watch: Concerning Moment Biden Freezes Up, ‘Looks As if He Is Going to Croak’
Opinion
— Oct 3, 2023
Look at any article in the legacy media about allegations that the 2020 election was stolen. The article will usually include a phrase reading something like “…such claims have been proven false…,” essentially an…
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Garland Says Criticizing the DOJ for Bias Is an ‘Attack’ on Democracy
Reporting
— Jun 23, 2023
Attorney General Merrick Garland claimed Friday that criticizing the Justice Department (DOJ) for bias was an “attack” on an “essential institution” of democracy. The Justice Department announced Tuesday that Biden…
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STEVE MILLOY: Roundup The Junk Science To Save Glyphosate
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— May 16, 2026
Editor’s note: Big Tent Ideas always aims to provide balancing perspectives on the hottest issues of the day. Below is a column from lawyer Steve Milloy, where he argues that glyphosate is an essential herbicide in…
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Trump Sails to Victory In Nevada Caucus
Reporting
— Feb 9, 2024
Former President Donald Trump won the Nevada caucus on Thursday by a large margin, running essentially unopposed, according to The Associated Press. Trump received 97.6% of the early share from Republican caucusgoers in…
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Legal Analyst Tells CNN There’s ‘No Planet’ Where DA in Trump Case Gets What She Wants
Opinion
— Aug 18, 2023
Pierre Trudeau, the former Prime Minister of Canada, was once credited with an insightful quote about his profession: “The essential ingredient of politics is timing.” The same wisdom about timing applies to political…
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Chelsea FC Posts Early 0-0 Update in Premier League Clash with Brentford
The official @ChelseaFC account posted “COYB! 👊” (Come On You Blues) alongside the scoreline 🐝 0-0 ⚫️ at the 1-minute mark of their Premier League match against Brentford (#CFC | #BRECHE). It is a standard live match-day hype and score update from the club. It is trending because it is real-time content during a live Premier League fixture, drawing immediate engagement from the large Chelsea fanbase, match followers, and rival supporters checking in on the game.
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