2 h. ago South Africa criticises US plan to resettle white Afrikaners as refugees

South Africa criticises US plan to resettle white Afrikaners as refugees  RFI

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3 h. ago Diabetes Is Rising in Africa. Could It Lead to New Breakthroughs?

Growing rates of type 2 diabetes across the African content offer scientists hope of creating new, more inclusive treatments.

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9 h. ago Final Los Angeles County soil sample results show higher lead levels in Eaton Fire area than Palisades Fire area

Final Los Angeles County soil sample results show higher lead levels in Eaton Fire area than Palisades Fire area  ABC7 Los Angeles

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15 h. ago Trump to bring white Afrikaners to US as refugees from South Africa, in wake of expropriation legislation

White Afrikaners from South Africa will be allowed into the U.S. under refugee status, with the Trump administration saying they're suffering from racial discrimination in the country.

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16 h. ago South Africa criticises US plan to accept white Afrikaners as refugees

South Africa criticises US plan to accept white Afrikaners as refugees  BBC

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20 h. ago Washington and California lead coalition of states to challenge Trump’s fake “energy emergency”

Washington and California lead coalition of states to challenge Trump’s fake “energy emergency”  Washington State | Office of the Attorney General (.gov)

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21 h. ago Trump Officials Seek to Bring First White Afrikaners to U.S. as Refugees Next Week

The rapid relocation of the Afrikaners, who President Trump says have been racially persecuted in South Africa, stands in stark contrast to the virtual shutdown of all other refugee admissions.

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22 h. ago Pope Leo XIV gives 1st homily as American pontiff, says loss in faith has led to crisis in humanity

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, gave his first homily from the Sistine Chapel on Friday in a move that could signify how he intends to lead the Catholic Church.

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22 h. ago Warning: Newsom's War on Oil Refineries Could Push Gas past $6 Per Gallon

California Governor Gavin Newsom's hostility to the oil industry could lead to the closure of local refineries -- which, in turn, could push gas prices past $6 per gallon, or even $9 per gallon, a local analyst has warned. The post Warning: Newsom’s War on Oil Refineries Could Push Gas past $6 Per Gallon — Or $9 — in California appeared first on Breitbart.

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25 h. ago What Can Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Win in China Talks?

President Trump hailed an agreement with Britain as a breakthrough — but far tougher negotiations, including with China, beckon.

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27 h. ago Influencer Burnout Is on the Rise. A New Mental Health Service Wants to Help

As influencers are becoming more vocal about burnout, stress, dopamine addiction, and body image issues, a new therapy service is launching to cater to their unique career struggles.

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28 h. ago Leo XIV, becomes first North American to lead the Catholic Church

Leo XIV, becomes first North American to lead the Catholic Church  The Washington Post

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29 h. ago She worked with Pope Leo XIV in Peru. Here's how she remembers him before his rise

Janinna Sesa worked alongside Pope Leo XIV in Chiclayo, Peru from 2015 until 2023. She spoke with NPR about his leadership in times of crisis.

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29 h. ago Ontario begins construction of 1st small reactor as it aims to lead in new nuclear technology

Ontario has begun building the first of four new, small nuclear reactors, as Canada seeks to lead the Group of Seven industrialized nations in developing next-generation nuclear technology.

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30 h. ago ‘Justice for Cwecwe’: Report of a Child’s Rape Enrages South Africans

A mother’s call for justice has challenged a culture of shame and inspired a nationwide movement to tackle the crisis of sexual violence.

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32 h. ago L.A. County finds high lead levels in soil on properties already cleaned by Army Corps

L.A. County finds high lead levels in soil on properties already cleaned by Army Corps  Los Angeles Times

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33 h. ago Trump Officials Seek to Bring First White Afrikaner Refugees to U.S. Next Week

The rapid relocation of the Afrikaners, who President Trump says have been racially persecuted in South Africa, stands in stark contrast to the virtual shutdown of all other refugee admissions.

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37 h. ago Pope live updates: Leo XIV, becomes first North American to lead the Catholic Church

Pope live updates: Leo XIV, becomes first North American to lead the Catholic Church  The Washington Post

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39 h. ago Celtics legend Paul Pierce walked 20 miles to Fox studio after bold prediction goes horribly wrong

Paul Pierce promised if his Boston Celtics lost to the New York Knicks in Game 2, he would walk to work in LA. After the Celtics blew another 20-point lead, Pierce got his steps in.

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40 h. ago Trump keeps 10 percent tariffs on UK but cuts taxes on British autos, steel and aluminum with trade deal

Trump said that the agreement would lead to more beef and ethanol exports to the UK, and streamline the processing of US goods through customs. The post Trump keeps 10 percent tariffs on UK but cuts taxes on British autos, steel and aluminum with trade deal appeared first on Boston.com.

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