32 m. ago Pentagon eliminates lower fitness standards for women in combat roles

Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, mandated that physical fitness requirements for combat jobs be “sex-neutral,” a move that is likely to significantly reduce the number of women who qualify. The post Pentagon eliminates lower fitness standards for women in combat roles appeared first on Boston.com.

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42 m. ago As Trump’s Tariffs Stoke Economic Uncertainty, the Fed Debates Its Next Steps

The central bank’s outreach to companies has taken on new significance as the outlook for growth and inflation gets cloudier.

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44 m. ago Ryan Leonard has signed with the Capitals. Which of his BC teammates could be next to ink pro contracts?

“We have him out there in key defensive situations, we have him out there playing against the other team’s top line, almost as a match up line, as well." The post Ryan Leonard has signed with the Capitals. Which of his BC teammates could be next to ink pro contracts? appeared first on Boston.com.

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72 m. ago George Washington painting stolen during burglary in Englewood recovered

George Washington painting stolen during burglary in Englewood recovered  CBS News

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72 m. ago Stolen painting of President George Washington recovered in Colorado after burglary

Stolen painting of President George Washington recovered in Colorado after burglary  CBS News

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82 m. ago Increased sales tax to support homeless prevention measures starts Tuesday in LA County

Increased sales tax to support homeless prevention measures starts Tuesday in LA County  ABC7 Los Angeles

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82 m. ago Los Angeles County sales tax increase takes effect Tuesday after Measure A

Los Angeles County sales tax increase takes effect Tuesday after Measure A  ABC7 Los Angeles

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3 h. ago Michael Bublé says Canada is 'not for sale' in veiled dig at Trump in JUNOs speech

Junos host Michael Bublé declared in his monologue that Canada is "not for sale," appearing to take a dig at President Trump and his recent rhetoric.

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4 h. ago As Trump Stokes Uncertainty, the Fed Asks Businesses Where It Hurts

The central bank’s outreach to companies has taken on new significance as the outlook for growth and inflation gets cloudier.

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5 h. ago Georgia governor expected to sign 'Riley Gaines Act,' which bans trans athletes from entering girls' sports

The Georgia legislature passed a bill Monday to prohibit biological boys from participating in girls' sports and using girls' spaces, including restrooms and locker rooms.

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5 h. ago Cuts to USAID could impact Trump administration efforts to curb migration

The dismantling of USAID has had a significant impact on the projects that may actually serve to discourage illegal immigration to the U.S.

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5 h. ago Georgia bill lowering threshold for proving intellectual disability in death penalty cases heads to Gov. Kemp

A bill easing Georgia's strict requirements for a person facing the death penalty to be considered intellectually disabled now awaits Gov. Brian Kemp's signature.

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9 h. ago There’s No Party Like an Iftar Party for Bangladesh’s Aspiring Leaders

During Ramadan, political parties used the events to signal potential alliances after the ouster of the country’s authoritarian leader.

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12 h. ago Trump Signs Order to Expedite Investments into U.S. that Exceed $1 Billion

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to drive further investment in the United States, as major companies have combined for trillions of dollars in American investments since he took office. The post Trump Signs Order to Expedite Investments into U.S. that Exceed $1 Billion appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago Lawsuits are blowing a hole in San Francisco’s fiscal recovery

Lawsuits are blowing a hole in San Francisco’s fiscal recovery  The San Francisco Standard

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13 h. ago Jeffrey Goldberg: Allies Will Keep Valuable Intelligence from 'Reckless' Trump

Monday, on CNN's "The Lead," Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, claimed European allies would hold back intelligence sharing because of the Trump administration's "reckless" Signal chat among senior national security officials. The post Jeffrey Goldberg: Allies Will Keep Valuable Intelligence from ‘Reckless’ Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 h. ago Trump signs order to set up new entity to take over Biden’s Chips Act program

Trump signs order to set up new entity to take over Biden’s Chips Act program  The Guardian

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13 h. ago New Columbia President Attacked by Stefanik Over 2023 Text Message

Elise Stefanik, a prominent Republican, questioned Claire Shipman’s commitment to protecting Jewish students. Ms. Shipman pledged “to build on the significant progress we’ve made.”

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13 h. ago Trump: ‘We'll never stop looking' for American journalist kidnapped in Syria, Austin Tice

President Donald Trump said that although there has been “virtually no sign" of Tice, his administration would continue to secure Tice’s release.

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14 h. ago Minnesota Student Detained by ICE Was Not an Activist, Lawsuit Says

Lawyers and experts say the arrest last week of a University of Minnesota graduate student may signal a new front in the Trump administration’s approach to immigration.

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