91 m. ago 'The Wager' chronicles shipwreck, mutiny and murder at the tip of South America

David Grann discusses his book about an 18th-century British warship that wrecked along the coast of Patagonia. Martin Scorsese is slated to direct the film adaptation. Originally broadcast in 2023.

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2 h. ago Prince William can’t strip Meghan Markle's royal title, but using it may come at a price: experts

Royal experts claim Prince William, the Prince of Wales, is seeking to remove Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's titles as tensions continue within the royal family.

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3 h. ago Aiden Williams, family, reflect on journey from Alaska to NFL opportunity

Aiden Williams, family, reflect on journey from Alaska to NFL opportunity  Alaska's News Source

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5 h. ago China mulls U.S. overtures on trade talks, but demands tariffs be canceled

Exporters, importers and recent government statistics all suggest that trade in both directions is slowing sharply as a result of the tariffs. Neither side appears willing to be seen giving ground.

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6 h. ago Pakistan’s Leaders May Talk Tough, but War With India Is the Last Thing Pakistanis Want

For many across the country, economic struggles, political malaise and the fear of armed conflict with India now feel like parts of the same burden.

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6 h. ago ‘Profound loss’: Roger Williams student dies while studying abroad in Italy

The student was in Florence when she “experienced a medical emergency” which resulted in her death, the university said. The post ‘Profound loss’: Roger Williams student dies while studying abroad in Italy appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago DOJ sues four blue states over 'unconstitutional' climate laws threatening US energy security

The DOJ is suing Hawaii, Michigan, New York and Vermont for pushing climate laws it says are unconstitutional and dangerous to America’s energy independence.

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8 h. ago Charles Koch Says Many in the Country Are ‘Abandoning’ Its Principles

In a rare appearance on Thursday to receive an award from the Cato Institute, Mr. Koch made oblique references to President Trump and his tariffs, without mentioning his name.

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8 h. ago Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. pacing Washington as spring practices wrap up

Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. pacing Washington as spring practices wrap up  WTOP

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8 h. ago Trump tells University of Alabama graduates not to be a 'victim,' says in America 'we reject that idea'

President Trump spoke at the University of Alabama Thursday evening where he touted his political agenda, but also focused on advice for students urging them not to be a "victim" after they graduate.

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9 h. ago 75 percent of North America’s bird species are in decline, study says

75 percent of North America’s bird species are in decline, study says  The Washington Post

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9 h. ago First National Bank Alaska Declares Dividend for Second Quarter 2025

First National Bank Alaska Declares Dividend for Second Quarter 2025  GlobeNewswire

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12 h. ago Six Flags America, Hurricane Harbor closing after 2025 season

Six Flags America, Hurricane Harbor closing after 2025 season  NBC4 Washington

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12 h. ago Opinion | How ‘MAHA moms’ could really change America’s health

Opinion | How ‘MAHA moms’ could really change America’s health  The Washington Post

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12 h. ago Death Toll Rises Sharply in a Wave of Sectarian Violence in Syria

With more than 100 people killed this week in a region controlled by the Druse minority, Druse leaders signaled new willingness to join forces with the Sunni Muslim-dominated government.

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13 h. ago Trump Policies Draw Outrage at May Day Protests Across the U.S.

Labor rallies in large cities swelled with demonstrators focused on immigration, education and worker’s rights. But protesters also rallied at small-town schools and city halls in Trump country.

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13 h. ago Serena Williams abruptly bails on speech at Green Day’s Walk of Fame ceremony

Serena Williams abruptly bails on speech at Green Day’s Walk of Fame ceremony  San Francisco Chronicle

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14 h. ago Willie Nelson is still chasing an idealized country in a divided America

Nelson's new album, Oh What a Beautiful World, his 77th solo album and 154th overall, doesn't break from convention, but that's exactly why it feels so necessary right now.

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14 h. ago Death Toll From a Wave of Sectarian Violence in Syria Passes 100

The casualties from clashes this week rose sharply as the tensions moved closer to a major southern region controlled by the country’s Druse minority.

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15 h. ago South Africa's shift from coal to renewables: How it's going

Just over 74% of South Africa's electricity still comes from burning coal. In 2021, the country negotiated the Just Energy Transition Partnership with Germany, the UK, France, the US and the European Union. They committed to providing South Africa with US$8.5 billion (R157 billion) to move away from coal to renewable energy. (In March 2025, US president Donald Trump withdrew the US and its share of the funding, about US$1.5 billion, or R27.7 billion, from the arrangement.) Researcher Nqobile Xaba talks to The Conversation Africa about how the partnership is going.

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