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Afghanistan’s future uncertain three years after Taliban takeover

The Taliban marked the third anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan with a public holiday and a televised military parade, but face international condemnation for their treatment of women and girls, an economic and humanitarian crisis, and a lack of foreign aid.

Antitrust cops should be going after Medicare, not Google

Unlike Google, with Medicare, there is evidence of harm to ordinary people.

Harris and Democrats envision a brighter future at DNC

Vice President Kamala Harris and her supporters at the Democratic National Convention established the parameters of the fall campaign against Donald Trump and his MAGA minions as a battle between the nation's sun-kissed future and its dark checkered past.

Elizabeth Warren spars with CNBC anchor over Harris price-gouging plan

An interview between Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and CNBC host Joe Kernen boiled over Friday morning, when the two sparred over Vice President Harris's recent pledge to ban price gouging if elected in November. Harris unveiled her economic plans last week, including the proposed ban, which would give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the ability...

Federal judge permanently blocks EPA ‘disparate impact’ civil rights enforcement in Louisiana

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from considering disparate environmental harms in Louisiana in its enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, making permanent a temporary hold he issued in January. In the ruling, Judge James Cain of the Western District of Louisiana, a former President Trump appointee,...

US hits Chinese companies with new sanctions over Russia-Ukraine war

The U.S. on Friday sanctioned a long list of Chinese and Russian companies over their support for Moscow's war in Ukraine, as the Biden administration looks to sharpen its tools aimed at crippling Moscow's war machine. The sanctions list, targeting nearly 400 entities and individuals, is among the most sweeping actions taken yet against Chinese...

Ronda Rousey apologizes for sharing Sandy Hook conspiracy video

Former MMA fighter Ronda Rousey apologized Friday for sharing a Sandy Hook conspiracy 11 years ago on social media, saying it was the “single most regrettable decision of my life.” The professional wrestler offered her apology in a lengthy statement she shared on the social platform X.  "I apologize that this came 11 years too...

‘Head of household’ no more: Republicans want to make being a single parent more expensive

The most prominent tax policy idea for punishing single parenthood is eliminating the “head of household” filing status.

GOP-controlled states sue over Biden plan for immigrant spouses, children

Texas and 15 other GOP-led states sued the Biden administration Friday over a new policy making it easier for Americans’ spouses and children who lack necessary documentation to gain legal status. Known as “Keeping Families Together,” the program allows spouses and children of U.S. citizens without legal status to seek to adjust their status without...

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to endorse Trump for president, court filing shows

Democrat turned independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on Friday will endorse former President Donald Trump, his campaign said in a Friday court filing.

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