• 03/14/2025

Over 4,000 families displaced by Burundi floods

Fox News A week of floods has displaced thousands of families in a part of western Burundi where a river separates the country from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a local official said Wednesday. More than 4,000 families living in the village of Gatumba were displaced by flooding, Mutimbuzi district chief administrator Simeon Butoyi…

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Alleged captain of capsized migrant boat in English Channel charged with manslaughter

Fox News A man who allegedly piloted a small boat packed with migrants that capsized while crossing the English Channel in December has been charged with four counts of manslaughter. Ibrahima Bah, 19, is due to appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Thursday to face the charges related to the Dec. 14, 2022 capsizing. His…

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Are journalists being replaced by AI? Kuwait has a virtual news anchor

Jerusalem Post The virtual anchor made her first appearance on a local Kuwait news network and delivered the latest news and headlines. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-739077

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Colombia’s Petro fires police chief who claims he used exorcisms to catch fugitives

Fox News Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday removed the national police director who had talked about using exorcisms to catch fugitives. Neither Petro nor the Defense Ministry elaborated on reasons for the dismissal of Gen. Henry Sanabria, a staunch Catholic who was appointed by Petro in August of last year. But Sanabria was under…

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Space achievements remain source of pride for Russians, Kremlin spokesman says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Dmitry Peskov, Vladimir Putin has not seen the movie yet but he will watch it https://tass.com/society/1603463

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Massachusetts House unveils $56.2B budget proposal

Fox News Massachusetts House leaders unveiled a $56.2 billion state budget plan Wednesday that proposes spending on universal school meals, an expanded scholarship program for in-demand jobs, and competitive grants to encourage renewable energy projects in public schools. The plan also outlines how the state would spend an estimated $1 billion in additional revenue from…

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California Republican mayor accuses Newsom, AG of singling out Huntington Beach amid statewide homeless crisis

Fox News The Republican mayor of Huntington Beach, California, accused Democrats Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta of “singling out” his city in a lawsuit over affordable housing mandates when a rampant homelessness crisis permeates the Golden State.  “AG Bonta’s statement today about ‘amending’ the State’s current lawsuit against Huntington Beach is wrong.…

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Forget Singapore and Shenzhen – Hong Kong’s only competition in beating the brain drain is its past self

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s policies on talent are confusing, with moves to import workers sitting alongside telling local youth to go elsewhere for career opportunities. Leaders should focus on restoring an environment in which people can…

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Nikkei Down 0.3%, Dragged by Electronics, Auto Stocks

Wall Street Journal Japanese stocks were lower in early trade, as the yen strengthens versus the dollar following data showing U.S. inflation eased in March. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nikkei-may-fall-as-yen-strengthens-e7c8695f

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TD Securities Adds Long AUD/USD Position to Its Model Portfolio

Wall Street Journal TD Securities has added a long AUD/USD position to its model portfolio, entering at 0.6693 and targeting an upward move to 0.7000. https://www.wsj.com/articles/td-securities-adds-long-aud-usd-position-to-its-model-portfolio-d293cfc4

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