• 02/02/2025

Ohio GOP’s constitutional amendment reform bid clears legislative committees

Fox News A contingent of Statehouse Republicans in Ohio pressed forward Wednesday with their plan to make it harder to amend the state’s constitution, an effort aimed most immediately at thwarting an abortion rights amendment in the works for this fall. After months of consternation over the issue, identical resolutions cleared both Senate and House…

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High Fashion Loosens Up

Wall Street Journal Haute couture has long had a reputation as a universe of formal gowns, stiff suits and haughty demeanors. Jeanne Cadieu brings to life fresh styles that mark a new era of modern ideas. https://www.wsj.com/articles/high-fashion-loosens-up-7b3af6c8

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South Asia is home to world’s highest number of child brides, new UN study finds

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. There are 290 million child brides in the region, which accounts for 45 per cent of the global total. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3217645/south-asia-home-worlds-highest-number-child-brides-new-un-study-finds?utm_source=rss_feed

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U.S. Defense Secretary Urges Swift NATO Membership for Sweden

New York Times Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, visiting Sweden, said he hoped that objections to adding the country to the alliance would be ironed out by midsummer, when member states meet in Lithuania. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/world/europe/nato-sweden-ukraine-austin.html

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Progressives Organize Fresh Nationwide Push for Changes at the Supreme Court

New York Times The drive by more than 30 organizations, some new to the effort, comes as ethics questions have engulfed Justice Clarence Thomas. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/us/politics/progressives-supreme-court-changes.html

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Top Fed Official Signals Support for May Interest-Rate Increase

Wall Street Journal New York Fed President John Williams said the central bank had more work ahead to bring down inflation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/top-fed-official-signals-support-for-may-interest-rate-increase-a7c9a531

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Second explosion rocks Dnepr city — newspaper

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Kharkiv region was also rocked by explosions https://tass.com/emergencies/1606877

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Cuban parliament approves Manuel Marrero as prime minister

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Members of the government were also approved by majority vote https://tass.com/world/1606875

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Rio Tinto 1Q Iron-Ore Exports Up 16%; Cuts FY Copper Output Estimate

Wall Street Journal The miner said it shipped 82.5 million metric tons of iron ore from its mines in Australia’s Pilbara region. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rio-tinto-1q-iron-ore-exports-up-16-cuts-fy-copper-output-estimate-6958393a

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