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Senators approve withholding their own pay during shutdowns | AP News

Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share ... WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string of record-breaking ...

South Carolina governor calls for a special session on redistricting

Republicans hope to eliminate a majority-minority seat held by longtime Democratic Rep. James Clyburn before the midterms.

🔒 Supreme Court preserves access to mail distribution of widely used abortion pill - The Washington Post

The decision maintains access nationwide to medication abortion, the most common way of ending pregnancies in the United States, while litigation continues.

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Live updates: Trump wraps up warm China trip, hails trade deals but offers few details

TRUMP POSITIVE: The president hailed "fantastic" trade deals and said “a lot of different problems” were settled, though no major agreements or breakthroughs were announced before he departed Beijing.

She's trying to outrun pancreatic cancer. Breakthrough treatments give her hope

Pancreatic cancer is notoriously lethal. But new treatments mean that may be changing, and people with the disease now have more reason to hope than ever before.

Recent Scientific Breakthroughs That Will Change Daily Life | Bored Panda

From de-extinct dire wolves to gene-editing therapy, these recent scientific discoveries are set to transform medicine, technology, and daily life as we know it. Curiosities, Science & Technology

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UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz | Reuters

Britain said on Tuesday it would contribute autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon ‌fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational defensive mission aimed at securing shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

🔒 Nigel Farage, Leader of Reform U.K., Faces Investigation for £5 Million Gift - The New York Times

The Conservative Party referred the case against Mr. Farage, the leader of a right-wing populist party in Britain, to a parliamentary watchdog.

UK's Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King's Speech | Reuters

Addressing ⁠lawmakers in the House of Lords, the upper house of parliament, the king, wearing the Imperial State Crown and the Robe of State, said: "My ministers will take decisions that protect the energy, defence and economic security of the United Kingdom for the long-term."

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FBI Slaps $200K Bounty on Ex-Air Force Spy Monica Witt Who Defected to Iran

Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to come forward. The $200,000 reward could provide the breakthrough needed to bring a long-sought fugitive to justice and close a painful chapter in American counterintelligence.

Trump Departs Beijing After Cordial Xi Summit but Deep Rifts on Taiwan and Trade Linger

No breakthroughs on artificial intelligence restrictions or technology decoupling were reported.

UK Stocks That May Be Priced Below Their Estimated Value

The United Kingdom's stock market has been experiencing some turbulence, with the FTSE 100 index recently closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting the challenges faced by companies tied to global economic conditions. In such an environment, identifying stocks that may be ...

Agriculture in Africa: Science and research can’t make an impact without investment and good policies

Green Revolution in Asia. Scientific breakthroughs improved wheat and rice varieties which transformed agriculture. It was not simply because the science was strong. There were other factors too.

Largest US IPO of 2026 Debuts, Cerebras Soars 68% on First Day, Is This AI Chip Upstart Worth Buying Now?

In the future, if the company continues to deliver on its technological advantages and earnings growth, its market value is expected to achieve new breakthroughs; however, one must also remain cautious of risks posed by valuation bubbles and intensifying industry competition.

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The American Civil War (1861–1865) ended slavery in the United States and preserved the Union at the cost of 620,000 lives.

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