Author: The Gazette
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Trump appoints Dan Scavino to lead White House personnel office
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Dan Scavino, his longtime aide, will be leading the White House Presidential Personnel Office in addition to remaining one of six deputy chiefs of staff. Scavino will be replacing Sergio Gor, who was recently confirmed by the Senate as the new ambassador to India. Trump said Gor “did…
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Vance says ACA credits fuel fraud as Democrats push for extension to end shutdown
By Bo Erickson and Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Vice President JD Vance criticized Affordable Care Act tax credits on Sunday, labeling them vehicles for fraud and calling for regulatory reform, even as Democratic lawmakers seek to extend healthcare subsidies in the standoff over the government shutdown. “The tax credits go to some people deservedly, and…
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Three workers died at Hyundai’s Georgia plant since 2022, before US immigration raid, WSJ reports
(Reuters) -Three workers have died since Hyundai Motor started construction of its $7.6 billion auto plant in Georgia in 2022, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing a review of federal records. Apart from the deaths, more than a dozen workers have suffered serious injuries, including from falling without wearing harnesses and getting crushed…
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SNL parodies Bondi hearing with ‘roast-style burns’ from Amy Poehler
Saturday Night Live’s season premiere included a cold open skit centered on Attorney General Pam Bondi’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee that at times was combative. Actress and comedian Amy Poehler hosted the comedy sketch show Saturday for the third time since she left the role as a cast member. Poehler impersonated Bondi in…
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Sober softball league hits home runs for mental health, addiction recovery in Colorado Springs
It’s early on a Friday evening in August this summer, and Anna Martinez takes home plate on field No. 4 at the Skyview Sports Complex. Her eyes are locked on the softball just pitched toward her. As it speeds closer, Martinez projects onto that ball every frustration, annoyance and worry on her mind that day. Recovery Rebels…
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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy discussed strengthening Kyiv’s air defence with Trump
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he has spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump for the second time in two days, discussing strengthening of Kyiv’s air defence, resilience and long-range capabilities, Zelenskiy said on Sunday. “We also discussed many details related to the energy sector. President Trump is well informed about everything that is…
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Banquets and billions: How AstraZeneca sealed a US medicine deal with Trump
By Maggie Fick LONDON (Reuters) -AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot looked relaxed standing in the Oval Office on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a medicine deal that will lower drug prices for millions of Americans. The hard work had paid off, allowing Soriot to clinch the first agreement for a non-U.S. drugmaker and shield…
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Dozens killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes, border closed
By Saeed Shah ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Dozens of fighters were killed in overnight border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, both sides said on Sunday, in the most serious fighting between the neighbours since the Taliban came to power in Kabul. The Pakistan military said that 23 of its soldiers were killed in the clashes. The Taliban…
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Live updates: Broncos vs. New York Jets in London
The Broncos face off with the New York Jets on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Kickoff is set for 7:30 a.m. and will be televised by the NFL Network. First quarter Jets win the toss and defer. Broncos to receive. Pregame reading With Broncos in London, players from 1987 look back at preseason…
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Live updates:Broncos 3, New York Jets 3
The Broncos face off with the New York Jets on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Kickoff is set for 7:30 a.m. and will be televised by the NFL Network. First quarter Wil Lutz hits a 57-yard field goal to tie the game up at 3. Broncos defense holds and the Jets’ Nick Folk…