Tag: government programs
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La Scala concert features violins that inmates made from battered migrant boats
The violins, violas and cellos played by the Orchestra of the Sea in its debut performance at Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala carry with them tales of desperation and redemption
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Russia puts leader of NATO member Estonia on a wanted list over removal of Soviet-era monuments
Officials say Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has been put on a wanted list in Russia because of her efforts to remove Soviet-era World War II monuments in the Baltic nation
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Republicans work to recruit female and minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programs
House Republicans may be critical of diversity and inclusion programs within the federal government and elsewhere
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Virginia’s Youngkin aims to bolster mental health care, part of national focus after the pandemic
There’s consensus in Virginia that the mental health care system is in need of reform, due to what Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration says is an overreliance on hospitalization at a time of growing need
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Stock market today: European shares gain after quiet, holiday lightened day in Asia
Shares have inched higher in Europe after a mixed trading session in Asia, where many regional markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday
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Stock market today: Tokyo hits 30-year high, with many Asian markets shut for Lunar New Year holiday
Asian shares are mostly higher as Tokyo’s benchmark momentarily touched a 34-year high, while many regional markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday
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What to know about South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s banishment from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
For the second time as governor of South Dakota, Kristi Noem has been banished from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
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A record number of Americans can’t afford their rent. Lawmakers are scrambling to help
A new Harvard University study found that half of U.S. renters are paying nearly a third of their income on rent
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Senate Democrats push to require that Biden consult Congress on weapons sales to Israel
Senate Democrats are pushing to prevent the Biden administration from bypassing Congress when approving weapons sales to Israel as the Jewish state’s war against Hamas comes under increasing scrutiny