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Another effect of the Iran war: Nigerian children suffer as malnutrition and poverty surge
SOKOTO, Nigeria — Maryam Aminu was hardly surprised when the last of her six children was diagnosed with malnutrition in April for a second time. She was barely feeding the 18-month-old regularly, let alone with nutritious foods. Although the family in northwest Nigeria has struggled with economic hardship, their situation deteriorated after February, when her husband, Shehu…
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‘Juice worth the squeeze?’ Laughter erupts as CNN mocks ‘headache’ Trump gives the GOP
Laughter erupted on CNN Sunday morning as a joyful Manu Raju delved into the “fresh hill headache” President Donald Trump has created for Republicans on Capitol Hill. The problem? Trump insisted on prime-time television that Congress pass the SAVE America Act, Raju reported with a smile. “President Trump is making demands that Republicans simply cannot…
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Samsung slashes New Jersey workforce, offers relocations ahead of HQ move to Texas
Samsung Electronics has cut jobs at its US display, phone and other consumer electronics operations — affecting workers mainly in New Jersey and Texas, according to documents and two people familiar with the matter. The South Korean tech giant said on Sunday in a statement to Reuters that 739 roles in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, have been…
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Will Smith’s ex-pal Bilaal Salaam wants actor to testify in $3M lawsuit against wife Jada Pinkett
Will Smith’s former pal is seeking the actor’s testimony against his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, in a $3 million lawsuit filed in November 2025. Bilaal Salaam, who alleged Jada confronted and threatened him at Will’s birthday party in September 2021, requested via an email on July 7 that a judge require the actor to participate…
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Ode to Ashy Knees
Argan, shea butter, & castor. A thousand ways to soften, mist & moisture, but nothing to supple knees: crease immune to chemical peel & heel mask, instrument of pray & beg. I cough up aerosol in wet white clouds, bleach them into beauty slick as slobbered bone. The Greeks thought nymphs lived in the corrugated…
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Shohei Ohtani scratched from next pitching start, return to mound unclear
NEW YORK — The Dodgers don’t know when Shohei Ohtani will take the mound next. He was tentatively scheduled to start Wednesday against the Phillies, after promising initial reports on his recovery from an injection in his left knee. But after seeing his knee’s response to playing catch, the team decided to give him more time. “We…
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Fox host who can’t ‘understand’ sparks mockery: ‘Consider the possibility Trump lied’
Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo was widely ridiculed Sunday after she voiced confusion over Iran’s ability to strike back at the U.S., despite President Donald Trump’s oft-repeated claim that Iran’s military had been completely destroyed. Trump has declared Iran’s military to have been totally destroyed countless times, proclaiming on March 14 that the United States had…
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Mom sends pre-teen to talk to AI about difficult problems
A mother has shared a new-age parenting technique that has worked wonders for both her and her children. While many Australians use ChatGPT to predict the stock market or to diagnose a weird cough, Doctor Nici Sweaney has a whole other use for it. “I actually have ChatGPT as my babysitter,” Sweaney told news.com.au With…
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‘RHOC’ alum Jeana Keough, 70, diagnosed with tongue cancer
“Real Housewives of Orange County” alum Jeana Keough was diagnosed with tongue cancer, her daughter, Kara, revealed. “A few months ago, while visiting Shane and me in Florida, my mom mentioned a painful spot on her tongue,” Kara, 37, wrote via a GoFundMe dedicated to paying for the TV personality’s treatment. “She assumed a tooth…
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Maine Democrat Shenna Bellows drops out of race to replace Graham Platner
SANFORD, Maine — Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ended her Senate campaign on Sunday, further clearing the path for rival Troy Jackson as he consolidates support in a fast-moving Democratic nomination contest. “This has been an unprecedented nominating process, compressed into days instead of months, and I’m grateful to every volunteer who worked around…