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Republican infighting on healthcare erupts in US House as subsidy expiration approaches
US House blocks Democratic effort to extend Obamacare subsidies, leaving millions at risk of higher premiums.
Brown University to release early decision notices as the search goes on for a shooting suspect
Brown University says it’s issuing early-decision admission offers Wednesday evening, even as the search continues for a suspect in the weekend mass shooting on campus.
Parents of sextortion victim sue Meta for alleged wrongful death (Libby Brooks/The Guardian)
Libby Brooks / The Guardian:
Parents of sextortion victim sue Meta for alleged wrongful death — Exclusive: Lawsuit is the first UK case of its kind, with Ros and Mark Dowey accusing Meta of ‘putting profit before our young peo…
‘Oh how we will miss this man’: Meg Ryan posts emotional tribute to Rob Reiner
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Russian army disaster as over 700 soldiers ‘torn apart’ in failed assault as 900 desert
The medic described how soldiers were deployed in an assault that soon ran into terrible difficulties.
Postal service plans to open last-mile delivery network to more shippers in money-raising move
The U.S. Postal Service says it intends to open its “last-mile” delivery network to large and small shippers, expanding beyond current arrangements with giants such as Amazon and UPS.
Finland Apologizes to China, Japan and South Korea for Racist Gesture
A Finnish beauty queen was stripped of her crown for a gesture mocking Asians. After Finnish lawmakers have copied her, Finland’s prime minister is trying to defuse the controversy.
Get 50% off Samsung VXT digital signage cloud software – here’s how
Save half on monthly and annual subscriptions to Samsung VXT digital signage cloud software with this code.
Joy of six as Safonov’s shootout heroics propel PSG to Fifa Intercontinental Cup
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov saved four penalties in the shootout against Flamengo to propel his side to their first Fifa Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday night and their sixth trophy of 2025.