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• Eastern Illinois students among those losing visas

  20-04-2025 03:08 via article.wn.com
  CHARLESTON — International students at Eastern Illinois University are among those nationwide having their visa or legal status revoked by the federal government. "EIU can confirm students have been impacted,” the university said in statement issued in response to an inquiry by the JG-TC. “Citing the myriad sensitivities involved, the University is unable to provide a precise number. EIU offers a variety of academic, mental health, and legal services to every student — in
  
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• Kari Lake announces partnership between far-right OAN and Voice of America to distribute pro-Trump message

  07-05-2025 16:30 via independent.co.uk
  
  ‘Kari Lake providing One America News Network to our global audiences makes a mockery of the agency's history of independent non-partisan journalism,’ former USAGM Chief Financial Officer Grant Turner said in response
  
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• Melania hosting a White House event to honor Barbara Bush – her son, George, is skipping the ceremony

  07-05-2025 16:29 via independent.co.uk
  
  George W. Bush and his wife, Laura Bush, are not expected to attend the event unveiling a stamp in honor of the former first lady
  
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• Conclave live: Cardinals begin secret election to choose next Pope in Sistine Chapel

  07-05-2025 16:29 via independent.co.uk
  
  In the pre-conclave Mass, senior cardinal Giovanni Battista Re prayed for the cardinal electors to be enlightened to choose “the Pope our time needs”
  
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• World Liberty Financial to Airdrop USD1 Stablecoin to WLFI Token Holders

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  TL;DR Exclusive Airdrop: World Liberty Financial will distribute its new USD1 stablecoin exclusively to WLFI token holders as a token of appreciation and to test the platform’s on-chain distribution system. Community-Backed Innovation: The governance proposal passed with nearly 100% support, aiming to validate smart contract functionality and ensure robust, secure distribution. Path to Future Enhancements: This live test not only rewards loyal investors...
  
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• Wordle answer for May 7, 2025 (Game #1418): Today’s clues, hints, and final solution

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  Today's Wordle Answer for May 7, 2025 is what every puzzle lover...
  
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• Woman killed by toxic mushrooms said meal was "delicious," doctor testifies

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  Erin Patterson is accused of murdering the parents and aunt of her estranged husband by cooking and serving up the poisonous Beef Wellington dish. ......
  
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• Why Did My Friend Keep Poking Her Husband When I Spoke at Dinner?

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  Long after the dinner party in question, a reader still feels self-conscious about jabs exchanged every time she opened her mouth. ......
  
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• Who will be the next pope? Here are some potential candidates as the conclave begins

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  The papal conclave meets to begin the...
  
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• What factors the conclave will consider when electing the next pope

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  CBS News papal contributor Francis Rocca, who has covered the Vatican for more than 15 years, breaks down the process of electing the next pope and what the cardinals are considering as they cast their votes. ......
  
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• USS Harry S. Truman fighter jet goes overboard, pilots eject

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An F/A-18 fighter jet landing on the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea went overboard, forcing its two pilots to eject, a defense official told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The incident Tuesday marks the latest mishap to mar the deployment of the Truman, which has been essential in the...
  
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• US renewable energy has tripled in a decade – but Trump cancels almost $8bn in projects

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  Political uncertainty under Trump has dampened the market, even as red states see a boom in renewable energy...
  
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• US just scrapped 450 nuclear missile silos, the reason is cost

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  The US Air Force will construct new silos for its...
  
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• US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick slams Canada as 'Socialist Regime' amid rising trade tensions

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s labeling of...
  
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• UNAIDS 50 percent workforce cuts is a major threat to global HIV response amid funding ...

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  UNAIDS faces a major funding crisis. The agency...
  
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• Uber reports strong Q1 despite revenue miss, forecasts resilient demand with robust gross bookings outlook

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  Uber Technologies (UBER) reported a slight miss...
  
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• Trump plans to announce US will call Persian Gulf ‘Arabian Gulf’, officials say

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  Iranian leaders are already pushing back, saying renaming the gulf would be ‘indicative of hostile intent toward Iran’US politics live – latest updates...
  
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• Today's NYT Strands answers for May 7, Puzzle #430: Today’s full walkthrough with hints, clue ...

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  Today's NYT Strands Answers May 7 puzzle brings a fun twist with its theme “Training...
  
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• Thank Trump for not getting your dolls: US Treasury Secretary tells girls amid ongoing trade ...

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump recently faced...
  
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• Sardar Yousaf visits Pakistan Hajj Mission in Madinah, reviews pilgrim services

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  <p>MADINAH, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 7th May, 2025) Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Wednesday visited the Pakistan Hajj Mission in Madinah to review the ongoing Hajj operations and assess the arrangements being provided to Pakistani...
  
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• Restaurant owner killed in stabbing horror at Lloyds bank

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  Gurvider Singh Johal was pronounced dead at the scene. ......
  
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• Pilots eject after fighter jet landing on USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier goes overboard

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  The incident marks the latest mishap to mar the deployment of the Truman, which has been essential in the airstrike campaign by the United States against Yemen's Houthi rebels. ......
  
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• NYT Connections May 7 answers and hints for puzzle #696: Full breakdown of today’s categories ...

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  NYT Connections May 7 answers bring a fresh puzzle twist with a fun mix of categories,...
  
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• Most travelers must have a REAL ID now to fly in US, or face extra screening

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — REAL ID requirements for those flying within the United States begin Wednesday after nearly 20 years of delays. The day ahead of the deadline, people lined up at government offices across the country to secure their compliant IDs. In Chicago, officials established a Real ID Supercenter for walk-in appointments, while officials in California and elsewhere planned to continue offering extended hours for the crush of appointments. &l
  
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• More problems for Americans: In addition to the REAL ID requirement for flyers, TSA bans ...

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  American travellers take note, the Transportation Security...
  
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• Michael Pitt arrested for alleged sexual assault and attack on ex-girlfriend

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  Boardwalk Empire and Dawson’s Creek actor accused of multiple domestic violence charges...
  
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• MAGA Beauty Is Built to Go Viral

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  These Republican women use the vernacular of influencers to spread their message. It’s working, for now. ......
  
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• Karen Read trial updates: Testimony continues after angry voicemails played in court

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  Karen Read's second murder trial begins with new jury Karen Read is starting her second trial after being prosecuted for the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, last year. Testimony is continuing May 7 in the trial of Karen Read after prosecutors played enraged, profanity-laden voicemails the Massachusetts woman left her boyfriend in the hours before his body was discovered in the snow. Read, 45, is accused of hitting Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe with her Lexus
  
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• Kabul warns India, Pakistan that escalation ‘not in interest of region’

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  Updated 19 sec ago AFP May 07, 2025 16:38...
  
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• Italian cardinal once mired in controversy over secret China deal now leads race to become ...

  07-05-2025 16:17 via article.wn.com
  Cardinal Pietro Parolin, once considered an unlikely...
  
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