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• Reeves meeting regulators in drive to cut red tape

  17-03-2025 13:39 via bbc.com
  
  The chancellor will unveil plans to cut bureaucracy as the government continues its bid to slash red tape.
  
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• Missing American college student seen in new hotel security footage before disappearance

  17-03-2025 22:46 via foxnews.com
  
  Missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki is seen in recently released security camera footage obtained by local news from the hotel where she was staying in the Dominican Republic before she vanished.Konanki, 20, was last seen on the beach with a witness identified as 22-year-old Joshua Riibe of Iowa around 4:50 a.m. on March 6. The pair had been out drinking with friends at the RIU Republica in Punta Cana before Riibe said they went for a swim during a red-flag warning. Th
  
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• Meghan Markle, Prince Harry slammed by Justine Bateman for their ‘aggressive Victim Olympics campaign’

  17-03-2025 22:46 via foxnews.com
  
  Justine Bateman is tired of what she calls Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's "Victim Olympics campaign." The "Family Ties" actress weighed in on Markle's new Netflix show, "With Love, Meghan," and shared her thoughts on why people may not be interested in watching the lifestyle series. In a blog post titled, "The Problem With Meghan Markle: It’s Not What She’s Doing, It’s the Victim Olympics Road She Took to Get There," Bateman wrote that the world doesn't want to watc
  
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• Hilaria Baldwin claims 'the whole world was mean to me' after she was slammed for Spanish accent

  17-03-2025 22:20 via foxnews.com
  
  Hilaria Baldwin admitted she never got used to the backlash after facing public scrutiny following her heritage scandal five years ago.Born Hillary Lynn Hayward-Thomas in Boston, Massachusetts, the former yoga teacher was accused of exaggerating her Spanish heritage after details of her past were uncovered on social media in 2020.During a recent episode of "The Baldwins," Alec Baldwin's wife recalled how she adapted to her surroundings while growing up, which included changing her dialect.ALEC B
  
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• What to expect from the Trump-Putin call on Ukraine war

  17-03-2025 22:16 via foxnews.com
  
  President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he will likely be speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. Putin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, and the White House have since confirmed the call.Trump is eager to fulfill his campaign promise by making a deal with Putin to end the war in Ukraine, which he has called a "bloodbath."Here's what to expect and what not to expect from their conversation.Both Trump and Putin will likely remain cordial and respectful to each o
  
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• Number of injunctions halting Trump policies trounces predecessors by double

  17-03-2025 22:12 via foxnews.com
  
  Nationwide injunctions ordered against the first Trump administration account for more than half of the total injunctions ordered against the federal government since 1963, data show. Nationwide injunctions are court orders that prevent the federal government from implementing a policy or law that has a cascading effect impacting the entire country, not just the parties involved in the court case. Trump’s first administration faced 64 injunctions out of the total 127 nationwide i
  
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• Single strawberry sells for $19.99 at grocery store: 'Still cheaper than eggs'

  17-03-2025 22:05 via foxnews.com
  
  An organic grocery store on the West Coast is known for selling expensive food items.Recently, the Los Angeles-area grocery chain, Erewhon, went viral for its newest pricey offering: a single strawberry for $19.99.Each Elly Amai strawberry is shipped from Kyoto, Japan, and is handpicked to have the "perfect" appearance before it's packaged in its own case.'HEARTBREAKING' PHOTO OF MCDONALD'S PLAYPLACE TRIGGERS SOCIAL MEDIA FIRESTORMErewhon confirmed with Fox News Digital that the strawberries are
  
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• Trump surrogate Corrin Rankin picked to lead blue state's GOP: 'Make California Great Again'

  17-03-2025 21:50 via foxnews.com
  
  California Republicans, energized by district gains made during the 2024 general election, selected their new party leader, Corrin Rankin, a former surrogate for President Donald Trump, over the weekend at the CAGOP annual convention in Sacramento. She is the first-ever Black woman to hold the position, and she's pro-MAGA."It’s time to end the Democrats’ one-party rule and make California great again," the new CAGOP chair said to delegates after her win on Sunday.In an interview
  
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• Trump's sights set on Iran after US airstrikes decimate more than 30 Houthi targets

  17-03-2025 21:48 via foxnews.com
  
  U.S. airstrikes over the weekend took out Houthi drone, missile and air defense systems, but it remains to be seen whether they struck a lethal blow at their main target: the Iranian regime’s resolve. Joint Staff Director for Operations Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich told reporters "dozens of military casualties" had so far been counted, and that he had seen "no credible indications of any civilian casualties." He added that an initial wave of strikes "hit over 30 targets at multiple
  
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• Illinois mother files civil rights complaint, says daughter nearly forced to change in front of trans student

  17-03-2025 21:40 via foxnews.com
  
  An Illinois mother has filed a civil rights complaint with the Justice Department after claiming that school administrators attempted to force her 13-year-old daughter to change in front of a transgender student in the girls locker room last month.Nicole Georgas revealed the complaint during a Board of Education meeting for Deerfield Public Schools District 109 last week, claiming that the incident took place last month after her daughter refused to change into her uniform during physi
  
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• Houston-area midwife arrested for providing illegal abortions in first criminal case under state ban: Texas AG

  17-03-2025 21:39 via foxnews.com
  
  A Houston-area midwife has been arrested for allegedly providing illegal abortions, the first such arrest under Texas' near-total abortion ban. Maria Margarita Rojas, 48, who identified herself as "Dr. Maria" is charged with the illegal performance of an abortion, a second-degree felony, as well as practicing medicine without a license, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced. CLINTON-ERA LAW 'WEAPONIZED' BY BIDEN AGAINST PRO-LIFERS MUST GO, PENCE GROUP URGES HOUSE GOP"In Texas, li
  
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• CUNY plans to modify 'Palestinian Studies' job posting after New York Gov. Hochul ordered it be taken down

  17-03-2025 21:35 via foxnews.com
  
  Hunter College in New York City is reworking its "Palestinian Studies" professorship job after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the City University of New York (CUNY) constituent college to take down its posting over antisemitism concerns. "Hunter College took down the job listings following the concerns raised about the language used in the online posting," the college told Fox News Digital when reached for comment. "We will be reviewing the posting process and look forward to adding sc
  
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• ‘CLOSING TIME’: White House, Border Patrol troll with deportation meme video

  17-03-2025 21:31 via foxnews.com
  
  The official White House and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) X accounts trolled critics on Monday by posting a meme video showing deportations to the famed '90s song "Closing Time," a longtime staple at closing bars and weddings. "It's closing time. We are making America safe again," CBP said in its post. The video, which was posted by the White House as well as U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks and Customs and Border Protection, shows authorities processing shackled ille
  
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• State Department says Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire deal: 'Ball is now in Russia's court'

  17-03-2025 21:25 via foxnews.com
  
  State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Monday that "the ball is now in Russia's court" to accept a U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal that Ukraine agreed to last week.The U.S.-backed proposal, which includes an immediate 30-day ceasefire and guaranteed resumption of U.S. military aid and intelligence to Ukraine, was finalized during diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia last week."Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the U.S. proposal to enact an immediate interim 30-day ceasefire to the Russia-Uk
  
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• Mass anti-corruption protests put strain on close European ally of Russia

  17-03-2025 21:11 via foxnews.com
  
  Student-led protests pose the gravest threat to Serbian strongman Aleksandar Vucic’s 14 years in power, with over 100,000 taking to the streets of Belgrade and cities across Serbia, calling out systemic corruption throughout the government.March 15 saw what many believe to be the largest crowds in Serbia’s recent history, with an estimated 300,000 people marching in the center of Belgrade.  Serbian President Vucic, who remains close to Russia, has remained defiant, ignoring call
  
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• Are you being stalked? Start with this safety check

  17-03-2025 21:05 via foxnews.com
  
  I get so many calls during my national radio show and DMs from folks who think they’re being stalked. Sometimes, the person is seeing signs that aren’t there. Other times, it’s clear there’s something going on. It’s not surprising, given how easy it is for tech to watch someone’s movements.Win an iPhone 16 Pro with Apple Intelligence ($999 value). No purchase necessary. Enter to win now!The good news is you have me, and I know the exact settings creeps us
  
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• North Carolina primed for showdown over Dem AG’s ability to sue Trump

  17-03-2025 20:56 via foxnews.com
  
  A North Carolina bill could become the nation’s test case on whether a legislature can prevent a politically-opposed state prosecutor from suing the presidential administration on behalf of the state.The bill, SB 58, would limit present and future North Carolina attorneys general from participating in litigation seeking to invalidate any executive order issued by the president of the United States."The Attorney General shall not, as a party, amicus, or any other participant in an action pe
  
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• Fox News Politics Newsletter: Collins vs. 'Fake News'

  17-03-2025 20:53 via foxnews.com
  
  Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.Here's what's happening…-Americans want smaller government but new polls show whether they like how DOGE is doing it-DHS' Kristi Noem says Trump admin will resume construction of seven miles of southern border wall-Five years after COVID, there's a bipartisan push to fund doctors' mental health amid rising suicidesVeterans Affairs (VA) Secretary
  
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• Former Gov Andrew Cuomo reports eye-popping fundraising figure in race for mayor

  17-03-2025 20:50 via foxnews.com
  
  Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is showcasing his fundraising prowess as he runs for mayor of the nation's most populous city.The former three-term New York governor, who resigned amid multiple scandals in 2021, on Monday announced that he's hauled in over $1.51 million in fundraising during the 13 days since he declared his candidacy for New York City mayor, in the race to oust embattled incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. Cuomo's campaign, in an email release on Monday, described the fundraisin
  
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• Trump admin mulls new travel ban, but no decisions made yet

  17-03-2025 20:42 via foxnews.com
  
  No decisions have been made about whether to enact a potential travel ban on more than 40 countries, a White House official told Fox News Digital on Monday. The countries may face severe or total travel limitations instituted by the United States, according to reports from Reuters and the New York Times. Fox News Digital was not able to independently confirm details of the proposed program.The outlets reported that citizens of Afghanistan, Iran, Cuba, Bhutan, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sy
  
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• ‘Safer without him’: Columbia student claims classmate arrested by ICE 'hates America’

  17-03-2025 20:30 via foxnews.com
  
  A former classmate of Mahmoud Khalil, the Palestinian Columbia graduate student recently arrested by ICE, spoke out after his arrest, saying she feels "safer with him gone" and claimed that he "hates America and everything it stands for."The New York Post reported that one of Khalil’s classmates, a female Jewish graduate student, was scared of defending her beliefs out of fear of retaliation from Khalil. She called Khalil an "insidious" presence on campus and said she even dropped one of h
  
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• Patrick Schwarzenegger’s ‘White Lotus’ incest scene divides fans: ‘Way too much’

  17-03-2025 20:19 via foxnews.com
  
  Fans of "The White Lotus" suspected it would happen, but still seemed shocked when Patrick Schwarzenegger’s character shared a kiss with his onscreen brother.In last night’s episode of the hit HBO series, Schwarzenegger’s Saxon and Sam Nivola’s Lachlan were partying it up on drugs and alcohol with Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) and Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood) when things took a turn.After dancing in the streets during a local full moon celebration, the foursome retreated to a priv
  
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• 4 troubling cancer trends you must know about in 2025

  17-03-2025 20:19 via foxnews.com
  
  The American Cancer Society’s annual cancer trends report revealed a mix of news and statistics for 2025.Cancer death rates have dropped 34% between 1991 and 2022, which the ACS attributes to early detection, smoking reduction and improvements in treatment.While these numbers are encouraging, oncologists and cancer specialists still have concerns about some other factors.CANCER DEATH RATES DECLINE YET NEW DIAGNOSES SPIKE FOR SOME GROUPS, SAYS REPORTWhile the report shows continued progress
  
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• Sam's, Costco and BJ's travel deals that can save you money on your summer vacation

  17-03-2025 20:18 via foxnews.com
  
  Summer vacation is just around the corner. If you are planning to get away and looking for the best deals, Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's Wholesale Club offer great discounts on packages, flights, hotels and more that can help your budget.  So, if you are looking to get away this summer but want to save money, consider joining a wholesale club that offers significant savings. Currently, StackSocial offers unbeatable incentives that give you a bonus reward or discounted membership prices when
  
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• HHS' Civil Rights Office finds Maine in violation of Title IX for allowing biological males in women's sports

  17-03-2025 20:07 via foxnews.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced on Monday that the Maine Department of Education, the Maine Principals’ Association and Greely High School are all in violation of Title IX. The Trump administration expanded its Title IX investigation into Maine last week, citing violations of President Trump’s executive order stating biological males are not allowed to compete in women’s sports in educational and athletic insti
  
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• 'The View' hosts blast Schumer, promise grilling in upcoming interview

  17-03-2025 20:05 via foxnews.com
  
  "The View" co-hosts railed against Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for voting in support of the GOP's funding bill on Monday and promised to grill him during his appearance on the program. "I think what you fight on matters too, and I think, again, that this was a fight that needed to happen, and it didn’t happen because of Chuck Schumer. If you think about it, Republicans would have had to own that government shutdown. They have control of everything, and it would have been squarely on t
  
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• Rwanda severs ties with Belgium over 'neo-colonial delusions'

  17-03-2025 14:18 via bbc.com
  
  In a strongly worded statement, Rwanda accuses Belgium of "lies and manipulation".
  
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• Thames Water's £3bn rescue deal cleared by court

  17-03-2025 13:44 via bbc.com
  
  The funding allows the company to continue operating and attempt to restructure its massive debt pile.
  
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• Statue of peace campaigner Brian Haw unveiled

  17-03-2025 13:38 via bbc.com
  
  Brian Haw camped out in Parliament Square for nearly 10 years to protest against UK foreign policy.
  
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• Boxing set for Olympic inclusion in 2028

  17-03-2025 13:22 via bbc.com
  
  The International Olympic Committee executive board recommends that boxing be included at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
  
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