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Kuwait’s embassy in Washington calls on its citizens to follow the directions of local authorities regarding hurricanes in Mississippi and Alabama
The Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Washington called today, Sunday, on Kuwaiti citizens in the southern United States to follow the directives of the local authorities regarding the hurricane that struck the states of (Mississippi) and (Alabama) two days ago, leaving 26 dead, a large number of injured, and widespread destruction of infrastructure and property. In a statement,…
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DeSantis says Trump should’ve given up power like George Washington after loss
For the first time, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has criticized former President Donald Trump for refusing to concede power following the 2020 election – in a generalized comment referencing events more than 200 years ago. DeSantis, who condemned rioters inside the Capitol where he once served, but has said little about Trump’s push to have courts and allies toss out…
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Washington: China’s position is not neutral towards the Ukraine war
John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator at the US National Security Council, said on Tuesday that if China wants to play a constructive role in Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping should urge Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine, noting that “China does not have a neutral position on Ukraine.” The war in Ukraine. Kirby said in a press conference, “The…
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Washington Commanders: Magic Johnson ‘joins Josh Harris’ bid to buy franchise’
Magic Johnson is reportedly teaming up with billionaire NBA and NHL team owner Josh Harris in his attempt to purchase the NFL’s Washington Commanders. The pair linked up last season when Harris was looking to buy the Denver Broncos. Johnson was welcomed to the group for the ultimately unsuccessful bid. Commanders owner Daniel Snyder, long embroiled in several controversies and…
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Frozen strawberries sold Costco Trader Joes Aldi recalled HEPATITIS A infections in Washington state
Frozen organic strawberries that have been sold at various stores including Costco and Aldi, and that were also included in a frozen fruit blend at Trader Joe’s, are being recalled due to a link with an outbreak of hepatitis A infections in Washington state. The US Food and Drug Administration issued the warning, advising people not to consume, sell, or…
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Arts
Denzel Washington To Star In ‘Gladiator’ Sequel With Paul Mescal – Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: Almost 16 years ago Denzel Washington and Ridley Scott wowed audiences with their hit crime drama American Gangster, and now it looks like the the two A-listers are ready to get back together in a big way. Sources tell Deadline that Washington is in final negotiations to co-star in Scott’s sequel to his Oscar Best Picture winner Gladiator for…
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Two trains derail in Washington and Arizona amid rising rail safety concerns
Two BNSF trains derailed in separate incidents in Arizona and Washington state on Thursday, with the latter spilling diesel fuel on tribal land along Puget Sound. There were no injuries reported. It was not clear what caused either derailment. Norfolk Southern hired the firm testing air in East Palestine homes. Experts warn the checks are lacking Read more The derailment…
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Washington announces new humanitarian aid to Ethiopia worth $331 million
On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced new $331 million in humanitarian aid to Ethiopia. Blinken posted on Twitter a photo accompanied by Ethiopian Finance Minister Ahmed Shidi and a representative of the United States Agency for International Development, as well as local officials in the regions of Amhara, Dire Dawa, Oromia and Tigray.
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ABFF Honors: Kerry Washington Evokes Whitney Houston, Diahann Carroll
When Kerry Washington stepped onto the gold and black carpet at the 1 Hotel in West Hollywood for the fifth ABFF Honors ceremony on March 5, she had the trailblazing Black women who forged a path for her to become an actor, producer and director on her mind — and an homage to one on her person. “I’m wearing an…
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A crime bill was supposed to fix Washington DC’s problems. Instead, it polarized a city
In Washington DC, the law prohibits the playing of bandy and “shindy” in the streets, the arson of one’s own steamboat and potentially even being a “common scold” – a common law offense levied against those who quarreled with their neighbors. Aware of the need to clean up this 120-year-old criminal code, lawyers in America’s capital city have spent more…
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