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An arts panel made up of Trump appointees approves his White House ballroom proposal
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (300+ words) Our sitting president has actually designed a very beautiful structure," Cook said before the voting. The United States just should not be entertaining the world in tents." Cook echoed one of Trump's arguments for adding a ballroom to the White…...
Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some US allies wary of new body
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (719+ words) Trump announced ahead of the meeting that board members have pledged $5 billion for reconstruction, a fraction of the estimated $70 billion needed to rebuild the Palestinian territory decimated after two years of war. Members are expected to unveil commitments of thousands…...
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (168+ words) LONDON (AP) " A UK police force has arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Thames Valley Police, an agency that covers areas west of London, including Mou... Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public…...
Former South Korean President Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law
9+ hour, 58+ min ago (425+ words) Yoon fell from office after an ill-advised attempt to overcome an opposition-controlled legislature by declaring martial law and sending troops to surround the legislature on Dec. 3, 2024. Judge Jee Kui-youn said he found Yoon guilty of rebellion for mobilizing military and…...
Asian shares advance, tracking a Wall St rally led by Nvidia
9+ hour, 58+ min ago (636+ words) Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday after a rally on Wall Street that was led by computer chip giant Nvidia. U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices rose as media reports said the likelihood was rising of conflict with Iran. U.S. President…...
The Latest: Trump commits $10 billion for Board of Peace as others pledge $7 billion for Gaza relief
11+ hour, 10+ min ago (1814+ words) President Donald Trump convened his Board of Peace on Thursday with representatives from more than 40 countries and observers from a dozen more. The inaugural meeting's focus is reconstruction and building an international stabilization force for a war-battered Gaza, where a…...
Farmland Partners: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
20+ hour, 8+ min ago (139+ words) DENVER (AP) " DENVER (AP) " Farmland Partners Inc. (FPI) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its fourth quarter. The real estate investment trust, based in Denver, said it had fund... Farmland Partners: Q4 Earnings Snapshot The real estate investment…...
Opinion | Honoring the Perrys, supporting local journalism
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (10+ words) Opinion | Honoring the Perrys, supporting local journalism'The Durango Herald...
Opinion | A fire district’s culture of intimidation
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (11+ words) Opinion | A fire district's culture of intimidation'The Durango Herald...
Low snowpack, drought heighten fears of severe wildfire
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (10+ words) Low snowpack, drought heighten fears of severe wildfire'The Durango Herald...