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Russian organizing committee considers 12 cities for 'City of Labor Valor' title

The honorary title "City of Labor Valor" was established in 2020 and 70 cities have been bestowed with the honor since then

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Trump threatens trade war if rates aren’t cut after strong jobs report

Trump threatens trade war if rates aren’t cut after strong jobs report

President Trump called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates Friday after the August jobs report came in stronger than expected, threatening to cut off trade with several countries if the central bank doesn’t budge. The Bureau of…

Trump administration moves to fast-track oil drilling approvals in Alaska

Trump administration moves to fast-track oil drilling approvals in Alaska

The Trump administration announced on Friday that it was proposing to fast track approvals for oil drilling projects in Alaska after a request from a trade group to do so. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a proposal that would…

Republicans face a dilemma over Trump’s role in the midterms

Republicans face a dilemma over Trump’s role in the midterms

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, both parties face significant challenges regarding presidential popularity and internal ideological divisions.

Weekender quiz: What nickname is given to the US president’s car?

Stuff

Weekender quiz: What nickname is given to the US president’s car?

Stuff weekender quiz: September 5, 2026

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Martin Rowson on the return of the Falklands debate – cartoon

The Guardian

Martin Rowson on the return of the Falklands debate – cartoon

The Guardian

Government to begin final negotiations with two aviation groups bidding for TAP

Portugal Resident

Government to begin final negotiations with two aviation groups bidding for TAP

Portugal’s government is set to begin final negotiations with the two bidders who have submitted binding offers for the purchase of 44.9% of Portuguese flag carrier TAP – Air France-KLM The post Government to begin final negotiations with…

Portugal Resident

Gloria Steinem Stayed Positive, Even as the Manosphere Took Hold

Gloria Steinem Stayed Positive, Even as the Manosphere Took Hold

The feminist icon thought many women would carry on her legacy. But at an unsteady time for feminism, how will the movement carry on?

Fetterman stood up disabled veterans; scoffed at children’s hospital’s concerns: Report

Fetterman stood up disabled veterans; scoffed at children’s hospital’s concerns: Report

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) reportedly cancelled a meeting with three disabled veterans almost a year after he dismissed concerns about funding concerns for a children’s hospital. The Wall Street Journal published a report Wednesday that…

Senior EU officials retierate need for new Europe-wide taxes in next budget

Euronews

Senior EU officials retierate need for new Europe-wide taxes in next budget

The European Commission, the European Council, and the European Parliament representatives have said that an ambitious budget requires substantial resources.

Euronews

Trump Plans to Use Qatari Jet for Another Overseas Flight Despite Security Concerns

Trump Plans to Use Qatari Jet for Another Overseas Flight Despite Security Concerns

The president plans to travel to Ireland on the plane, the first time he will have used it overseas since questions were raised about its defensive capabilities.

France drops Mercator maps as Africa pushes for truer world view

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