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White House $5K ‘baby bonus’ would do little to offset cost of raising a kid in Minnesota

There was a point, after the birth of her second child, when it didn’t make sense for Linnae Nelson-Seys to keep working.Her pay no longer kept up with child care costs, so she left her Metro Transit operations job in early 2022 to instead stay home with …

Crown Prince Meets Japanese Prime Minister

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II met on Thursday with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo. The Crown Prince conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Abdullah II to the Prime Minister and expressed his pride in the …

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina Signs Agreement to Launch Sint Maarten’s...

  PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — In a historic move to strengthen Sint Maarten’s disaster resilience and public safety infrastructure, the Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with key …

European Union transfers €1 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

Illustrative photoIbrahim Boran / UnsplashThe European Union transferred €1 billion to Ukraine, secured by profits from frozen Russian Central Bank assets, to support critical budget needs, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reported. Shmyhal said …

Jubin Nautiyal meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi: "It’s a moment of pride"

en Bollywood News Bollywood Hungama News Network https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Jubin Nautiyal meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi: “It’s a moment of pride” A proud and emotional moment unfolded in the capital as renowned Indian …

What politics may influence conclave?

As the world awaits the new pope, questions and rumors continue to emerge about the mechanics of the conclave. CBS News's Norah O'Donnell breaks down how inner politics may have influenced the decision.

LIVE: Pakistan’s foreign minister and military spokesman hold joint briefing

Ludington, MI (49431) Today Mainly sunny. High around 55F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight Clear skies. Low 36F. NE winds at 10 to 15 mph, decreasing to less than 5 mph. Updated: May 8, 2025 @ 9:22 am

European Union Delegation to Qatar celebrate Europe Day 2025

Doha, Qatar: The Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar hosted a diplomatic reception on Wednesday, May 7, at W Doha to mark Europe Day 2025, commemorating the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundation for the …

Iran and Saudi foreign ministers visit India amid rising tensions

In a significant diplomatic development, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud visited India this week. Their meetings with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar come at a time of …

What Pope Leo's election means for the church

Chicago reacts to election of Pope Leo XIV

Ecstatic crowds flood St Peter’s Square to hail election of new pope

Noah from Los Angeles had listened carefully to the first words spoken by Pope Leo XIV from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica, but his lack of Italian meant he understood none of it. “Wait, you mean he’s American? Really? Wow, that’s exciting,” he said …

Letter to the editor: What about judges playing president?

OPINION: As I read Andrew Napolitano’s recent op-ed, “The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan and an assault on the separation of powers” (Web, April 30), one of my father’s favorite expressions came to mind: “It all depends on whose ox is being gored.” Mr. …

Regional and global security challenges at the top of the agenda during NATO PA seminar in Antalya  

08 May 2025 Leading legislators from NATO Allies and partner and guest delegations from across the Middle East and Africa convened in Antalya from 28 to 30 April for a high-level three-day seminar to foster closer dialogue and cooperation as global …

ELECTIONS OFFICE PRAISED…but some improvements recommended

Part Two: Commonwealth Observers   Cayman has come in for high praise from the visiting election observer mission from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association for a robust system underpinning the electoral process run by the Elections Office headed by …

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif receives telephone call from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Islamabad, Hilal Ahmad, May 8, AZERTAC Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Prime Minister Sharif expressed his gratitude to President Erdogan for Türkiye’s solidarity and …

Senate passes remaining tax reform bills

The senate, Thursday, passed the remaining two of the four tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024. The two bills passed at Thursday’s plenary are the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill and the Nigeria Tax Bill. Their …

ActionSA proposes reforms to BBBEE and transformation legislation in Parliament

ActionSA has announced the tabling of a Draft Resolution in Parliament to establish an Ad-Hoc Committee tasked with investigating South Africa’s post-1994 transformation legislation. The move, in terms of Rule 119 of the National Assembly, is aimed at …

Security summit: Senate tackles defence minister over negative comment, Akpabio defiant on Natasha

  The Senate Thursday took up the Minister of Defence , Mohammed Badaru over  negative comments made on planned national security summit. This is as the President of the Senate , Godswill Akpabio said he won’t step down from his position on account of …

MAT Recovery Centers Advocates for Expanded Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment in Washington, D.C.

MAT Recovery Centers calls for broader access to medication-assisted treatment to combat addiction and improve health equity in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tom Welch, Chief Operating …

HK Refurbished Stock Expands Access to Premium Renewed Smartphones for Latin American Wholesalers via Hong Kong

Latin American wholesalers gain access to top-grade renewed smartphones via Hong Kong, offering tariff-free sourcing and steady supply. UNITED KINGDOM, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to shifting global trade dynamics and rising …

Dr. Sam Sammane's 'Republic of Mars' Hits #1 Bestseller on Amazon in Mystery and Space-Themed Lists

Dr. Sam Sammane’s 'Republic of Mars' tops Amazon charts, blending sci-fi and mystery in a chilling, thought-provoking look at memory, control, and truth. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era where …

BTC AND THE NATIONAL POLICE FCU LAUNCH SEASON TWO OF FACING EVIL: A COP’S STORY OF MURDER, MAYHEM AND THE AFTERMATH

Season Two of true-crime podcast being launched during Police Week. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bator Training & Consulting, Inc., the founder of the Police Officers’ Credit Union Association, has once …

First 5 California Announces Stronger Starts Day of Action 2025

First 5 California Announces Statewide Day of Action with Press Conference at Fairytale Town SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California today announced the upcoming Stronger Starts Day of Action 2025 …

Sam Sammane’s ‘Republic of Mars’ Imagines a Future Colony—and the Fragile Politics Holding It Together

The speculative novel, released May 4 on Amazon, paints a haunting portrait of stability, memory, and the quiet ways freedom begins to unravel. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Not all political collapse begins with …

AC Future Host Showcase of AI-Enhanced Mobile Housing Innovation with Guest Speaker, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma

California State Treasurer to Keynote at AC Future Sustainable Living Event NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AC Future, the pioneer in AI-enabled sustainable living, in collaboration with Sunstone Management, …

EDITORIAL: “But who will pick our olives?” – Demographic decline and refugee inclusion

By Catherine Woollard Week after week, newspaper articles and research publications sound the alarm on the impact of Europe’s demographic crisis. Last week, a piece put the spotlight on Poland, arguing that this is not just an economic question but one of …

MEDITERRANEAN: Greece under renewed pressure to end pushbacks ― Cyprus accused of failing to protect vulnerable groups ...

The Council of Europe (CoE) Commissioner for Human Rights has demanded that Greece adopts a zero-tolerance approach to pushbacks and strengthens border safeguards. A report by the CoE Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) …

NORDIC COUNTRIES: Finland maintains closure of border with Russia ― Proposals to deter asylum applications and encourage ...

The Finnish government has announced that it will keep its border with Russia closed until further notice. The Swedish government has restated its plans to increase financial incentives to encourage voluntary returns and is considering limiting the right …

ECRE Legal Note: The Cessation of International Protection and Review of Protection Statuses in Europe

|Published on: 8th May 2025|Categories: News| ECRE has published a legal note on cessation of international protection and review of international protection statuses in Europe. It is a new version of a similar legal note that was published in 2021, …

LEGACY CANNABIS GENETICS STUDY LAUNCHES COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO TAKE CALIFORNIA’S UNDERSTANDING TO NEXT LEVEL

“People and Their Plants, a Community-Driven Study” tours the state inviting stakeholders to contribute to legacy cannabis history and help plan its future SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A first-of-its-kind …

Markets at a Crossroads: EBC Financial Group Examines Biggest Post-Pandemic Divergence in Central Bank Policies

Global rate paths diverge as markets react to U.S. tariffs, Eurozone easing, and escalating geopolitical risks. DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where central banks once moved in lockstep, traders are now facing a …

Markets at a Crossroads: EBC Financial Group Examines Biggest Post-Pandemic Divergence in Central Bank Policies

Global rate paths diverge as markets react to U.S. tariffs, Eurozone easing, and escalating geopolitical risks. DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where central banks once moved in lockstep, traders are now facing a …

Markets at a Crossroads: EBC Financial Group Examines Biggest Post-Pandemic Divergence in Central Bank Policies

Global rate paths diverge as markets react to U.S. tariffs, Eurozone easing, and escalating geopolitical risks. DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where central banks once moved in lockstep, traders are now facing a …

US Policy in the Middle East: A Report Card

I. Executive Summary   President Donald J. Trump’s trip to the Middle East next week comes on the heels of more than three months of whirlwind activity in US foreign policy where the region has been a higher priority than it was in the early months of the …

Trump’s Gulf Visit: Strategic Stakes and Symbolic Optics

President Donald Trump is heading to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE on his first foreign trip of his second term, with major investment deals, defense cooperation, and tech diplomacy on the agenda. What are the Gulf states hoping to gain, and what does …

Alona Lebedieva: Localization as an Opportunity for the Economy – If Abuses Are Stopped

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the first time since the introduction of the public procurement law with localization requirements, Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy has applied the mechanism for expanding the list of goods …

Regional and global security challenges at the top of the agenda during NATO PA seminar in Antalya  

08 May 2025 Leading legislators from NATO Allies and partner and guest delegations from across the Middle East and Africa convened in Antalya from 28 to 30 April for a high-level three-day seminar to foster closer dialogue and cooperation as global …

Christian Howard offers facts to support Einstein’s statement "reality is merely an illusion".

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When asked to explain about the world being an illusion, Howard replies: “Like Einstein, millions of people believe the physical world is an illusion. Thousands of …