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A group of bipartisan US lawmakers marked two years since Russian opposition leader and journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza’s imprisonment by calling for his immediate release. The Moscow City Court sentenced him to 25 years in April last year on charges including treason, after he criticised Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during a speech at the Arizona…
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John Jacob Astor IV’s gold pocket watch that had been recovered from his body after the infamous sinking of Titanic has fetched a record-breaking sum of almost $1.5 million at an auction held in Wiltshire, England by Henry Aldridge and Son LTD. The New York financier and real estate developer drowned aboard the ill-fated…
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In the United States, tipping has gone beyond simply expressing gratitude for service; it’s become a deeply ingrained cultural expectation that extends far beyond restaurants and bars. However, as inflation rises and living costs mount, so too does “tipping fatigue,” with more Americans admitting they would leave no gratuity at all after receiving poor…
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Republican Missouri state representative Justin Hicks, known for his defiant declaration during a heated debate last year that he identifies “as an American,” has announced his candidacy to represent the state’s 3rd Congressional District in Washington. In an exclusive interview with Fox News, Hicks accused Democrats of having enjoyed a historic “free pass” when…
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Philips’ shares surged by 33% on Monday following a $1.1bn settlement agreement reached with the US authorities over concerns related to cancer risks associated with some of its sleep apnea devices, which were recalled in 2021. The Dutch medical equipment company stated that it had made provisions worth €982m ($1.1bn) for settling personal injury…
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FILE – Headstones in a rural cemetery. Amid concerns over a lack of burial spaces, some officials in Fort Lauderdale have proposed an unconventional solution to the problem: repurposing closed schools as new cemeteries by 2025. The idea was raised during a commission conference on April 16 by Mike Watson, who represents District 1…
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Rising inflation has led many families in the United States to no longer fit into the middle-class category previously, prompting a new study from personal finance site SmartAsset. The analysis used data from recent US Census Bureau and Pew Research Center reports to determine what it takes financially for individuals or households to be…
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Political pressure may not sway Thailand’s central bank in making independent interest rate decisions, according to Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput. Speaking on CNBC’s “Street Signs Asia,” he cited the decision not to cut rates despite calls for it as evidence that the BOT operates independently from political pressure. He explained that while…
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FOX 5 NY correspondent Liv Johnson shares insights about an imminent storm threat in the Tri-State area, set to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds on Thursday. The system is expected to commence afternoon showers that will continue until Friday morning. High wind speeds of approximately forty miles per hour may arise closer to…
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The trend for newlywed couples after their weddings is a mini-moon before embarking on an extravagant honeymoon trip. Mini-moons typically last five days and allow couples time off work without the pressure of limited paid time off from their employers. They serve as cheaper alternatives to traditional, more elaborate vacations while giving couples additional…