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Scientists sound alarm as Trump reshapes US research landscape

Scientists sound alarm as Trump reshapes US research landscape

From cancer cures to climate change, President Donald Trump's administration has upended the American research landscape, threatening the United States' standing as a global science leader and sowing fear over jobs and funding.

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Trump's return boosts Israel's pro-settlement right: experts

Trump's return boosts Israel's pro-settlement right: experts

US President Donald Trump's return to power has emboldened Israeli leaders' push to increase military presence in Gaza and reinvigorated right-wing ambitions to annex the occupied West Bank, experts say.

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Trump solo: first lady, children out of frame in new term

Trump solo: first lady, children out of frame in new term

First Lady Melania Trump, relatively out of public view during her husband's first term, has been even more off-grid this time around.

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Climate watchers fret over Trump's cut to sciences

Climate watchers fret over Trump's cut to sciences

In his California laboratory, Ralph Keeling examines a graph created from data his father began collecting that keeps a record of the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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Moving fast and breaking everything: Musk's rampage through US govt

Moving fast and breaking everything: Musk's rampage through US govt

In Silicon Valley, they talk about "moving fast and breaking things." In Washington, these days, they call it Elon Musk doing his job.

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'Everyday attack' - Trans youth coming of age in Trump's America

'Everyday attack' - Trans youth coming of age in Trump's America

Lorelei Crean, 17, is busy visiting colleges, finishing schoolwork, and trying to enjoy Spring Break like any other American teenager.

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A stadium and a jersey for Argentina's 'Captain' Francis

A stadium and a jersey for Argentina's 'Captain' Francis

From a commemorative jersey to a stadium in his name, Argentine football plans a slew of tributes to its late "Captain" Pope Francis, eulogized as the ultimate team player.

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New Trump task force vows to root out 'anti-Christian bias'

New Trump task force vows to root out 'anti-Christian bias'

US Attorney General Pam Bondi hosted the opening meeting of an "anti-Christian bias" task force Tuesday, as the government pressed federal workers to inform on work colleagues engaging in discriminatory behavior.

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Waterloo Startup Axibo AI Secures $12M to Pioneer 'Made in Canada' Humanoids

Waterloo Startup Axibo AI Secures $12M to Pioneer 'Made in Canada' Humanoids

Made‑in‑Canada Robotics, Engineered in Waterloo, Designed for the World

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96.com Congratulates Burnley FC on Premier League Promotion

96.com Congratulates Burnley FC on Premier League Promotion

As the official front-of-shirt sponsor for Burnley's men's and women's teams, 96.com extends heartfelt congratulations to the players, staff, and fans for this remarkable achievement, secured through an extraordinary EFL Championship campaign.

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