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Sep 15 2024FINANCE

Contempt of Congress: A Rare and Serious Charge Against Steward Health Care CEO

The US Senate is preparing to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress if he fails to appear at a hearing on Capitol Hill. This is a rare and serious charge, with the last subpoena issued by the committee occurring in the 1980s. The hearing is set to take place on Thurs

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Revealing the Unspoken: Iran's Women Go without Hijabs

As Iran approaches the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman whose arrest and subsequent death by morality police sparked massive protests across the country, a subtle yet significant change has been taking place on the streets. Women are increasingly going without the

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Unlikely American Coup: A Tale of Two Young Men and a Warlord's Ambition

As the world grapples with the complexities of global politics, a seemingly unlikely scenario has unfolded in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Two American young men, Tyler Thompson and Marcel Malanga, along with 35 others, have been sentenced to death for their involvement in a botched coup attemp

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Sep 15 2024ENVIRONMENT

Devastating Floods Sweep Through Central Europe, Leaving Trail of Destruction

As torrential rain continues to batter central Europe, widespread flooding has ravaged the region, claiming at least four lives and leaving thousands of homes damaged. But what's behind this unprecedented deluge? Is it just a freak weather phenomenon, or is there a larger pattern at play? To start,

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Sep 14 2024POLITICS

The Abortion Battle: A Fight for Truth in Florida's Election Cycle

The debate over abortion in Florida has taken a dramatic turn with the lawsuit filed by the political committee behind the campaign to pass a constitutional right to abortion in Florida against the state's Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). The committee, Floridians Protecting Freedom, In

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Sep 14 2024BUSINESS

Walgreens Cleans Up Its Act: $106M Settlement for False Payment Claims

For years, Walgreens had been padding its pockets with false payment claims from government health care programs. But now, the pharmacy chain has agreed to pay $106 million to settle allegations that it submitted claims for prescriptions that were never dispensed. The lawsuits, filed by private part

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Sep 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Chinese Electric Vehicle Makers Hit a Speed Bump: Beijing's Warning on Tech Protection

The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) market is facing yet another challenge as the government in Beijing has issued a recommendation to protect key technology by keeping advanced electric vehicle parts within the nation. This move has sent shockwaves through the industry, causing Chinese EV stocks to p

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Sep 13 2024POLITICS

Fear and Frustration in Ohio City: A Tale of Misinformation and Misconceptions

The small city of Springfield, Ohio, has been gripped by fear and frustration in recent weeks, as misinformation and misconceptions about its growing Haitian population have taken center stage. The rumor mill has churned out claims that Haitian migrants are stealing and eating people's pets, a notio

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Sep 13 2024POLITICS

"The WHO Pandemic Treaty: A Power Play or a Necessary Step? "

The House of Representatives has passed a bill that seeks to prohibit the United States from accepting a World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response agreement unless it is ratified by a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate. The bill, titled the "No WHO Pandemic

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

A Stopgap Measure in Jeopardy: What's Behind the Speaker's Changed Tack?

What appeared as a done deal just days ago is now up in the air. Speaker Mike Johnson's stopgap bill, which combined a six-month continuing resolution with a contentious bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, is off the table - at least for now. But what really happened behind the scenes? T

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