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UN Chief Antonio Guterres has warned of devastating consequences from any military escalation in the Gulf region., NewsFeed UN Chief Antonio Guterres has warned of devastating consequences from any military escalation involving Iran and Gulf nations. Egypt’s Foreign Minister says Cairo is in daily contact with Tehran, Washington, and regionalContinue Reading

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A student-led list won Serbia’s elections by a convincing majority, ousting the most powerful politician in the country., NewsFeed A student-led list won Serbia’s elections by a convincing majority, ousting the most powerful politician in the country. Former president Aleksandar Vucic moves into opposition after 14 years in power. ForContinue Reading

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commentary Youth protests in Europe and India signal a deepening crisis. For most people, democracy hasn’t delivered Published October 26, 2026 9:00AM (EDT) A protester reacts to tear gas fired by police at Place de la République in Paris, Oct. 18, 2026. (Jerome Gilles/NurPhoto via Getty Images) A specter isContinue Reading

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With soaring healthcare costs and a plunge in coverage rates, there is growing interest in “Medicare for All.” Polls show that a large majority of the public now favors a universal Medicare system, with even a substantial share of Republicans now backing it.  A universal Medicare system has a hugeContinue Reading

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The U.S. Department of Justice is sending election monitors to polls in Portland and Lewiston to oversee the Nov. 3 elections, the Maine Secretary of State’s office confirmed.  The Department of Justice has in recent years sent observers to other states on a smaller scale, usually in response to aContinue Reading

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What does it cost an athlete to take a stand?, Game Theory What does it cost an athlete to take a stand? From Muhammad Ali and Colin Kaepernick to Azeez Al-Shaair and Naomi Osaka, athletes have spoken out on issues they believe in, sometimes at great personal and professional cost.Continue Reading