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U.S. says airstrikes killed 4 Iranian-backed militia members in Syria

Central Command’s Gen. Erik Kurilla says the U.S. “will respond appropriately” to attacks on its servicemembers. Iran has repeatedly denied arming militia groups that target U.S. forces in the region, despite weaponry linking back to them.

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New Ashkelon retirement village promises beachside luxury living

Complex overlooking sea to offer 160 apartments for aging residents, complete with amenities and shared spaces; project modeled after US senior living facilities

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The U.K. Energy Crisis May Have Bigger Impact on Households Than 2008 Crash

More than half of U.K. households risk being pushed into energy poverty this winter by soaring bills that threaten suppliers with rising amounts of debt that simply can’t be repaid. The crisis could have a bigger impact on households than

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Ukrainian nuclear plant is disconnected from power grid after shelling, officials says – NBC News

Ukrainian nuclear plant is disconnected from power grid after shelling, officials says  NBC News Security systems active at Ukrainian nuclear plant, say Russia – BBC News  BBC News Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant disconnects from power grid after nearby fires  CNN Russia has put

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Former British ambassador to Myanmar arrested in country – as new sanctions announced

The former British ambassador to Myanmar has been detained in the Southeast Asian country, its government has confirmed, as the UK announces new sanctions.

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How the ultrawealthy devise ways to not pay their share of taxes

Journalist Jesse Eisinger says a trove of IRS data acquired by ProPublica shows that many of America’s billionaires avoid paying any taxes — sometimes by claiming big deductions from posh hobbies.

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Fresh Off a Series of Victories, Biden Steps Back Onto the Campaign Trail

Embracing the role of the Democratic Party’s top campaigner will mean confronting Republican attacks when nearly three-quarters of voters say the country is heading in the wrong direction.

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DOJ turns over redacted affidavit for Mar-a-Lago search to judge

The Justice Department has submitted to a judge a redacted version of the affidavit it relied on when it federal agents searched the Florida estate of former President Donald Trump to look for classified documents.

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DOJ turns over redacted affidavit for Mar-a-Lago search to judge

The Justice Department has submitted to a judge a redacted version of the affidavit it relied on when it federal agents searched the Florida estate of former President Donald Trump to look for classified documents.

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Bright Lights, Big City, Niche Fame

As Lower Manhattan’s most infamous publicist, Kaitlin Phillips doesn’t always stay behind the scenes.

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