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CHICAGO – An annual event in Daley Plaza to commemorate the founding of Israel turned tense this year as pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with supporters of Israel. The event, which saw the Jewish United Fund celebrating the annual Yom Hautzmaut, marking the day the state of Israel was established in 1948, drew a large crowd of […]

To the voters in the 76th District: I never aspired to be a politician. I devoted my career to helping the people of Central Kentucky in nonprofit arts, healthcare, education, and civic infrastructure while building genuine relationships and trusted partnerships within our community. My most recent work for the Lexington Public Library showed me how […]

(Reuters) – 3M said on Tuesday that the annual compensation packages of certain executives, including that of former CEO Mike Roman, did not receive the requisite number of favorable shareholder votes, on an advisory basis. Roman’s 2023 total compensation was $16.4 million, compared to about $14 million in 2022, even as the company dealt with […]

Ukraine’s air defense capabilities have become increasingly strained. Russia is now fielding more reconnaissance drones. The improved battlefield picture is giving Russia the ability to launch HIMARS-style strikes. Ukraine’s struggling air-defenses have opened doors for the Russians to launch their own strikes similar to Ukraine’s HIMARS attacks. Russia has begun sending out an increased number […]

Students have occupied a building at the London School of Economics (LSE) to protest against what they say are the university’s ties with Israel. The pro-Palestinian activists are calling for the central London university to cut financial ties with the country over its conduct in its war against Hamas in Gaza. Protest encampments have sprung […]

A prominent far-right German politician has been found guilty of knowingly using a Nazi slogan in a speech. Björn Höcke, who leads the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the state of Thuringia, was on trial for saying the words “Everything for Germany!” at a rally in Merseburg in May 2021. The slogan is associated […]

Swindling people out of money is nowhere near a new phenomenon. In fact, you might even be known for it centuries later when people find your worldly possessions. Polish officials just announced that metal detectorists have found a treasure trove of gold and silver coins in central Poland believed to date back to the late […]

A man from Fairview, Illinois, is $1 million richer after a trip to a grocery store in Farmington. Kevin Weaver won the top prize on a $40 Million Mega Bucks scratch-off ticket purchased at County Market at 1090 E. Fort St., Farmington. Located about 20 miles west of Peoria, Farmington is home to just over […]

Right-wing parties are expected to perform well, according to pre-election polls. Europe is getting ready for next month’s crucial parliamentary election. Ministers in Brussels have signed off a major overhaul of migration and asylum rules as the campaigning heats up. Pre-election polls are predicting right-wing parties to perform well. The election will shape the future […]

The trial of Donald Trump relating to the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels could land the former US president in prison, author Salman Rushdie told dpa in Berlin on Tuesday. “Well, I think this trial that’s underway now in New York City has a serious possibility of sending him to jail, […]