August 7, 2026
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Florida Attorney General threatens catholic schools over vaccine mandate policy, says accept exemptions or lose funding

Florida Attorney General threatens catholic schools over vaccine mandate policy, says accept exemptions or lose funding | World News

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Florida AG James Uthmeier. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has urged Catholic schools across the state to recognise religious exemptions from mandatory vaccinations, warning that failure to do so could put their access to state-funded education voucher programmes at risk.In a letter sent to the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops on Friday, Uthmeier argued that…

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Quote of the day by Kobe Bryant: "I don't want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be…" - a timeless lesson on authenticity, self-belief and creating your own legacy

Quote of the day by Kobe Bryant: “I don’t want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be…” – a timeless lesson on authenticity, self-belief and creating your own legacy | World News

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Every generation produces someone so good that everyone who comes after them gets compared to them constantly. Kobe Bryant faced exactly that from the very start of his career, endless comparisons to Michael Jordan. He had a clear answer ready. “I don’t want to be the next Michael Jordan,” he said. “I only want to…

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US travel ban hits top talent: Iranian biologist with more than 200 citations forced to abandon Harvard postdoc

US travel ban hits top talent: Iranian biologist with more than 200 citations forced to abandon Harvard postdoc | World News

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For nearly a year, Delaram Pouyabahar planned her next academic step around a postdoctoral position at Harvard University. Interviews, fellowship applications, visa paperwork and a consular interview in Toronto were all completed. Then, in early June 2025, a new US travel ban quietly brought those plans to a halt.The policy, announced on June 4, expanded…

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As Lake Mead's water vanished after years of drought, human bodies, abandoned boats and decades-old mysteries began emerging from the lakebed

As Lake Mead’s water vanished after years of drought, human bodies, abandoned boats and decades-old mysteries began emerging from the lakebed | World News

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America’s largest reservoir, Lake Mead, has become the unlikely centre of one of the most extraordinary discoveries in recent US history. As years of relentless drought caused water levels to plunge to record lows, the shrinking shoreline began revealing secrets that had remained hidden beneath the surface for decades. Human remains, abandoned boats, military relics…

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First American Pope appoints Bishop Ronald Hicks as New York’s next archbishop

First American Pope appoints Bishop Ronald Hicks as New York’s next archbishop | World News

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Bishop Ronald Hicks speaks during a news conference, Thursday, Dec.18, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald A. Hicks as the next Archbishop of New York, placing one of the United States’ most influential Catholic archdioceses under new leadership at a moment of institutional transition and political strain….

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Etihad launches new summer routes across Europe and Africa, unveils limited-edition travel kit

Etihad launches new summer routes across Europe and Africa, unveils limited-edition travel kit | World News

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Etihad Airways has expanded its seasonal network with the launch of new routes to Europe and Africa, while introducing a limited-edition travel kit for passengers flying on the inaugural services.The UAE’s national carrier this week begins flights to three new destinations: Krakow in Poland from June 11, Palma de Mallorca in Spain from June 12,…

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ITR filing: Over 6 crore returns submitted so far; September 15 deadline looms for taxpayers

ITR filing deadline: Over 6 crore returns submitted so far; September 15 deadline looms for taxpayers | Financial Literacy News

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The Income Tax Department has received more than six crore income tax returns (ITRs) for assessment year 2025-26, it said on Saturday.“Thank you taxpayers & tax professionals for helping us reach the milestone of 6 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) as of now and still counting,” the department posted on X.The deadline to file returns…

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Most expensive ticket ever? World Cup final seat listed for $11.5 million despite being one of the worst in stadium

Most expensive ticket ever? World Cup final seat listed for $11.5 million despite being one of the worst in stadium | International Sports News

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP) A standard ticket for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has appeared on the resale market for an astonishing £8.5 million ($11.5 million), despite offering no VIP access or additional perks…

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