The Road to Trump’s Embrace of White South Africans

The Trump administration’s hostile approach to South Africa was shaped by a convergence of factors.

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Trump-Kushner Hotel Project in Serbia Hits a Snag: Alleged Forgery

Serbian authorities say an official admitted to forging a document allowing a protected site in Belgrade to be demolished and replaced with a Trump hotel.

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U.S.-Backed Group Created to Distribute Aid in Gaza Says It’s Ready to Go

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation seeks to create an alternative aid system, but other groups have raised doubts about the feasibility of its plan.

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Research Study Shows Barbie’s Feet Have Gotten Flatter Over Time

Researchers in Australia found that the doll’s feet have, over time, gone from arched to flat — a shift that correlates with each Barbie’s designated career or hobby.

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An Effort to Kill Off Lawsuits Against Oil Giants Is Gaining Steam

The Trump administration has declared litigation to hold oil companies responsible for climate change a threat to the American economy and has taken aggressive steps to fight it.

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World Economic Forum Investigating Allegations Against Founder Klaus Schwab

The board of the organization behind the annual Davos conference received a letter accusing Klaus Schwab, its former chair, of misusing funds and making inappropriate comments.

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Last U.S. Hostage in Gaza Is Reunited With Parents: ‘We Never Lost Hope’

Edan Alexander was 19 when he left New Jersey to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. He was released by Hamas on Monday.

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Bill de Blasio Agrees to Pay $329,000 to Settle Campaign Expense Dispute

The former mayor agreed to the settlement for violating New York City conflicts of interest law by bringing his security detail on trips during his failed 2019 presidential bid.

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U.S. Charges Russian Scientist With Smuggling

A government lawyer told a federal judge on Wednesday that the intention is to deport Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, to Russia.

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As Harvard Battles Trump, Its President Will Take a 25% Pay Cut

The university is facing cuts of more than $2.6 billion in federal funding and has already taken other steps to save money.

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