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Concerns have been raised with the United States government, including an official meeting in the White House, over fears supporters may be deterred from the 2026 men’s World Cup owing to excessive wait times to process visa applications to visit the country. The tournament begins in 777 days and it will be at least another […]
Opendoor’s regular survey of 4,000 homeowners shows an increase in intentions to sell. Nathan Howard—Bloomberg/Getty Images The last few years have seen a wave of ups and downs for homebuyers and sellers–from homeowners who rode to the height of the sellers’ market during the pandemic to buyers who contended with the most historic market shift […]
Isabeau Levito earned her first Grand Prix win and the most prestigious international title for a U.S. women’s singles figure skater in seven years. Levito, the 16-year-old national champion, tallied 203.22 points between two programs at Grand Prix France on Friday and Saturday. She prevailed by 4.42 over Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium. Levito became the […]
The Supreme Court’s decision siding with Black voters in an Alabama redistricting case gave Democrats and voting rights activists a surprising opportunity before the 2024 elections. New congressional maps would have to include more districts in Alabama and potentially other states where Black voters would have a better chance of electing someone of their choice, […]
13 Mins Ago European stocks open slightly higher European shares were mostly higher at Wednesday’s open. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was up 0.3% in early trade, with tech stocks adding 1% to lead gains as most sectors and major bourses nudged into positive territory. Travel and leisure stocks slipped 0.6%. 41 Mins Ago Bank of […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking a valid U.S. passport for that 2023 trip? Buckle up, wishful traveler, for a very different journey before you step anywhere near an airport. A much-feared backup of U.S passport applications has smashed into a wall of government bureaucracy as worldwide travel rebounds toward record pre-pandemic
Oil and chemical refinery plants cover the landscape, next to African American communities along the Mississippi River, in October 1998, south of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. | Source: Andrew Lichtenstein / Getty Environmental pollution, partisanship and political theater are killing Black Americans. Not since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting […]
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GILLETTE, Wyo. — Sandra Lane said she has been to the emergency room about eight times this year. The 62-year-old has had multiple falls, struggled with balance and tremors, and experienced severe swelling in her legs. A paramedic recently arrived at her doorstep again, but this time it wasn’t for an emergency. Jason Frye was […]
GILLETTE, Wyoming — Sandra Lane said she has been to the emergency room about eight times this year. The 62-year-old has had multiple falls, struggled with balance and tremors, and experienced severe swelling in her legs. A paramedic recently arrived at her doorstep again, but this time it wasn’t for an emergency. Jason Frye was […]