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Dozens of migrants sat on long benches on a U.S. military plane as it waited to leave the West Texas airport. They were shackled and handcuffed yet dressed casually, mostly in jeans and sweatshirts. All wore light blue surgical masks.One man, an eyebrow raised, looked straight at Associated Press photographer Christian Chavez as the deportation flight sat on the tarmac at Fort Bliss, the U.S. Army base in El Paso, Texas, preparing to take the migrants to Guatemala.It was Jan. 30, 2025. President Donald Trump had been sworn into office again just 10 days earlier, signing a series of executive…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday he would push a new requirement that the Federal Reserve’s regional bank presidents live in their districts for at least three years before taking office, a move that could give the White House more power over the independent agency.In comments at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit, Bessent said that “there is a disconnect with the framing of the Federal Reserve” and added that, “unless someone has lived in their district for three years, we’re going to veto them.”Bessent has stepped up his criticism of the Fed’s 12 regional bank presidents…
Google Photos users can now access their year-end Recap, the photo-hosting site’s own version of something akin to Spotify Wrapped. Like other annual reviews, the Google Photos Recap lets you look back on your past year in photos, offering a combination of memorable highlights enhanced with graphics and other effects, plus photo stats and more. U.S. users will also gain access to a new feature powered by Google’s AI, Gemini, which will showcase your hobbies and other top highlights, the company says. First introduced in 2024, Google Photos Recap aims to capitalize on the data-powered review trend, popularized by services…
From the brand An easier way to cleaning home and get better life. Founded in 2020,Betanull not only inherits the fine traditions but moves with the times and introduces new concepts: Get you a wonderful cleaning time with easy and tidy. Why do we love what we do? We are confident that after using our brushes for cleaning, customers can enjoy tidy and comfortable living spaces.So this is the reason we love what we do. What makes our products unique? Each of our products is inspected by dedicated quality control specialists, ensuring that every brush…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place Friday at the Kennedy Center, for the purpose of dividing the 48-team field into 12 groups of four. Once the tournament starts, 32 teams will advance from those preliminary groups to the single-elimination knockout rounds.The 12 round-robin World Cup groups are designated Group A, Group B … and so on, down to Group L.Here’s an explanation of how the draw works.Picking from potsBalls corresponding with the competing countries will be separated into four pots of 12, and each group will include one team drawn from each pot. The…
Two pregnant Black women nearly 1,000 miles apart were ready to do what many do every day: welcome new bundles of joy, and just before the start of the holiday season. Instead, the health of both women and their babies was put at risk after hospital staff did not immediately provide the needed care.One woman was discharged and delivered her baby on the side of an Indiana highway, while the other nearly gave birth in a Texas hospital’s emergency waiting room. Both women survived, but are still reeling from ordeals that have drawn national attention — in part, because they…
The latest bid to squeeze a ban on states regulating AI into an annual defense bill has reportedly been rejected after facing bipartisan pushback. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) said Tuesday that Republican leaders would look for “other places” to include the measure – an effort that President Trump has supported – according to The Hill. The proposal to preempt states from enacting their own AI regulation came months after GOP lawmakers sought to include a 10-year moratorium on state AI laws in Trump’s tax and spending bill earlier this year. The provision failed then due to strong resistance…
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile has passed a bill outlawing the use of mobile phones and other smart devices during classes at elementary and middle schools.The new law will take effect next year, making Chile the latest country to restrict smartphone use among young students to reduce its harmful effects and curb classroom distractions. Other nations with various levels of restrictions on smartphone use at schools include France, Brazil, Hungary, the Netherlands and China.“We are advancing a cultural change for children and adolescents who today, more than ever, need to see each other’s faces again, socialize during recess, and regain…
As the festive season gets well underway, our favourite Christmas treats will be arriving in our homes, including the ever-popular mince pie. But what many families don’t realise is that these seemingly harmless indulgences can pose a serious risk to dogs. The consequences of which can be both devastating and expensive.Michael Nelson, canine expert at Kennel Store, the UK’s leading outdoor dog kennel provider, says: “Dogs are naturally curious, and many owners don’t realise that sweet treats like mince pies, Christmas pudding, and chocolate can be highly toxic. Eating even small amounts can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, kidney problems, or worse.”Mince…
From the brand Magnetic Spice Rack Magnetic Spice Rack Shower Caddy Really strong and heavy duty magnetSpace saver on the side of our refrigerator for our small kitchen with limited spaceReally easy to access spicesEasy to adjust and moveFit all of your spices Customers sayCustomers find the magnetic spice rack to be of good quality with strong magnets that stick well to refrigerators and don’t slip or budge. The size is perfect for spices, and customers appreciate how it saves counter space and maximizes vertical space. While the functionality and value for money receive positive…