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Concerns grow over dire conditions in immigrant detention
Far from public view, the toll of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration is unfolding in overcrowded detention facilities across the country. Some immigrants have gone a week or more without showers. Others sleep pressed tightly...

Deportations, firings and immigration: Legal clashes mount at US Supreme Court over Trump’s post-return executive orders
WASHINGTON, June 29 — The US Supreme Court has acted in a series of cases involving challenges to executive orders signed by President Donald Trump and actions by his administration since he returned to office in January. Cases at the court have...

The Ultimate Guide To The World’s Finest Cigars
Renowned cigar expert Aaron Sigmond takes readers on an in-depth journey into every aspect of fine stogies in his new book. (Ian Spanier) “There is no typical cigar enthusiast,” declares Tom Chamberlain, dashing editor-in-chief of London’s The...

USMNT Secures Agonizing Gold Cup Semifinal Spot
The United States Men's National Team secured the final spot in theGold Cupsemifinals after the Stars and Stripes edged past Costa Rica in a thrilling, high-pressure match that was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Matt Freese...

FBI offering $10,000 reward for 2 of 4 escaped ICE detainees from Delaney Hall in Newark
FBI is searching for two of four escaped ICE detainees from Delaney Hall in Newark and now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of each individual. The FBI is searching for 20-year-old Franklin Norberto Bautista-Reyes of...

How to Watch Canada vs. Guatemala: Live Stream Gold Cup Quarterfinals, TV
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Manuel Estrella calls for strengthening the infrastructure of the Northern region
In this regard, he called for strengthening Santiago’s urban infrastructure, which he described as being more than 20 years behind, citing the difficulties in navigating the communities of Gurabo, Tamboril, and Licey al Medio, as well as the lack...

ICE raids on farm workers threaten food supply, advocates warn
June 23 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's decision to target farm workers in immigration raids has advocates sounding the alarm that the U.S. food supply is at risk. Trump changed direction on his deportation plans, shifting from avoiding farms,...

The Ultimate Guide To The World’s Finest Cigars
Renowned cigar expert Aaron Sigmond takes readers on an in-depth journey into every aspect of fine stogies in his new book. (Ian Spanier) “There is no typical cigar enthusiast,” declares Tom Chamberlain, dashing editor-in-chief of London’s The...

Edesur will build an electrical substation to improve the grid
The transformers were unloaded from the Port of Sans Souci, where customs procedures for transport, installation, and commissioning were completed. The 50 MVA transformers, totaling 200 MVA of installed capacity, are part of the system upgrade...

Gold Cup 2025 Knockout Rounds Preview
Apr 14, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; The championship trophy at the CONCACAF Gold Cup Draw at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The 2025 Gold Cup has reached its knockout rounds! Eight teams qualified for the...

Elon Musk and JD Vance Want You to Breed. A Lot.
Al Letson: From the Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX, this is Revealed. I’m Al Letson. Donald Trump: I’ll be known as the fertilization president, that’s okay. That’s not bad. Al Letson: President Trump seems to be listening to people...

How the Republican megabill targets immigrant finances
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks to reporters at Capitol Hill on June 24, 2025 in Washington. Tasos Katopodis | Getty Images News | Getty Images A Republican megabill that lawmakers are trying to pass by the Fourth of July would...

Why diversification of India’s export basket should be more than just a flash in the pan
Time and again, India’s diversification of the export basket is spoken about as a way to branch out beyond categories that form our staple line-up of products year after year. The Economic Survey 2024-25 noted changes in the mix, outlining how...

Confucius Institutes: Interference and Propaganda Tools
According to Colombian think tank Andrés Bello Foundation, there are more than 47 Confucius Institutes (CIs) in Latin America. These centers offer a window into Chinese language and culture, providing courses in Mandarin and traditional arts that...

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript June 24, 2025 Carnival Corporation & plc beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.35, expectations were $0.2452. Operator: Greetings. Welcome to the Carnival Corporation...

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CUK) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CUK) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript June 24, 2025 Carnival Corporation & plc beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.35, expectations were $0.2449. Operator: Greetings. Welcome to the Carnival Corporation...

Rwanda, Congo Sign Historic Peace Deal
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a Rwanda-Congo peace deal, U.S. President Donald Trump’s legal win, and anti-LGBTQ+ policies in Hungary. ‘Turning Point’ Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed a landmark...

Commentary: The ICE raids show what state-sponsored terror looks like
A photograph of a paletero cart abandoned on a quiet neighborhood sidewalk has popped up repeatedly on my social media feed since Monday. The cart belongs to Ambrocio “Enrique” Lozano, an undocumented immigrant who sold ice cream in Culver City...

How Secure Are Taiwan’s Remaining Diplomatic Partnerships?
In the intricate landscape of global diplomacy, shaped by the shifts in Donald Trump’s foreign policy and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, an intense struggle persists over the diplomatic recognition of Taiwan – formally known as...