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US to allow Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly

US to allow Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly

By Simon Lewis Sept 17 (Reuters) - The Trump administration will allow top Iranian officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, the State Department said on Thursday, even as Washington and Tehran remain at war and continue intermittent talks aimed at ending the
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Do clocks fall back this weekend? When daylight saving time ends in 2026

Do clocks fall back this weekend? When daylight saving time ends in 2026

Most Americans will turn their clocks back one hour when daylight saving time ends. Here's when the time change happens and what to know.
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UN chief sounds alarm on AI risk after Trump plays it down

UN chief sounds alarm on AI risk after Trump plays it down

By Antoni Slodkowski UNITED NATIONS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - U.N.
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UN allows Palestinian president to again speak via video after US denies visa

UN allows Palestinian president to again speak via video after US denies visa

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The United Nations General Assembly voted on Thursday to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the annual gathering of world leaders next week via video - for the second year in a row - after the United States again denied him a visa to travel to
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South Africa pushes back against new US visa curbs

South Africa pushes back against new US visa curbs

JOHANNESBURG, Sept 16 (Reuters) - South Africa on Wednesday criticised new U.S. visa restrictions, saying the measures were driven by fringe groups that falsely claim to represent the country's white minority. The restrictions, announced by U.S.
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Amazon Fresh Expands with 40th Store Opening in Thousand Oaks, California

Amazon Fresh Expands with 40th Store Opening in Thousand Oaks, California

Amazon Fresh Expands with 40th Store Opening in Thousand Oaks, California
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President Ruto to Attend UN General Assembly, Launch Diaspora Engagement Platform in U.S.

President Ruto to Attend UN General Assembly, Launch Diaspora Engagement Platform in U.S.

President William Ruto is scheduled to travel to the United States later this week to participate in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). During his visit, President Ruto plans to advocate for the appointment of several Kenyan nationals to specific United Nations positions. Additionally, he will launch the Kenya Diaspora Impact Platform (KDIP) in New York on September 20. This platform aims to enhance engagement with the Kenyan diaspora and encourage investment in Kenya. The engagement with Kenyans in the U.S. will take place at 30 Hudson Yards and is expected to cover government priorities, diaspora concerns, and collaboration opportunities. This visit follows a multi-city tour by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who also engaged with Kenyans in the U.S. regarding the 2027 presidential election and launched satellite diaspora offices.
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Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader

Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A new poll of over 35,000 people worldwide shows continued support for global cooperation and rising trust in international institutions, but less comfort with the United States or China taking leadership roles. In fact, many view both as a threat.
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This is what Tennessee teachers love and hate about their jobs

This is what Tennessee teachers love and hate about their jobs

Nearly 6,000 educators were surveyed by the national K-12 news outlet last fall to understand how teachers are feeling. Here's what they said.
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When will New York see its first snow? See snowfall dates

When will New York see its first snow? See snowfall dates

The Farmers' Almanac expects some parts of New York to see snow as early as October. See when the first measurable snowfall typically arrives across the state.
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New York proposes $1 million per megawatt community investment for data centers

New York proposes $1 million per megawatt community investment for data centers

By Jasper Ward Sept 15 (Reuters) - New York Governor Kathy Hochul is recommending that local governments seek community investments of at least $1 million per megawatt from developers proposing new data centers, according to a document released on Tuesday.
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The Latest: Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms

The Latest: Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms

The Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway