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Chile rejects effort to extend Pinochet’s ‘extremist neoliberal model’

Chilean voters on Sunday rejected a proposed right-wing constitution that would have further weakened abortion rights and allowed the private sector to extend its reach in the country’s healthcare, education, and pension systems. Sunday’s vote marks the second time in

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What to Know About the Hacker Group That Shut Down 70% of Iran’s Gas Stations

Around 70% of Iran’s petrol stations have seen their services disrupted Monday after a massive cyber attack was carried out by the hacker group Gonjeshke Darande, which translates to “Predatory Sparrow” in Farsi. The group has also claimed responsibility for

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Up First briefing: Defense Secretary visits Israel; Southwest to pay $140 million fine

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits Israel amid concerns about Palestinian casualties. Southwest is ordered to pay $140 million for its 2022 holiday travel meltdown. (Image credit: ArtistGNDphotography/Gettyimages)

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Trump likens himself to the ‘great’ Al Capone at Reno rally: Live – The Independent

Trump likens himself to the ‘great’ Al Capone at Reno rally: Live  The Independent

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East Coast under flood warnings amid storm’s heavy rain, strong winds – USA TODAY

East Coast under flood warnings amid storm’s heavy rain, strong winds  USA TODAY Up to Six Inches of Rain and Flash Flooding Possible: Live Weather Updates  The New York Times NYC power outage tracker: Thousands in the dark across NY, NJ, CT  FOX

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U.S. defense secretary presses Israeli officials on protecting civilian lives in Gaza

Lloyd Austin arrived in Tel Aviv on Monday and told officials that although U.S. support for Israel was “unshakeable,” protecting civilians in Gaza was “both a moral duty and a strategic imperative.” (Image credit: Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)

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Oil major BP becomes latest to pause Red Sea shipments as Houthi attacks continue – CNBC

Oil major BP becomes latest to pause Red Sea shipments as Houthi attacks continue  CNBC US warship responds to an attack on commercial ship in Red Sea  CNN Oil Giant BP Joins Shipping Companies In Pausing Shipments Via Red Sea  Forbes Houthis Strike

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Oil major BP becomes latest to pause Red Sea shipments as Houthi attacks continue – CNBC

Oil major BP becomes latest to pause Red Sea shipments as Houthi attacks continue  CNBC Energy prices surge as BP pauses oil tanker transits through Red Sea  CNN The Houthi Assault on Global Shipping – WSJ  The Wall Street Journal Vessel attacked in

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Global shipping delays feared due to Red Sea attacks

A growing number of companies, including BP, have paused shipments through the Red Sea after recent attacks on vessels by Houthi rebels.

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The Conservative Case for Immigration

One of the most basic facts of American political life today is Republican opposition to immigration. According to Gallup, 73 percent of Republicans would prefer to see immigration levels decreased. All the current contenders for the GOP presidential nomination have

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