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Kremlin ready for ‘mutually respectful’ Trump talks

The Kremlin said Thursday it saw nothing new in US President Donald Trump’s calls for Russia to end its military offensive in Ukraine, and that Moscow was ready for “mutually respectful” dialogue with him. The US leader had on Wednesday

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Postcards From The Border aims to challenge dominant portrayal of U.S.-Mexico border

Challenging perceptions of the US-Mexico border: A new Texas art project uses music, photos and storytelling to highlight the the rich cultural tapestry beyond headlines of migration and enforcement (Image credit: Joel Salcido)

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Trump Allies Give Europe’s Leaders Reality Check on Ukraine

At a meeting in Davos, NATO allies faced pushback on the idea of extending membership of the alliance to embattled Ukraine.

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Thousands flee as new wildfire burns in southern California

More than 30,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes north of Los Angeles after a new wildfire broke out in California.

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Trump’s Retreat From Clean Energy Puts the U.S. Out of Step With the World

Most major economies are investing in ever-cheaper solar and wind power. The United States risks further ceding a global market to China.

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Mexico’s Ambitious Plan to Prepare to Receive Its Citizens Deported From the US

The plan, called “Mexico Embraces You,” seeks to reassure undocumented migrants facing expulsion. Some experts question if the government is really ready to reabsorb them.

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Trump’s D.E.I. Order Causes ‘Chaos’ Among Corporate Leaders

The executive order signals that private businesses and organizations could be investigated over their diversity policies.

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In a surprise, U.S. colleges saw higher enrollment last fall

The number of students in undergraduate and graduate programs rose above pre-pandemic levels for the first time. (Image credit: The Washington Post)

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Trump calls DEI programs ‘illegal’ and ‘immoral’. Here’s how he’s ending them – NPR

Trump calls DEI programs ‘illegal’ and ‘immoral’. Here’s how he’s ending them  NPR Trump’s D.E.I. Order Causes ‘Chaos’ Among Corporate Leaders  The New York Times Trump guts DEI, sending legal shockwaves across government, companies, schools  Axios Federal workers told to name DEI colleagues

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