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Brown University president to step down after 15 years
Brown University President Christina Paxson said Monday she will step down at the end of the academic year, after she oversaw negotiations with the Trump administration over the past 18 months. Paxson, who started her tenure in 2012, said stepping down is the “right decision” for her and her family and the “best path” forward…
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New secret recordings of congressman accused of ‘abusing’ senator’s daughter throw his race into jeopardy
A US congressman’s re-election campaign has reportedly been thrown into doubt after newly surfaced secret recordings emerged relating to allegations that he abused a senator’s daughter. The claims have put pressure on Republican party figures, with the article indicating a deadline has been set for a response amid the growing controversy surrounding the Ohio politician.…
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Aaron Rodgers: Fauci a ‘coward’ and a ‘criminal’ for taking the Fifth
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers publicly criticised Dr Anthony Fauci, the former US chief medical adviser, branding him a “coward” and a “criminal” after Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a Senate hearing. Rodgers, who has long been an outspoken critic of Fauci and official Covid-19 pandemic policy, used the moment to renew…
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Trump says Iran facing ‘last chance’ before ‘decapitation’
President Trump on Monday warned that it was Iran’s “last chance” to make a peace deal with the U.S. or face “decapitation” as he touted the most recent talks with Tehran. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the discussions with Iran are “not very complex” and “going to go quickly” this time around, claiming…
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More European countries withdraw support for Infantino as pressure intensifies
The Football Association became the highest-profile of several Uefa member associations to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s proposed re-election as Fifa president, as pressure mounts on him over his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. Wales and Serbia also publicly confirmed they had dropped their backing, following Finland’s…
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Rogers beats El-Sayed, loses to Stevens in Michigan Senate poll
Former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) has a lead over Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and is falling behind Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in the race for Sen. Gary Peters’s (D-Mich.) seat, per a new poll. In the EPIC-MRA poll, 44 percent of respondents said they would cast their ballot for Stevens or would consider doing…
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Trump claims UK is ‘bankrupt’ as he calls for Burnham to resume drilling in the North Sea
Donald Trump has described the UK as a “bankrupt country” while urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reopen North Sea oil and gas drilling, claiming the country would become wealthy if it exploited the resource. Speaking at a press conference, Trump said Burnham had “sounded terrific” on the subject during a recent phone call and…
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Eagles’ Nolan Smith took apology for his 136 MPH driving arrest to team ownership and now makes it public
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith has spoken publicly about his arrest earlier this offseason for reckless driving, after first apologising privately to the team’s ownership. Although the Eagles have indicated he is in the clear with the club, it remains unclear whether he will face any sanction under the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy, leaving some…
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Trump praises Max Miller, calls dispute with ex- wife ‘a very sad thing’
President Trump praised Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) as “a good person” on Monday amid domestic abuse allegations against the congressman. “It’s a very sad thing. I know Max. He’s a good person. I mean, I always thought he was a very good person, and I’m going to let the families figure that out,” Trump told…