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Endurance swimmer closes in circumnavigation of Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ 50th

May 26, 2025

Honda City, Civic prices surge by Rs200,000 in Pakistan- Check details
Honda City, Civic prices surge by Rs200,000 in Pakistan- Check details Car buyers in Pakistan have faced another setback as Honda Atlas has increased the prices of its City and Civic models starting from July 1, 2025. This new price hike is due to the New Excise Value (NEV) levy that the government introduced under…
Mexico march against tourism is ‘xenophobic,’ president says
MEXICO CITY — A fierce protest in Mexico City railing against gentrification and mass tourism was fueled by government failures and active promotion to attract digital nomads, according to experts, who said tension had been mounting for years. The criticism comes after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum alleged that Friday’s protest was marked by xenophobia, reviving…
In Texas, cutting-edge weather forecasts hit their limits as Trump budget cuts loom
Right now, the best tools available can provide ample warning of a general flash flooding threat, but localized flash flooding can only be predicted when real-time radar and sensor tools are able to determine the rainfall rates. “The reality is for flash flooding in flood-prone areas, you should be thinking about it in the same…
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from cutting off Planned Parenthood funding
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from barring Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood under a provision of Republicans’ sweeping tax and spending package. Massachusetts U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issued the tempor restraining order, directing the Health and Human Services Department to “take all steps necess to ensure that Medicaid funding…
Medical students fret over student loan cap in ‘big, beautiful bill’
A provision tucked inside a sweeping bill signed into law by President Donald Trump last week will make it harder for thousands of aspiring doctors to finance their education as the country faces a growing shortage in that profession. The move will cap the amount of federal loans students can borrow for graduate school to…
IRS says churches can endorse political candidates without losing tax exemptions
The Internal Revenue Service agreed in a court filing that churches can endorse political candidates without fear of losing their tax-exempt status. The IRS made the statement in a court case challenging the Johnson Amendment, a 1954 U.S. tax code provision that prohibits all 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations — including churches — from formally endorsing or…
Panasonic’s projector business sale to Orix collapses
OSAKA — Panasonic Holdings’ sale of its commercial projector business to Japanese financial services group Orix has fallen apart after the two sides could not agree on terms, it was learned Tuesday. Panasonic envisioned a transaction worth 118.5 billion yen ($807 million). In April, group company Panasonic Connect spun the projector business off into a…
A Bayard Rustin archive aims to preserve his legacy as a queer Civil Rights activist
Social justice advocates are creating a queer history archive that celebrates Bayard Rustin, a major organizer in the Civil Rights Movement and key architect of the March on Washington. The Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice will launch a digital archive this fall featuring articles, photos, videos, telegrams, speeches, and more tied to Rustin’s work.…