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Venezuela asks UN Security Council for emergency session over US military actions

Venezuela asks UN Security Council for emergency session over US military actions

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government on Thursday requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council focused on the U.S. military actions in recent weeks in the waters off the South American country. Venezuela made the request in a letter addressed to Russia’s ambassador to the U.N. and council president, Vassily Nebenzia, that accused the administration of U.S. …

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Roblox Launches First Parent and Caregiver Council

Roblox Launches First Parent and Caregiver Council

Today, we’re excited to announce our inaugural Parent Council, a key part of our vision to build the safest place on the internet and foster a positive environment for users of all ages. Roblox’s first Parent Council will bring together up to 40 parents and caregivers from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and all European countries with the goal of …

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Commanders’ new stadium plan gets final approval from DC Council

Commanders’ new stadium plan gets final approval from DC Council

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders’ plan to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium cleared its final hurdle with the local legislature Wednesday when the District of Columbia Council approved the legislation. The bill passed by an 11-2 vote and can now be sent to Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser, who negotiated the original plan with …

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D.C. Council approves $3.8 billion Commanders stadium project

D.C. Council approves .8 billion Commanders stadium project

The Washington Commanders are officially returning to the District of Columbia. The D.C. Council, in an 11-2 vote late Wednesday afternoon, gave second and final approval for a $3.8 billion project that will build a covered 65,000-seat stadium on the old RFK Stadium site, along with a massive mixed-use development project in the surrounding neighborhoods that will create multiple entertainment …

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D.C. Council signs off on Commanders’ RFK Stadium Project

D.C. Council signs off on Commanders’ RFK Stadium Project

John KeimSep 17, 2025, 06:34 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on ‘The John Keim …

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D.C.’s $3.7 billion Commanders stadium deal gets final council approval – The Washington Post

D.C.’s $3.7 billion Commanders stadium deal gets final council approval  The Washington Post Commanders given final approval for D.C. return  ESPN RFK Stadium deal faces final DC Council vote, with city leaders confident  WTOP Washington D.C. City Council approves Commanders’ return to RFK Stadium site  NFL.com The D.C. Council is back. Here’s what lawmakers are up to.  The 51st Source link

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Lavrov calls for UN Security Council to secure Ukraine

Lavrov calls for UN Security Council to secure Ukraine

Lavrov calls for UN Security Council to secure Ukraine | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/World News/Russia-Ukraine War Meanwhile, US VP JD Vance told NBC that Russia has made significant concessions towards peace deal, and Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked UAE for facilitating a prisoner exchange. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, August 21, 2025. (photo credit: ALEXANDER ZEMLIANICHENKO/POOL VIA REUTERS) ByREUTERS AUGUST …

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Denver City Council postpones mountain retreat amid employee layoffs

Denver City Council postpones mountain retreat amid employee layoffs

The Denver City Council will postpone a mountain retreat planned for next week after drawing scrutiny for its nearly $27,000 cost in the wake of large-scale layoffs of city workers. Council President Amanda Sandoval announced the decision in a statement Wednesday afternoon but didn’t specify whether dollars already spent would be transferred to a future date or if the costs …

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Denver council member furious as husband loses job in city layoffs

Denver council member furious as husband loses job in city layoffs

FILE – Scott Gilmore, then-deputy executive director for Denver Parks and Recreation, addresses Denver City Council, Aug. 7, 2018. Gilmore was one of the nearly 200 city workers laid off during 2025’s major budget deficit. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite Updated 8:39 p.m. The husband of a Denver city council member is among the 171 city workers being laid off this week. …

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