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Forecast sees huge storm moving closer to U.S. : NPR

Forecast sees huge storm moving closer to U.S. : NPR

A map shows the likely arrival times of tropical-storm-force winds along the East Coast, driven by Hurricane Erin. NOAA/Screenshot by NPR hide caption toggle caption NOAA/Screenshot by NPR Hurricane Erin is moving closer to the Eastern seaboard, bringing dangerous rip currents and flood risks that have prompted evacuation orders and states of emergency in two North Carolina counties. Hurricane Erin …

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Citizenship reviews now ask immigrants to show "positive contributions" to U.S. – Axios

Citizenship reviews now ask immigrants to show “positive contributions” to U.S.  Axios U.S. citizenship reviews will sharpen focus on ‘moral character,’ memo says  The Washington Post Trump administration to more heavily scrutinize “good moral character” requirement for U.S. citizenship  CBS News Trump Admin Expands ‘Good Moral Character’ Test to Become U.S. Citizen  Time Magazine Green Card Holders Face US Citizenship Application Review Change  Newsweek Source …

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The Northern Lights Are Expected Over 15 U.S. States Tonight—Here’s Where to Look

The Northern Lights Are Expected Over 15 U.S. States Tonight—Here’s Where to Look

Tonight into tomorrow, the night sky may put on a colorful show for skywatchers in several lucky states. On Aug. 18 and Aug. 19, a fast-moving stream of solar wind could spark a geomagnetic storm, potentially lighting up the sky with Northern Lights across 15 U.S. states, according to forecasters from NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) and the U.K. Met Office. “There …

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Trump May Further Redefine U.S. Capitalism With an Intel Move – The New York Times

Trump May Further Redefine U.S. Capitalism With an Intel Move  The New York Times U.S. seeks equity stake in Intel, Commerce Secretary Lutnick says  NBC News The government may take a stake in Intel. But it’s not about making money, Bessent suggests  CNN White House mulls 10% stake in Intel after CEO meeting  Fox Business Trump administration reportedly weighs 10% stake in Intel via …

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U.S. pediatricians’ new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice

U.S. pediatricians’ new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice

For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations. The group’s new Covid-19 recommendations — released Tuesday — come amid a tumultuous year for public health, as vaccine skeptics have come into power in the new Trump administration and government guidance has become increasingly confusing. This isn’t going to …

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Maine police officer arrested by ICE agrees to voluntarily leave the U.S.

Maine police officer arrested by ICE agrees to voluntarily leave the U.S.

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — A Maine police officer arrested by immigration authorities has agreed to voluntarily leave the country, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Monday. ICE arrested Old Orchard Beach Police Department reserve Officer Jon Luke Evans, of Jamaica, on July 25, as part of the agency’s effort to step up immigration enforcement. Officials with the town and …

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Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro says he’s deploying 4.5 million militia members in response to “outlandish threats” by U.S.

Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro says he’s deploying 4.5 million militia members in response to “outlandish threats” by U.S.

Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro on Monday said he would deploy 4.5 million militia members in response to “outlandish threats” by the United States after Washington raised the bounty for his arrest to $50 million and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. “This week, I will activate a special plan with more than 4.5 million militiamen to ensure coverage of the …

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