Category: USA
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What is Diwali and how is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?
[ad_1] Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora. Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer. Diwali is derived from the word…
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Space shuttle Endeavour’s rockets installed at California museum
[ad_1] In a delicate maneuver, crews this week successfully lifted into place giant rockets at the California Science Center, the first large components installed at the future home of the space shuttle Endeavour. Donated by Northrup Grumman, the solid rocket motors are each the size of a Boeing 757 fuselage and weigh 104,000 pounds. They…
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Humanitarian corridors in Gaza; Manchin’s Senate seat opens : NPR
[ad_1] Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Tens of thousands of people are fleeing Gaza City on foot, and Israel has agreed to allow…
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World on the Brink: The Rise of Communism as a New Superpower
Dive into the urgent report: ‘World on the Brink – The Rise of Communism as a Superpower.’ Uncover the President’s missteps, economic tremors, and the implications for global stability. Don’t miss this crucial analysis of the unfolding crisis. Read more now!
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Ex-GOP Rep Predicts Bleak Way Trump Will Be Remembered By Supporters
[ad_1] Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) on Thursday predicted how Donald Trump will eventually go down in history among his own fans. And it won’t be the greatest of legacies for the former president. “I think in five or 10 years there’s not going to be a single person, this is just my prediction, in…
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Feminist publication Jezebel shutting down, parent company G/O Media announces
[ad_1] Feminist publication Jezebel is shutting down after 16 years, its parent company G/O Media announced in a memo to employees Thursday. The media group said it is also laying off 23 employees, including the staff of Jezebel, across its digital platforms. “As of this week we are making the very, very difficult decision to…
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Earth just had its hottest 12 months ever, report finds
[ad_1] Earth just had its hottest 12 months ever, report finds – CBS News Watch CBS News A new report from the nonprofit group Climate Central has found that the 12-month period from November 2022 through October of this year was the hottest ever recorded on Earth. Be the first to know Get browser notifications…
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New Jersey manhunt continues for Jan. 6 suspect
[ad_1] New Jersey manhunt continues for Jan. 6 suspect – CBS News Watch CBS News A former National Guardsman wanted in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection remains on the loose after fleeing when law enforcement tried to serve him with an arrest warrant Wednesday in Helmetta, New Jersey. Be the first to know…
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Studios, SAG-AFTRA reach deal to end Hollywood actors’ strike
[ad_1] Studios, SAG-AFTRA reach deal to end Hollywood actors’ strike – CBS News Watch CBS News Thousands of actors in film and television were finally able to return to work Thursday after their union, SAG-AFTRA, reached a deal with studios and streaming companies to end a strike that had lasted nearly four months. SAG-AFTRA President…
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First look at Nicki Minaj’s Vogue cover and interview
[ad_1] First look at Nicki Minaj’s Vogue cover and interview – CBS News Watch CBS News Nicki Minaj is appearing on the cover of Vogue for the very first time. In the December issue, Minaj opens up about her highly-anticipated new album, giving birth to her son and how she thought she’d give up music.…