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How The Proposed Medicaid Cuts Could Affect Public Health

WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 25: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) departs after speaking … More to reporters following a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on February 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. The House is working…

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May 16, 2025
Europe’s oldest zoo animal, Marta the alligator, turns 95 in Poland

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May 16, 2025
Russia-Ukraine talks begin in Istanbul after delay – DW – 05/16/2025

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May 16, 2025

Russians, Ukrainians sit down in Turkey for first talks in 3 years

Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine have started holding their first…

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May 16, 2025
Mutation that makes ginger cats unique finally found

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Scientists have finally narrowed down on a long theorised elusive genetic mutation that makes…

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May 16, 2025
Iranian diplomat says nuclear talks with US discussed with European powers in Turkey – The Times of Israel
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May 16, 2025
Ukrainian delegation to discuss possible meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian team plans to discuss a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting with the Russian delegation at the talks in Istanbul. This was reported by the…

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May 16, 2025
Russians and Ukrainians in Turkey for what would be first talks in 3 years – Reuters
1. Russians and Ukrainians in Turkey for what would be first talks in 3 years Reuters
2. Live updates: Russia and Ukraine officials set to meet for peace talks in Turkey CNN
3. After Putin is a no-show at talks in Turkey, Trump says he’ll meet the…
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May 16, 2025
The EU is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russian gas pipelines

The European Union is considering new sanctions “to put pressure on Russia”, including restrictions against the Nord Stream-1 and Nord Stream-2 gas pipelines. This was announced by the head of the European…

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May 16, 2025
Turkish businesspeople focus on Istanbul peace talks to reach $100B trade target with Russia

If Istanbul peace talks bear fruits, Türkiye, Russia have potential to increase trade volume from $52B last year to $100B within 2 years, says head of Türkiye-Russia Business Council

The Turkish business community focused on the peace talks in…

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May 16, 2025
Birthright citizenship; Diddy’s criminal trial : NPR

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