‘We are allowed to voice our opinion’: Chloe Kim defends fellow Olympian Hunter Hess after Trump calls her ‘real loser’

Chloe Kim, who is a two-time Olympic snowboarding gold medallist and a child of immigrant parents, voiced support on Monday for Hunter Hess, a fellow Team USA athlete who drew criticism from President Trump over comments expressing mixed feelings about representing the United States in Milan-Cortina.“My parents being immigrants, this one definitely hits pretty close…

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French ex-teacher charged with abuse of 89 minors: Prosecutors reveal crimes across 10 countries

Representative image (AI) French prosecutors on Tuesday announced that a 79-year-old former educator has been charged with aggravated rape and sexual assault involving 89 minors, with the alleged crimes spanning more than five decades and multiple countries.Speaking to reporters in the southeastern city of Grenoble, public prosecutor Etienne Manteaux said that the accused, Jacques Leveugle…

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Wage gap keeps hiring H-1B workers attractive despite $100,000 visa fees, says report. Here’s why

The $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B workers may not significantly hinder the hiring of H-1B workers, the National Bureau of Economic Research said in a study by economist George Borjas. Titled, ‘THE H-1B WAGE GAP, VISA FEES, AND EMPLOYER DEMAND‘, the paper highlighted the significant pay disparity between American workers and H-1B workers and investigated…

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Three Indian-origin men among four charged in North Vancouver home invasion involving firearm

Four men, including three of Indian origin, have been charged in connection with an alleged armed home invasion in North Vancouver (Municipality in Canada) earlier this month, police said.The incident took place on February 5 near Dollar Road and Dollarton Highway. According to investigators, the suspects were armed and forcibly entered a residence and held…

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Scientists map hidden fault lines beneath the Marmara Sea that could trigger big earthquakes near Turkey | World News

For years, scientists studying earthquake risk in northwestern Turkey have known where the North Anatolian fault runs but not exactly how it behaves beneath the Marmara Sea. That uncertainty has mattered. The offshore section lies close to Istanbul and has not ruptured in a major earthquake for more than two centuries. A new study now…

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Dubai’s bold traffic relief strategy: How RTA is keeping the UAE emirate moving, AI infrastructure and future mobility plans

Dubai Traffic Congestion Solutions: AI, Infrastructure and Future Mobility Plans Dubai, one of the fastest-growing urban centres in the world, is taking ambitious and multi-layered steps to tackle chronic traffic congestion and future mobility challenges as the city’s population and vehicle numbers rise. Recently, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) rolled out a set of…

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Ramadan 2026 timings for Dubai Global Village announced: Majlis, live shows, full line-up of events for Season 30 | World News

Dubai Global Village announced Ramadan 2026 night timings, majlis gatherings, live shows, dining and shopping/Image: X As Ramadan approaches, Global Village has confirmed its operating hours and programme for the Holy Month, setting the stage for evenings centred on culture, food and togetherness. Now in its 30th season, the destination will operate daily from 5pm,…

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