American Held Hostage in Africa Is Freed

WASHINGTON — An American aid worker abducted by militants more than six years ago in West Africa has been freed, his wife and a senior military official said on Monday, but the circumstances of his release were not immediately clear. The aid worker, Jeffery Woodke, was kidnapped in Niger in October 2016 and then was believed to have been taken […]

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It’s not the COVID economy — it’s just the economy now

Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios The Federal Reserve doesn't see the pandemic posing a risk to the economy anymore — an important milestone. Driving the news: "COVID is no longer playing an important role in our economy," chair Jerome Powell told reporters at a press conference Wednesday. Why it matters: The Fed chair's comments are a big deal, marking the end of […]

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Diana airbrushed from history in huge mistake royal mothers day post

Bookmark Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to the Daily Star’s newsletter We have more newsletters The Royal Family has been accused of "airbrushing Princess Diana from history" with a Mother's Day Instagram post labelled a “huge mistake”. On the official Instagram page for the royals, images of both the mother of King Charles III – the late Queen Elizabeth […]

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Mikaela Shiffrin ends season with record 21st GS win

SOLDEU, Andorra — Mikaela Shiffrin won her 21st career giant slalom at the World Cup Finals Sunday as the American standout ended the season with yet another record. The victory moved Shiffrin past Vreni Schneider, a week after matching the Swiss skier’s mark of 20 World Cup GS victories. The American has won seven of the last eight events and […]

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Prince Louis to play role at Kings coronation, leaked plan suggests

Leaked documents have revealed that Prince Louis, the youngest of Kate Middleton and Prince William’s three children, will have a role to play alongside his siblings at King Charles III’s coronation in May. Documents seen by the Times show Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Louis are expected to get in a carriage with their parents as everyone goes from Westminster […]

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Ex-ISIS sex slave claims Begum took part in terror training camp

Kelle Bryan says Shamima Begum should be allowed to return We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Shamima Begum took part in an ISIS training camp, according […]

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Tory MPs urge Jeremy Hunt to slash taxes for couples

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chancellor Jeremy Hunt was last night urged to cut taxes for couples after his “family-friendly” budget left the UK with […]

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Opinion | What It Means to Be Woke

Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share. By Ross Douthat Opinion Columnist This week the conservative writer Bethany Mandel had the kind of moment that can happen to anyone who talks in public for a living: While promoting a new book critiquing progressivism, she […]

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