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Business Working Groups Of The United States-Nigeria Commercial And Investment Partnership Deepen Commercial Cooperation And Expand Opportunities For Mutual Prosperity
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Senior representatives of the United States and Nigerian governments, along with business leaders from both countries' private sectors, convened in Abuja to officially launch the working group meetings of the United...
Retired Houston astronaut jumps into race to take on U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
Austin American-Statesman - Texas
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Retired Houston astronaut and political outsider Terry Virts announced on Monday that he will run for the United States Senate in 2026, targeting the seat that Republican John Cornyn has held for over 20 years. “I’ll be running as a Democrat...
Hundreds take U.S. citizenship oath in Fargo as lawmaker speaks of 'perilous times' for immigrants
InForum - North Dakota
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June 24, 2025
FARGO — Dressed in bright scarves, hijabs, sparkly dresses, formal suits and military fatigues, some 200 people from 51 countries were welcomed as new U.S. citizens during naturalization ceremonies in Fargo. The applicants, some with children,...
Crowley Expands International Shipping with Inaugural Route Connecting U.S. Northeast and Central America
Hellenic Shipping News
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June 24, 2025
Crowley, an international leader in logistics, marine and energy solutions, has announced a significant expansion of ocean shipping services with its first-ever route between the U.S. Northeast and Central America. Utilizing Crowley’s new,...
The Japan Shock: How The World’s Biggest Creditor Could Cripple U.S. Markets
myMotherLode - California
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Yen. Image Source: Pixabay What if I told you that something bad is happening with the U.S. government’s biggest creditor on Earth—and it could have very serious implications for your portfolio? This story caught my eye a couple of weeks ago, and...
Will Keyes sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Middle District of Georgia
WMGT 41 - Georgia
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June 24, 2025
Keyes takes over as the top federal prosecutor in Middle Georgia, serving a district of more than 2 million people. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — William R. “Will” Keyes was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia...
Friedman: U.S. working on commercial nuclear energy projects
CNBC Africa
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June 24, 2025
At the recent U.S.-Africa Business Summit held in Angola, the center stage was shared by a pivotal topic—nuclear energy. The United States is not just strongly advocating for but actively supporting commercial nuclear energy projects in Africa,...
Manitoba opens Washington office to boost U.S. trade ties
Winnipeg Sun
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June 24, 2025
The Manitoba government has opened a permanent office in Washington, D.C., to strengthen trade and economic ties with the United States and support Manitoba jobs, Premier Wab Kinew announced today. The office will be led by former White House news...
What To Know About U.S. Involvement In Iran-Israel Conflict
Chicago Defender - Illionis
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June 24, 2025
Photo: Getty Images President Donald Trump has said “it’s time for peace” after Iran retaliated against the U.S. involvement in its ongoing conflict with Israel, according to the New York Times. The conflict stemmed from Israel’s surprise attack...
S&P/TSX composite finishes higher despite lower oil prices, U.S. stock markets up
Rocky Mountain Outlook
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June 24, 2025
TORONTO — Strength in technology stocks helped Canada's main stock index climb over 100 points on Tuesday, while U.S. markets also rose and oil prices fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed 109.26 points higher at 26,718.62. A rally in the U.S....
Hochul Shocks Her Base: First Large U.S. Nuclear Plant in Decades Gets Green Light
TFPP Wire
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June 24, 2025
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan to build a new advanced nuclear power plant, the first of its kind in the U.S. in nearly two decades. In a surprising alliance, she’s working with the Trump administration to speed up federal...
UAlbany international relations expert discusses aftermath of U.S. entry into Israel's war with Iran
WAMC - New York
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June 24, 2025
With a future still uncertain days after the United States intervened in Israel's war against Iran, some U.S. lawmakers are hoping President Trump avoids a prolonged conflict in the Middle East. The White House on Tuesday asserted a ceasefire...
New “Vuelta a la Patria” Flight Brings Over 200 Venezuelan Nationals Home from the United States
teleSUR
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June 24, 2025
Venezuela welcomes 203 repatriates from the United States amid humanitarian mission.Photo: Ministry of Interior Relations, Justice, and Peace/Instagram. June 24, 2025 Hour: 4:51 pm On June 24, 203 Venezuelans returned to the country on a flight...
Many insurance underwriters won't offer Middle East coverage to U.S., Israel, U.K.-linked vessels at any price
CNBC
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June 24, 2025
The conflict in the Middle East has led many insurance underwriters in the maritime shipping market to avoid offering coverage in the region to any U.S., Israel, or U.K.-linked vessels. "Many underwriters are not touching vessels with perceived...
Hamer and Voelker among Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award winners
AgriLife Today - Texas
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June 24, 2025
Two Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty members received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in their field of study for the 2025-2026 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship...
One of the largest U.S. defense contractors debuts a major Colorado expansion
The Gazette - Colorado
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Northrop Grumman, the manufacturer of the B-2 bombers that the U.S. used to drop bunker-buster bombs over Iran last weekend, made a major investment in Colorado. The large defense contractor debuted its new 100,000-square-foot facility on Monday...
How U.S. approach to Iran-Israel conflict could impact Illinois
WBEZ - Illinois
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A shaky ceasefire between Iran and Israel took hold Tuesday, after President Trump lambasted both countries for breaking the hours-old ceasefire Monday night. The ceasefire comes after the U.S. attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend,...
Multiple ads ask U.S. Senator Todd Young to protect clean energy tax credits
Lakeshore PBS - Indiana
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June 24, 2025
Advocates for federal clean energy tax credits are speaking directly to U-S Senators through ads — including Todd Young of Indiana. The credits help pay for everything from solar and wind projects to nuclear and carbon storage. Ads from at least...
Bay Area technology experts comment on possibility of cyberattacks following U.S. strikes on Iran
CBS News Bay Area - California
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A day after President Trump announced the U.S. struck nuclear facilities in Iran, the Department of Homeland Security warned about the potential for low-level cybersecurity attacks. And even though the US has announced a ceasefire between Israel...
Legislation to ban hemp-derived THC moves to U.S. House floor
Regional Media News - Iowa
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June 24, 2025
(The Center Square) – Although hemp legislation has stalled in the Illinois General Assembly, a move to prohibit intoxicating hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products advanced in Congress this week. The U.S. House Appropriations Committee...