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Historic Black communities have dwindled from their once-thriving existence in the United States and efforts to preserve what's left encounter complicated challenges. The incorporated towns were founded by formerly enslaved people and often had their own churches, schools, stores and economic systems. A decrease in the number of these settlements is due in part to amended local ordinances, uneven tax rates, home devaluations and political fights that leave communities vulnerable to developers and rampant gentrification. Читать дальше...

Tokyo police said Wednesday that this year they arrested 140 women for alleged prostitution in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho entertainment district, nearly triple the figure from last year.

Pita Limjaroenrat, advisory chairman of the Move Forward Party (MFP) charged over his shareholding in the defunct broadcaster iTV, arrived at the Constitutional Court to present his defence statement on Wednesday morning.

Manchester City have been fined £120,000 (€138,000) after their players surrounded referee Simon Hooper in the 94th minute of their 3-3 draw with Tottenham earlier this month. Hooper made the contentious call to bring play back after he initially played advantage following Emerson Royal’s mistimed challenge on Erling Haaland. Haaland was able to get back […]

An investigation following the death of Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack has found no evidence of wrongdoing. Cusack, who made 110 United appearances, died aged 27 in September. United opened what they described as a third-party investigation into processes and conduct at the club after Cusack’s family raised concerns. In November, the Maddy Cusack Foundation […]

Eileen Gleeson has been confirmed as the new Republic of Ireland women’s manager. She held the role on an interim basis following Vera Pauw’s departure, leading Ireland to a 100 per cent record in the Nations League. Gleeson’s appointment comes after what FAI CEO Jonathan Hill had previously described as a “global search” across the […]

The Matildas star was all smiles as she attended a function just hours after she and her footy player boyfriend were reunited at Sydney Airport on Tuesday night.

The state power company is battling a legacy of neglect, mismanagement and state capture

Australia and New Zealand leaders have agreed to seek closer defense ties as New Zealand considers sharing advanced military technologies with the United States and Britain through the so-called AUKUS partnership

Mr. Kharge said apparently the intruders have been planning this for months and asked who is responsible for this massive intelligence failure

I typed in the address on my tablet and pulled up a map of the area surrounding the Albuquerque airport. Look, I said to my mother. Here’s the exit, here’s where we bear to the left, here’s where we turn onto University Boulevard, here’s the meeting place. My mother peered at the map. Yesssss, she […]

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino was delighted with his team's penalties win over Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup.

Undone by rotten puck luck in a tight-checking hockey game, the Maple Leafs’ points streak ended at nine against the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Your game in 10: 1.  First and foremost tonight: A great montage with the full family on the ice watching, followed by the announcement of a $25k donation to […]

Elvis Presley was drafted by the U.S. Army on Dec. 20, 1957, at age 22. He was getting ready to celebrate Christmas at Graceland when he picked up his draft notice in person.

The Security Council's adoption of a new U.N. resolution to spur desperately needed aid to Gaza has been bogged down by two issues: a reference to a cessation of hostilities, which the U.S. has opposed, and putting the U.N. in charge of inspecting trucks to ensure they are actually carrying humanitarian goods, which Israel has been carrying out. A vote on the Arab-sponsored resolution, first postponed from Monday, was pushed back again until Wednesday as council members continued intense negotiations to avoid another veto by the United States. Читать дальше...

The Security Council's adoption of a new U.N. resolution to spur desperately needed aid to Gaza has been bogged down by two issues: a reference to a cessation of hostilities, which the U.S. has opposed, and putting the U.N. in charge of inspecting trucks to ensure they are actually carrying humanitarian goods, which Israel has been carrying out

1. How migration is pushing Europe to the right  Financial Times
2. World governments now face a bigger predicament than the economy, stupid  The Telegraph
3. Migration is derailing leaders from Biden to Macron. Who's next?  POLITICO Europe
4. Is immigration really a winning issue for the Conservatives?  East Anglia Bylines
5. Build a movement to confront the anti-immigrant poison  Morning Star Online

Deadly storm brings flooding, power outages; Oklahoma teen spreads holiday joy with massive toy drive

“It was a gutsy win and well-deserved on our part.” – John Gruden This was as stern of a test as the Toronto Marlies have faced recently. Entering this game, Hartford owned the third-highest points percentage in the league and the second-best home record. Despite blowing a two-goal lead and trailing after 40 minutes, the […]

Details regarding the exact specifications of the Tata Punch EV are yet to be revealed, but experts in the industry foresee the incorporation of a marginally larger battery pack in comparison to the 24kWh unit found in the Tiago EV and Tigor EV models. Envisaged to boast an ARAI-certified range of around 350km and equipped with fast-charging capabilities, the Tata Punch EV is positioned to create a significant impression in the electric vehicle sector.

Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.

Perhaps they realize there’s little — beyond the laws already in place — that can be done, aside from complete gun confiscation. Best of luck with that.

El canterano del Real Madrid, que está cedido esta temporada en el Alavés, atiende a MARCA para analizar sus primeros pasos en Primera antes de enfrentarse a los hombres de Ancelotti.  Leer

Polls show overwhelming support for voter ID laws, but Democrats continually stand in the way of them.

The film features Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, Triptii Dimri, Anil Kapoor and Shakti Kapoor in important roles