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Flooding could impact more than 88 million as storms threaten multiple states
Read more: Flooding could impact more than 88 million as storms threaten multiple statesStates across the Midwest and northern Plains could see flooding as severe storms hit, forecasters say.
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Man honors former coach who helped him “learn how to believe” in himself
Read more: Man honors former coach who helped him “learn how to believe” in himselfCBS News contributor David Begnaud went to New Orleans to ask everyday Americans who believed in them. He spoke with 23-year-old Chris Wurl who described how a former coach made a major impact on his life.
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Trump plans to attend NBA Finals in New York City, sources say
Read more: Trump plans to attend NBA Finals in New York City, sources sayTrump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team’s owner James Dolan, who has donated to Mr. Trump’s political campaigns.
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Coast Guard divers search Bahamas for Lynette Hooker after American went missing two months ago: reports
Read more: Coast Guard divers search Bahamas for Lynette Hooker after American went missing two months ago: reportsLynette Hooker went missing on April 4, with her husband telling police she went overboard while in a dinghy
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National Guard deployment has had ‘no measurable effect on violent crime’ in DC – despite Trump’s claims
Read more: National Guard deployment has had ‘no measurable effect on violent crime’ in DC – despite Trump’s claimsPresident Trump has frequently credited the National Guard operation with ‘solving’ crime in Washington, even though the evidence is far more nuanced
Asia
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Hundreds of students fall sick in Indonesia’s Surabaya after consuming state programme’s free meals
Read more: Hundreds of students fall sick in Indonesia’s Surabaya after consuming state programme’s free mealsStudents complained of dizziness, nausea and vomiting, though most only required light medical examinations.
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Hong Kong bans public vaping, eyes wider restrictions
Read more: Hong Kong bans public vaping, eyes wider restrictionsOfficials say the move is part of a broader push to curb tobacco use, with stricter rules likely to follow.
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Indonesia court jails ex-chief executive of tech startup eFishery for 9 years for embezzlement
Read more: Indonesia court jails ex-chief executive of tech startup eFishery for 9 years for embezzlementGibran Huzaifah admitted to manipulating eFishery’s financial statements during an earlier interview with Bloomberg, but denied stealing any money.
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India’s drugmakers shake up global weight loss market with cheaper alternatives
Read more: India’s drugmakers shake up global weight loss market with cheaper alternativesGeneric versions are slashing treatment costs by as much as 70 per cent in some cases.
Thailand
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Opposition alleges NACC misconduct
Read more: Opposition alleges NACC misconductOpposition MPs and allies submitted a petition seeking a Supreme Court-led inquiry into the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s (NACC) dismissal of a concealed shareholding complaint involving former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob.
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Land Bridge project hits new snag
Read more: Land Bridge project hits new snagThailand’s flagship Land Bridge project has suffered a significant setback after an expert review committee ordered fresh Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) studies for planned deep-sea ports in Ranong and Chumphon.
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Co-pay scheme kicks off
Read more: Co-pay scheme kicks offMore than 39.2 million people will receive 1,000 baht in government support from today as the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme officially begins, says the Finance Ministry.
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Desperate thief caught in golden cage
Read more: Desperate thief caught in golden cageSAMUT PRAKAN – A man who caused an accident by driving against the traffic was arrested inside a locked gold shop after an unsuccessful attempt to snatch a gold bracelet to pay for the accident damage.
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Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operation
Read more: Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operationQLAYAA (LEBANON) – Israel’s flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Friday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the country ahead of stepped up ground operations.
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Hundreds of students fall sick in Indonesia’s Surabaya after consuming state programme’s free meals
Read more: Hundreds of students fall sick in Indonesia’s Surabaya after consuming state programme’s free mealsStudents complained of dizziness, nausea and vomiting, though most only required light medical examinations.
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Chiang Mai a top spot for digital nomads: Forbes
Read more: Chiang Mai a top spot for digital nomads: ForbesChiang Mai has once again gained international recognition after Forbes magazine named it one of the world’s eight leading destinations for digital nomads and creators in 2026.
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Co-pay scheme misses 30m target
Read more: Co-pay scheme misses 30m targetRegistration for the government’s “Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40” co-payment scheme closed nearly four million places short of its 30 million target, despite attracting more than 26.04 million applicants in five days.
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Has denying history’s lessons doomed the People’s Party?
Read more: Has denying history’s lessons doomed the People’s Party?For a movement that prides itself on being politically innovative, the People’s Party appears confoundingly committed to repeating the same tactics that have consistently hindered its ability to achieve the authority it needs to effect real change.