29-year-old couldn't afford a house in the U.S., so she bought one sight unseen in Italy: 'I plan to use it like a retirement plan'
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Kristi Noem says she plans to use "broad and extensive" authorities as DHS secretary
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Trump officials circulate plan to overhaul US foreign assistance
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A Sensitive Complex Housing a CIA Facility Was on GSA's List of US Properties for Sale
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How federal lands can be used to ease the housing crisis
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House Republicans unveil spending bill boosting defense and trimming all else
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Trump’s ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve’ Plan Comes With a Twist
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Singapore is more expensive than regional peers. So it's using a different playbook to attract visitors
Singapore is one of the most expensive cities in the world, so it's using world-class attractions, business conferences and live events to attract visitors.CNBC - 5d -
Hungary bans Pride events and plans to use facial recognition to target attenders
Amnesty International describes legislation as ‘full-frontal attack’ on country’s LGBTQ+ population. MPs in Hungary have voted to ban Pride events and allow authorities to use facial recognition ...The Guardian - 4d -
D.C. Mayor calls out ‘$1.1 billion problem’ in House GOP stopgap plan
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) on Monday sounded alarm over what she described as a "$1.1 billion problem" in a plan rolled out by House Republicans to keep the government funded beyond ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
'Do you have communist links?' US sends 36 questions to UN aid groups
UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humanitarian work.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
Ornstein exclusive has information on where Chelsea plan to use €50m teenager tactically
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7-Eleven and Circle K owners line up US stores carve-out as part of $47bn takeover bid
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How House Republicans plan to keep the government funded
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The ‘freedom’ railway: China’s plan to take on the US in Africa
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Private equity wants a larger piece of the $12.5 trillion workplace retirement plan market
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I’m 63 and planning to retire. I watched in horror as the markets tanked. Will I have enough to get me to my 90s?
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Could the US buy Greenland? If so, how?
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The US is short nearly 4 million homes
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Trump administration plans for militarized border in New Mexico – report
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South Africa plans to spend more on health and defense after US cuts aid
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Totti faces furious criticism over planned visit to Russia
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European leaders back 'realistic' Arab plan for Gaza
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Union sues Trump administration for shutting down student loan repayment plans
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