46.1 million people counted in Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years

The final results of Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years released Monday show the population has reached 46.1 million.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires, which he said ...
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Missing the cold, the Dutch relive highs and lows of famed skating race 40 years on

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More than 7,000 people have died this year as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured unprecedented amounts of territory in mineral-rich eastern Congo
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Voyage AI Just Sold for $220 Million—After Launching Less Than Two Years Ago

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South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years

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Jessica Simpson left L.A. for Nashville. Now she's released her first single in almost 17 years

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Will history repeat? Why the dollar may fall, again, in first year of Trump term.

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NBA rookie report: 5 promising first-year players on the rise, including Zach Edey

These 2024 first-round picks are showing long-term potential.
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Mirra Andreeva is the first 17-year-old ranked in the WTA's Top 10 since 2007

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Iraq says oil exports from Kurdish region by way of Turkey set to resume

Iraq’s oil ministry has announced the resumption of oil exports from northern Iraq’s semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region
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LeBron 'defies' age with another historic 40 in win

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history with multiple 40-point games at age 40 or older, reaching his latest milestone in Thursday's win over the Blazers.
ESPN - 3d
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Site Is Counting Down To An Announcement

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Indian carmakers count on SUV sales to ride out slowdown

Pricey sport utility vehicles outperform otherwise flat market in sign only most affluent are in mood to spend
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Hyundai counts on Inster to reverse steep EV sales slide in Europe

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‘Counting the seconds’: Mother of hostage Alon Ohel on fragile ceasefire deal

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Trade-promoting UK departments face ‘up to 40%’ staff cuts

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Financial Times - 2d
FTSE 350 on track to miss 40% target for female executives

Government-backed review says pace of change in top roles has ‘slowed’ among UK’s biggest companies
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Power Rankings: We count down MLB's brightest futures based on young stars

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Power Rankings: Counting down MLB's best teams based on young impact players

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Nearly 500 cat figurines stolen from Gordon Ramsay’s London restaurant

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The Guardian - 4d
US measles outbreak sickens nearly 100 in Texas, New Mexico

Texas authorities reported a surge in cases since January in communities with low vaccination rates.
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Measles outbreak grows to nearly 100 cases, with largest impact in Texas

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