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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Trump's Billion-Dollar Board of Peace

The U.S. president has sent letters of invitation to various heads of government to join a new Board of Peace, which he will chair. The organization was envisioned as part of the United Nations-backed effort for the reconstruction and transitional governance of Gaza. But the new board's charter, details of which have not been previously reported, appears to give the board a global remit, according to a copy we reviewed. And the price of a permanent position on the board is very steep.
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fromTruthout
2 months ago

As Americans Grapple With Affordability, Trump Announces Joint Base Andrews Golf Course Remodeling Project

Federal golf courses at Joint Base Andrews will be restored with Jack Nicklaus involved, but funding details and potential taxpayer costs remain undisclosed.
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Vice President JD Vance publicly attacked The Nation, prompting abuse, while The Nation affirms reader-funded independence and warns of administration plans to repress progressive groups.
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fromCity Limits
4 months ago

Tens of Thousands of School Buses Are Back On NYC Streets. Only 68 Are Electric.

New York mandates all school buses be zero-emission by 2035; New York City has only 68 electric buses and faces funding and transparency delays.
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