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Centrist Rodrigo Paz Wins Bolivia’s Presidential Runoff, Topping Right-Wing Rival

Centrist Rodrigo Paz Wins Bolivia’s Presidential Runoff, Topping Right-Wing Rival

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Preliminary results show that Rodrigo Paz, a centrist senator who was never a nationally prominent figure until now, has won Bolivia’s presidential election, galvanizing voters outraged by the country’s economic crisis and frustrated with 20 years of rule by the Movement Toward Socialism party. “The trend is irreversible,” said ҳcar…MORE

George Santos Says He’s Humbled but Dismisses ‘Pearl Clutching’ Critics

George Santos Says He’s Humbled but Dismisses ‘Pearl Clutching’ Critics

NEW YORK (AP) — Freed from the prison where he had been serving time for ripping off his campaign donors, former U.S. Rep. George Santos says he’s humbled by his experience behind bars. But he says he’s also unconcerned about the “pearl clutching” of critics upset that President Donald Trump granted him clemency. Speaking on…MORE

Thieves Steal Crown Jewels in 4 Minutes From Louvre Museum

Thieves Steal Crown Jewels in 4 Minutes From Louvre Museum

PARIS (AP) — Thieves have pulled off a daring heist at the Louvre, stealing priceless Napoleonic jewels. On Sunday, they used a basket lift to access the museum, smashed display cases, and fled with the treasures. The theft happened in the Galerie d’Apollon, where the French Crown Jewels are displayed. Officials say the operation took…MORE

Kering Sells Beauty Division to L’Oreal and Says the Companies Will Collaborate on Wellness Products

Kering Sells Beauty Division to L’Oreal and Says the Companies Will Collaborate on Wellness Products

French luxury goods company Kering said Sunday it is selling its beauty division to L’Oreal for 4 billion euros ($4.66 billion). Under the agreement, Clichy, France-based L’Oreal will acquire the House of Creed high-end fragrance company as well as licenses to create beauty and fragrance products for Kering brands like Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga.…MORE

The Next Major Film Studios Could Be in Nevada if Some Unions Have Their Way

The Next Major Film Studios Could Be in Nevada if Some Unions Have Their Way

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trade unions in Nevada want the state to offer tax incentives to major film studios to bring more movie making to the Vegas area. They are pushing for lawmakers to pass a $95 million tax credit proposal as part of a planned special session. Major studios like Sony Pictures and Warner…MORE

China’s Ruling Communist Party Meets to Map Out Plans for the Next 5 Years

HONG KONG (AP) — One of China’s most important meetings begins Monday, as its top leader Xi Jinping and other ruling Communist Party elites gather in Beijing to map out the country’s goals for the next five years. The closed-door gathering — known as the fourth plenum — will tackle policy proposals and details of…MORE

Numerous No Kings Protests Are Taking Place in North Texas

Numerous No Kings Protests Are Taking Place in North Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX – The No King’s rallies are the latest series of mass protests attempting to push back against the Trump administration’s policies. The last round of No Kings protests took place over the summer when people from more than a thousand communities spoke out against certain aspects of the Trump administration’s…MORE

With No Takers Yet, White House Meets With Colleges Still Weighing an Agreement With Trump

With No Takers Yet, White House Meets With Colleges Still Weighing an Agreement With Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Five remaining universities have been weighing an offer from President Donald Trump to sign a “compact” for higher education. None has signed on as the deadline approaches, and on Friday, the University of Virginia declined the offer. The White House has faced several rejections after inviting nine universities to become initial signers…MORE

US Chamber of Commerce Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

US Chamber of Commerce Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is suing the Trump administration for imposing a $100,00 annual fee for new H-1B visa applications, claiming the fee is unlawful and would significantly harm U.S. businesses. The federal lawsuit filed Thursday asks a court to declare that President Donald Trump exceeded the executive branch’s authority by imposing the fee…MORE