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How Belle Époque Paris Captured the Hearts of American Travelers and Artists
There’s only so much teaching that an artist can do, even if they enjoy it, thought Anna McNulty Lester (1862-1900), as she gazed out upon the vast lawns of the Augusta Female Seminary in the springtime of 1897. Lester, at thirty-four years old,...

Jim Beam column:Independent thinkers are rare
Jim Beam column:Independent thinkers are rare Published 6:21 am Wednesday, July 16, 2025 U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, is leaving Congress like others who are frustrated about the failure of members of Congress to compromise for...
'It could really hurt him': The MAGA storm over Trump's calls on Epstein and Ukraine
This article contains references to suicide. Some of United States President Donald Trump and the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement's most staunch allies have openly criticised him this week over his handling of files from the Jeffrey...

Engine of resistance hums in U.S. and Germany
German Army Chief Lt. Gen. Alfons Mas listens to a question during a media joint conference with Lithuanian Chief of Defence Gen. Valdemaras Rupsys and Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas as members of the Headquarters initial command...

Barberitos Opens a New Restaurant in Prattville; Grand Opening July 31
From Greer Young On behalf of Barberitos Prattville, Ala. – Barberitos, known for its better-for-you, Mexican-inspired dishes, is opening a new location in Prattville at 1280 McQueen Smith Road South near Centerpoint Fellowship Church. The brand’s...
Bird Flu Is Killing Wildlife, and Experts Fear the Ecological Toll
25,669 Northern Gannets in Canada. 134 harbor and gray seals along the coast of Maine. 21 California Condors in the western U.S. These are just a tiny fraction of the wild victims of a strain of high pathogenicity avian influenza—what we...

Tonight's rugby news as starlet leaves English club for Welsh side and Mike Phillips suggests Lions 'game-changer'
Here are your rugby evening headlines for Thursday, July 10. Wales legend urges Lions to consider France tour Wales legend Mike Phillips has urged the British & Irish Lions to consider touring France in the future. Historically the Lions have only...

Slovakia blocks EU move to impose new sanctions package on Russia – as it happened
Slovakia delays adoption of new sanctions package against Russia, EU foreign policy chief Kallas confirmsEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is now briefing the media after today’s foreign affairs council in Brussels. She begins by talking about...
UN Special Rapporteur Issues Report Detailing Corporate Machinery that Profits Off Immiseration of Palestinians
Francesca Albanese [Source: aljazeera.com] In early July, Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, issued a damning report detailing how large corporations...

Georgian Prosecutor’s office charges four with attempt to murder
Gori Municipality, Georgia: The Georgian Prosecutor’s Office indicted four persons on counts of attempted murder in aggravated circumstances, illegal acquisition, carrying, and transportation of a firearm, and failure to report a particularly...
Administration takes bold action to elevate American agriculture in national security
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins alongside U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the next pillar of her Make Agriculture Great Again...
Farm Security is National Security: The Trump Administration Takes...
(Washington, D.C., July 8, 2025) — Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins alongside U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the next...

EU seeks updates from Israel on deal to increase Gaza aid
Open this photo in gallery:European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, centre, talks with Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, left, and Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, right, during the EU foreign ministers meeting in...

Fox News Politics Newsletter: 'That Ends Now,' Vows Trump WH on Benefits for Illegals
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening… -Trump to meet with energy and...

Hazelnut sector bounces back after stink bug crisis
With a value of just over €100 million, hazelnuts are the crown jewel of Georgia's fruits and nuts exports. Last year, they brought in nearly four times as much foreign currency as mandarins, blueberries, or stone fruit. The vast majority—90%...

European diplomats discuss deal with Israel to increase Gaza aid
BRUSSELS (AP) — Europe's top diplomats are assessing a new deal with Israel to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, according to Kaja Kallas, the European Union's foreign policy chief. Foreign ministers from the EU's 27-member nations are meeting...

EU ministers discuss deal with Israel to increase Gaza aid
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Georgian Prosecutor’s office charges one with attempt to murder
Batumi, Georgia: The Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia indicted one person on the charge of attempted murder. The incident took place on July 6, 2025, Sunday, in Batumi. The Prosecution Service of Georgia posted the details of this heinous crime on...
Breaking: Mass Shooting at Philadelphia Bar Near 5th & Market – LIVE UPDATES
Old City neighborhood (19106): A sad and terrifying incident occurred in Philadelphia’s Old City. A shooting occurred at a bar near Fifth and Market Streets. Sadly, three people died and eight others were injured. Police rushed to the scene and...
Crime Alert: Medford Shooting Suspect Charged; Brookline In-Custody Death Under Investigation – LIVE UPDATES
Medford (02155): A shooting occurred around 2 a.m. on Rockwell Avenue in Medford. A young person was shot and injured, but they are expected to recover. A 22-year-old man was quickly identified and arrested by police. He is now facing serious...