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Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team starting in 2028

Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team starting in 2028

SYDNEY (AP) — A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League beginning in 2028 after officially being granted a license on Thursday. Australian Prime Minist...

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After millions lose access to internet subsidy, FCC moves to fill connectivity gaps

After millions lose access to internet subsidy, FCC moves to fill connectivity gaps

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Biden administration is moving to blunt the loss of an expired broadband subsidy program that helped more than 23 million families afford internet access by using money from...

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California’s beloved sequoia trees ablaze in Sierra National Forest wildfire

California’s beloved sequoia trees ablaze in Sierra National Forest wildfire

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A lightning-sparked wildfire in California’s Sierra National Forest burned Tuesday through a grove of giant sequoias and set some of the ancient towering trees on fire. Wildl...

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Northeast Nigeria struggles with maternal mortality as hospitals remain out of reach

Northeast Nigeria struggles with maternal mortality as hospitals remain out of reach

Life is already tough for pregnant women anywhere in Nigeria, where one in every 100 women dies giving birth, and at least 75,000 annually, the highest in the world according t...

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Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader

Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a warning to Russia, President Donald Trump said Friday he’s ordering the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear submarines “based on the highly provocative statements” of the coun...

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US and Philippines discussing possible deployment of more missile systems,

US and Philippines discussing possible deployment of more missile systems,

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against aggression in the disputed South Ch...

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