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Classes have also been suspended at 15 schools

The investigation backfired spectacularly.

The city council meeting of Frisco Tuesday turned acrimonious with the H-1B issue and the 'Indian takeover' of Texas, triggering a major social media debate. Many Frisco residents spoke about how they are happy living with Indian immigrants; some voices came out as extreme. MAGA influencer Kaylee Campbell, who was…

Newly released US justice records reveal a 2015 draft email in which Ghislaine Maxwell set out her account of the disputed photograph linking Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre. The document, exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein as allegations intensified, contradicts earlier denials, fuels scrutiny of Andrew’s account, and has been seized on…

Malcolm Turnbull says government is ‘engaged in an exercise of denial’, as defence minister insists $368bn deal is ‘full steam ahead’

Founder’s extraordinary intervention has laid bare rising tensions between European governments and tech firms

Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy faced online criticism for his daughter Savithri's name, deemed 'un-American' by some. The Sanskrit name, rooted in Hindu tradition, sparked debate on cultural identity and assimilation. Supporters defended the choice, highlighting America's diverse naming heritage, while detractors expressed xenophobic sentiments. The incident underscores ongoing tensions in…

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Experts say Tom Homan’s charge, replacing Greg Bovino’s aggressive tactics, may change the tone, but not the mission