Trump administration withdraws freeze on federal grants
• Jan 29, 2025, 6:20 PM
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The White House rescinded an order freezing all federal grants and loans on Wednesday. Acting director Matthew J. Vaeth for the Office of Management and Budget, which issued the freeze order, told federal agencies that the memo suspending the funds had been “rescinded”, The New York Times reported.
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Nicaragua amends constitution, grants 'absolute power' to president and his wife
• 1:07 AM
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The Nicaraguan government strengthened President Daniel Ortega's hold on power on Thursday when it amended the constitution to give Ortega and his wife, Rosario Murillo, "absolute power". The amendment, proposed by Ortega, enshrines Murillo as "co-presid
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Europa League: English teams clear inaugural league phase, Lazio top standings
• 1:05 AM
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The Europa League's inaugural league phase ended on Thursday, with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, who are both producing lackluster domestic campaigns, securing a round of 16 spot. Italy's Lazio finished top of the standings despite suffering t
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Helicopter and passenger jet near Washington, DC collide, killing 67
• 1:00 AM
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67 people are feared dead after a helicopter collided with a passenger jet over the Potomac River, near Washington, D.C., on Thursday. US President Donald blamed the crash on weakened security policies, later suggesting diversity, equity, and inclusion p
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