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Opinion

MIT begins to discriminate less

Columns

The indications are that a historically oppressed minority group in America is finally going to get discriminated against less. Cue the rejoicing? No, because the group is Asian-Americans and the discrimination has happened in the realm of college admissions. MIT has released its ...

Harris accepts rules for debate

Columns

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted the rules set forth for next week's debate with former President Donald Trump, although the Democratic nominee says the decision not to keep both candidates' microphones live throughout the matchup will be to her disadvantage. The ...

Right wingers make gains in most recent German elections

Editorials

One would think, and not unreasonably, that if there were any country on Earth that would be absolutely adverse to right-wing politics, it would be Germany. With the notable exception of Japan and, in some ways, the old Soviet Union, no other country suffered the way Germany did during World ...

Netanyahu demands control of Gaza’s border with Egypt

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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel must keep open-ended control of Gaza's border with Egypt, digging in on his stance on an issue that has threatened to derail cease-fire efforts. Netanyahu's comments came as the United States is developing ...

Make home plans in advance to deal with emergencies

Editorials

Are you ready if an emergency strikes? If not, now’s the time to talk with family about what to do when things take a turn for the worse, however uncomfortable that might be, local health departments advise in a news release. September is National Preparedness Month, with the theme of ...

Autumn’s adventures

Columns

Autumn is quietly making its presence known, with cool nights, complemented by warm, somewhat sunny days and shortened daylight hours. Dovetailing with it is the once-lush green vegetation beginning to transform into a kaleidoscope of rich reds, bright yellows, and burnished browns, among other ...