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Democratic women call on Biden, Congress to protect federal abortion rights
By David Morgan and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leading Democratic women called on President Joe Biden and Congress on Sunday to protect abortion rights nationwide after the U.S. Supreme Court...
Syndicated Content Jun 26, 2022
Box Office: ‘Elvis’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Battle for No. 1 With $30.5 Million Each
By Rebecca Rubin LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - In an unusually close box office battle, "Elvis and "Top Gun: Maverick" have tied for first place in North America, with each film bringing in $30.5 millio...
Syndicated Content Jun 26, 2022
On and off screen, Aquaman’s Jason Momoa fights for world’s oceans
By Catarina Demony and Miguel Pereira CARCAVELOS, Portugal (Reuters) - In superhero blockbuster Aquaman, popular Hollywood actor Jason Momoa plays the role of protector of the deep, but with the world...
Syndicated Content Jun 26, 2022
Europe must give developing nations alternative to Chinese funds – EU’s von der Leyen
BERLIN (Reuters) - Europe will mobilize 300 billion euros in private and public funds over five years to fund infrastructure in developing countries as part of the G7's drive to counter China's multit...
Syndicated Content Jun 26, 2022
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ soars past $1 billion, overtakes ‘Doctor Strange 2’ as the highest-grossing movie of the year globally
By Rebecca Rubin LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Paramount's all-American blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick" is still flying high at the box office, crossing the coveted $1 billion over the weekend. With tho...
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U.S. aims to raise $200 billion as part of G7 rival to China’s Belt & Road
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States aims to raise $200 billion in private and public funds over five years to fund needed infrastructure in developing countries under a G7 initiative aimed at cou...
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Israel to let more Palestinians work in manufacturing to fill labour shortage
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's cabinet approved issuing 3,500 additional permits for Palestinian workers in Israel's manufacturing and services sectors, increasing the number to 12,00...
Syndicated Content Jun 26, 2022

Commercial tugboat sinks near Peoria’s McClugage Bridge
PEORIA, Ill. –Down she goes. Police say a commercial tugboat operating near the McClugage Bridge experienced some kind of issue and sank to the bottom of the Illinois River this weekend. Accordi...
Cooper Banks Jun 26, 2022

Hundreds protest Supreme Court abortion ruling in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. — Tempers have been flaring against Friday’s historic announcement from the U.S. Supreme Court, reversing Roe v Wade and the federal precedent for legally protected abortions ...
Cooper Banks Jun 26, 2022
G7 nations are worried about global economic crisis – Scholz
SCHLOSS ELMAU, Germany (Reuters) - All leaders of the Group of Seven rich democracies are concerned about a looming economic crisis as growth slows and inflation soars, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz s...
Syndicated Content Jun 26, 2022
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