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Senate Republicans advance Trump bill to cancel $9bn in approved spending

President is looking to clawback money from public media and foreign aid programs to seemingly control US debt

Senate Republicans on Tuesday advanced Donald Trump’s request to cancel about $9bn in previously approved spending, overcoming concerns about what the rescissions could mean for impoverished people around the globe and for public radio and television stations in their home states.

JD Vance broke the tie on the procedural vote, allowing the measure to advance, 51-50.

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Pete Alonso crushes three-run homer for first career All-Star Game blast

Pete Alonso hadn’t ever homered in the All-Star Game — until Tuesday.
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Inside the family ‘drama’ that kept Kendall and Kylie Jenner away from half-brother Brody’s wedding: report

The “Kardashians” stars could have easily made it to their sibling’s wedding if they wanted to, a source claimed.
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‘An insult’: Malaysians slam nomination of ‘alpha-male’ Nick Adams as US ambassador

Adams’ comments about Israel have provoked particular concern in Malaysia, a staunch supporter of Palestine

Former government ministers and Islamic youth politicians in Muslim-majority Malaysia have slammed a decision to nominate right-wing influencer Nick Adams as US ambassador to the country, calling it an insult to the nation.

Donald Trump announced last week that Nick Adams, a self-proclaimed “alpha male”, had been announced as ambassador to Malaysia, praising him as a “incredible patriot”.

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‘The Golden Bachelor’s April Kirkwood Quickly Became ‘Bachelor in Paradise’s Hottest Commodity

Is anyone surprised our Golden gal April’s still got it?
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NYC Council rejects land use change for Bally’s planned Bronx casino — effectively killing bid for gaming license

The City Council voted to reject a land-use change for Bally’s Corp. to open a casino at the golf property formerly operated by President Trump’s firm at Ferry Point in The Bronx — effectively killing the bid for a gaming license.
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New Net Terrance Mann returns home to a very different Brooklyn

For Terance Mann — both the newest Net and the oldest — coming to Brooklyn isn’t just a trade. It’s a homecoming.
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Jonquel Jones is on the cusp of her long-awaited Liberty return

Sandy Brondello heard just what she wanted to hear from Jonquel Jones on Tuesday.
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David Peterson got All-Star moment he was waiting for with Clayton Kershaw

Late addition David Peterson was happy to be invited, happy to pitch in Tuesday’s game and happy to be around some of the best players in the game.
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MLB is ‘thriving’ — but it may not be enough to thwart a potential lockout

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association agree that the game is doing well. And yet the two sides are headed for battle.