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Ex-CDC Official Says RFK Jr. Never Briefed On Covid, Measles by His Team

The revelation Kennedy did not seek expert advice comes amid chaos at the primary U.S. health agency.
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Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber ties major league record with four-homer night

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber hit four home runs in Philadelphia’s 19-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night to become the fourth Phillies player and 21st major leaguer to accomplish the feat. Schwarber was 4 for 6 with a Phillies-record nine RBIs. He took the outright National League homer lead with a career-high 49 and moved…
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The polarized perception of London: glamour or decay?

Increased polarization between left and right factions is evident, as highlighted by the recent controversy at Vanity Fair magazine regarding the potential cover featuring Melania Trump. Reports indicate that several staff members voiced their outrage at this suggestion, illustrating the rift that deepens even within liberal circles, reports 24brussels.

Sources revealed that one editor expressed a willingness to resign, stating, “I will walk out the motherfucking door, and half my staff will follow me.” This sentiment underscores the tensions that often accompany contentious editorial decisions, particularly in an era marked by heightened political sensitivity.

In stark contrast to the current cultural climate stands Silvio Berlusconi, the former prime minister of Italy, whose legacy is both notorious and influential. Berlusconi’s expansive estate, Villa Certosa, located on Sardinia’s coastline, is now up for sale, with speculation surrounding its potential value highlighted by its controversial past.

The villa, notorious for hosting the infamous “bunga bunga” parties that characterized Berlusconi’s personal and political life, is reportedly in need of significant refurbishment before any prospective buyers could consider it. Nevertheless, its market potential remains high, with estimates suggesting that it could list for up to €320 million.

Recent sales in the area further support this valuation; Brendan Blumer, the American founder of the cryptocurrency firm Block.one, recently purchased a nearby Sardinian villa for €160 million, indicating a robust interest in luxury properties among wealthy investors.

The backdrop of these transactions reflects larger themes within European real estate markets, particularly in sought-after locales such as Sardinia. Analysts suggest that the implications of such high-stakes sales could reshape perceptions of property values in the region moving forward.

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End of “de minimis” exemption means new tariffs on millions of packages

Consumers could soon find themselves on the hook for billions of dollars in new fees.
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‘Gangnam Style’ K-pop star PSY accused of illegally obtaining prescription drugs

Psy, legally named Park Jae-sang, allegedly had other people, including his manager, pick up prescriptions for Xanax and Stilnox from a university hospital on his behalf for the past three years.
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Clay Holmes regresses back to his messy Mets norm with innings concern still looming

Clay Holmes followed up one of his best starts of the year with one that was much closer to the pitcher he’s been for weeks.
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Prioritize local news: How to make the Citizen Times a preferred source in Google searches – The Asheville Citizen Times

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Labor Day weekend has arrived. What to know about the holiday

Labor Day weekend has arrived. What to know about the holiday
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Trump scraps $5B in foreign aid in rare ‘pocket rescission’

President Trump is moving to cancel nearly $5 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid and peacekeeping spending in a rare “pocket rescission,” The Post has learned — making use of a legally debated maneuver that hasn’t been done in 48 years.