U S and Israel Exit UNESCO Over Bias
The United States and Israel announce plans to withdraw from UNESCO citing anti Israel bias and need for reform. In Paris the agency pursues a new director general as criticism swirls.
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Trump Pursues Obamacare Relief with Broad Health Plan Changes
President Trump unveils an executive order to expand cheaper health plan options and loosen ACA protections aimed at increasing competition and access. The plan faces opposition from patient advocates who warn sicker Americans could pay more, while rules are drafted to allow longer use of short term plans and new association health plans.
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Ryan targets high tax states as tax reform faces heat
Washington Republicans clash over a $6 trillion tax overhaul plan with high tax states led by California New York and New Jersey opposing repeal of the state and local deduction. Data from the Rockefeller Institute shows those states pay more into the federal system than they receive. The dispute threatens party unity as lawmakers seek concessions and a path forward before next year’s elections.
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Bezos and Gates in race for world richest title
Bloomberg index shows Bill Gates at 86.8 billion and Jeff Bezos at 85.3 billion with Gates’ charitable giving reducing his apparent wealth. Warren Buffett sits at 80.6 billion as Bezos pursues top spot and philanthropy's growing impact on wealth rankings.
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Family freed after five years in captivity in Afghanistan
An American woman Caitlan Coleman and her Canadian husband Joshua Boyle and their three children, all born in captivity, were freed in Pakistan after an intelligence led operation. Pakistan says the rescue involved gunfire as the family was intercepted near Kohat district. Officials credit the US and Pakistan cooperation.
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