Sudan RSF Attack Kills Civilians in Kordofan
A Sudan RSF attack in Umm Badr, North Kordofan, killed more than 25 civilians, doctors say, as the UN nears a vote on expanding the Sudan arms sanctions.
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Blue Hill Avenue Bus Lane: Wu Holds Final Town Hall
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Russia 2027 Defense Budget Jumps 27% to $203 Billion
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Boston Overdose Response Grants: $700K for Six Groups
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Red Sox Close Regular Season; Yankees Wild Card Next
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EU Drafts Hybrid Attack Emergency Security Protocol
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Sudan Army Captures Sodari as North Kordofan Offensive Grows
Sudan army captures Sodari in North Kordofan from the RSF, extending a westward push toward Darfur amid prisoner-killing claims and RSF defections to the army.
Logan Airport Fuel Crunch Adds to Nor’easter Cancellations
Logan Airport fuel deliveries stalled as the nor’easter kept barges out of Boston Harbor, adding to Delta cancellations and forcing airlines to tanker fuel.
Bill Gates Presses Congress on AI Regulation
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