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Roundels of Historical Figures in Mumbai, India

By Peter NovakOctober 21, 20260

One of the most important landmarks in Mumbai is the Hutatma Chowk / Flora Fountain area. A major square and traffic junction, it is surrounded by vintage buildings, arcades and tree lined walkways. In the centre of the square is the iconic Flora Fountain dedicated to the Roman Goddess Flora. Next to it is the…

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Macron calls for extreme caution in Gulf, secures critical gas deal in Qatar state visit

By Peter NovakOctober 21, 20260

French President Emmanuel Macron issued a stern warning on Wednesday in Doha about the Gulf’s fragile security situation, urging “extreme caution” to avoid escalating tensions that could reignite conflict, after talks with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Severely ill ICE detainees targeted for imminent deportation in Florida, advocates say

October 21, 2026

Foursquare co-founder says equity holders saw no returns from the company’s acquisition

October 21, 2026

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Costa Rica minister fired for unapproved meeting with Trump in US

By Peter NovakSeptember 25, 20260

Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez has fired Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar after he attended a US-led regional security summit with United States President Donald Trump without notifying her, an omission the government has said blocked her own participation and caused major strategic harm to the country’s interests.

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Flight canceled or delayed? Here’s what to do next

By Peter NovakSeptember 25, 20260

Flight cancellations are on the rise in 2026. Since Jan. 1, U.S. carriers have canceled roughly 2% of all flights putting this year on pace for the highest cancellation rate since 2022. And delays remain common: About one in four departures nationwide was delayed between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to data from aviation…

Technology

CDC opens state ordering for COVID-19 vaccines after unexplained delay

By Peter NovakSeptember 25, 20260

After a nearly monthlong delay, states are now able to order this season’s COVID-19 vaccines through a federal program that provides free immunizations to low-income children, the US health department says. Trump officials have still not provided a clear explanation for the delay, raising concerns about meddling from anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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