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India responds to U.S. penalty over Russia oil

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/2/2025 12:14 PM

Indian officials confirmed Saturday the country is not altering policy and will continue buying oil from Russia, despite threats of a financial "penalty" from U.S. President Donald Trump. ... Read full Story

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500K young Catholics flock to Rome for Holy Year, Await Pope Leo XIV

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 8/2/2025 9:56 AM

Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics filled Rome for a Holy Year vigil with Pope Leo XIV, marking his first major encounter with the Church’s next generation. ... Read full Story

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Canadian aid agency workers call for action saying starvation is rampant in Gaza

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 8/2/2025 9:31 AM

Canadian aid groups say child starvation in Gaza is worsening, as blocked aid and soaring malnutrition now affect even clinic workers' families. ... Read full Story

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Trump envoy says new Gaza aid plan in works after touring distribution site

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 8/1/2025 5:50 PM

Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee toured a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution site in Rafah, but did not meet with UN officials. ... Read full Story

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Ukraine mourns Russian attack on Kyiv as death toll rises to 31 people

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 8/1/2025 5:26 PM

The youngest victim in Thursday’s strikes was 2 years old, and 16 of the injured were children, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. ... Read full Story

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Ex-Colombian President Álvaro Uribe given 12 years of house arrest

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/1/2025 3:40 PM

Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Vélez was sentenced Friday to 12 years of house arrest for bribery in criminal proceedings and procedural fraud. ... Read full Story

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Musk's X: Britain's Internet safety law 'seriously infringes' free speech

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/1/2025 2:48 PM

X says Britain's newly-enacted Online Safety Act "seriously" is on the cusp of violating free speech masked as the fight to protect kids from explicit online content. ... Read full Story

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Trump deploys U.S. nuclear subs as war of words with Russia escalates

By Global News | Sean Boynton | 8/1/2025 2:20 PM

Trump's order sharply escalated a social media battle with former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, who currently serves as the deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council. ... Read full Story

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At least 31 dead in Kyiv after Russian drone and missile strikes

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/1/2025 1:04 PM

Russian drones and missiles hit Kyiv in a barrage killing 31 and collapsing an apartment block. Three dead were children, ages 3, 6, and 17. About 159 injured. ... Read full Story

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Slovenia becomes first EU nation to ban weapons to Israel

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/1/2025 1:03 PM

Slovenia on Friday became the first European country to ban weapons trading with Israel over the growing humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave in Israel's ongoing war. ... Read full Story

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Ecuador joins regional push to control NGO funding

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/1/2025 12:52 PM

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has introduced a bill in the National Assembly to regulate the funding and activities of non-governmental organizations. ... Read full Story

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El Salvador abolishes presidential term limits, extends term length

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/1/2025 9:27 AM

El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele received a green light from lawmakers to stay in office as long as he can keep getting elected after they axed term limits. ... Read full Story

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South Korea’s former leader takes off prison uniform to resist questioning

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 8/1/2025 7:36 AM

Officials said Yoon Suk Yeol took off his prison uniform and laid down on the floor at his detention room in an effort to continue to resist questioning. ... Read full Story

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U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff tours aid distribution faciliites in Gaza

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/1/2025 7:28 AM

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Gaza to see aid operations for himself and speak to Palestinians as international pressure mounts over humanitarian crisis. ... Read full Story

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Trump’s Aug. 7 tariff start date for some countries brings new uncertainty

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 8/1/2025 7:19 AM

When Trump signed to order for more than 66 countries, the start date of the punishing import taxes was pushed back seven days so that the tariff schedule could be updated. ... Read full Story

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Seoul, Washington reaffirm commitment to N. Korean denuclearization

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/1/2025 3:24 AM

The top diplomats of the United States and South Korea reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea during a meeting Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Trump officials to inspect Gaza food distribution as death toll rises

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 7/31/2025 2:42 PM

At least 91 Palestinians were killed and more than 600 wounded while attempting to get aid in the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said on Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Canada, allies warn Iran working to ‘kill, kidnap and harass’ people abroad

By Global News | Sean Boynton | 7/31/2025 1:34 PM

The joint statement from 14 countries called increasing attempts by Iran to 'kill, kidnap, and harass people' in Europe and North America a 'clear violation' of their sovereignty. ... Read full Story

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Guatemala pushes money laundering bill to avoid international sanctions

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/31/2025 12:48 PM

The Guatemalan government is trying to enact key legislation to modernize its money laundering laws, with the bill submitted to Congress on Tuesday. ... Read full Story

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Unification Church faces intensified prosecutorial scrutiny, arrests

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/31/2025 12:32 PM

South Korea's special prosecutor has expanded an investigation into the Unification Church, zeroing in on senior leadership for alleged financial crimes.. ... Read full Story

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Some probiotics could feed, rather than fend off, infections

by Science News | Aug 01 2025

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Luka Dončić signs contract extension: Lakers star agrees to reported three-year, $165 million deal

by CBS Interactive Inc | Aug 02 2025

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For-Hire Trucking Index shows fourth month of volume declines

by FreightWaves | Aug 01 2025

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Lego Fortnite - Mecha Team Leader Available Now, Multiple Sets On Sale At Amazon

by GameSpot | Aug 02 2025

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Brisk Walking May Help You Live Longer, Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk

by Healthline.com | Aug 02 2025

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Pita Bowl opens its second Long Island spot with a third on the way

by greaterlongisland.com | Aug 01 2025

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Kelly Osbourne Honors Dad Ozzy Osbourne With NSFW Post Days After His Funeral

by Billboard | Aug 02 2025

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NJ Spotlight News: August 1, 2025

by NJ Spotlight | Aug 01 2025

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Carnivore Diet: Expert Clinicians List the Foods, Effects, and Health Risks

by thehealthy.com | Jul 10 2025

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Government probes Trump prosecutor Jack Smith over alleged Hatch Act violations: Report

by The Hill | Aug 02 2025

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Seiko’s New Tool Watch is a Leveled Up Version of An Affordable Classic

by Gear Patrol | Aug 01 2025

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Rangers draw with Motherwell in Scottish Premiership opener

by Yahoo Sports | Aug 02 2025

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Johnstown cooking initiative gets boost from Price Chopper

by NEWS10 ABC | Aug 02 2025

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7 Best Shoes for Hip Pain of 2025

by Self.com | Aug 01 2025

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India responds to U.S. penalty over Russia oil

by United Press International, Inc. | Aug 02 2025

Word of the Day

palimpsest

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 2, 2025 is:

palimpsest • \PAL-imp-sest\ • noun

Palimpsest in its original use refers to writing material (such as a parchment manuscript) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased; the underlying text is said to be “in palimpsest.” Palimpsest in extended use refers to something that has usually diverse layers or aspects apparent beneath the surface.

// Scholars believe the motive for making palimpsests was often economic—reusing parchment was cheaper than preparing a new skin.

// The ancient city is an architectural palimpsest.

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Examples:

“My aim was to trace the course of … the Aqua Marcia, built between 144 and 140 B.C. by Julius Caesar’s ancestor Quintus Marcius Rex. … The original tuff arches carried the Marcia across a steep ravine. Subsequent retaining walls and buttresses have transformed the bridge into a palimpsest of building styles.” — David Laskin, The New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024

Did you know?

Long ago, writing surfaces were so highly valued that they were often used more than once. Palimpsest in its original use referred to an early form of recycling in which an old document was erased to make room for a new one when parchment ran short. (The word is from the Greek palimpsēstos, meaning “scraped again.”) Fortunately for modern scholars, the erasing process wasn’t completely effective, so the original could often be distinguished under the newer writing. De republica, by Roman statesman and orator Cicero, is one of many documents recovered from a palimpsest. Nowadays, the word palimpsest can refer not only to such a document but to anything that has multiple layers apparent beneath the surface.

India responds to U.S. penalty over Russia oil

500K young Catholics flock to Rome for Holy Year, Await Pope Leo XIV

Canadian aid agency workers call for action saying starvation is rampant in Gaza

Trump envoy says new Gaza aid plan in works after touring distribution site

Ukraine mourns Russian attack on Kyiv as death toll rises to 31 people

Ex-Colombian President Álvaro Uribe given 12 years of house arrest

Musk's X: Britain's Internet safety law 'seriously infringes' free speech

Trump deploys U.S. nuclear subs as war of words with Russia escalates

At least 31 dead in Kyiv after Russian drone and missile strikes

Slovenia becomes first EU nation to ban weapons to Israel

Ecuador joins regional push to control NGO funding

El Salvador abolishes presidential term limits, extends term length

South Korea’s former leader takes off prison uniform to resist questioning

U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff tours aid distribution faciliites in Gaza

Trump’s Aug. 7 tariff start date for some countries brings new uncertainty

Seoul, Washington reaffirm commitment to N. Korean denuclearization

Trump officials to inspect Gaza food distribution as death toll rises

Canada, allies warn Iran working to ‘kill, kidnap and harass’ people abroad

Guatemala pushes money laundering bill to avoid international sanctions

Unification Church faces intensified prosecutorial scrutiny, arrests

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Some probiotics could feed, rather than fend off, infections

Luka Dončić signs contract extension: Lakers star agrees to reported three-year, $165 million deal

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Brisk Walking May Help You Live Longer, Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk

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Kelly Osbourne Honors Dad Ozzy Osbourne With NSFW Post Days After His Funeral

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Government probes Trump prosecutor Jack Smith over alleged Hatch Act violations: Report

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Rangers draw with Motherwell in Scottish Premiership opener

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