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Fighters from the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah carry out a training exercise in southern Lebanon in May 2023. (Hassan Ammar / Associated Press) Thousands of fighters from Iran-backed groups in the Middle East are ready to come to Lebanon to join with the militant Hezbollah group in its battle with Israel if the simmering conflict … Read more

The human rights commission said the complaint was frivolous since it did not establish a connection between Privy Council Office policies and William Miller’s inability to win promotions The human rights commission declined to pursue the complaint filed by William Miller, who has since left the public service.Photo by Vladstudioraw /Getty Images/iStockphoto A federal public … Read more

Some of the world’s big challenges get a lot of attention. Climate change, war and immigration are constantly in the news and receive large funding from states and private philanthropies. Other significant problems like tuberculosis and nutrition receive less airtime and awareness, but count among major global priorities, with funding allocated.  Even the aptly named … Read more

Gotham’s budget might be late, with City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams warning last week that she and Mayor Adams (no relation) will miss this Sunday’s fiscal-year deadline. But the timing of the budget is less important than the substance. The council and the mayor are arguing over tidbits while missing the big chunk of spending … Read more