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RBI Ombudsman 2026: Key Changes Explained
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The News Flicker·July 18, 2026
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US nixes protections for imperiled species
The U.S. Interior Department has canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be threatened with extinction. The move on Friday is the latest step by the Trump administration to dismantle key provisions of the landmark Endangered…
The News Flicker·July 17, 2026
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Poor air caused by wildfires prompts Pirates-Guardians to attempt Saturday doubleheader
The Cleveland Guardians and Pittsburgh Pirates will play a doubleheader on Saturday after the opening game of the weekend series between the teams was postponed on Friday night because of poor air quality from wildfires. The teams and umpire crew met at 4:30 …
The News Flicker·July 17, 2026
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Judge rules against use of obscure clause to cancel grants to states
A federal judge in Boston has ruled the Trump administration can’t use an obscure clause relating to agency priorities to make funding cuts. Twenty-three states had accused the administration of using the clause to make billions of dollars in cuts to everythi…
The News Flicker·July 17, 2026
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A look at the election documents released by Trump
President Donald Trump has released a trove documents that he claims prove voter fraud and foreign interference in the 2020 election. He is alleging Chinese meddling and a deep state cover-up. However, The Associated Press found no confirmation of these claim…
The News Flicker·July 17, 2026
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Hazy skies from wildfires persist across wide swath of US
Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are muddling through another day of hazy, unhealthy air as smoke from wildfires in Minnesota and Canada push south and east. The nation’s capital was enveloped in an eerie haze Friday. A…
The News Flicker·July 17, 2026
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US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes
U.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf. It’s not clear when the oil deals signed Friday will be ab…
The News Flicker·July 17, 2026
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Trump envoy faces protests during Italy luxury yacht diplomacy tour
Protesters in Venice have clashed with police over the presence of a luxury yacht owned by U.S. ambassador Tilman Fertitta. They see it as a symbol of American wealth and influence. Fertitta's yacht is part of a coastal diplomacy tour marking the 250th annive…
The News Flicker·July 17, 2026
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Ankara, Bodrum jazz festivals join World Jazz Network
The International Ankara Jazz Festival and Bodrum Jazz Festival have been accepted as members of the World Jazz Network (WJN) during the organization’s conference held in Palermo, Italy, the Jazz Association announced.
The News Flicker·July 17, 2026
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Elgar Parishad case: SC agrees to hear next week advocate Surendra Gadling' s bail plea
The Supreme Court will hear advocate Surendra Gadling's bail plea next week. Gadling has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years in the Elgar Parishad case. His bail plea has been adjourned eleven times previously in the Supreme Court. The case involves allege…
The News Flicker·July 17, 2026
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The Intensifying Geopolitics of Southeast Asia’s Military Modernization
At a time of growing regional turbulence, nations across the region are seeking to equip themselves with more and better armaments.
The News Flicker·July 17, 2026
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Israel's ex-Prime Minister Barak opposes occupation of Lebanon
Israel has again occupied much of southern Lebanon, 26 years after ending its 18-year occupation. Many Israelis now support this presence, but some, including former Prime Minister Ehud Barak, fear repeating past mistakes. Barak warns that the occupation may …
The News Flicker·July 17, 2026