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Russia, Ukraine swap 193 POWs

Russia and Ukraine on Friday swapped 193 captured soldiers apiece, the second such exchange this month. The swap is one of the few remaining areas of cooperation between...

Published Apr 24, 2026, 12:36 PM EDT

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Brazil's Lula undergoes surgery to remove scalp lesion

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent surgery Friday to remove a lesion on his scalp. The procedure took place less than six months before the country's...

Published Apr 24, 2026, 12:22 PM EDT

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EU leaders spar over seven-year budget

EU leaders plunged into intense discussions Friday over the European Union's next seven-year budget, facing sharp disagreements over spending levels. The bloc's usual frugal member states pushed to...

Published Apr 24, 2026, 11:55 AM EDT

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Germany opens spying probe into Signal phishing attacks on MPs

German prosecutors have launched a spying investigation into phishing attacks that targeted lawmakers on the Signal messaging app. An MP described the incident as a Russia-directed plot and...

Published Apr 24, 2026, 11:26 AM EDT

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Chocolate Crunch Cake

This version starts with a one‑bowl chocolate cake topped with a microwaved chocolate‑hazelnut (Nutella) ganache. The cornflake topping is coated with a mix of chocolate‑hazelnut spread and melted...

Published Apr 24, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

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London's Jewish community on edge after arson attacks

Jewish residents in northwest London remain on "high alert" despite heightened security measures following a series of arson attacks targeting synagogues and community sites in recent weeks. The...

Published Apr 24, 2026, 8:11 AM EDT

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Cooler weekend with widespread showers expected in Lehigh Valley

A significant weather system will move into the region this weekend, producing widespread showers from Saturday through Sunday morning. Cooler temperatures and raw conditions are expected, with rainfall...

Published Apr 24, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT