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25 people become United States citizens
12+ hour, 23+ min ago (89+ words) Yahoo STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) " 25 people from around the world officially became Americans in a historic ceremony at the Monroe County Courthouse. New citizens from 16 countries took the oath of allegiance, marking the first naturalization ceremony held there in…...
As America marks 250 years, a map shows over 700 languages spoken in New York City
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (431+ words) New York City has one of the largest immigrant populations in the country, with more than 3. 1 million calling it home, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly supported immigration protections amid stepped-up federal enforcement nationwide. As the U. S. marks 250 years of independence,…...
Our resentment of migrants is centuries old: the Little Englanders of the Tudor era
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (776+ words) The Spectator Australia Our resentment of migrants is centuries old: the Little Englanders of the Tudor era Hostility to "strangers" from France and the Low Countries exploded in riots in 1517, when Englishmen were encouraged to "defend their nest" and "hurt…...
America 250: The immigrants who built Baldwin County
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (1488+ words) Long before Baldwin County became one of Alabama's fastest-growing counties, before beaches drew millions of visitors and before subdivisions replaced fields, people from around the world came here searching for something better. They arrived speaking different languages and practicing different…...
Mary Vardanyan, one of the last survivors of Armenian Genocide, dies at 112
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (152+ words) Mary Vardanyan, one of the last known survivors of the Armenian Genocide, has died at the age of 112. The news was announced by her granddaughter, Natalie Vardanyan, in a Facebook post. Vardanyan was born in the city of Aintab in…...
The Men Who Gave Me America
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (137+ words) The Dispatch The Men Who Gave Me America Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. I don't know exactly when I fell in love with America, but looking back, I didn't have much choice. My dad…...
One year later: How Alligator Alcatraz opened, closed, and left questions unanswered
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (25+ words) WPTV One year later: How Alligator Alcatraz opened, closed, and left questions unanswered...
WWII veteran, French woman reconnect 80 years after liberation of Lorient
14+ hour, 26+ min ago (111+ words) White County News WWII veteran, French woman reconnect 80 years after liberation of Lorient When 99-year-old Monique Souris walked onto Andy Negra's front porch last week, the two strangers immediately shared a bond that stretched back more than 80 years. One had…...
Members of Rochester's Somali community celebrate 66 years of Somalia's independence
7+ hour, 38+ min ago (121+ words) An extreme heat warning is in effect for most of WNY from noon Wednesday through 8pm Friday. Heat advisory in Genesee & Wyoming County. Rochester, N. Y. " Community leaders and members of gathered together to celebrate the 66th anniversary of Somali independence. It's celebrated on…...
India indeed is a model of unity in diversity
11+ hour, 51+ min ago (376+ words) Discover the essence of India's 'unity in diversity,' exploring its rich linguistic tapestry, cultural harmony, and the enduring strength of its national identity. The expression "unity in diversity' was popularised by the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, to describe…...