January 18, 2026

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‘Virtually the entire staff’ of Voice of America placed on leave after Trump order guts broadcaster, director says 'Virtually the entire staff' of Voice of America placed on leave after Trump order guts broadcaster, director says

‘Virtually the entire staff’ of Voice of America placed on leave after Trump order guts broadcaster, director says

USATimes247 March 16, 2025
Voice of America, a government-funded broadcasting service with a staff of about 1,300, was the latest target...
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I’ve been a Disney adult for 11 years. Seeing the parks through my grandson’s eyes for the first time made it even more special. I've been a Disney adult for 11 years. Seeing the parks through my grandson's eyes for the first time made it even more special.

I’ve been a Disney adult for 11 years. Seeing the parks through my grandson’s eyes for the first time made it even more special.

USATimes247 March 15, 2025
The author took her grandson for the first time to Disney World. Courtesy of the author This...
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I left my job without leaving my work friend. We’ve still never met in person, but we’re closer than ever. I left my job without leaving my work friend. We've still never met in person, but we're closer than ever.

I left my job without leaving my work friend. We’ve still never met in person, but we’re closer than ever.

USATimes247 March 15, 2025
The author (not pictured) is still friends with her work friend after leaving her job. MesquitaFMS/Getty Images...
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‘I caught a baby wombat’: U.S. influencer Sam Jones was roundly condemned for her wildlife stunt in Australia ‘I caught a baby wombat’: U.S. influencer Sam Jones was roundly condemned for her wildlife stunt in Australia

‘I caught a baby wombat’: U.S. influencer Sam Jones was roundly condemned for her wildlife stunt in Australia

USATimes247 March 15, 2025
A U.S. influencer has united Australia—and much of the world—in outrage after filming herself snatching a baby...
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Inside the virtual battles Ukrainian soldiers are fighting with top-of-the-line fake guns to train for real combat Inside the virtual battles Ukrainian soldiers are fighting with top-of-the-line fake guns to train for real combat

Inside the virtual battles Ukrainian soldiers are fighting with top-of-the-line fake guns to train for real combat

USATimes247 March 15, 2025
Ukrainian servicemen search for a target with an FIM-92 Stinger launcher on the front line in the...
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I’m 50 with 2 young kids. Reliving my childhood through them makes me feel young again, even if I have less energy than I’d like. I'm 50 with 2 young kids. Reliving my childhood through them makes me feel young again, even if I have less energy than I'd like.

I’m 50 with 2 young kids. Reliving my childhood through them makes me feel young again, even if I have less energy than I’d like.

USATimes247 March 15, 2025
The author says there are both benefits and challenges to being an older parent. Courtesy of Ryan...
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