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World leaders from more than 20 nations gathered in Egypt to formally sign the agreement, which Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi called "the birth of a glimmer of hope" for the region.
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Nick Risinger/Wikimedia CommonsThe Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.A monster Molecular Cloud has been discovered in our galaxy that was not previously known to exist by a team of astronomers.This cloud is made up of gas and dust and is about 200 light years long... whoa that is indeed a monster.We will learn more about this cloud and what exactly it is and its functions. -
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FilmColumbia, Columbia County’s premier annual cultural event, screens the very best upcoming American and international films for ten days in late October. Now a nationally recognized film event, FilmColumbia is celebrating its 25th anniversary on October 17 – 26, 2025. -
Jajja's Kids provides a safe and loving home, nurturing community, and access to education for children who once lived on the street.Their 2025 Fundraiser – “Nurturing Dreams with Education” will be happening on October 19th at Revolution Hall in Troy.
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The Democratic governor’s top fiscal aide sent a letter to state agencies telling them to hold the line on spending. -
Buffalo Mayor Christopher Scanlon has announced an agreement to acquire land for a future Department of Public Works campus. The Common Council must now approve the deal. -
The Niagara County DA says there is not enough evidence to charge officers responding to a traffic incident involving Erie County Sheriff’s Chief of Narcotics and Intelligence Daniel "DJ" Granville last year. -
The City of Buffalo will soon install Smart Curb Buffalo, a system of sensors and digital signage for real-time information to manage parking and traffic emergencies. -
While the sessions in Hornell and Rochester wrapped up on Thursday morning, there are still opportunities in Buffalo, Ithaca and online.
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Videos taken by eye witnesses of federal agent encounters with immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere have shown increasingly tense incidents. Immigrant advocates and observers say they're indicative of a larger trend of aggression among federal immigration officers. -
With start of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and release of hostages and prisoners, here are some key figures related to the Gaza war and the Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked it. -
Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens. -
The Mines Advisory Group has been removing landmines for more than three decades. This year, it received the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize, a prestigious award with a $3 million prize. -
Gas utility bills are rising even though natural gas prices are down. That's because a much larger share of your gas bill now goes to infrastructure instead of fuel. -
NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day. -
Jimmy Kimmel's return to airwaves might just point the way forward for late night TV to prove its relevance to American audiences — and to itself. -
Midway through her first semester of college, Silvana Clark realized she didn't have enough money to finish the year. Then, her drama professor stepped in. -
Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education. -
Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for their research on how technological innovation fuels economic growth and creative destruction.
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