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WDD dismisses privatisation fears amid worsening drought crisis
Water resources will remain under full state control, the water development department (WDD) insisted in a statement issued on Wednesday. The department stressed that under existing law, water is a public good, with no political or administrative intention to transfer control, or pricing to private entities. Any private sector involvement, the WDD assured, is limited […]

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San Jose: Single-family residence sells for $2.4 million
The property in the 2400 block of Booksin Avenue in San Jose was sold on Dec. 10, 2025 for $2,400,000 which works out to $1,346 per square foot.

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Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame
It is an eclectic bunch of performers, spanning genre and generation.

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Cyprus positioned as strategic partner as US congress advances Imec bill
Cyprus is set to gain an enhanced energy and security role following a vote by the US house of representatives committee on international affairs on Wednesday approving legislation that formally anchors the eastern Mediterranean in US planning for the India, Middle East, Europe economic corridor (Imec). The bipartisan bill, titled ‘the eastern mediterranean gateway act’, […]
3 authors win $10,000 prizes for blending science and literature

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3 authors win $10,000 prizes for blending science and literature
The winners of the fifth annual Science + Literature awards were announced Wednesday.

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Han Kang, Angela Flournoy, Arundhati Roy nominated for National Book Critics Circle awards
The critics association announced nominees in eight competitive categories and three honorary winners.

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Leonardo da Vinci’s legacy lights up the Milan Cortina Olympics with two cauldrons
The design is a sun-like structure inspired by Leonardo’s intricate knot patterns.
Man dies after being struck by freight train in Berkeley

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Man dies after being struck by freight train in Berkeley
Authorities are trying to confirm the identity of a man killed Monday morning when he was hit by a freight train in Berkeley.

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Texans’ Joe Mixon faces uncertain future after missing season with ‘freak’ foot injury
GM says former Freedom High star Joe Mixon suffered injury away from the team's training facility, but declined to give specifics.

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Ilia Malinin: The 20-year-old American figure skater redefining the sport
The American star might become the best of any generation.
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Controversial artist defends latest work
Stirring up discussion and posing questions are vital elements of artistic creations and significantly influence their value, controversial painter Giorgos Gavriel said on Wednesday. “Art is not just meant to please our eyes, it often provokes, offends, awakens, shakes us, and troubles us, and every artist must feel free to express themselves, to speak about […]

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Bringing contemporary Cypriot sounds to Paphos
Just before the weekend arrives, an evening of contemporary Cypriot music makes its appearance. Ready to enchant Paphos audiences this Friday, the TratSik String Quartet takes over the Attikon Multicultural Space for one night only. Formed in 2017 with the aim of bringing contemporary Cypriot music closer to a wider audience, the quartet brings classical […]
