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Yahoo! News 

Donald Trump ruthlessly mocks soul-searching Democrats after Georgia special election loss

Donald Trump has rubbed salt in the wounds of the Democrats – even as the shuddering defeat in Georgia sparked fresh soul-searching within the party about how best to appeal to voters ahead of the 2018 midterms. Democrats, desperate for a victory after Mr Trump secured the presidency last November, had poured millions of dollars and national support into Jon Ossoff’s campaign. The defeat in Georgia, the costliest congressional race in history with a bill that topped $56m, was quickly seized on by Mr Trump... Читать дальше...

International Business Times 

What Skin Disease Does Marian Hossa Have? 7 Uncommon Illnesses

Chicago Blackhawks player Marian Hossa has to forgo competing in the 2017-18 NHL season because he’s suffering from a “progressive skin disorder,” USA Today reported Wednesday. The player did not reveal what type of skin disorder he was being treated for, but the medication has side effects that make it impossible for him to continue with the sport next season.

TheRepublic.com 

Egypt doubles subsidized food available on ration cards

CAIRO — Egypt’s government has more than doubled the amount of subsided food that millions of ration card holders can purchase on a monthly basis and raised pensions — measures meant to cushion against soaring prices resulting from harsh reforms that aim to revive the country’s battered economy. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi announced the measures in

New York Post 

Pentagon blew $28M on wrong uniforms for Afghan troops

The Pentagon blew as much as $28 million over 10 years buying woodland camouflage uniforms for Afghan army troops even though forests cover only a tiny fraction of the war-torn country, a report on Wednesday said. The Afghan Defense Minister opted for the “forest” design over other free camouflage patterns offered by the US government,...