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France summons U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner over anti-Semitism accusations

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/24/2025 8:40 PM

France summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner on Sunday after he published an open letter to French President Emmanuel Macron accusing the government of failing to effectively take action on anti-Semitism. ... Read full Story

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Israel strikes energy targets, presidential palace in Sanaa, Yemen

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/24/2025 5:03 PM

The Israeli military launched a series of attacks on Yemen's power infrastructure and the presidential palace in Sanaa on Sunday, killing at least four people. ... Read full Story

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North Korea test-fires 2 new missiles targeting aerial threats

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/24/2025 4:01 PM

North Korea has test-fired two missiles newly designed to protect against aerial strikes, overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, state media announced Sunday. ... Read full Story

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Epstein accuser, Virginia Giuffre’s memoir set to be released this fall

By Global News | Amy Judd | 8/24/2025 2:38 PM

“Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice” is scheduled for release Oct. 21, the publisher confirmed to The Associated Press. ... Read full Story

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Hamas asks Muslims to flood Al-Aqsa Mosque in prayer

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/24/2025 2:25 PM

Hamas urged Muslims in the West Bank and East Jerusalem to flood the Al-Aqsa Mosque in prayer amid calls from Israeli settlers to intensify raids on the site. ... Read full Story

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Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital, targeting Iran-backed Houthis

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 8/24/2025 12:50 PM

Israel strikes Sanaa, Yemen after Houthi cluster missile launch, killing two and injuring 35 as power plants and military sites hit. ... Read full Story

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Moscow says Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant as Ukraine marks independence day

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 8/24/2025 11:21 AM

Russia says Ukrainian drone strike hit Kursk nuclear plant on Ukraine’s Independence Day; no injuries or radiation leak reported as global leaders reaffirm support. ... Read full Story

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Drone hits Russian nuclear site; Trump backs Ukraine on Independence Day

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/24/2025 10:25 AM

Ukraine launched a large drone strike Sunday that caused damage at Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant and a major fuel export terminal hundreds of miles away. ... Read full Story

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Dutch lawmakers reject Palestinian state and sanctions on Israel

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/23/2025 8:18 PM

Lawmakers in the Netherlands on Saturday rejected a motion that would recognize an independent Palestinian state and measures that would sanction Israel. ... Read full Story

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A look at Mark Carney’s priorities as he visits Poland, Germany and Latvia

By Global News | David Akin | 8/23/2025 4:57 PM

Poland is Europe's fastest-growing economy and while Prime Minister Mark Carney is there, he is expected to sign a strategic partnership on energy and security. ... Read full Story

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Israeli strikes and gunfire kill 33 as Gaza City becomes focus of famine and a military offensive

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 8/23/2025 4:35 PM

Israeli strikes kill 33 in Gaza amid famine fears; pressure mounts as Gaza City braces for new assault and ceasefire talks stall. ... Read full Story

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Carney lands in Poland, kicking off mission to deepen European ties

By Global News | Amy Judd | 8/23/2025 3:20 PM

The prime minister departed Ottawa in the early morning hours for a European trip that will include stops in Warsaw, Berlin and Riga, Latvia. ... Read full Story

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Zelensky: A ‘real chance’ exists to end the war in Ukraine

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/23/2025 3:04 PM

Potential security guarantees could end the three-year war between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Saturday afternoon. ... Read full Story

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At least 61 killed in Gaza, amid anti-war protests in Israel

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/23/2025 12:46 PM

Dozens of people were killed in Gaza, officials said Saturday, as protestors in Israel demand an end to the war in the Palestinian enclave and release of the remaining Hamas-held hostages. ... Read full Story

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Israel threatens Gaza City’s destruction unless Hamas releases all hostages

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 8/22/2025 5:01 PM

The world’s leading authority on food crises declared Friday that Gaza City is gripped by famine that is likely to spread if fighting and restrictions on humanitarian aid continue. ... Read full Story

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Hegseth fires general behind Iran strike damage report that angered Trump

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 8/22/2025 4:42 PM

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse will no longer serve as head of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, whose report contradicted statements that Iran's nuclear program was 'obliterated.' ... Read full Story

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Latin America’s most famous glacier retreating irreversibly

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/22/2025 4:21 PM

Argentina's iconic Perito Moreno glacier, one of Patagonia's top tourist attractions, is entering a phase of rapid retreat that experts say is irreversible. ... Read full Story

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Trump says ‘I’ll see whose fault it is’ if Putin-Zelenskyy meeting not set

By Global News | Sean Boynton | 8/22/2025 3:41 PM

Trump's comments come as Ukraine's allies draw up plans for a future security guarantee, which Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada could play 'an important role' in. ... Read full Story

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Carney says trip to Germany aimed at “intensifying” talks on key projects

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 8/22/2025 2:48 PM

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to travel to Europe to meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Tuesday, with the goal of "intensifying" discussions. ... Read full Story

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Canada drops most U.S. tariffs, looks for a deal

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/22/2025 2:27 PM

Canada is dropping many of its 25% tariffs on goods made in the United States, with the change set to take effect Sept. 1, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.. ... Read full Story

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Aston Martin Vanquish, The Fastest Series Aston Ever, Has Problems Slowing Down

by carbuzz.com | Aug 24 2025

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Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant dual-autograph card sells for record-setting $12.9 million

by CBS Interactive Inc | Aug 24 2025

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by The List | Mar 03 2025

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by thehealthy.com | Aug 20 2025

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Kick off Jets’ season with this cool Sauce Gardner bobblehead

by ESNY | Sep 11 2023

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How One Roblox Creator Team Made Over $150k In Real-World Dollars With A Simple Red Bow

by GameSpot | Aug 24 2025

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War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course

by NY Times | Jul 25 2025

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Can You Pass This Back-to-School Quiz? It’s Harder Than You Think!

by Reader's Digest | Aug 21 2025

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'60s sitcom star wows fans with ageless appearance as she turns 94

by Hello! Magazine | Aug 24 2025

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Eric Adams’ campaign misstates his age while ripping Mamdani over humiliating failed bench press fail

by New York Post | Aug 24 2025

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Man buys 162 tickets for one lottery drawing, wins $811,000

by United Press International, Inc. | Aug 22 2025

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'Minibrains' reveal secrets of how key brain cells form in the womb

by LIVE SCIENCE | Aug 24 2025

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17 New Watches You Missed from Breitling, Casio, Timex and More

by Gear Patrol | Aug 24 2025

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5 must-see museums dedicated to slavery around the globe

by Wanderlust | Aug 23 2025

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Word of the Day

cloister

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 24, 2025 is:

cloister • \KLOY-ster\ • verb

To cloister someone or something is to shut the person or thing away from the world.

// The scientist cloistered himself in his laboratory all weekend to finish analyzing data.

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Examples:

“Now, the past Melbourne High student body president and co-valedictorian is planning to step down Jan. 20 after serving nearly four years as NASA’s administrator. ... ‘My constitution is such that I’m not going to retire. And what I said is, I’m going to cloister myself and write a book. And then, we’ll see what happens,’ [Bill] Nelson, who is now 82, told reporters Wednesday during a roundtable discussion at the Kennedy Space Center Press Site.” — Rick Neale, Florida Today, 19 Dec. 2024

Did you know?

Cloister first entered the English language as a noun in the 13th century, referring then (as it still does) to a convent or monastery. More than three centuries later, English speakers began using the verb cloister to mean “to seclude in or as if in a cloister.” Today, the noun can also refer to the monastic life or to a covered and usually arched passage along or around a court. You may also encounter the adjective cloistered with the meaning “separated from the rest of the world [as if in a cloister],” as in “She leads a private, cloistered life in the country.” Cloister ultimately comes from the Latin verb claudere, meaning “to close.” Other words that can be traced back to the prolific claudere include close, conclude, exclude, include, preclude, seclude, and recluse.

France summons U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner over anti-Semitism accusations

Israel strikes energy targets, presidential palace in Sanaa, Yemen

North Korea test-fires 2 new missiles targeting aerial threats

Epstein accuser, Virginia Giuffre’s memoir set to be released this fall

Hamas asks Muslims to flood Al-Aqsa Mosque in prayer

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital, targeting Iran-backed Houthis

Moscow says Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant as Ukraine marks independence day

Drone hits Russian nuclear site; Trump backs Ukraine on Independence Day

Dutch lawmakers reject Palestinian state and sanctions on Israel

A look at Mark Carney’s priorities as he visits Poland, Germany and Latvia

Israeli strikes and gunfire kill 33 as Gaza City becomes focus of famine and a military offensive

Carney lands in Poland, kicking off mission to deepen European ties

Zelensky: A ‘real chance’ exists to end the war in Ukraine

At least 61 killed in Gaza, amid anti-war protests in Israel

Israel threatens Gaza City’s destruction unless Hamas releases all hostages

Hegseth fires general behind Iran strike damage report that angered Trump

Latin America’s most famous glacier retreating irreversibly

Trump says ‘I’ll see whose fault it is’ if Putin-Zelenskyy meeting not set

Carney says trip to Germany aimed at “intensifying” talks on key projects

Canada drops most U.S. tariffs, looks for a deal

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Aston Martin Vanquish, The Fastest Series Aston Ever, Has Problems Slowing Down

Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant dual-autograph card sells for record-setting $12.9 million

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'Minibrains' reveal secrets of how key brain cells form in the womb

17 New Watches You Missed from Breitling, Casio, Timex and More

5 must-see museums dedicated to slavery around the globe

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