Best Early Departures Podcasts (2025)

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Early Departures From the Faith 39:32

11d ago39:32

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Series: N/A Service: Sun PM Type: Sermon Speaker: Bryan GibsonBy Bryan Gibson

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15 sentenced over Ningxia eatery blast that killed 31

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A court in northwest Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Friday sentenced 15 individuals for their roles in a gas explosion at a barbecue restaurant in 2023 that killed 31 people. The defendants received prison terms ranging from one to six years for the crimes of causing serious accidents or providing false certification documents, according to the X…

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Govt has rethink on age limit for overseas technicians

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Electricians, lift technicians, seafarers, aircraft maintenance workers and AI specialists who move to Hong Kong under a planned expansion of a talent programme will have to be under 40, and not under 35 as previously suggested. The planned "new channels" under an existing talent scheme were announced in John Lee's chief executive policy address la…

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IOMed 'offers crucial solutions in unstable times'

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The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong will serve an essential role in mediating cross-border commercial and investment disputes, Under-Secretary-General of United Nations Li Junhua said. Speaking at the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the IOMed, Li said the push is timely amid heightened geopol…

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Honour for HK to host mediation HQ: John Lee

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Chief Executive John Lee said on Friday that the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong will be a "great honour" for the city and the SAR's world-class legal infrastructure makes it a "preferred venue" for dispute resolution. Speaking at the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the I…

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Mediation body to transcend zero-sum mindset: Wang Yi

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A new intergovernmental body focused on mediation will help move legal conflicts beyond a "zero-sum mentality" and foster better relations among countries, the nation's top diplomat said on Friday. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing has all along called for efforts to address disagreements with mutual understanding, build consensus via dialogue,…

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White House to keep cutting costs after Musk departure

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The White House on Thursday vowed that its massive federal government slashing drive would continue, even after the departure of cost-cutter-in-chief Elon Musk, who the administration thanked for his service. US President Donald Trump had tasked Musk with cutting government spending as head of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE…

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Manchester United set to amaze Hong Kong fans

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on Thursday said he hopes his side can put on an exciting performance for local fans during their upcoming friendly against Team Hong Kong, China. The friendly will be held at Hong Kong Stadium at 8pm on Friday. The Red Devils are on the second leg of their postseason Asian tour, after suffering a disappointin…

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Xiaomi set to let the good times roll with YU7 launch

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Xiaomi rolled out its new sports utility vehicle in Beijing on Thursday, as the firm best known for smartphones and consumer electronics gears up to further challenge Tesla in the world's largest auto market. Xiaomi launched the YU7 at 13 of its Beijing showrooms and will start taking orders for the vehicle in July. It is keen to repeat the success…

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US urged to 'fully cancel wrongful tariffs'

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China urged the United States on Thursday to "fully cancel the wrongful unilateral tariff measures" after a US federal court blocked most of President Donald Trump's sweeping levies from going into effect. "China urges the United States to heed the rational voices from the international community and domestic stakeholders and fully cancel the wrong…

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Beijing slams 'unreasonable' student visa revocations

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Beijing criticised the US decision to "unreasonably" revoke the visas of Chinese students, saying on Thursday it had lodged protests with Washington following the announcement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "The US has unreasonably cancelled Chinese students' visas under the pretext of ideology and national rights," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman…

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S Koreans turn out in strength for early voting

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Early voting in South Korea's presidential elections kicked off on Thursday, with both main candidates set to cast ballots in a poll triggered by ex-leader Yoon Suk-yeol's ill-fated effort to suspend civilian rule last year. All major polls have placed liberal Lee Jae-myung as the clear frontrunner in the race, with a recent Gallup survey showing 4…

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New round of free breast cancer screenings kicks off

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Thousands of women at high risk of breast cancer will enjoy free screenings as the government rolls out a new round of the Breast Cancer Screening Pilot Programme on June 10. Women aged 35 to 74 who carry genetic mutations leading to a higher risk of breast cancer or those with a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer are eligible to par…

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Mediation body will strengthen HK's growth: CE

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Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in Hong Kong to attend Friday's signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation. Representatives from more than 60 countries will be on hand for the ceremony. Chief Executive John Lee said on Thursday that the authorities are willing to recommend talent to …

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Chan hopes US ruling brings reason to tariff chaos

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Financial Secretary Paul Chan has expressed hope that a US federal court ruling against recent tariff measures would bring President Donald Trump back "to reason". Chan's comments came soon after a US trade court blocked Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday, ruling that the American president exceeded his authority by imposing blanket duti…

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Sensors to be installed to tackle water pipe bursts

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Director of Water Supplies Roger Wong on Thursday said sensors will be installed by 2027 to monitor the change of water pressure in water mains. Wong was speaking on an RTHK radio programme after a leak from a fresh water main temporarily closed parts of Tuen Mun Road and left residents without water earlier this week. He said workers took 1.5 hour…

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HK 'eminently suited to host global mediation body'

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A legal expert says Hong Kong is well suited to be a base for the world's first global mediation centre with its legal system and expertise, while having the body headquartered here can boost the territory's appeal. Former Law Society president CM Chan told RTHK that having the International Organisation for Mediation in Hong Kong would be benefici…

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UN, Israel clash over new US-backed aid system in Gaza

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Israel accused the United Nations on Wednesday of seeking to "block" Gaza aid distribution, as the global body said it was doing its utmost to gather the limited assistance greenlighted by Israel's authorities. The humanitarian situation in Gaza, where Israel has imposed a two-month aid blockade, is dire, with food security experts saying starvatio…

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Russia speaks to Rubio about Ukraine talks proposal

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday about the preparation of "concrete proposals" for a new round of direct talks with Ukraine, the Russian foreign ministry said. A statement on the ministry's website said Lavrov told Rubio about the implementation of agreements between the Russian and U.S.…

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French surgeon sentenced for raping young patients

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A retired French surgeon, who sexually abused hundreds of young patients over more than two decades, received a 20-year jail sentence on Wednesday. In France's worst ever child abuse case to go to trial, Joel Le Scouarnec stood accused of aggravated rape or sexual assault of 299 victims, including the rape of some children who were under anaestheti…

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Germany, Ukraine to jointly produce long-range weapons

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Germany and Ukraine aim to jointly develop the industrial production of long-range missiles, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday. "There will be no range restrictions, allowing Ukraine to fully defend itself, even against military targets outside its own territory," Merz said in a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volody…

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Chelsea thump Real Betis to win Conference League

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Chelsea roared back to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the Uefa Conference League final in Wroclaw to become the first club to claim all four major European trophies. Manuel Pellegrini's enterprising Betis caught the favourites cold in Poland through an early goal from Abde Ezzalzouli but Enzo Maresca's team were a changed side in the second half. Two goals…

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Legco passes bill to raise air passenger departure tax

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Lawmakers on Wednesday passed a bill to raise the air passenger departure tax from the current HK$120 to HK$200 from October. The bill was supported by 77 lawmakers, while two voted against it and five abstained. Undersecretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Joseph Chan said the authorities earlier accepted a recommendation by lawmaker Per…

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Tien not on board with MTR over need for shutdown

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A lawmaker has questioned why the MTR Corporation had to shut down the entire Tseung Kwan O line last Thursday, when power and signalling failures halted services for five hours starting from the evening rush hour. Roundtable's Michael Tien quoted the railway company as telling him that it couldn't switch to manual operation and use the one availab…

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'Recycling surged even after waste scheme was shelved'

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Environment chief Tse Chin-wan on Wednesday said the public have become more aware of the importance of recycling since the shelving of a planned "pay-as-you-throw" system last year. On RTHK's Overview Policy programme, the minister said while many people agreed the policy should not be introduced at that time, the "controversy and discussions" did…

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More law protections in the offing for food deliverers

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Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said on Wednesday the government will consider reinforcing protection of food delivery platform workers' rights through legislative means. Responding to lawmakers' questions on protections for digital platform workers, Sun said workers were most concerned about compensation for injuries incurred when they …

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'New global centre shows support for using mediation'

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The setting up of an international mediation body in Hong Kong demonstrates the confidence the country and the international community have in using mediation as a means to settle disputes, Justice Secretary Paul Lam said on Wednesday. Lam also said all parties and states are welcome to be part of the International Organisation for Mediation, espec…

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Elderly 'key to taking economy to next level'

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Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau said on Wednesday it is crucial to make it appealing for the silver-haired population to spend locally. Yau made the remarks a day after the government announced 30 measures to further develop Hong Kong's silver economy, such as having restaurants roll out dishes that suit the needs of th…

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Harvard students make a stand after US$100m cuts

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Harvard students protested after the US government said it intends to cancel all remaining financial contracts with the university, President Donald Trump's latest attempt to force the prestigious institution to submit to unprecedented oversight. Hundreds of students gathered to oppose Trump's widening offensive, including Tuesday's measures estima…

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Shenzhou-20 crew sends video greetings from space

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The Shenzhou-20 crew on board China's orbiting space station on Wednesday extended greetings to children in celebration of the upcoming International Children's Day on June 1. The crew, made up of astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, reflected on their childhood aspirations as young pioneers to contribute to China’s space exploration. …

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SpaceX launches Starship on ninth attempt

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A SpaceX Starship rocket roared into space from Texas on Tuesday on its ninth uncrewed test launch, flying farther than the last two attempts. The two-stage spacecraft, consisting of the Starship vessel mounted atop a towering SpaceX Super Heavy rocket booster, blasted off at about 7:36pm from the company's Starbase launch site on the Gulf Coast of…

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Water supplies to parts of Tuen Mun being restored

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The Water Supplies Department says fresh water is gradually being restored to affected areas of Tuen Mun from 6:30am. Overnight, thousands of residents in north Tuen Mun saw their supplies cut off, as authorities rushed to complete emergency works to fix a burst water main on Tuen Mun Road. In a post on its Facebook page, the Water Supplies Departm…

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Love Hopes All Things 39:07

3d ago39:07

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Series: N/A Service: Sun PM Type: Sermon Speaker: Bryan GibsonBy Bryan Gibson

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Love Endures All Things 42:03

3d ago42:03

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Series: N/A Service: Sun AM Type: Sermon Speaker: Bryan GibsonBy Bryan Gibson

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King Charles highlights Canadian 'self-determination'

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King Charles III stressed Canada's proud independence on Tuesday as he delivered a major speech to open parliament in Ottawa set against US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to take over the country. "Democracy, pluralism, the rule of law, self-determination, and freedom are values which Canadians hold dear, and ones which the Government is…

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Asean expresses 'deep concern' over US tariffs

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Southeast Asian leaders expressed "deep concern" over US tariffs on Tuesday, as they held a summit with China and Gulf states hailed as "a response to the call of the times" in a geopolitically uncertain world. The trade-dependent economies are looking to insulate themselves after US President Donald Trump blew up global trade norms by announcing a…

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The Shower (S1E25) Summer's dad hates Seth AND MORE 1:07:38

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In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Shower, the 25th episode of the first season of The OC. You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here:…

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Building Your Confidence with Horses 1:15:50

6d ago1:15:50

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In this episode of RideOn, I’ll talk about building your confidence with horses. It’s a huge subject that affects equestrians of all ages and ability levels, and I know you’ll find some helpful tips. And in “What the Hay? Q&A” at the end of this episode, we have questions from listeners about a hard-to-catch horse, ground manners for a young filly,…

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Reconciliation 37:04

11d ago37:04

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Series: N/A Service: Sun AM Type: Sermon Speaker: Bryan GibsonBy Bryan Gibson

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Highlights from the Book of Joshua 38:33

11d ago38:33

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Series: N/A Service: Sun AM Type: Sermon Speaker: Bryan GibsonBy Bryan Gibson

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Husbands (1 Peter 3:7) 37:39

11d ago37:39

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Series: N/A Service: Sun PM Type: Sermon Speaker: Bryan GibsonBy Bryan Gibson

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Redemption 29:54

11d ago29:54

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Series: N/A Service: Sun AM Type: Sermon Speaker: Bryan GibsonBy Bryan Gibson

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The Proposal (S1E24) Luke goes against the wind 1:05:40

11d ago1:05:40

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In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Proposal, the 24rd episode of the first season of The OC. You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can pre-order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online…

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Palace Stun City at Wembley | Arteta On Summer Transfers And Silverware | Europa League Final 48:55

12d ago48:55

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Preview Hayley McQueen is joined by The Mirror’s Darren Lewis and Sky Sports News’ Ben Ransom to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin with Crystal Palace’s victory over Man City at Wembley. Darren praises Henderson’s outstanding goalkeeping performance, but should Palace’s goalkeeper have been sent off? Next, James Savundra sits down …

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The Nana (S1E23) Remember when Modest Mouse's "Float On" was EVERYWHERE? 1:25:30

18d ago1:25:30

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In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Nana, the 23rd episode of the first season of The OC. You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can pre-order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online her…

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Liverpool Post-Trent Rebuild | Top 5 Race Heats Up! | Arteta On Being ‘Better Than PSG’ 50:22

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Vicky Gomersall is joined by The Mirror’s Darren Lewis and Sky Sports News Reporter Keith Downie to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin with Champions Liverpool, and Keith believes Connor Bradley is the natural heir to Madrid-bound Trent Alexander Arnold, but how do Liverpool rebuild for next season? And Natalie Gedra sits down with …

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The L.A. (S1E22) The Core Four go to Los Angeles and we get a messy save-a-stripper plot. Also! Kay Hanley rules. 1:23:01

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In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The L.A., the 22nd episode of the first season of The OC. You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can pre-order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online her…

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Liverpool Worthy Champions | Top 5 Race | Arne Slot Interview 54:49

26d ago54:49

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Vicky Gomersall is joined by The Mirror’s Darren Lewis and Chief Football Writer for The Independent Miguel Delaney to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin with Champions Liverpool, and Miguel praises a free-scoring season for them, with a points tally that could amount to over 90, and an impressive ability to keep their key players f…

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Capitol Talk: Taking stock of the 2025 session 15:26

28d ago15:26

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The 2025 session has adjourned and delivered on its promises of tax relief — but will taxpayers think they did enough? Republican leaders vow retribution for those in their ranks they felt betrayed the party. And the Capitol Talk team gives their biggest takeaways from this session.By Sally Mauk, Lee Banville, Holly Michels