Trump’s First 100 Days: Gitmo took early role in deportations prior to El Salvador prison deal

America’s most notorious federal prison, a terrorist detention facility at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, took center stage for a short period in the early days of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days, when the administration began sending some of the “worst of the worst” criminal illegal aliens there.Also known as “Gitmo,” Guantánamo is a 45-square-mile high-security naval base in Cuba and houses some of America’s most deadly enemies, including the al-Qaeda terrorists responsible for the 9/11 terror attacks.In one of the first moves of his second term, Trump authorized the detention of illegal immigrants at the facility shortly after taking office…

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Florida-based PlantOGram sells variety of fruiting trees

Prior to launching PlantOGram – an American-made fruit tree gifting company – nearly two decades ago, gardening was solely a backyard hobby for husband-and-wife duo Mickey and Vicky Popat. The newlyweds at the time had purchased their first home, and developed a passion for growing fruit trees in their garden,…

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USDA threatens to halt Mexican beef imports over flesh-eating fly crisis

In a dramatic move to protect America’s cattle industry, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has warned Mexico that the U.S. will halt imports of live animals — including cattle and bison — if Mexico doesn’t step up efforts to combat a dangerous pest creeping northward.In a letter sent Saturday and obtained by…

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America’s favorite beers revealed — see which is most popular in your state

America loves beer.  From IPAs to lagers, America’s preference for beer varies across regions and states, though one brand seems to stand out from the rest. In a recent study by Coffeeness, a German coffee-focused website that publishes beverage-related studies, analysts compiled a ranking of the most popular beer in each state. Using data from YouGov’s popularity ratings, as well as search data from Google, the study provides a “comprehensive picture” of America’s beer preferences. “Our analysis reveals some surprising patterns and confirms a number of long-held assumptions,” the study stated. America’s favorite brand is Miller, which ranked as the most searched beer in 30…

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Here’s why a flare-up between India and Pakistan over Kashmir matters

India and Pakistan have intensified their hostilities over the hotly contested Kashmir region following a massacre of 26 mostly Indian tourists, which New Delhi linked to Pakistan.Pakistan denies it was behind Tuesday’s attack by gunmen on a group of tourists in Kashmir. Both sides have since escalated the tensions by…