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Kashmiris Erase 'Freedom' Tattoos Amid Rising Tensions and Fears of Military Crackdown

Young Kashmiris are removing tattoos of guns and 'freedom' in a bid to distance themselves from militant symbolism amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, highlighting the blurred lines between patriotism and radicalism. The trend is seen as an attempt to rebrand their identity and shed the negative connotations associated with armed struggle.

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White House Admits Tax Plan Includes Key Provision It Had Previously Denied Existence

The White House accidentally revealed details about its tax plan, contradicting President Trump's claims that it would be 'repeal and replace' Obamacare without increasing taxes on the wealthy. The mistake was exposed after a memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) referenced the tax plan's impact on individual and business income taxes.

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