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Switzerland

Lindsey Vonn achieved a historic comeback victory in a World Cup downhill race in St. Moritz, becoming the oldest skier at 41 to win a World Cup event and securing her 83rd career triumph. This remarkable win marks her...

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Belgium

The EU indefinitely froze €210 billion in Russian sovereign assets, primarily held by Euroclear in Belgium, to collateralize significant loans aimed at supporting Ukraine's financial and military needs in 2026 and 2027....

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Venezuela

María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Prize laureate, undertook a perilous secret sea escape from Venezuela last week to attend Nobel Prize events in Oslo, a dramatic journey dubbed "Operation...

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USA

Brie Bird, a 9-year-old social media star, has died after a five-year battle with stage-4 neuroblastoma, her family announced on Instagram. Her mother, Kendra Bird, said they entered hospice earlier this year and vowed...

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Venezuela

Nicolás Maduro is facing mounting pressure as a small circle around Donald Trump advocates a three‑phase plan of covert action, strikes and seizures aimed at squeezing Maduro and securing access to oil and rare‑earth...

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USA

Peter Greene, an actor best known for villain roles in films such as "Pulp Fiction", "The Mask" and "The Usual Suspects", has died at 60 after being found in his Manhattan apartment; authorities have not released a...

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Switzerland

Emma Aicher won the second downhill at St. Moritz in 1:30.50, Lindsey Vonn was second and Sofia Goggia third — 0.05 seconds behind Vonn — marking the first time Goggia and Vonn have shared a podium in almost eight...

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SriLanka

A US special operations team intercepted an unidentified ship off the coast of Sri Lanka carrying dual-use components believed bound for Iran's missile program. Behnam Ben Taleblu of the FDD and US intelligence say the...

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USA

The House Oversight Committee, led by James Comer, warned Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton they face contempt of Congress charges for failing to testify about their connections to Jeffrey Epstein. This threat follows...

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USA

Mike Johnson and House Republicans unveiled a healthcare plan to reform the ACA that would end enhanced premium subsidies set to expire at year-end, a move KFF says could double premiums for roughly 22 million Americans...

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Italy

Mobile Squad officers discovered a bomb built from two kilograms of TNT inside a polystyrene box disguised as a remote-controlled toy car near the police station in Fidene during anti-drug operations. Explosive...

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Belgium

EU finance ministers approved a temporary 3 € customs duty on small packages valued under 150 € imported from outside the bloc, effective July 1, 2026, to combat unfair competition and ensure product compliance. This...

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USA

Donald Trump dismissed recently released photos showing him with Jeffrey Epstein as "not a big deal," asserting he had no knowledge of the financier's criminal activities. House Democrats released these images, which...

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USA

Donald Trump faces a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation over his $300 million White House ballroom project. The lawsuit alleges Trump violated federal laws, including the Administrative Procedures...

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Thailand

Donald Trump said on "Truth Social" he had brokered an immediate ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after phone calls with Anutin Charnvirakul and Hun Manet, and that Anwar Ibrahim would help restart the original...

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USA

Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer announced their amicable divorce after more than seven years of marriage. The couple affirmed their commitment to co-parenting their son, Gene, and expressed continued love and respect for...

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USA

Donald Trump recently signed an executive order establishing a national framework for AI regulation, aiming to preempt diverse state-level laws and ensure American global AI dominance over competitors like China. The...

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UK

Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool FC remains highly uncertain following public outbursts, recent benching by coach Arne Slot, and exclusion from a Champions League squad. Salah expressed deep frustration, stating he...

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USA

Andy Dick, the comedian, admitted to TMZ that he used crack cocaine after an apparent overdose on a Los Angeles street earlier this week, despite previously claiming only occasional use. Witnesses, including Shawn...

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USA

The highly anticipated "Street Fighter" film adaptation, directed by Kitao Sakurai, debuted its first trailer on December 12, featuring Andrew Koji as Ryu and Noah Centineo as Ken Masters. The trailer, which premiered...

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USA

Jordan Firstman criticized the HBO Max series "Heated Rivalry" for its inauthentic portrayal of gay sex scenes, stating they felt overly staged and not representative of real gay experiences. Firstman, known for his...

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USA

Donald Trump is actively seeking a new Federal Reserve chair, with Kevin Warsh emerging as his top candidate after a recent interview. Trump has consistently criticized current chair Jerome Powell for his reluctance to...

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USA

Rian Johnson's latest film, "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery", is now streaming on Netflix, featuring Daniel Craig returning as Detective Benoit Blanc to investigate a murder within a religious community. The...

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Iran

Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Prize laureate, was violently arrested in Mashhad, Iran, while attending a memorial for human rights lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, who was found dead under suspicious circumstances earlier this...

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USA

Powerball has climbed to $1 billion, with an advertised $457.7 million lump-sum cash option, after no ticket matched the prior $930 million drawing and three tickets won $1 million each by matching five numbers but...

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Congo

Mike Waltz said Rwanda's backing of the M23 rebels risks steering eastern Africa toward a regional war after the group launched a fresh offensive in eastern DRC that seized the border town of Uvira. The offensive has...

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USA

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen announced they are expecting their first child, sharing the joyful news on Instagram and through Steinfeld's "Beau Society" newsletter. The couple, who married earlier this year after...

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Japan

Japan is on high alert for a potentially catastrophic megathrust earthquake, following a powerful 7.5 magnitude quake that injured at least 34 people and damaged infrastructure, prompting the JMA to issue its first-ever...

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USA

John Cena, a 17-time World Champion, will conclude his 23-year WWE career with his final match against Gunther at "WWE Saturday Night's Main Event" in Washington, D.C. The event, streaming live on Peacock in the US and...

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Thailand

Donald Trump announced a renewed ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, effective this evening, following urgent discussions with Anutin Charnvirakul and Hun Manet to halt deadly border hostilities. This...

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USA

Quinn Hughes, former Norris Trophy winner and Vancouver Canucks captain, has been traded to the Minnesota Wild in a blockbuster NHL move aimed at bolstering their Stanley Cup contention. The Canucks received Marco...

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Brazil

The USA lifted financial sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes, his wife Vivianne Barci, and their company Lex, following diplomatic efforts between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Donald...

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USA

JB Pritzker signed the Medical Aid in Dying Act, making Illinois the 12th US jurisdiction to permit terminally ill patients, with less than six months to live, to request and self-administer life-ending medication. The...

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USA

A federal judge ruled that the Justice Department violated Daniel Richman's constitutional rights by unlawfully accessing his computer files, which were intended for a potential criminal case against James Comey. This...

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USA

Bruna Ferreira, the mother of Karoline Leavitt's nephew, was arrested by ICE near Boston last month and held for 26 days, despite her claims of no criminal history and prior DACA status. After her release on a $1,500...

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USA

Sherrone Moore was fired as head football coach by the University of Michigan and arrested on felony home invasion and misdemeanor stalking charges after an alleged inappropriate relationship with a staff member; he was...

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Mexico

Millions of pilgrims gathered in Mexico City for the annual feast day of Guadalupe, commemorating the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary, a central figure in Mexican national identity. Mexican President Claudia...

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TheDaily

3 Senators Who Quit on Why Congress Won’t Stand Up to Trump
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USA

FIFA opened a lottery for 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, receiving five million requests within 24 hours amid high demand from fans globally, including Australia. Despite tickets for matches like those in the Bay Area...

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USA

A gas explosion in Ashland, California, injured six people, including three PG&E workers, and caused extensive damage after a construction crew struck an underground gas line. The blast, which occurred after gas leaked...

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Finland

Sarah Dzafce, Miss Finland 2025, was stripped of her title by the Miss Finland Organization following widespread social media backlash over a racist gesture shared online. The organization publicly apologized for the...

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Colombia

Donald Trump warned of impending military ground operations against drug traffickers in Latin American nations, specifically labeling Colombia a "cocaine factory." Trump stated that any drug-producing country selling to...

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USA

Atlanta Falcons staged a dramatic 15-point fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-28, with Zane Gonzalez kicking a game-winning 43-yard field goal as time expired. Backup quarterback Kirk Cousins,...

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USA

Washington state is grappling with severe flooding and ongoing evacuation orders as multiple atmospheric rivers bring historic rainfall, with Bob Ferguson reporting around 1,000 residents evacuated and significant...

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Bolivia

Former Bolivian President Luis Arce was ordered into five months of preventive detention in La Paz on charges of mismanagement of funds from the Indigenous Development Fund. Judge Mario Helmer Laura issued the order...

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USA

Lindsey Halligan's nomination as US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia faces significant opposition from Democratic senators, likely hindering its advancement through the Senate. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark...

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USA

Indiana's Republican-controlled Senate rejected a redistricting plan supported by Donald Trump, which aimed to secure two additional US House seats for the party. The decision followed Trump's public criticism of state...

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USA

Alvin Holsey unexpectedly retired from US Southern Command after just one year, transferring leadership to Evan Pettus amid controversy over US military strikes. His early departure followed reported disagreements with...

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USA

A $31.5 million settlement was reached in a lawsuit concerning the starvation death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack, with payments from the City of San Diego, San Diego County, Pacific Coast Academy, and Rock Church....

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CNN

Turkish ships damaged in Russian attack on Ukrainian ports
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USA

The Game Awards celebrated a landmark year for gaming in Los Angeles, with Sandfall Interactive's "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" dominating the night by winning nine awards, including the coveted Game of the Year....

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USA

Donald Trump is reportedly moving forward with reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance under federal law, a significant policy shift discussed with Mike Johnson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and...

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Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky visited Kupyansk, a frontline town, after Ukrainian forces successfully regained control of parts of the city, directly contradicting earlier Russian claims of full capture. The Ukrainian military's...

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Germany

Police evacuated a Christmas market in Duderstadt, Lower Saxony, the previous evening after reports of a potential threat, including sightings of a young man with a long gun. Despite a calm and orderly evacuation of...

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Norway

María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Prize laureate, expressed strong confidence in a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela, stating that Nicolás Maduro's departure from power is...

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USA

Fans of the "Stuart Little" film series are surprised to learn that the titular character, in E.B. White's original 1945 book, is a human boy who resembles a mouse rather than an actual mouse. This revelation sparked...

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USA

Tyler Robinson appeared in a Utah court facing aggravated murder charges for the fatal shooting of conservative leader Charlie Kirk last year. The proceedings focused on media access, with defense lawyers requesting...

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USA

Churches in Massachusetts and Illinois have sparked widespread debate by reimagining traditional Nativity scenes to protest federal immigration enforcement actions, particularly those by ICE under the Trump...

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Venezuela

US forces seized the oil tanker "Skipper" off the coast of Venezuela, disrupting an illicit oil-shipping network that used "spoofing" to evade US sanctions. The "Skipper", previously sanctioned for ties to Iran's...

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Italy

Tether made a binding cash offer to buy Exor’s 65.4% stake in Juventus for €1.1 billion and proposed a public offer for remaining shares at €2.66 each, but Exor firmly rejected the bid saying Juventus is not for sale....

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Bulgaria

Rosen Zhelyazkov's Bulgarian coalition government resigned following widespread anti-corruption and anti-tax-rise protests across the nation, marking a significant episode of political instability. The protests, drawing...

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USA

Carl Erik Rinsch was convicted of wire fraud and money laundering for diverting $11 million from Netflix, funds originally allocated for his unfinished sci-fi series "White Horse". The director, known for "47 Ronin",...

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USA

Donald Trump faces a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which seeks to halt his White House ballroom construction plans. The preservationists allege that Trump violated regulations by...

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Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky said repeated Russian strikes, including a massive nighttime attack using Kinjal hypersonic missiles, damaged civilian and energy infrastructure and left large parts of Ukraine without heat, light and...

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USA

Kerri Aherne faces charges including attempted murder and assault after allegedly stabbing a mother multiple times in a Macy's bathroom in New York. The unprovoked attack occurred while the 38-year-old victim, an...

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USA

Donald Trump issued a symbolic federal pardon for Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections clerk convicted of state charges related to breaching voting machine equipment in support of his 2020 election fraud claims....

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Belgium

EssilorLuxottica, the French-Italian eyewear giant, is expanding its medical technology division by acquiring Signifeye, a Belgian ophthalmology platform with 15 eye care centers in the Flanders region. Francesco...

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France

A 38-year-old woman accidentally drove her Jaguar into a municipal swimming pool in La Ciotat, France, after mistaking the gas pedal for the brake. She and her 5-year-old daughter were quickly rescued unharmed by...

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USA

Donald Trump recently honored the 1980 US Olympic men's ice hockey team at the White House, signing a bipartisan bill to award them Congressional Gold Medals for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. The ceremony,...

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Canada

A bus transporting the Athabasca Rivermen Junior A Hockey Club, composed of teenage players, crashed into a wooded area on an icy highway in Alberta, causing injuries to all 17 occupants. Two teenagers required...

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USA

Mubashir, a 20-year-old Somali American, was reportedly tackled, handcuffed, and detained by federal agents in Minneapolis despite asserting his US citizenship, an incident that prompted local official condemnation. His...

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USA

Taylor Swift revealed she acquired the masters to her first six albums using profits from her record-breaking "Eras Tour", a milestone she shared on "The Stephen Colbert Show" and through her new docuseries "The End of...

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Germany

Volodymyr Zelensky will attend a summit in Berlin on Monday, where he is scheduled to meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The discussions will focus on security guarantees for Ukraine, the status of peace...

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USA

The Trump administration is embroiled in a legal battle with the National Association for the Deaf over mandatory real-time American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation at White House events. The administration argues...

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USA

Donald Trump recently defended US military actions against Venezuela, initially citing drug smuggling concerns, but also suggesting broader motives including economic interests, oil, and immigration. These operations,...

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UK

Charles III announced a reduction in his cancer treatment starting next year, attributing the positive development to early diagnosis and effective medical intervention. The monarch used his health update to champion...

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USA

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by 18 other US states, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. The lawsuit argues that the fee, which...

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USA

"Zootopia 2" quickly surpassed $1 billion globally, becoming the fastest animated film in Hollywood history to reach this milestone and Disney's second billion-dollar release this year. The film continued its box office...

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Germany

RB Leipzig suffered a 3-1 defeat against Union Berlin in a Bundesliga match, marking a significant setback for Leipzig's Champions League qualification hopes and putting their second-place position at risk. Oliver...

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Canada

Hallmark Channel is expanding its popular series "When Calls The Heart" with a new prequel titled "Hope Valley: 1874," starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Benjamin Ayres, which begins production next week in Vancouver and...

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Ukraine

Two improvised bombs exploded in Kyiv, killing one serviceman and injuring four others, including two police officers, in what prosecutors described as a terrorist attack. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones targeted Russian...

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USA

The Justice Department filed lawsuits against 18 states and Fulton County, Georgia, seeking sensitive voter data and records from the 2020 election. These actions demand access to ballots, absentee ballot signature...

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USA

HBO's popular series "Euphoria" will return for its third season in April 2026, featuring a five-year time jump that sees Rue Bennett in Mexico struggling with addiction and debt, while Cassie Howard and Nate Jacobs are...

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USA

The DHS terminated Temporary Protected Status for 5,000 Ethiopian citizens and ended humanitarian family reunification programs for nationals from several Latin American and Caribbean countries. Secretary Kristi Noem...

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USA

Dan Driscoll, US Secretary of the Army, was removed from Ukraine peace negotiations by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who cited Driscoll's overstepping of authority amid reports of internal power struggles within the...

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USA

Braxton Berrios and Alix Earle's recent breakup has garnered significant public attention, following reports confirming their separation last week. Berrios responded to speculation on Instagram, humorously questioning...

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Japan

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently expressed deep concern over China's escalating military activities in Asia, emphasizing that Beijing's actions do not promote...

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USA

The US House passed a bipartisan bill reversing Donald Trump’s executive orders that had stripped federal workers of their collective bargaining rights. Led by Jared Golden and Brian Fitzpatrick, the measure passed...

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USA

Major leadership shifts are impacting the fashion and beauty industries, with Calvin McDonald stepping down as CEO of Lululemon and Peter Harf and Sue Nabi departing from Coty amid a 52% share drop. These executive...

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USA

Kyle Richards revealed her new relationship ended, following her 2023 separation from Mauricio Umansky, due to intense public and cast speculation. Richards explained that she had fallen hard for the unnamed person but...

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USA

Jamie-Lynn Sigler returns to television, joining "Grey's Anatomy" for its 22nd season as Dr. Laura Kaplan, a urologist with multiple sclerosis in a role specifically created to reflect Sigler's own health journey....

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Denmark

The Danish Defense Intelligence Service (DDIS) has for the first time identified the US as a threat in its annual assessment, citing its use of economic power and threats of military action under Donald Trump. Concerns...

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USA

Under Donald Trump's administration, the DHS is aggressively pursuing the deportation of undocumented immigrants through new initiatives like the "CBP Home" app and enhanced data sharing. The "CBP Home" app, promoted by...

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Australia

Australia recently implemented a new law banning users under 16 from social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, a measure Anthony Albanese's government defends for youth protection. Reddit launched a...

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USA

The US stock market is bracing for crucial economic data releases, including delayed jobs, retail sales, and inflation figures, which will significantly influence a potential year-end rally or a market correction....

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USA

Ashley Wasielewski suffered severe second- and third-degree burns after an unknown assailant poured a corrosive chemical on her head while she was walking in Forsyth Park, Savannah. Savannah police, with assistance from...

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Netherlands

Germany beat France 29-23 in Rotterdam to reach the Handball World Championship final for the first time since 1993, with Emily Vogel and Katharina Filter starring. Norway defeated host Netherlands 32-25 in the other...

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USA

Aubrey O'Day was hospitalized for severe illness and re-traumatization after watching the Netflix docuseries "Sean Combs: The Reckoning", causing her to miss a Danity Kane reunion show in Los Angeles. O'Day alleged she...

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USA

Independent film studio Neon is making significant waves in the current awards season, securing 21 Golden Globe nominations primarily from five international films, including Jafar Panahi's acclaimed "It Was Just An...

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USA

Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics unveiled new "Tomb Raider" titles and a TV series at The Game Awards, celebrating Lara Croft's 30th anniversary. The upcoming games, "Tomb Raider: Catalyst" and "Tomb Raider:...

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