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Syria
Three Americans—two Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter—were killed in a sniper ambush near Palmyra, Syria, that US officials said was likely carried out by
ISIS
; partner forces shot dead the attacker and the...
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USA
The
House Oversight Committee
released over 95,000 images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, depicting prominent figures including
Donald Trump
,
Bill Clinton
,
Bill Gates
, and
Prince Andrew
. The photos, which also feature...
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Iran
Narges Mohammadi
, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was violently arrested in Mashhad, Iran, while attending a memorial for human rights lawyer
Khosrow Alikordi
. Security forces reportedly used tear gas and pulled her by...
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Palestine
Raed Saad
was killed in an Israeli strike on a vehicle in Gaza City that the
IDF
said targeted a senior
Hamas
commander accused of rebuilding the group’s weapons network and helping plan the cross‑border attacks that...
2h
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Thailand
Donald Trump
announced a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, effective this evening, following urgent discussions with
Anutin Charnvirakul
and
Hun Manet
to halt renewed deadly border hostilities. The...
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USA
Peter Greene
, the New Jersey–born character actor known for villain roles in "
Pulp Fiction
" and "
The Mask
", has died at 60 after being found in his New York apartment, his manager
Gregg Edwards
said. Police said no foul...
5h
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Thailand
Donald Trump
announced a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, following an escalation of armed conflict near their shared border. The
Swedish Foreign Ministry
expanded its travel advisory, urging citizens...
26h
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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...
25h
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UK
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
will not face a criminal investigation after the
Met Police
said it will take no further action over reports he asked his taxpayer-funded protection officer to probe
Virginia Giuffre
. A review...
3h
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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...
29h
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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...
24h
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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...
29h
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France
Mousa Al-Tamari
delivered the decisive moments as Rennes beat Brest 3-1 in
Ligue 1
, capitalizing on two glaring defensive errors by
Kenny Lala
that swung the game in Rennes' favour.
Estéban Lepaul
and
Meïté
also scored,...
23m
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USA
Abraham Quintanilla Jr.
has died at age 86, his son
Abraham Quintanilla III
announced on
Instagram
. He founded and managed Selena y
Los Dinos
, guided Selena’s rise and later served as an executive producer on the 1997...
44m
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USA
Dick Van Dyke
turned 100 and is being celebrated with a new documentary while his decades-long career — from Broadway's "
Bye Bye Birdie
" to film roles in "
Mary Poppins
" opposite
Julie Andrews
and the sitcom "The Dick...
40m
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France
French farmers, led by
Confédération Paysanne
, escalated protests across the nation against the government's mandatory culling policy for cattle infected with
Lumpy Skin Disease
. The protests, which include calls for...
28h
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USA
Google
has significantly upgraded its
AI
models, including
Gemini
and
Flash Text-to-Speech
, to enhance audio generation, real-time speech-to-speech translation, and language learning tools within its ecosystem. These...
24h
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USA
Tracy Hart
of
Maine Audubon
says she's cautiously optimistic after an annual count found more adult and chick
common loons
(Gavia immer) in southern Maine, estimating 3,174 adults and 568 chicks. Conservation measures...
1h
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Australia
Australia recently implemented a new
Social Media Law
, banning users under 16 from platforms like
Facebook
,
Instagram
, and
TikTok
, a measure Prime Minister
Anthony Albanese
's government defends for youth protection....
29h
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SriLanka
A US special operations team intercepted an unidentified ship off Sri Lanka last month carrying dual-use components that US officials and
Behnam Ben Taleblu
of the
FDD
said could help Iran rebuild ballistic missiles....
6h
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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...
29h
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Germany
Germany accused Russia of conducting cyberattacks on its air traffic control and spreading disinformation campaigns targeting its upcoming 2025
Bundestag
elections and political figures. The
German Foreign Ministry
...
28h
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Germany
Florian L.
allegedly stabbed his acquaintance
Dilara O.
and her four children — boys aged 3, 5 and 7 and a girl aged 8 — in their Bergkamen apartment in the early morning, leaving the mother and one child initially in...
3h
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Poland
Germany will send about 50 soldiers to Poland to carry out engineering work — building fortifications, digging trenches, laying barbed wire and erecting anti‑tank barriers — to strengthen a long stretch of Poland’s...
4h
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USA
Emma Mackey
stars in
James L. Brooks
' new film "
Ella McCay
," portraying a 34-year-old lieutenant governor navigating complex personal and political challenges. The film, described by critics like
Alison Willmore
as a...
26h
/21h
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USA
Todd Bowles
expressed intense frustration after the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
' 29-28 "
Thursday Night Football
" loss to the
Atlanta Falcons
, criticizing the team's collapse from a 28-14 lead.
Baker Mayfield
took...
27h
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Italy
Fulvio Rigotti
defended the decision to use helicopters to transport artificial snow to Monte Bondone's ski slopes in Trento, Italy, citing economic necessity to prevent potential losses of up to $500,000 for Trento...
24h
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Thailand
Johanna Ferm
said her family is leaving
Koh Chang
after the Swedish Foreign Ministry (
UD
) expanded a travel advisory to cover areas within 50 kilometers of the Cambodia border, forcing many Swedes to rebook hotels and...
4h
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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...
8h
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Spain
Pedro Sánchez
and his government are facing a severe political crisis in Spain, embroiled in multiple corruption cases and sexual harassment allegations within his
PSOE
party. These scandals, involving figures like José...
24h
#
USA
Rustem Umerov
, a top negotiator for
Volodymyr Zelensky
, held secret meetings with
FBI
Director
Kash Patel
, Deputy Director
Dan Bongino
, and
Donald Trump
's envoy
Steve Witkoff
in the US, sparking concerns among Western...
25h
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Italy
Pope Leo XIV
met with
Italian intelligence
officials at the
Vatican
, urging them to uphold ethical standards, respect human rights, and avoid using confidential information to target journalists, politicians, or civil...
25h
#
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...
41h
/20h
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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...
5h
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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...
32h
/24h
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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...
29h
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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...
5h
#
USA
The
Pittsburgh Penguins
traded two-time All-Star goaltender
Tristan Jarry
and forward
Sam Poulin
to the
Edmonton Oilers
for goaltender
Stuart Skinner
, defenseman
Brett Kulak
, and a 2029
NHL
Draft second-round pick. This...
26h
#
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...
29h
/23h
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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...
34h
/21h
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BBC
“
Are robots the future of space exploration?
”
1h
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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...
7h
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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...
38h
/29h
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Italy
Italy's
government
approved a reform package for its
armed forces
, aiming to increase personnel to 160,000 by 2033 with an operational start date of January 1, 2027. Defence Minister
Guido Crosetto
emphasized the need...
27h
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USA
Mike Johnson
unveiled a House Republican healthcare plan to reform the
ACA
that would end the enhanced
premium tax credits
that expire at year-end, a move
KFF
says could roughly double premiums for about 22 million...
19h
/3h
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UK
Stanley Baxter
, the acclaimed Scottish actor and comedian, passed away at 99, prompting tributes from
John Swinney
and the
King's Theatre
in Glasgow. Baxter was celebrated for his unique impersonations, extravagant TV...
27h
#
Venezuela
The Venezuelan government announced the US had unilaterally suspended a deportation flight scheduled for today, though a US administration official denied this, stating flights would continue. This development follows a...
28h
#
USA
Bronwyn Newport
and
Todd Bradley
, stars of "The
Real Housewives
of Salt Lake City," have confirmed their separation and impending divorce after nine years of marriage. Their marital struggles, marked by allegations of...
27h
#
UK
The beauty industry is experiencing a "skinification" trend in haircare, treating the scalp like facial skin, which has led to a 4.2% growth in scalp-targeting products and a scientific approach championed by brands...
28h
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Italy
Italy celebrated the recognition of its national cuisine as an intangible cultural heritage by
UNESCO
, a historic achievement championed by
Giorgia Meloni
for "
Made in Italy
". Concurrently, the nation addressed...
28h
#
Germany
A German World War II bomb, initially misidentified as an incendiary device but containing explosives, was safely detonated in Hanau, causing less damage than initially feared. City officials, including
Claus Kaminsky
...
27h
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USA
Donald Trump
dismissed recently released photos showing him with
Jeffrey Epstein
as "not a big deal" and denied any knowledge of Epstein's criminal conduct. The
House Oversight
Committee released more than 90 images —...
17h
/2h
#
USA
Donald Trump
faces widespread public skepticism regarding his handling of the
Jeffrey Epstein
scandal, with only 23% of Americans approving, though his approval among Republicans has risen to 53%. An
Ipsos
poll for...
29h
#
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...
32h
/24h
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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...
36h
/26h
#
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...
29h
#
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
,...
35h
/27h
#
NewYorkTimes
“
Behind the
Supreme Court
’s Push to Expand Presidential Power
”
3h
#
TEDTalks
“
This revolutionary moment in space exploration
”
3h
#
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...
17h
/12h
#
USA
Donald Trump
is actively seeking a new
Federal Reserve
chair and says he is leaning toward
Kevin Warsh
or
Kevin Hassett
as finalists. Trump has criticized
Jerome Powell
for resisting rate cuts and told the
Wall Street
...
20h
/3h
#
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...
30h
#
CNN
“
World Cup
pride match sparks backlash from Iran and Egypt
”
4h
#
CNN
“
Kilmar Ábrego Garcia speaks after release from
ICE
custody
”
24h
#
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....
36h
/24h
#
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...
41h
/21h
#
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...
16h
/15h
#
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...
39h
/24h
#
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...
Thu
/23h
#
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...
37h
/22h
#
BBC
“
There's an amazing meteor shower coming, here's how to watch it
”
25h
#
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...
35h
/29h
#
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...
15h
/12h
#
Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky
said repeated Russian strikes — including a nighttime Kinjal hypersonic missile attack — severely damaged civilian and energy infrastructure, leaving more than a million households without power and...
22h
/2h
#
USA
Arabella McCormack
, an 11-year-old, was at the center of a civil settlement in which the city and county of San Diego,
Pacific Coast Academy
and
Rock Church
agreed to pay $31.5 million on behalf of her two younger...
15h
/3h
#
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
",...
39h
/22h
#
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...
20h
/17h
#
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...
15h
/7h
#
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....
41h
/36h
#
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...
16h
/8h
#
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...
16h
/13h
#
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...
32h
#
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...
16h
/14h
#
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...
32h
#
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...
20h
/16h
#
NewYorkTimes
“
Rescuers evacuate people from floods in Washington State
”
27h
#
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...
16h
/8h
#
TEDTalks
“
Is the
AI
bubble about to burst
”
27h
#
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...
13h
#
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...
34h
#
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...
21h
/18h
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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...
23h
/17h
#
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...
37h
/36h
#
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...
34h
#
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...
14h
#
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...
43h
/32h
#
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...
13h
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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...
40h
/24h