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Mike Johnson and House Republicans unveiled a healthcare proposal to reform the Affordable Care Act and address rising costs for Americans, with a vote expected next week.The plan aims to eliminate enhanced ACA subsidies, expand Health Savings Accounts, mandate transparency for Pharmacy Benefit Managers, and codify Association Health Plans, which some studies suggest could significantly lower premiums.Critics like Hakeem Jeffries argue the proposal will worsen healthcare access and affordability, especially as millions face potentially doubled premiums without an extension of current tax credits, a stance supported by Democrats and opposed by Donald Trump regarding Association Health Plans.
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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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Mike Johnson and House Republicans unveiled a healthcare proposal to reform the Affordable Care Act and address rising costs for Americans, with a vote expected next week. The plan aims to eliminate enhanced ACA...

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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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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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Donald Trump is actively seeking a new Federal Reserve chair to succeed Jerome Powell, with Kevin Warsh emerging as his leading candidate after a recent interview. Trump has consistently advocated for interest rate cuts...

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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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Cambodia

Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, but Cambodia immediately reported that Thailand continued its attacks despite the accord. Cambodia alleged that two Thai fighter jets dropped...

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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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Brazil

Alexandre de Moraes, a Brazilian Supreme Court minister, had US financial sanctions lifted, a decision resulting from diplomatic efforts between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Donald Trump. The sanctions, which also...

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Colombia

Colombia's ELN guerrilla group announced a three-day lockdown and military exercises in its controlled territories, set to begin Sunday, citing perceived intervention threats from the USA. This action follows Donald...

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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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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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Alvin Holsey, a US Navy admiral, retired unexpectedly from US Southern Command, transferring leadership to Evan Pettus after just one year in his role. His early departure followed reported disagreements with Pete...

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Former Bolivian President Luis Arce was ordered into five months of preventive detention in La Paz, facing charges of mismanagement of funds from the Indigenous Development Fund during his tenure as Minister of Economy...

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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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Indiana's Republican-controlled Senate rejected a redistricting plan supported by Donald Trump, denying the party two additional US House seats. The decision followed Trump's social media criticism of state senator...

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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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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. This remarkable triumph marked her 83rd career win and her first...

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"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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kerri Aherne was arrested in New York after allegedly stabbing a 38-year-old mother from California multiple times in a Macy's bathroom while the victim was changing her 10-month-old daughter's diaper. The unprovoked...

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Australia

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Belgium

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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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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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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...

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Italy

Mahmoud Abbas met with Giorgia Meloni in Italy to discuss regional developments, emphasizing a Gaza ceasefire, the Trump Peace Plan, and Italy's role in stabilization and rebuilding. Abbas later spoke at the Atreju...

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The Trump administration is involved in a legal dispute with the National Association for the Deaf over the requirement for real-time American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation at White House press briefings and...

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Germany

Volodymyr Zelensky will attend a summit in Berlin on Monday where security guarantees for Ukraine and future peace negotiations will be central topics. France emphasized that clear security guarantees from Europe and...

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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...

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Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's chief peace negotiator, held secret meetings in the US with FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy Director Dan Bongino, and Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, sparking concerns among Western...

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Sean Duffy may withhold $73 million in highway funds from New York, citing improper issuance of commercial driver's licenses to immigrants that remain valid long after their legal authorization to be in the country has...

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USA

FEMA announced over $1 billion in federal funding for Georgia, including $350 million for recovery from Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby, and $671 million for COVID-19 healthcare facility protective measures....

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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...

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Ukraine

Kyiv residents face a brutal fourth winter of war, enduring relentless Russian attacks on energy infrastructure that cause frequent power outages and force them into shelters. Amidst these hardships, diplomatic efforts...

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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...

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USA

Wall Street analysts issued numerous upgrades and initiations for companies across various sectors, including tech, travel, energy, and real estate, while the S&P 500 saw value stocks outperform growth stocks. Major...

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T.J. Watt underwent successful surgery for a partially collapsed lung today after a dry needling treatment at the Pittsburgh Steelers' facility. His brother, J.J. Watt, announced that T.J. is expected to be released...

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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...

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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...

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USA

Bijan Robinson, a running back for the Atlanta Falcons, apologized on X for an insensitive comment he made during the Prime Video postgame show following his team's victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The comment,...

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USA

Andy Dick was found unresponsive on a Los Angeles street, reportedly after using drugs with a stranger, an incident he later suspected involved fentanyl. Witnesses, including Shawn Harrell, administered Narcan to the...

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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...

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USA

Rian Johnson's "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," the third installment in the series, is now streaming on Netflix, featuring Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blanc and Josh O’Connor as Reverend Jud Duplenticy....

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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...

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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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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...

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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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NewYorkTimes

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Stuck in quicksand a hiker has his SOS answered”
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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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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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TheHill

“
Is AI Feeding Children's Narcissism?”
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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...

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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...

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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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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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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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Fox

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Carville calls out Crockett: Violates 'FIRST RULE' of politics”
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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

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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CNN

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Kilmar Ábrego Garcia speaks after release from ICE custody”
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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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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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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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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

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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BBC

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There's an amazing meteor shower coming, here's how to watch it”
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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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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

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

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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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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TEDTalks

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Is the AI bubble about to burst”
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USA

Letitia James has been cleared of renewed mortgage fraud charges after two Virginia grand juries rejected the case, marking a significant setback for the Justice Department. This decision follows an earlier dismissal of...

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NewYorkTimes

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Rescuers evacuate people from floods in Washington State”
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Japan

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