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Donald Trump announced the United States seized a large tanker off Venezuela's coast, as U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer ordered his administration to end the California National Guard deployment in Los Angeles.Governor Gavin Newsom praised this judicial decision, which followed Justice Department requests for the public release of Jeffery Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell case documents, alongside Eileen Higgins' historic victory as Miami's first female mayor.
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KilmarAbregoGarcia

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was ordered immediately released from ICE custody by US District Judge Paula Xinis, who ruled his detention unlawful following a previous wrongful deportation. This decision highlights controversial...

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DHS

DHS proposed stricter US travel security mandates, requiring Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) applicants from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries to provide extensive personal data. The proposed rules...

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WashingtonDC

The US Senate rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, a decision expected to cause sharp health insurance premium increases for millions of Americans. The 51-48 vote, which followed months...

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Mike Lindell, founder of MyPillow, officially entered the race for Minnesota governor on December 11, seeking the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Governor Tim Walz in the 2026 election. Lindell's...

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StefanEiriksson

Iceland's public broadcaster RÚV announced its withdrawal from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, joining Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands in a boycott. This decision by RÚV, following remarks by...

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DonaldTrump

The DHS secured a $140 million contract with Daedalus Aviation to acquire six Boeing 737 jets for ICE deportation operations. This initiative, supported by Donald Trump and DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin, aims to...

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump announced the US seized the Venezuelan oil tanker "Skipper", valued at over $90 million, off the Venezuelan coast, prompting condemnation from Nicolás Maduro who called it "international piracy". This...

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PamBondi

US forces recently seized the oil tanker "Skipper" off Venezuela's Caribbean coast, marking their largest operation of its kind and renewing tensions with Nicolás Maduro's government. The vessel, sanctioned by OFAC...

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MarkRutte

Mark Rutte warned that Russia could attack a NATO member within five years, urging allies to rapidly increase defense efforts and spending due to a lack of urgency among many. He stated that the alliance is Russia's...

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FriedrichMerz

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies led to a significant narrowing of the US trade deficit in September, with exports rising and imports moderating. Canada simultaneously posted its first trade surplus since the...

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump has been informed of European counter-proposals regarding Ukraine, which address potential territorial concessions and security guarantees, with a possible summit involving Trump in Berlin under...

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CelineImart

The EU recently paused a controversial proposal aiming to ban meat-related terms like "bacon" and "burger" from vegan food product labels, a measure that had expanded to include terms such as "sausage". The decision...

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MetteFrederiksen

Denmark reached a deal to compensate thousands of Indigenous women and girls in Greenland for forcible contraception practices implemented by health authorities between 1960 and 1991. Mette Frederiksen publicly...

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LuisMontenegro

Luis Montenegro's government faced a nationwide general strike, Portugal's first in over a decade, as workers protested proposed labor reforms including easier firing rules and restricted strike rights. The stoppage,...

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CharlesBreyer

Federal Judge Charles Breyer blocked the Trump administration's deployment of California National Guard troops in Los Angeles, ordering their control returned to Gavin Newsom. Breyer criticized the federalization for...

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HeinzMayer

The Austrian Parliament approved a law prohibiting girls under 14 from wearing headscarves in schools, a measure set to fully take effect in September 2026 after an initial explanatory phase beginning in February. The...

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DonaldTrump

The US House approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a nearly $900 billion defense policy bill that includes a 3.8% pay raise for service members and significant reforms for weapon procurement. The...

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RecepTayyipErdogan

Ukraine claimed responsibility for a drone strike on Lukoil's Filanovsky oil platform in the Caspian Sea, marking the first attack on an energy facility in the region, which reportedly knocked out oil and gas...

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump's controversial deployment of the National Guard to US cities, including Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Chicago, was the subject of a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. The deployments, which...

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EileenHiggins

Eileen Higgins achieved a historic victory in the Miami mayoral election, becoming the city's first female mayor and the first Democrat to hold the office in nearly 30 years. Higgins secured approximately 59% of the...

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CityWithoutSlums

Two adjacent four-story residential buildings collapsed in Fez, Morocco, resulting in 22 fatalities and 16 injuries. The structures, which housed eight families and showed signs of instability, were reportedly built...

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EuropeanCommission

The European Commission introduced a "Grids Package" to revamp the EU's energy infrastructure law, aiming to accelerate permits and strengthen interconnections across member states. The initiative, which follows a major...

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SergeiLavrov

Sergei Lavrov stated that recent talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow clarified misunderstandings between Russia and the USA regarding Ukraine, reinforcing earlier agreements between Vladimir Putin and Donald...

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump publicly acknowledged and reiterated his controversial 2018 "shithole countries" remarks at a Pennsylvania rally, specifically targeting nations like Haiti and Somalia while advocating for a "permanent...

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump strongly refuted recent media reports questioning his physical stamina and cognitive abilities, labeling such inquiries "seditious" and "fake news." This renewed scrutiny stemmed from various incidents,...

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DonaldTrump

Germany's far-right AfD party is strengthening ties with Donald Trump's "America First" movement and its Republican allies, with leaders like Markus Frohnmaier and Anna Rathert meeting US officials and seeing Trump's...

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump's image is set to appear on the 2026 America the Beautiful national park passes alongside George Washington, a decision the Interior Department defends as honoring the nation's 250th anniversary. The Center...

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump's second-term global tariff push has raised US import taxes to their highest level since the 1930s, inflicting economic pain on American consumers and international economies. Economists and Democrats on...

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MarcoVignola

The Italian government plans to introduce an economic aid package in 2026, offering a 55 euro yearly electricity bill bonus to approximately 4.5 million vulnerable families. This initiative, funded by 1 billion euros...

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JairBolsonaro

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved a controversial bill that could significantly reduce the prison sentence of Jair Bolsonaro for his role in the January 8, 2023 coup attempts. Championed by Paulinho da Força, the...

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump campaigned in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, asserting his administration delivered an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" economy and that his "affordability" agenda would address high prices. Trump dismissed...

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SébastienLecornu

Sébastien Lecornu secured a significant political victory by passing his government's social security budget through the National Assembly with a 247-234 vote. This marks the first time since 2022 that a minority...

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NicolásMaduro

The US, under Donald Trump, has significantly increased pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government, prompting a phone call where Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia's unwavering support for Venezuela. This escalation included...

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MarcoRubio

Marco Rubio, serving as Secretary of State, ordered the US State Department to revert its official communications font to Times New Roman, reversing a 2023 directive. He characterized the previous switch to Calibri,...

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JimmyKimmel

Jimmy Kimmel humorously criticized Donald Trump's proposal to host a UFC event on the White House lawn in 2026, likening Trump to "a child" for the idea. The comedian questioned the appropriateness of the event, which...

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LarsAagaard

The EU recently provisionally agreed to a landmark climate target, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, with Denmark's climate minister Lars Aagaard playing a key...

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JordanBardella

Jordan Bardella met with Nigel Farage in London to discuss a "patriotic alliance" focused on radical immigration reforms and reshaping Europe. Bardella proposed joint French-British Channel patrols, allowing Border...

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DonaldTrump

Democrats continued their strong electoral performance by flipping a state House seat in Georgia, building on gains in several states and intensifying their focus on state legislative contests nationwide. Representative...

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IlhanOmar

Ilhan Omar faced renewed criticism after Donald Trump called for her deportation at a Pennsylvania rally and Elon Musk suggested her past comments amounted to treason. Trump reiterated unsubstantiated claims about her...

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RodPaige

Rod Paige, the nation's first Black Secretary of Education, died at 92 in Houston. Appointed by George W. Bush, Paige was instrumental in developing and implementing the landmark No Child Left Behind Act, a signature...

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump's administration outlined a controversial "National Security Strategy" last week, advocating for US engagement with "patriotic parties" to reshape Europe while also focusing on Latin America and Asia. The...

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LuisArce

Luis Arce, former Bolivian president and finance minister, was arrested in La Paz as part of a wide-ranging corruption probe into the alleged misappropriation of public funds. The investigation, re-opened by Rodrigo...

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump unveiled a new "Trump Gold Card" visa program, allowing wealthy foreign individuals to acquire US residency for $1 million, with a "Trump Platinum Card" option available for $5 million. The initiative,...

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VolodymyrZelensky

Volodymyr Zelensky expressed conditional readiness to hold presidential elections in Ukraine, driven by pressure from Donald Trump and the White House's shifting security strategy. His willingness is contingent on...

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GavinNewsom

Gavin Newsom is positioning himself for a potential 2028 presidential bid by adopting a dual strategy of fierce criticism against Donald Trump and simultaneously seeking federal aid for California. This approach, which...

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ChristineLagarde

Christine Lagarde stated the eurozone economy performs better than expected but faces an "existential crisis" due to internal trade barriers and a fragmented financial market, hindering competitiveness and productivity....

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump recently demanded that CNN be sold as part of any acquisition of its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, asserting the news network is "corrupt or incompetent". This comes amidst competing takeover...

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MaríaCorinaMachado

María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize, with her daughter Ana Corina Sosa accepting the award in Oslo earlier today, after Machado herself successfully defied a travel ban to arrive in the city. Machado...

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ErwinChemerinsky

The US Supreme Court recently allowed Texas's mid-decade redistricting plan to proceed, a decision influencing the 2026 midterm elections and leading to criticism from legal experts like Erwin Chemerinsky and Justice...

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Kyauktaw

Myanmar's military junta conducted an airstrike on a hospital in Mrauk U, Rakhine State, killing at least 31 people and injuring 68, according to an aid worker. This attack occurred weeks before legislative elections...

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SZA

SZA criticized the White House for "rage baiting artists" and using her song "Big Boys" in an ICE arrest video, labeling the tactic "evil and boring." Her manager, Punch, echoed this sentiment, calling it "nasty...

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BenjaminHaddad

Benjamin Haddad, France's Minister Delegate for Europe, has urged the European Commission to investigate allegations that EU funds for NGOs in Palestinian territories may have been diverted to the Palestinian Islamist...

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ElonMusk

Elon Musk reflected on his "somewhat successful" tenure leading the Trump administration's DOGE, stating he would not repeat the experience. Speaking on "The Katie Miller Podcast", Musk acknowledged DOGE halted...

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AnthonyAlbanese

Australia recently implemented a nationwide ban preventing individuals under 16 from accessing social media, a measure championed by Anthony Albanese to protect youth from online harms. The legislation, inspired by...

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DonaldTrump

The Epstein Transparency Act, a federal law signed by Donald Trump last month, mandates the DOJ to release all comprehensive files related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell by December 19. Federal judges,...

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump expressed skepticism about US involvement in the Ukraine conflict, stating the country does not want to "waste time" and would decide on attending a weekend meeting in Europe based on input from European...

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Brussels

The German research institute Kiel Institute warned that military aid to Ukraine could reach its lowest level in 2025, as European efforts struggle to compensate for the cessation of US aid following Donald Trump's...

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RobertFKennedyJr

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health and Human Services secretary, faced articles of impeachment from Representative Haley Stevens, who accused him of imperiling public health and eroding trust in institutions. He also...

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WashingtonDC

The Supreme Court is considering arguments in a case that could redefine how intellectual disability is assessed in death penalty cases, potentially making it more challenging for convicted murderers like Joseph Clifton...

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WashingtonDC

Donald Trump announced the USA seized a large tanker off Venezuela's coast, as US District Judge Charles R. Breyer ordered his administration to end the California National Guard deployment in Los Angeles. Governor...

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VolodymyrZelensky

Volodymyr Zelensky's administration has intensified Ukraine's strategy to disrupt Russia's oil sales, targeting "shadow fleet" vessels like the tanker Dashan in the Black Sea. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)...

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VolodymyrZelensky

Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts across Europe, meeting with Giorgia Meloni, Leo XIV, and leaders in Britain, France, and Germany to refine a peace proposal for US partners. Leo XIV emphasized...

Tue/24h
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KamalaHarris

Kamala Harris, former Vice President, is extending her bestselling memoir tour for "107 Days" into 2026, with planned stops in key swing states and new regions. Her book, detailing her 2024 presidential campaign and...

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DonaldTrump

Denmark's military intelligence, DDIS, identified the USA as a security threat for the first time in its annual assessment. The report, released today, indicates a shift from viewing the US as an "ideal of democracy" to...

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump sharply criticized European leaders in a Politico interview, labeling them "weak, foolish, and paralyzed by political correctness." He asserted that their immigration policies are causing Europe's "decay"...

Tue/38h
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KirstenHillman

Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the US, announced she will step down in early 2026 after eight years of service. Hillman stated her departure allows Canada to establish a new team for the upcoming mandatory...

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TrumpAdministration

The Trump administration announced a new militarized zone along California’s border with Mexico, transferring jurisdiction of much of the international border to the Navy to enhance national security. This move,...

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WashingtonDC

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has controversially removed all explicit mentions of human activity's role in climate change from its website, now attributing climate shifts primarily to natural phenomena like...

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DeniseDresser

OpenAI appointed Denise Dresser, formerly CEO of Slack and a Salesforce executive, as its first chief revenue officer. Dresser will oversee OpenAI's global revenue strategy, including customer success and enterprise...

47h/44h
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ISF

The US aims to deploy an International Stabilization Force (ISF) to Gaza in early 2026 as part of the ceasefire's second phase, with Turkey training troops and seeking US support despite Israeli objections. Conflicting...

20h
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump provided an uplifting update on Andrew Wolfe, a West Virginia National Guard member critically injured in a Washington D.C. shooting incident. Trump announced Wolfe "stood up" and recounted conversations...

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BlakeLively

Blake Lively's civil trial against Justin Baldoni, stemming from her sexual harassment lawsuit filed in December 2024, has been postponed by over two months. The proceeding, originally set for March 9, 2026, will now...

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JDVance

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on campaign finance laws, considering whether to overturn limits on political party spending in coordination with candidates. The National Republican Senatorial Committee and JD...

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GeorgeHooley

George Hooley, a British Special Forces soldier, died in Ukraine recently following a training accident while observing the testing of a British-made MSI-DS Terrahawk anti-aircraft cannon. The incident, which also...

Tue/26h
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NicholasKent

The Education Department announced a proposed settlement to discontinue the SAVE student loan repayment plan, following legal challenges from Republican state attorneys general, a move impacting approximately 7 million...

46h/27h
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MacKenzieScott

MacKenzie Scott will donate $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, representing a substantial increase from her $2.6 billion in 2024 and $2.1 billion in 2023 contributions. Her total philanthropic giving, which emphasizes...

43h/38h

Sofia Hellqvist, now known as Sofia, met Jeffrey Epstein multiple times around 2005, with Swedish businesswoman Barbro Ehnbom reportedly facilitating these introductions. Leaked emails published by Ddosecrets and Dagens...

Tue/20h
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FabioPanetta

Fabio Panetta, Governor of the Bank of Italy, emphasized Europe's need to act decisively to strengthen its international monetary role. Panetta highlighted Europe's potential to play a larger role in the international...

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RyanSerhant

Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT, is addressing conflicts from season 2 of Netflix's 'Owning Manhattan,' stating he only saw the final cuts of the show like other viewers. Serhant admitted in an Instagram video that he...

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GianniInfantino

Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, faces a formal complaint with the FIFA Ethics Committee concerning his public support for Donald Trump and the recent FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Trump. FairSquare, a human rights...

46h/32h
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TeresaRibera

The European Commission has initiated a formal antitrust investigation into Google, scrutinizing its utilization of content for training AI systems. The probe specifically examines whether Google used material from...

Tue
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PeteHegseth

Civil rights organizations, including the ACLU, filed a lawsuit demanding the release of documents justifying US military strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats off Latin America that killed at least 88 civilians...

Tue/26h
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DonaldTrump

The US military launched GenAI.mil, a new custom-built AI platform, fulfilling a directive from Donald Trump to achieve AI dominance. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the platform, stating it puts "the world's...

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DonaldTrump

A collaborative investigation by Consumer Reports and Groundwork Collaborative revealed Instacart conducted pricing experiments that charged different users varying amounts for identical items from the same store, with...

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CherylHines

Cheryl Hines recently discussed a significant rift with her "Curb Your Enthusiasm" co-star Larry David, stemming from her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial role in the Trump administration and his promotion...

Tue/24h
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YvetteCooper

The UK announced new sanctions targeting Russian media and information outlets, including the Telegram channel Rybar, along with China-based firms i-Soon and Integrity Technology Group, for their roles in information...

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SerhiyKoretskyi

Serhiy Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz, warned that Russian forces have intensified their methodical attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing significant power outages, particularly in the Kyiv region....

Tue/37h
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MarcBenioff

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff switched from using OpenAI's ChatGPT to Google's Gemini 3 chatbot, publicly stating, "Holy shit. I’m not going back. The leap is insane." Benioff's shift underscores the intense competition...

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MassimilianoDona

Italy's Antitrust authority has fined Sky Italia 4.2 million euros for three unfair commercial practices, including deceptive communication about TV subscription cost increases. Sky Italia expressed surprise at the...

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GideonSaar

Bolivia and Israel re-established diplomatic relations, two years after Bolivia severed ties over the Gaza conflict. Israeli Minister Gideon Saar and Bolivian Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo signed the agreement,...

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BillMaher

Bill Maher and Ana Kasparian debated tax money allocation and Western women's comfort in the Middle East on the Club Random podcast. Kasparian ultimately conceded that Tel Aviv would be the most comfortable option for a...

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DonaldTrump

Opponents of Missouri's new congressional map, backed by Donald Trump, submitted over 300,000 petition signatures to trigger a statewide referendum. This effort by People Not Politicians seeks to block a...

Tue
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NickFuentes

Nick Fuentes reiterated he is a virgin during an interview with Piers Morgan on "Piers Morgan Uncensored," describing women as "difficult to be around" and stating they "talk too much." Fuentes, who previously denied a...

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JuliePosetti

A comprehensive study by UN Women and its partners reveals that over two-thirds of women journalists, rights defenders, and activists have experienced online violence. The report, which gathered input from over 6,900...

Tue/46h
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LuisArmella

Judicial authorities in Argentina conducted over 30 simultaneous searches at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and at least 12 clubs, including San Lorenzo and Independiente. The operations, ordered by Federal...

Tue
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HowardStern

Howard Stern denied claims by Kim Kardashian that he mocked her 2016 Paris robbery, presenting footage from an October 2016 episode of "The Stern Show" where he discussed the incident and expressed belief it was...

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RobertWatson

The UN Global Environment Outlook (GEO7) report warns the world is facing catastrophic climate change, environmental devastation, and deadly pollution, stemming from a lack of immediate and rapid systemic changes....

Tue/47h
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DonaldTrump

President Donald Trump's administration threatens to withdraw federal funding from Chicago's public transportation system unless the city implements stricter security measures. This demand follows a violent incident...

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IngaRuginienė

Lithuania declared a nationwide state of emergency due to escalating security risks from high-altitude balloons and drones originating from Belarus. Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė characterized the situation as a...

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