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Today: February 02, 2026
Today: February 02, 2026

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Why are Iranians protesting and what does it mean for the regime?

Why are Iranians protesting and what does it mean for the regime?

Why are Iranians protesting and what does it mean for the regime?
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

California couple fights for insurance coverage 1 year after Eaton Fire

California couple fights for insurance coverage 1 year after Eaton Fire

California couple fights for insurance coverage 1 year after Eaton Fire
Business|Economy|World

Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%

Sluggish hiring last month closed out a year of weak employment gains that have frustrated job seekers even as layoffs and unemployment have also been low

Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers

Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers

Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers
Business|Economy|Education|Sports

The transfer portal era and pursuit of NIL money are messy. Are there solutions?

College football is facing chaos with players frequently transferring and legal battles over NIL deals

The transfer portal era and pursuit of NIL money are messy. Are there solutions?
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US seizes another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean

US seizes another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean

US seizes another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US|World

US economy added 50,000 jobs in December, capping off one of the weakest years of job gains in decades

US economy added 50,000 jobs in December, capping off one of the weakest years of job gains in decades

US economy added 50,000 jobs in December, capping off one of the weakest years of job gains in decades
Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|World

George Washington’s foreign policy was built on respect for other nations and patient consideration of future burdens

For the nation’s first president, friendliness was strategy, not concession: the republic would treat other nations with civility in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.

George Washington’s foreign policy was built on respect for other nations and patient consideration of future burdens
Arts|Economy|Food|Opinion|Political|World

As Trump promises Venezuelan renaissance, locals struggle with crumbling economy

President Donald Trump says American intervention in Venezuela will bring billions of dollars of investment in the country's infrastructure, a revival of its once-thriving oil industry and a new age of prosperity for the Latin American country

As Trump promises Venezuelan renaissance, locals struggle with crumbling economy
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment

Environmental experts warn that U.S. plans under President Donald Trump to restart and control Venezuelan oil exports could intensify pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and ecological damage in a country already burdened by decades of oil-related degradation

Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment
Arts|Business|Economy|Sports

WNBPA and WNBA will not extend CBA deadline; sides will continue to negotiate 'in good faith'

WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart says the players’ union and WNBA will not agree to another collective bargaining agreement extension after the deadline passes Friday night

WNBPA and WNBA will not extend CBA deadline; sides will continue to negotiate 'in good faith'
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US

Americans have had their mail-in ballots counted after Election Day for generations − a Supreme Court ruling could end the practice

29 states allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted days after an election. A case before the Supreme Court could take that decision away from the states.

Americans have had their mail-in ballots counted after Election Day for generations − a Supreme Court ruling could end the practice
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says he has canceled a ‘second wave’ of attacks on Venezuela due to country’s cooperation with US

Trump says he has canceled a ‘second wave’ of attacks on Venezuela due to country’s cooperation with US

Trump says he has canceled a ‘second wave’ of attacks on Venezuela due to country’s cooperation with US
Africa|Economy|Political|World

China, Russia and Iran join South Africa for naval drills as tensions run high

Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships have launched a week of naval drills with host South African off the coast of Cape Town as geopolitical tensions run high over the United States’ intervention in Venezuela

China, Russia and Iran join South Africa for naval drills as tensions run high
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK Jr.’s new food guidelines? You already have

Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK Jr.’s new food guidelines? You already have

Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK Jr.’s new food guidelines? You already have
Economy|Education|Health|Political

Judge halts Trump freeze of social assistance and child care funds in five Democrat-led states, for now

Judge halts Trump freeze of social assistance and child care funds in five Democrat-led states, for now

Judge halts Trump freeze of social assistance and child care funds in five Democrat-led states, for now
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Alleged cybercrime kingpin arrested and extradited from Cambodia to China

Alleged cybercrime kingpin arrested and extradited from Cambodia to China

Alleged cybercrime kingpin arrested and extradited from Cambodia to China
Business|Crime|Economy|Health

Jury selection could start in September for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial as the death penalty remains a question

Jury selection could start in September for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial as the death penalty remains a question

Jury selection could start in September for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial as the death penalty remains a question
Business|Economy|Political|World

Oil CEOs are meeting with Trump today. These are their demands

Oil CEOs are meeting with Trump today. These are their demands

Oil CEOs are meeting with Trump today. These are their demands
Asia|Economy|Political|World

More diplomatic and economic tensions surface between China, Japan as a bumpy week ends

A week in which longtime tensions between neighbors China and Japan ratcheted up economically and politically is drawing to a close with no sign of improvements

More diplomatic and economic tensions surface between China, Japan as a bumpy week ends
Economy|Political|World

Iran plunged into internet blackout as nationwide anti-government turmoil spreads

Iran plunged into internet blackout as nationwide anti-government turmoil spreads

Iran plunged into internet blackout as nationwide anti-government turmoil spreads
Economy|Political|World

Internet and phones cut in Iran as protesters heed exiled prince's call for mass demonstration

Iran’s government has cut off the country from the internet and international telephone calls

Internet and phones cut in Iran as protesters heed exiled prince's call for mass demonstration
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Political

Newsom punches back at California's critics and Trump in his final State of the State speech

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has delivered his final State of the State address to lawmakers in Sacramento

Newsom punches back at California's critics and Trump in his final State of the State speech
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Trump has a China problem in Venezuela: What to do with Beijing's debt and oil stakes

President Donald Trump’s plan to control Venezuela's oil industry and counter China's influence could clash with his goal of stabilizing trade with Beijing

Trump has a China problem in Venezuela: What to do with Beijing's debt and oil stakes
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Energy executives scramble to head off Trump demands on Venezuela

Energy executives scramble to head off Trump demands on Venezuela

Energy executives scramble to head off Trump demands on Venezuela
Economy|Environment|Political|World

UN says the US has 'legal obligation' to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several

The top United Nations official says the United States has a “legal obligation” to keep paying its dues that fund U.N. agencies after the White House announced that it's withdrawing support from more than 30 initiatives operated by the world body

UN says the US has 'legal obligation' to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

UN forecasts global economic growth of 2.7% this year, down slightly from 2025

The United Nations is forecasting that the global economy will grow by 2.7% this year

UN forecasts global economic growth of 2.7% this year, down slightly from 2025
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports

9 FanDuel network teams end deals, MLB prepared to produce and distribute broadcasts

Nine Major League Baseball teams have ended their deals with the FanDuel Sports Network for local broadcasts

9 FanDuel network teams end deals, MLB prepared to produce and distribute broadcasts
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge

U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the United Nations climate framework marks a significant escalation of anti-climate policy

Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|US|World

North Carolina may lose $50M in federal funds over flawed immigrant trucker licenses

The U.S. Transportation Department says North Carolina could lose nearly $50 million in federal funding if the state doesn’t revoke commercial driver’s licenses from immigrants who aren't qualify to hold them

North Carolina may lose $50M in federal funds over flawed immigrant trucker licenses
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump says he wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates

President Donald Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices

Trump says he wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump orders ‘my representatives’ to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds in effort to lower housing costs

Trump orders ‘my representatives’ to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds in effort to lower housing costs

Trump orders ‘my representatives’ to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds in effort to lower housing costs
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Sonia De Los Santos cancels Kennedy Center shows, citing unwelcoming climate

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sonia De Los Santos has canceled her upcoming performances at the Kennedy Center in Washington

Sonia De Los Santos cancels Kennedy Center shows, citing unwelcoming climate
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

White House says it wasn't economical to save East Wing during ballroom construction

The White House says structural issues and decay had made it unfeasible to save the East Wing

White House says it wasn't economical to save East Wing during ballroom construction
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Most of Wall Street drifts as defense companies rally

Modest moves for Wall Street overall masked some big swings underneath the surface, including for makers of weapons and other military equipment

Most of Wall Street drifts as defense companies rally
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

GM takes $6 billion hit as cost of backing away from EVs

GM takes $6 billion hit as cost of backing away from EVs

GM takes $6 billion hit as cost of backing away from EVs
Economy|Environment|World

House easily passes spending package as lawmakers work to avoid another shutdown

The House has passed a bipartisan package of three spending bills that would fund parts of the federal government through September

House easily passes spending package as lawmakers work to avoid another shutdown
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address
Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of a spike in tensions

Russia has strongly condemned the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker

Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of a spike in tensions
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget sends military contractor shares higher

President Donald Trump is causing some commotion for investors in U.S. defense contractors this week

Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget sends military contractor shares higher
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Budget office expects Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2026

The Congressional Budget Office has released new economic projections, expecting the Federal Reserve to cut short-term rates in 2026

Budget office expects Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Hochul and Mamdani unveil free child care plan in New York City

New York City parents may soon have access to free child care for their 2-year-olds, under a plan unveiled by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Hochul and Mamdani unveil free child care plan in New York City
Business|Economy|Sports

PGA Tour to expand equity program to include current FedEx Cup performance

The PGA Tour is expanding its Player Equity Program to reward current performance

PGA Tour to expand equity program to include current FedEx Cup performance
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash

Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash

Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

The western US is in a snow drought, and storms have been making it worse

A major atmospheric river brought record precipitation to the Pacific Northwest, yet the snow and water supply still suffered. It’s a growing problem.

The western US is in a snow drought, and storms have been making it worse
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

IRS will accept 2025 tax returns starting January 26

IRS will accept 2025 tax returns starting January 26

IRS will accept 2025 tax returns starting January 26
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Hoyer laments House 'is not living up to the Founders’ goals' as he tells colleagues he's retiring

The longest-serving Democrat in Congress has announced he's retiring at the end of his term, saying he's deeply concerned "this House is not living up to the Founders’ goals.”

Hoyer laments House 'is not living up to the Founders’ goals' as he tells colleagues he's retiring
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Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year

The IRS will start accepting 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, marking the official start of the 2026 tax filing season

Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year
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Woman says she never applied for unemployment benefits that letter asked her to repay

Woman says she never applied for unemployment benefits that letter asked her to repay

Woman says she never applied for unemployment benefits that letter asked her to repay
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Baltimore pays $14 million to wrongfully convicted man who spent 31 years in prison

Baltimore pays $14 million to wrongfully convicted man who spent 31 years in prison

Baltimore pays $14 million to wrongfully convicted man who spent 31 years in prison
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Northern Colorado city to change approach in response to homelessness

Northern Colorado city to change approach in response to homelessness

Northern Colorado city to change approach in response to homelessness
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says

DeepSeek, a Chinese tech startup, is gaining traction in developing nations, narrowing the AI adoption gap with advanced economies

DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Paramount sticks with $30-per-share bid as WBD backs Netflix deal

Paramount sticks with $30-per-share bid as WBD backs Netflix deal

Paramount sticks with $30-per-share bid as WBD backs Netflix deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Apple Card switches hands but no immediate changes for users

The Apple Card, known for its intuitive features and other perks for consumers, will now be issued by JPMorgan but Apple says nothing will change for users

Apple Card switches hands but no immediate changes for users
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Slightly more Americans file for jobless benefits in the last week of 2025, but layoffs remain low

U.S. filings for unemployment benefits rose in the last week of 2025 but remain historically low, despite signs that the labor market is weakening

Slightly more Americans file for jobless benefits in the last week of 2025, but layoffs remain low
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Trump wants to own Venezuela’s oil, but its largest oil customer is speeding toward clean energy

Trump wants to own Venezuela’s oil, but its largest oil customer is speeding toward clean energy

Trump wants to own Venezuela’s oil, but its largest oil customer is speeding toward clean energy
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

Businessman extradited from Cambodia to China suspected of running vast online criminal empire

Prosecutors in the United States say Chen Zhi boasted of pulling in $30 million a day

Businessman extradited from Cambodia to China suspected of running vast online criminal empire
Americas|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade deal

Dozens of angry farmers have demonstrated in France and Greece, halting traffic and blocking roads with tractors to protest European Union plans to move forward with a free trade deal with five South American nations

Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Expect the unexpected in the last jobs report of 2025

Expect the unexpected in the last jobs report of 2025

Expect the unexpected in the last jobs report of 2025
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

How Americans feel about crowdfunding websites like GoFundMe, according to an AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 2 in 10 U.S. adults donated money to a crowdfunding campaign over the last year, with medical expenses proving most common

How Americans feel about crowdfunding websites like GoFundMe, according to an AP-NORC poll
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Farmers block highways across Greece in protest over rising costs and EU trade deal

Farmers in Greece have escalated nationwide protests by launching a 48-hour blockade of major highways and toll stations

Farmers block highways across Greece in protest over rising costs and EU trade deal
Business|Economy|Political|US

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches his reelection bid with bigger plans in mind

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches his reelection bid with bigger plans in mind

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches his reelection bid with bigger plans in mind
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, are at odds again

They’re at it again

China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, are at odds again
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China to probe Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus

China's commerce ministry says it plans to investigate Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus

China to probe Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES

Gadgets promoting a wide array of health benefits are on display at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas

Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

What we know about the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker

What we know about the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker

What we know about the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political

Trump’s 'beautiful' new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes

State lawmakers and governors will have decisions to make in 2026 about the budgets for their biggest social safety net programs

Trump’s 'beautiful' new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes
Americas|Economy|Political|World

President Petro's clash with Trump over Venezuela backs Colombia into a corner

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s actions against Venezuela

President Petro's clash with Trump over Venezuela backs Colombia into a corner
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US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide

President Donald Trump's administration is seeking to assert its control over Venezuelan oil, seizing two sanctioned tankers transporting petroleum and announcing plans to relax some sanctions so the U.S. can oversee the sale of Venezuela’s petroleum worldwide

US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Sen. Graham says Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump is now officially on board with a sanctions package aimed at Russia, according to a top GOP senator

Sen. Graham says Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in Ukraine
Business|Economy|Education|Health

Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge

The Trump administration’s crackdown on the $12 billion Child Care and Development Fund, which subsidizes care for 1.4 million children from low-income households, has rattled child care providers and families that rely on the aid money

Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so

Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so

Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats against Greenland pose a new and potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO, perhaps even an existential one

Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO
Crime|Economy|Political

House Oversight hearing over fraud allegations in Minnesota drew shouting and partisan fury. Here are the takeaways

House Oversight hearing over fraud allegations in Minnesota drew shouting and partisan fury. Here are the takeaways

House Oversight hearing over fraud allegations in Minnesota drew shouting and partisan fury. Here are the takeaways
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

California loses $160M for delaying revocation of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants

U.S. transportation officials say California will lose $160 million for delaying the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants

California loses $160M for delaying revocation of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants
Africa|Economy|Political|World

US suspends assistance to Somalia’s federal government, alleging it seized food aid

The State Department says it has suspended all U.S. assistance to Somalia’s federal government over allegations that Somali officials destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program and seized 76 metric tons of food aid intended for impoverished civilians

US suspends assistance to Somalia’s federal government, alleging it seized food aid
Economy|Health|Political

House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership

The House is pushing ahead with legislation to renew subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans

House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Georgia Republicans move to scrap state income tax by 2032 despite concerns

Georgia is the latest state to consider eliminating its personal income tax, with Republican leaders in the Senate backing a proposal to phase it out by 2032

Georgia Republicans move to scrap state income tax by 2032 despite concerns
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ownership announces it's shutting down paper in May

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is shutting down in May after its owners cited financial losses

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ownership announces it's shutting down paper in May
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Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'
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US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela

US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela

US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela
Business|Economy|Environment

Trump’s offshore wind project freeze draws lawsuits from states and developers

Offshore wind developers and states are suing the Trump administration over its order to suspend work on five large-scale projects under construction off the East Coast for at least 90 days

Trump’s offshore wind project freeze draws lawsuits from states and developers
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Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says

The U.S. population is projected to grow more slowly over the next 30 years than previously predicted

Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says
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Wall Street's strong start to the year slows

Wall Street’s strong start to the year slowed

Wall Street's strong start to the year slows
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A man and his old dog are home at last after fleeing LA area fires

Ted Koerner feared he might never see his aging golden retriever, Daisy Mae, playing in their backyard again after a wildfire destroyed his home

A man and his old dog are home at last after fleeing LA area fires
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Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses. It's part of his affordability plan

President Donald Trump says he wants to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying that a ban would make it easier for younger families to buy their first homes

Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses. It's part of his affordability plan
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Why the US has designs on Venezuela's oil

Venezuela’s oil industry has been in the spotlight since President Donald Trump captured the country’s President Nicolas Maduro

Why the US has designs on Venezuela's oil
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump urged mid-decade redistricting. One-third of states have now looked at reshaping House seats

Officials in about one-third of the states have considered revising their U.S. House districts since President Donald Trump called for mid-decade redistricting

Trump urged mid-decade redistricting. One-third of states have now looked at reshaping House seats
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

New York state's mental health services for children to get makeover following lawsuit settlement

New York state's mental health services for children to get makeover following lawsuit settlement

New York state's mental health services for children to get makeover following lawsuit settlement
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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen could be set for a $35 billion payday – with one big caveat

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen could be set for a $35 billion payday – with one big caveat

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen could be set for a $35 billion payday – with one big caveat
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Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppled

Mexico has emerged as a key fuel supplier to Havana as the United States prepares to seize control of Venezuelan oil and the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump hardens its stance toward Cuba

Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppled
Economy|Education|Health|Political

Congress takes up health care again − and impatient voters shouldn’t hold their breath for a cure

Why does health care reform keep failing despite decades of attention and expanding costs? A scholar of Congress has some answers.

Congress takes up health care again − and impatient voters shouldn’t hold their breath for a cure
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends tenant official facing backlash for 'white supremacy' posts

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is supporting a new housing official amid backlash over past social media posts

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends tenant official facing backlash for 'white supremacy' posts
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law

The Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations implementing a landmark environmental law that the White House says needlessly delays federal approvals for energy and infrastructure projects

White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law
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Trump threatens to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes

Trump threatens to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes

Trump threatens to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes
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As Venezuela buckles under Trump, Iran sees an uncomfortable parallel

As Venezuela buckles under Trump, Iran sees an uncomfortable parallel

As Venezuela buckles under Trump, Iran sees an uncomfortable parallel
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EU pushes forward long-discussed free trade deal with South America

The European Union is renewing negotiations for a free trade agreement with five South American nations neighboring Venezuela

EU pushes forward long-discussed free trade deal with South America
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Fewer than a dozen homes have been rebuilt a year after being burned down in LA-area wildfires

A year after devastating fires in the L

Fewer than a dozen homes have been rebuilt a year after being burned down in LA-area wildfires
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump leaves Venezuela's opposition sidelined and Maduro's party in power

Opposition supporters have long hoped their leaders could replace Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela's president

Trump leaves Venezuela's opposition sidelined and Maduro's party in power
Economy|Education|Health|US

Trump is freezing funds for small but key welfare program. Here’s what TANF does

Trump is freezing funds for small but key welfare program. Here’s what TANF does

Trump is freezing funds for small but key welfare program. Here’s what TANF does
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The number of available jobs in the US just hit its lowest level in more than a year

The number of available jobs in the US just hit its lowest level in more than a year

The number of available jobs in the US just hit its lowest level in more than a year
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Job openings slide to 2nd lowest level in 5 years as hiring remains sluggish

U.S. employers posted far fewer jobs in November than the previous month, a sign that employers aren’t yet ramping up hiring even as growth has picked up

Job openings slide to 2nd lowest level in 5 years as hiring remains sluggish
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Shooting at Airbnb reignites calls for regulation on short-term rentals

Shooting at Airbnb reignites calls for regulation on short-term rentals

Shooting at Airbnb reignites calls for regulation on short-term rentals
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US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin

The U.S. military operation in Venezuela can be seen as both a benefit and a burden for Russian President Vladimir Putin

US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin
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Trump administration demands Venezuela cut ties with US adversaries to resume oil production

Trump administration demands Venezuela cut ties with US adversaries to resume oil production

Trump administration demands Venezuela cut ties with US adversaries to resume oil production
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Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover again and tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid

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Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover again and tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid
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Chevon Championship moving LPGA's first major to home of PGA Tour's Houston Open

The LPGA's first major of the year is on the move

Chevon Championship moving LPGA's first major to home of PGA Tour's Houston Open
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New federal loan limits will worsen America’s nursing shortage and leave patients waiting longer for care

The 2025 tax and spending law lowers the federal loan borrowing limits for nursing students, raising the up-front costs of nursing school.

New federal loan limits will worsen America’s nursing shortage and leave patients waiting longer for care
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Today Venezuela, tomorrow Iran: can the Islamic Republic survive a second Trump presidency?

Perhaps no one outside of Venezuela should care more about the US invasion and capture of President Nicolás Maduro than the Islamic Republic of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.

Today Venezuela, tomorrow Iran: can the Islamic Republic survive a second Trump presidency?
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GameStop details CEO's compensation package which doesn't include any guaranteed pay

GameStop is providing details on a compensation package for CEO Ryan Cohen that depends on him meeting certain performance targets

GameStop details CEO's compensation package which doesn't include any guaranteed pay
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Renovated apartments help Atlantans aging out of foster care transition to adulthood without fear

Renovated apartments help Atlantans aging out of foster care transition to adulthood without fear

Renovated apartments help Atlantans aging out of foster care transition to adulthood without fear
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Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy

Farm bills – famously complex legislative and spending balances between farm subsidies, food assistance, conservation and more – have tended to be passed about every five years since 1933.

Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy
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The top 5 affordable cars and SUVs for 2026, according to Edmunds

Everyone is talking about affordability in 2026, so the experts at Edmunds have assembled a list of five cars and SUVs that rank highly in their respective vehicle classes

The top 5 affordable cars and SUVs for 2026, according to Edmunds
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Wildfires in Palisades and Altadena upended life for many residents. A year later, the community’s strength keeps them going

Wildfires in Palisades and Altadena upended life for many residents. A year later, the community’s strength keeps them going

Wildfires in Palisades and Altadena upended life for many residents. A year later, the community’s strength keeps them going
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The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed

The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed

The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed
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Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans still face deportation from US after Maduro capture

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans still face deportation from US after Maduro capture

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans still face deportation from US after Maduro capture
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Iran army chief threatens preemptive attack over 'rhetoric' targeting country after Trump's comments

Iran’s army chief has threatened preemptive military action over the “rhetoric” targeting the Islamic Republic

Iran army chief threatens preemptive attack over 'rhetoric' targeting country after Trump's comments
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China announces another new trade measure against Japan as tensions rise

China has escalated its trade tensions with Japan by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors

China announces another new trade measure against Japan as tensions rise
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Protest-hit Iran warily watches the US after its raid on Venezuela

As Iran is gripped by new protests, many people there are focused on the U.S. raid in Venezuela and wonder whether the same could occur in Tehran

Protest-hit Iran warily watches the US after its raid on Venezuela
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Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan

Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan

Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan
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Trump administration freezes billions in social services funding to five Democratic states

Trump administration freezes billions in social services funding to five Democratic states

Trump administration freezes billions in social services funding to five Democratic states
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Days after US attack, weary but resilient Venezuelans try to return to normal amid fears of repression

Days after US attack, weary but resilient Venezuelans try to return to normal amid fears of repression

Days after US attack, weary but resilient Venezuelans try to return to normal amid fears of repression
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Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to US
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Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns

President Donald Trump’s administration is withholding funding to help needy families with children in five states governed by Democrats

Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns
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The Latest: Venezuela says 24 security officers were killed in US operation to capture Maduro

Venezuela's military says the U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro resulted in dozens of casualties

The Latest: Venezuela says 24 security officers were killed in US operation to capture Maduro
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How Delcy Rodríguez courted Donald Trump and rose to power in Venezuela

Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's interim president, has risen to prominence through strategic moves and political savvy

How Delcy Rodríguez courted Donald Trump and rose to power in Venezuela
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Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him

The Alaska Airlines pilot who was praised as a hero for safely landing a plane after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff in 2004 is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the crew in past legal filings

Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him
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2,000 federal agents are being deployed to Minneapolis in an escalated immigration push. Here’s what we know

2,000 federal agents are being deployed to Minneapolis in an escalated immigration push. Here’s what we know

2,000 federal agents are being deployed to Minneapolis in an escalated immigration push. Here’s what we know
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Wall Street reaches more records on gains by Big Tech

Broad gains led by technology stocks pushed Wall Street to more records

Wall Street reaches more records on gains by Big Tech
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Cuba releases details of 32 officers killed in US strike on Venezuela as US defends attack

The Cuban government has revealed the identities of 32 military personnel killed during the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Cuba releases details of 32 officers killed in US strike on Venezuela as US defends attack
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Trump tells Republicans to be 'flexible' on abortion restrictions to get a health care deal

President Donald Trump wants Republicans to get a deal on health care insurance assistance by being flexible on a long-standing budget policy that bars federal money from being spent on abortion services

Trump tells Republicans to be 'flexible' on abortion restrictions to get a health care deal
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DOJ says it has released less than 1% of its Epstein files and is still reviewing more than 2 million documents

DOJ says it has released less than 1% of its Epstein files and is still reviewing more than 2 million documents

DOJ says it has released less than 1% of its Epstein files and is still reviewing more than 2 million documents
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Unrivaled's second season provides key gathering place for WNBA players during CBA negotiations

Napheesa Collier sat on the bench at Sephora Arena laughing with her Unrivaled teammate Skylar Diggins moments before tipoff between the Lunar Owls and Rose BC

Unrivaled's second season provides key gathering place for WNBA players during CBA negotiations
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After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism

President Donald Trump hasn’t minced words about the larger message he’s trying to send the world with the U.S. military raid to capture Nicolás Maduro

After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism
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Colorado faces a funding crisis for child care − local communities hope to fill the gaps

A lack of access to child care costs the state an estimated $2.7 billion in lost productivity and revenue.

Colorado faces a funding crisis for child care − local communities hope to fill the gaps
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Trump Mobile's golden phone remains nowhere to be found

A golden phone that President Donald Trump’s family business promised to release last year remains mysteriously under wraps as the technology industry serves up a gluttony of new gadgets in Las Vegas this week

Trump Mobile's golden phone remains nowhere to be found
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Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges

Movement is key to healthy aging, and Philadelphia offers pros and cons for seniors getting around the city.

Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges
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With less charitable giving flowing directly to charities, a tax policy scholar suggests some policy fixes

Even when donors have good intentions, philanthropy does not always produce good results.

With less charitable giving flowing directly to charities, a tax policy scholar suggests some policy fixes
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What Americans think about the situation in Venezuela, according to recent polls

There are few signs that President Donald Trump’s supporters wanted the United States to become more embroiled in foreign conflicts — even as many Republicans show initial support for his military strike in Venezuela

What Americans think about the situation in Venezuela, according to recent polls
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Want your Rolls Royce to match your pet Labrador? Anything is possible in luxury car customization

Want your Rolls Royce to match your pet Labrador? Anything is possible in luxury car customization

Want your Rolls Royce to match your pet Labrador? Anything is possible in luxury car customization
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US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas

The Trump administration has added seven countries, including five in Africa, to the list of nations whose passport holders are required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for visas to enter the United States

US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas
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‘Grab what you can:’ The global rush for second passports

‘Grab what you can:’ The global rush for second passports

‘Grab what you can:’ The global rush for second passports
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Cautious Venezuelans brace for the unknown

Apprehensive of what comes next, some Venezuelans are heading to local stores for supplies. Journalist Mary Mena reports from Caracas.

Cautious Venezuelans brace for the unknown
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US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump's allies and threatening his foes

The U.S. capture and ouster of Venezuelan strongman leader Nicolás Maduro marked a stunning culmination of the Trump administration’s efforts to assert dominance in Latin America

US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump's allies and threatening his foes
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A clearer picture is emerging of what Trump meant when he said the US will ‘run’ Venezuela

A clearer picture is emerging of what Trump meant when he said the US will ‘run’ Venezuela

A clearer picture is emerging of what Trump meant when he said the US will ‘run’ Venezuela
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Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's ouster

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez has taken the place of her ally President Nicolás Maduro who was captured by the United States in a nighttime military operation

Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's ouster
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Markets show mixed reactions after US capture of Venezuelan leader

The price of oil has slipped and precious metals surged after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a weekend raid

Markets show mixed reactions after US capture of Venezuelan leader
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Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles

President Donald Trump's plan to take control of Venezuela's oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing that country's president in a military raid isn't likely to have a significant immediate impact on oil prices

Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles
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'Still shaken': Trepidation in Venezuela after US captures Maduro

Venezuelans remain in shock after President Nicolás Maduro was deposed and captured in a U.S. military operation

'Still shaken': Trepidation in Venezuela after US captures Maduro
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Venezuelans hunker down, apprehensive about what comes next

Venezuelans hunker down, apprehensive about what comes next

Venezuelans hunker down, apprehensive about what comes next
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US intervention in Venezuela could test Trump's ability to hold GOP together in an election year

President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela is testing his ability to hold the Republican coalition together

US intervention in Venezuela could test Trump's ability to hold GOP together in an election year
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Hollywood starts 2026 with 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' No. 1, as James Cameron's sci-fi epic crosses $1B

Hollywood kicked off 2026 with “Avatar: Fire and Ash” atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025

Hollywood starts 2026 with 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' No. 1, as James Cameron's sci-fi epic crosses $1B
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Who is Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez?

Delcy Rodriguez has been staunchly vocal against opposition and foreign intervention since her start under former Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez. Now, she's taken the interim seat of power after a large-scale US operation deposed Nicolas Maduro. CNN’s Paula Newton reports.

Who is Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez?
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Trump’s MAGA allies mostly rally behind his Venezuela strike

Trump’s MAGA allies mostly rally behind his Venezuela strike

Trump’s MAGA allies mostly rally behind his Venezuela strike
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Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans

Experts say home care can affect your health and finances

Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans
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US stocks had a remarkable 2025. But international markets did much better

US stocks had a remarkable 2025. But international markets did much better

US stocks had a remarkable 2025. But international markets did much better
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Somalis in Minneapolis say they are facing harassment, threats and empty businesses in the wake of fraud allegations video

Somalis in Minneapolis say they are facing harassment, threats and empty businesses in the wake of fraud allegations video

Somalis in Minneapolis say they are facing harassment, threats and empty businesses in the wake of fraud allegations video
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South Korean president visits China following Beijing's rising tensions with Japan over Taiwan

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has begun his visit to China as Beijing aims to strengthen ties amid heightened tensions with Japan over Taiwan

South Korean president visits China following Beijing's rising tensions with Japan over Taiwan
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International aid groups grapple with what Israel's ban will mean for their work in Gaza

Israel has revoked the licenses of more than three dozen humanitarian organizations, and now those groups are grappling with how that will affect aid operations in Gaza

International aid groups grapple with what Israel's ban will mean for their work in Gaza
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Venezuelans wonder who's in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro's deputy

Venezuelans are trying to understand who is in charge after the United States announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans wonder who's in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro's deputy
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Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s leader after Maduro’s capture?

Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s leader after Maduro’s capture?

Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s leader after Maduro’s capture?
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After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project

President Donald Trump declared Saturday’s military operation that led to the ouster of Nicolás Maduro a major success

After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project
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Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US met with celebrations in South Florida and apprehension in Caracas

Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US met with celebrations in South Florida and apprehension in Caracas

Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US met with celebrations in South Florida and apprehension in Caracas
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Trump says US is taking control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Here’s what it means

Trump says US is taking control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Here’s what it means

Trump says US is taking control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Here’s what it means
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Security advisers discuss peace proposals in Ukraine ahead of leaders' summit

National security advisers from Europe and other allies have discussed security guarantees in Kyiv as the U.S.-led push to end the war in Ukraine intensifies

Security advisers discuss peace proposals in Ukraine ahead of leaders' summit
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Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll reaches at least 15

Iran’s supreme leader has addressed the ongoing protests, insisting that “rioters must be put in their place.”

Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll reaches at least 15
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Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro defied his enemies for years. Until now

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro defied his enemies for years. Until now

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro defied his enemies for years. Until now
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Minnesota families and child care providers scramble as federal funds hang in balance

Minnesota families and child care providers scramble as federal funds hang in balance

Minnesota families and child care providers scramble as federal funds hang in balance
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From bus driver to president: Venezuela's Maduro never escaped his predecessor's shadow

Nicolás Maduro's fall at the hands of the United States follows months of pressure from the Trump administration

From bus driver to president: Venezuela's Maduro never escaped his predecessor's shadow
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A timeline of the US military's buildup and strikes against Venezuela leading to Maduro's capture

President Donald Trump had long threatened that he could order military strikes on targets on Venezuelan territory after months of attacks on boats accused of carrying drugs from the South American country

A timeline of the US military's buildup and strikes against Venezuela leading to Maduro's capture
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Big Tech's fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community opposition

Tech companies looking to plunge billions of dollars into ever-bigger data centers to power artificial intelligence and cloud computing are increasingly being voted down

Big Tech's fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community opposition
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Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week

Minnesota officials are rushing to provide information to the Trump administration about child care providers and parents receiving federal funds

Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week
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Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials have exchanged dueling threats as widening economic protests sweep across parts of the Islamic Republic

Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
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Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela

Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela

Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela
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Minnesota child care centers accused of wrongdoing were operating as expected, report says

Minnesota child care centers accused of wrongdoing were operating as expected, report says

Minnesota child care centers accused of wrongdoing were operating as expected, report says
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Wall Street edges higher in a wobbly start to 2026

U.S. stocks mostly edged higher on Wall Street in a wobbly start to the new year

Wall Street edges higher in a wobbly start to 2026
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Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row

Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks to buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row

Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
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Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

A federal magistrate judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Key figures in the long-running controversy over alleged fraudulent safety net programs in Minnesota

Key figures in the long-running controversy over alleged fraudulent safety net programs in Minnesota

Key figures in the long-running controversy over alleged fraudulent safety net programs in Minnesota
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The world has a new EV king. It’s not Tesla

The world has a new EV king. It’s not Tesla

The world has a new EV king. It’s not Tesla
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What we know about a Minneapolis day care center that was highlighted in video about alleged fraud

What we know about a Minneapolis day care center that was highlighted in video about alleged fraud

What we know about a Minneapolis day care center that was highlighted in video about alleged fraud
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About 6 in 10 Americans say they feel politically connected by generation

About 6 in 10 Americans say they feel politically connected by generation

About 6 in 10 Americans say they feel politically connected by generation
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Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins

Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins

Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins
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Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

Venezuela is open to reaching an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, according to President Nicolás Maduro

Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike
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Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and Houston Astros agree to $54 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract

Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and Houston Astros agree to $54 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Economy|Political|World

At least 7 reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy

Demonstrations sparked by Iran's struggling economy have spread into rural provinces, with at least seven people killed

At least 7 reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy
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107% tariffs on Italian pasta no longer set to take effect

107% tariffs on Italian pasta no longer set to take effect

107% tariffs on Italian pasta no longer set to take effect
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Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration celebrates the progressive movement as New York’s incoming mayor pledges an expansive agenda

Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration celebrates the progressive movement as New York’s incoming mayor pledges an expansive agenda

Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration celebrates the progressive movement as New York’s incoming mayor pledges an expansive agenda
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Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks

Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
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Federal payment freeze puts some Minnesota families in danger of losing child care amid investigation into alleged fraud

Federal payment freeze puts some Minnesota families in danger of losing child care amid investigation into alleged fraud

Federal payment freeze puts some Minnesota families in danger of losing child care amid investigation into alleged fraud
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US stocks rose again in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs and Trump's fight with the Fed

The year 2025 was scary good for investors

US stocks rose again in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs and Trump's fight with the Fed
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Mayor Mamdani’s new job: Fixing New York’s affordability crisis

Mayor Mamdani’s new job: Fixing New York’s affordability crisis

Mayor Mamdani’s new job: Fixing New York’s affordability crisis
Economy|Health|Political

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
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Iranians protest over soaring prices

Demonstrations are gripping Tehran and other cities after a plunge in the Iranian rial. Soaring prices are creating a daily struggle there, as Nada Bashir reports.

Iranians protest over soaring prices
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Trump postpones tariff hikes on furniture, kitchen cabinets for a year

Trump postpones tariff hikes on furniture, kitchen cabinets for a year

Trump postpones tariff hikes on furniture, kitchen cabinets for a year
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Ten years after it ended its ‘one-child’ policy, China’s push for more babies isn’t winning its citizens over

Ten years after it ended its ‘one-child’ policy, China’s push for more babies isn’t winning its citizens over

Ten years after it ended its ‘one-child’ policy, China’s push for more babies isn’t winning its citizens over
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What to expect from stocks in 2026

What to expect from stocks in 2026

What to expect from stocks in 2026
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Trump administration terminates nonprofit’s control over DC golf courses in possible takeover bid

Trump administration terminates nonprofit’s control over DC golf courses in possible takeover bid

Trump administration terminates nonprofit’s control over DC golf courses in possible takeover bid
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Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' with major Supreme Court rulings ahead

Chief Justice John Roberts says that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation’s judicial system with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon

Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' with major Supreme Court rulings ahead
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Trump administration orders a Colorado coal-fired power generator to stay open

The Trump administration has ordered another coal-fired power facility to remain open

Trump administration orders a Colorado coal-fired power generator to stay open
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Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration

Farmers are now learning how much aid they can expect to receive from a $12 billion package that President Donald Trump announced earlier this month

Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration
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US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four firms in Venezuela's oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers as blocked property

US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
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Wall Street falls in light trading on the final day of 2025, another banner year for markets

Wall Street fell on the final day of trading for 2025, a banner year for markets that was driven by both optimism and uncertainty

Wall Street falls in light trading on the final day of 2025, another banner year for markets
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What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm

What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm

What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm
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US stocks just posted a third straight year of stellar gains

US stocks just posted a third straight year of stellar gains

US stocks just posted a third straight year of stellar gains
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Oil tanker pursued by US now has a Russian flag painted on its side

Oil tanker pursued by US now has a Russian flag painted on its side

Oil tanker pursued by US now has a Russian flag painted on its side
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Investigators credit smoke alarms for saving 71-year-old woman's life from house fire

Investigators credit smoke alarms for saving 71-year-old woman's life from house fire

Investigators credit smoke alarms for saving 71-year-old woman's life from house fire
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

Kentucky Dem blames Trump's tariffs as Jim Beam plans to pause bourbon production at its main distillery

Democratic Rep. Morgan McGarvey joins The Lead.

Kentucky Dem blames Trump's tariffs as Jim Beam plans to pause bourbon production at its main distillery
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Texas Tech's biggest and richest fan explains how he'd fix college sports

Cody Campbell is a billionaire supporter of Texas Tech, his alma mater

Texas Tech's biggest and richest fan explains how he'd fix college sports
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The Trump administration just ordered another retiring coal plant to stay open. It could cost ratepayers millions

The Trump administration just ordered another retiring coal plant to stay open. It could cost ratepayers millions

The Trump administration just ordered another retiring coal plant to stay open. It could cost ratepayers millions
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Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, Postal Service warns

Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, Postal Service warns

Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, Postal Service warns
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Trump vetoes two bipartisan bills, marking first vetoes of second term

Trump vetoes two bipartisan bills, marking first vetoes of second term

Trump vetoes two bipartisan bills, marking first vetoes of second term
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Some Warren Buffett wisdom on his last day leading Berkshire Hathaway

The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha every year to listen to him at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meetings

Some Warren Buffett wisdom on his last day leading Berkshire Hathaway
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Iran’s ailing supreme leader resorts to his only playbook as crises mount and protests erupt

Iran’s ailing supreme leader resorts to his only playbook as crises mount and protests erupt

Iran’s ailing supreme leader resorts to his only playbook as crises mount and protests erupt
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How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were paused

GiveDirectly got $50 gift cards out to SNAP recipients during last month’s shutdown through a new approach to cash assistance

How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were paused
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Trump made lots of tariff threats in 2025. Here are some that never materialized

President Donald Trump made a lot of tariff threats and trade promises this year

Trump made lots of tariff threats in 2025. Here are some that never materialized
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US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low despite a weakening labor market

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low
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Beyoncé joins billionaire list after record-breaking tour earnings

Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour helps her join Forbes’ billionaire list.

Beyoncé joins billionaire list after record-breaking tour earnings
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China factory activity picks up in December as orders rebound ahead of holidays

Surveys show that Chinese factory activity expanded for the first time in eight months in December, as orders picked up ahead of holidays and builders rushed to finish projects

China factory activity picks up in December as orders rebound ahead of holidays
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Today is Warren Buffett’s last day as Berkshire CEO. Business leaders tell us what they learned from him

Today is Warren Buffett’s last day as Berkshire CEO. Business leaders tell us what they learned from him

Today is Warren Buffett’s last day as Berkshire CEO. Business leaders tell us what they learned from him
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Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes

The Trump administration has announced that it is freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years

Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
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Mali and Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on US nationals

Mali and Burkina Faso have banned U.S. citizens from entering their countries

Mali and Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on US nationals
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Lee Enterprises stabilizes finances with $50M investment led by billionaire David Hoffmann

Lee Enterprises has announced a compromise with the billionaire investor who tried to take over the nation's third-largest newspaper chain this year

Lee Enterprises stabilizes finances with $50M investment led by billionaire David Hoffmann
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Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New England

Forty-thousand oysters, lobster worth $400,000 and a cache of crabmeat all were stolen in separate recent incidents in New England

Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New England
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SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
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December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show

Some Federal Reserve officials who supported cutting a key interest rate earlier this month could have instead backed keeping the rate unchanged, minutes released Tuesday show, underscoring the divisions and uncertainty permeating the central bank

December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show
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Facing eviction, anonymous donor gives Wildwood Soup Kitchen $750k toward new building

Facing eviction, anonymous donor gives Wildwood Soup Kitchen $750k toward new building

Facing eviction, anonymous donor gives Wildwood Soup Kitchen $750k toward new building
Business|Economy

Judge rebuffs Trump administration’s latest attempt to shut down consumer protection watchdog

Judge rebuffs Trump administration’s latest attempt to shut down consumer protection watchdog

Judge rebuffs Trump administration’s latest attempt to shut down consumer protection watchdog
Economy|Political|World

UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia struck port city

UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia struck port city

UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia struck port city
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IRS increases 2026 business mileage rate by 2.5 cents

The IRS announces an increase in the standard mileage rate for business use of vehicles

IRS increases 2026 business mileage rate by 2.5 cents
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U.S. sanctions 10 people and firms from Iran and Venezuela over drone and missile trade

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and firms from Iran and Venezuela

U.S. sanctions 10 people and firms from Iran and Venezuela over drone and missile trade
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Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers

The surge of federal officers this week in Minnesota follows new allegations of fraud by day care centers run by Somali residents

Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers
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Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid

A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
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The legendary Warren Buffett steps back this week and Berkshire Hathaway enters a new era

Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffett this week

The legendary Warren Buffett steps back this week and Berkshire Hathaway enters a new era
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Who is Nick Shirley, the 23-year-old MAGA journalist whose Minnesota fraud story went viral?

Who is Nick Shirley, the 23-year-old MAGA journalist whose Minnesota fraud story went viral?

Who is Nick Shirley, the 23-year-old MAGA journalist whose Minnesota fraud story went viral?
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Starbucks doesn’t want to be on every street in New York and Los Angeles anymore

Starbucks doesn’t want to be on every street in New York and Los Angeles anymore

Starbucks doesn’t want to be on every street in New York and Los Angeles anymore
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How AI shook the world in 2025 and what comes next

How AI shook the world in 2025 and what comes next

How AI shook the world in 2025 and what comes next
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7 things you may not know about dividends

There is a lot to know about reinvesting dividends, from how it works to the tax treatment to living off dividends in retirement

7 things you may not know about dividends
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US faith leaders supporting targeted immigrants brace for a tough year ahead

Faith leaders across the United States face challenges as they support anxious immigrants

US faith leaders supporting targeted immigrants brace for a tough year ahead
Economy|Environment|Health|Travel

New 2026 laws are among the first of their kind to tackle climate change, drunken driving

The new year will begin with some first-of-their-kind laws in several states

New 2026 laws are among the first of their kind to tackle climate change, drunken driving
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Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service, Moscow says

Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service, Russia’s Ministry of Defense says, as negotiators continue to search for a breakthrough in peace talks to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine

Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service, Moscow says
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The brands we lost in 2025

The brands we lost in 2025

The brands we lost in 2025
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A look at Zohran Mamdani’s policy ideas as he becomes New York City’s mayor

A look at Zohran Mamdani’s policy ideas as he becomes New York City’s mayor

A look at Zohran Mamdani’s policy ideas as he becomes New York City’s mayor
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Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has died at 80, her political party has announced Tuesday

Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80
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Beyoncé declared the fifth billionaire musician by Forbes

Beyoncé declared the fifth billionaire musician by Forbes

Beyoncé declared the fifth billionaire musician by Forbes
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China's top diplomat blasts US arms sale to Taiwan as military drills around the island unfold

China’s top diplomat has slammed a record U.S. military sale to Taiwan

China's top diplomat blasts US arms sale to Taiwan as military drills around the island unfold
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Asian shares follow Wall Street lower in final stretch of 2025

Shares are mostly lower in Asia and U.S. futures are flat after stocks slipped on Wall Street

Asian shares follow Wall Street lower in final stretch of 2025
Economy|Political|World

After two years of war, some Israelis are moving to the Gaza border while others are refusing. Here’s why

After two years of war, some Israelis are moving to the Gaza border while others are refusing. Here’s why

After two years of war, some Israelis are moving to the Gaza border while others are refusing. Here’s why
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The Supreme Court's most consequential term yet?

The Court will decide several cases that could expand the president's power, making it one of the most significant terms in decades.

The Supreme Court's most consequential term yet?
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Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached

The Trump administration has announced the initial disbursement from its $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program

Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached
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Chinese military drills around Taiwan resume for a second day, aimed at warning 'external forces'

The Chinese military says it dispatched air, navy and missile units for a second day to conduct joint live-fire drills around Taiwan to warn against what it calls separatist and “external interference” forces

Chinese military drills around Taiwan resume for a second day, aimed at warning 'external forces'
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Stocks slip on Wall Street as 2025 winds down

Stocks slipped on Wall Street, while crude oil prices rose and gold and silver prices pulled back after recent sharp gains

Stocks slip on Wall Street as 2025 winds down
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Trump says US knocked out ‘big facility’ as part of Venezuela campaign

Trump says US knocked out ‘big facility’ as part of Venezuela campaign

Trump says US knocked out ‘big facility’ as part of Venezuela campaign
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FACT FOCUS: Trump says he's ended eight wars. His numbers are off

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to claim he has ended eight wars this year, but that is exaggerated

FACT FOCUS: Trump says he's ended eight wars. His numbers are off
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US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'

The United States has announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance funding

US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'
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Protests erupt in Iran over currency's plunge to record low

Iran is seeing its biggest protests in three years after the currency plunged to a record low against the dollar

Protests erupt in Iran over currency's plunge to record low
Economy|Environment|Science

West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses

Levees protect more than 7 million buildings in the US today, yet they got a D-plus grade in 2025. A new study found 487 cases where rising water overtopped levees in the past 15 years.

West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses
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Goodbye to the MetroCard that transformed how New Yorkers traveled

New York City's MetroCard transformed one of the world's busiest transit systems and is set to be phased out by December 31, 2025. CNN's Meena Duerson talks about how the MetroCard's introduction 30 years ago expanded access for New Yorkers, and how the little yellow card has become as symbolic as the city's famous landmarks.

Goodbye to the MetroCard that transformed how New Yorkers traveled
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The barbarians are at Lululemon’s gate

The barbarians are at Lululemon’s gate

The barbarians are at Lululemon’s gate
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Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right

Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right

Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right
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Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion

Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion

Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion
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Preliminary results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won Kosovo snap vote convincingly

Preliminary results of a snap parliamentary election in Kosovo shows that the party of Prime Minister Albin Kurti has won by a clear margin

Preliminary results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won Kosovo snap vote convincingly
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Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here's some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions

It’s that time again when we turn the calendar page on one year and meet another

Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here's some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions
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South Korea’s climate pledge to cut coal, lower emissions clash with US push for LNG purchases

South Korea is chasing a coal-free future in efforts to slash carbon emissions, an ambitious goal for the fossil fuel-dependent country

South Korea’s climate pledge to cut coal, lower emissions clash with US push for LNG purchases
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Zohran Mamdani has bold promises. Can he make them come true as New York City mayor?

Zohran Mamdani has promised to transform New York City government when he becomes mayor

Zohran Mamdani has bold promises. Can he make them come true as New York City mayor?
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At least 13 dead after Mexico’s Interoceanic Train derails

At least 13 dead after Mexico’s Interoceanic Train derails

At least 13 dead after Mexico’s Interoceanic Train derails
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites box office for second straight weekend

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites box office for second straight weekend

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites box office for second straight weekend
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The benefits of keeping your investing life simple

The benefits of keeping your investing life simple

The benefits of keeping your investing life simple
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A weekend of harsh winter weather brings more death and despair to people in Gaza

A weekend of harsh winter weather brings more death and despair to people in Gaza

A weekend of harsh winter weather brings more death and despair to people in Gaza
Asia|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Myanmar’s military junta begins elections as civil war sparked by coup still rages

Myanmar’s military junta begins elections as civil war sparked by coup still rages

Myanmar’s military junta begins elections as civil war sparked by coup still rages
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Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|World

Guineans vote in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader likely to win

Guineans were voting to elect a new president in the country’s first election since a 2021 coup

Guineans vote in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader likely to win
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|World

Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for over 70 species

Sharks have had a tough time since the 1970s, when overfishing, habitat loss and a growing trade in their fins began to cut their populations. ‘Jaws’ didn’t help.

Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for over 70 species
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Not sure where donations end up? These groups tell you exactly who you’re helping and how you’re changing lives

Not sure where donations end up? These groups tell you exactly who you’re helping and how you’re changing lives

Not sure where donations end up? These groups tell you exactly who you’re helping and how you’re changing lives
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Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warns United Arab Emirates-backed separatists of immediate action

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has warned it will respond immediately to any military movements of separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates that undermine de-escalation efforts in the south

Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warns United Arab Emirates-backed separatists of immediate action
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These small-business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire

These small-business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire

These small-business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a humanitarian crisis

Millions of Afghans are struggling as international aid cuts sever a lifeline many relied on for food and heating

Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a humanitarian crisis
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With Warren Buffett’s retirement, Berkshire Hathaway loses its best pitchman

With Warren Buffett’s retirement, Berkshire Hathaway loses its best pitchman

With Warren Buffett’s retirement, Berkshire Hathaway loses its best pitchman
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Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come

Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come

Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come
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Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones

A mysterious group called Georgians for Integrity has spent around $5 million on television ads, mailers and texts attacking Lt. Gov. Burt Jones since November

Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones
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Kennedy Center president rebukes performer who called off Christmas Eve show over addition of Trump’s name

Kennedy Center president rebukes performer who called off Christmas Eve show over addition of Trump’s name

Kennedy Center president rebukes performer who called off Christmas Eve show over addition of Trump’s name
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US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela

US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela

US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks close slightly lower in quiet post-Christmas trading

Stocks closed slightly lower as investors returned from the Christmas holiday

Stocks close slightly lower in quiet post-Christmas trading
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Final push of rain threatens to cause more flooding and debris flows in California

Final push of rain threatens to cause more flooding and debris flows in California

Final push of rain threatens to cause more flooding and debris flows in California
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More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday

The shopping rush leading up to Christmas is over and in its place, like every year, another has begun as millions of people hunt for post-holiday deals and get in line to return gifts that didn’t fit, or didn’t hit quite right

More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida

Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says
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"Homies" helping residents fight hunger and cold weather

"Homies" helping residents fight hunger and cold weather

"Homies" helping residents fight hunger and cold weather
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Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says several key issues remain unresolved in negotiations with the United States over a framework to end Russia’s war

Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to Zelenskyy
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

$1.8 billion Powerball winner could remain anonymous for some time under Arkansas law

$1.8 billion Powerball winner could remain anonymous for some time under Arkansas law

$1.8 billion Powerball winner could remain anonymous for some time under Arkansas law
Economy|Political|Science|World

Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress

The president’s party almost always loses seats in the midterms. More than two dozen Republican House members have already decided to retire.

Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress
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Resolve to network at your employer’s next ‘offsite’ – research shows these retreats actually help forge new connections

Because they can help you get to know more of your co-workers, offsites may build the kind of trust and visibility that lead to new opportunities.

Resolve to network at your employer’s next ‘offsite’ – research shows these retreats actually help forge new connections
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Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday

After the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue

Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday
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Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years and hefty fine in 1MDB corruption trial

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and must pay 13.5 billion ringgit ($3.3 billion) for his role in the 1MDB corruption scandal

Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years and hefty fine in 1MDB corruption trial
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Trump launched global tariff wars in 2025. Here's a recap of his trade actions this year

It’s been a rollercoaster of a year for U.S. trade policy

Trump launched global tariff wars in 2025. Here's a recap of his trade actions this year
Business|Economy|World

Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China

Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen for the coming year

Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Amid a battery boom, graphite mining gets a fresh look in the US

Graphite mines in the United States are seeing renewed interest after being largely closed for decades

Amid a battery boom, graphite mining gets a fresh look in the US
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New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf

Another powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides is rolling across Southern California

New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf
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A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to poverty

Mariela Gómez and thousands of Venezuelan immigrants have faced a challenging Christmas after Donald Trump returned to the White House in January

A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to poverty
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|US

Here’s where the winning $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot ticket was sold

Here’s where the winning $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot ticket was sold

Here’s where the winning $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot ticket was sold
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Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot

A Powerball ticket purchased at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, won a $1.817 billion jackpot just before Christmas

Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot
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Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists

Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists

Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists
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Asian shares are mixed after US stocks drift to more records

Asian shares are mixed in thin holiday trading, with most markets in the region and elsewhere closed for Christmas

Asian shares are mixed after US stocks drift to more records
Economy|Finance|World

Trump-backed ex-mayor declared winner of Honduran presidential election

Trump-backed ex-mayor declared winner of Honduran presidential election

Trump-backed ex-mayor declared winner of Honduran presidential election
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Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's

On Christmas Eve, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square and other Holy Land sites, after two years of subdued Christmas celebrations because of the war in Gaza

Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's
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Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president

Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president

Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president
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US stocks drift to more records on a holiday-shortened day of trading

US stocks drifted higher to more records on a holiday-shortened day of trading

US stocks drift to more records on a holiday-shortened day of trading
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces

Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland
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Community members bring Christmas dinner to families impacted my immigration crackdown

Community members bring Christmas dinner to families impacted my immigration crackdown

Community members bring Christmas dinner to families impacted my immigration crackdown
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Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the same narrow range of the past two months

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week
Business|Economy|US

US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening

US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
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‘There isn’t much we miss:’ The Americans moving to the English Cotswolds

‘There isn’t much we miss:’ The Americans moving to the English Cotswolds

‘There isn’t much we miss:’ The Americans moving to the English Cotswolds
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Most Americans don’t think Trump or Democratic leaders are listening. Here’s what they wish they could tell Washington

Most Americans don’t think Trump or Democratic leaders are listening. Here’s what they wish they could tell Washington

Most Americans don’t think Trump or Democratic leaders are listening. Here’s what they wish they could tell Washington
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Guinea's junta leader is expected to win first election since 2021 coup

Guineans are set to vote Sunday in their first presidential election since a military coup four years ago

Guinea's junta leader is expected to win first election since 2021 coup
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A US Postal Service plan to raise cash could cost the agency its biggest customer

A US Postal Service plan to raise cash could cost the agency its biggest customer

A US Postal Service plan to raise cash could cost the agency its biggest customer
Economy|Health

Medicare opens door to covering blockbuster drugs for weight loss

Medicare opens door to covering blockbuster drugs for weight loss

Medicare opens door to covering blockbuster drugs for weight loss
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Bolivia lifts restrictions on satellite companies like Starlink to upgrade its internet connectivity

Bolivia’s new government has issued a decree that will allow global satellite internet companies such as Starlink or Kuiper to provide internet access across the Andean nation as it tries to upgrade its technology and speed up its notoriously slow connectivity rates

Bolivia lifts restrictions on satellite companies like Starlink to upgrade its internet connectivity
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Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

The Trump administration says it will begin garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default early next year

Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026
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Venezuela seeks to criminalize oil tanker seizures as Trump puts pressure on Maduro

Venezuela's National Assembly has approved a measure criminalizing activities that hinder navigation and commerce, like the seizure of oil tankers

Venezuela seeks to criminalize oil tanker seizures as Trump puts pressure on Maduro
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Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery system

The Department of Homeland Security is replacing its lottery system for H-1B visas with a new approach prioritizing skilled, higher-paid foreign workers

Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery system
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S&P 500 closes at another record, beating the high it set earlier this month

Wall Street closed at another record following a surprisingly strong report on economic growth over the summer

S&P 500 closes at another record, beating the high it set earlier this month
Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US

Trump administration to start garnishing wages of defaulted student loan borrowers in January

Trump administration to start garnishing wages of defaulted student loan borrowers in January

Trump administration to start garnishing wages of defaulted student loan borrowers in January
Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|US

Rep. Harriet Hageman, who defeated Liz Cheney, announces run for Wyoming Senate seat

Rep. Harriet Hageman, who defeated Liz Cheney, announces run for Wyoming Senate seat

Rep. Harriet Hageman, who defeated Liz Cheney, announces run for Wyoming Senate seat
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A look at aging baby boomers in the United States

The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026

A look at aging baby boomers in the United States
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Wyoming's lone US representative Harriet Hageman announces Senate run

Wyoming’s lone U.S. representative is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Cynthia Lummis, who isn’t seeking reelection

Wyoming's lone US representative Harriet Hageman announces Senate run
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Royals face tough stadium decision of their own as Chiefs move to Kansas

The Chiefs are moving to a new $3 billion stadium in Kansas, leaving their Missouri home

Royals face tough stadium decision of their own as Chiefs move to Kansas
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US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season

This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices

US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season
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The US economy expanded at the fastest pace in two years as wealthier Americans kept spending

The US economy expanded at the fastest pace in two years as wealthier Americans kept spending

The US economy expanded at the fastest pace in two years as wealthier Americans kept spending
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‘It’s hard to be merry’: VA workers brace for more bad news as job cuts continue days before Christmas

‘It’s hard to be merry’: VA workers brace for more bad news as job cuts continue days before Christmas

‘It’s hard to be merry’: VA workers brace for more bad news as job cuts continue days before Christmas
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Consumer confidence slumps to lowest level since the US rolled out tariffs in April

U.S. consumers were less confident in the economy in December as Americans remain anxious about still-high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs

Consumer confidence slumps to lowest level since the US rolled out tariffs in April
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Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years

The U.S. economy economy expanded at a strong 4.3% annual rate from July through September as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew

Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years
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Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that

A new Department of Health and Human Services report reveals Medicaid programs made over $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022 for people who had already died

Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
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Cautious shoppers step up spending to start holiday season

Consumers stepped up gift giving during the first seven weeks of the holiday shopping season, yet uncertainty about the economy is making them more targeted in their buying

Cautious shoppers step up spending to start holiday season
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A look at the experts racing to decode Trump’s tariff rules

In a breathless year of tariffs unleashed by the administration of President Donald Trump, perhaps no one has had to live the reality of every fluctuation of trade policy than customs brokers

A look at the experts racing to decode Trump’s tariff rules
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France's parliament approves emergency bill to prevent US-style government shutdown

France's parliament has approved an emergency bill to prevent a government shutdown next week

France's parliament approves emergency bill to prevent US-style government shutdown
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Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion after yet another drawing passed without a big winner

Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winner
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Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion for Christmas Eve drawing
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Trump warns Maduro against playing 'tough' as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela

President Donald Trump has delivered a new warning to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Trump warns Maduro against playing 'tough' as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela
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21 Democratic-led states sue White House over consumer protection bureau funding

A coalition of 21 attorneys general from Democratic-led states has sued the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its director, Russell Vought

21 Democratic-led states sue White House over consumer protection bureau funding
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US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

U.S. regulators have approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy

US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
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FCC bans new Chinese-made drones, citing security risks

The Federal Communications Commission says it will ban new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market

FCC bans new Chinese-made drones, citing security risks
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Trump says US remains in pursuit of oil tanker and it’d be ‘smart’ for Maduro to step down

Trump says US remains in pursuit of oil tanker and it’d be ‘smart’ for Maduro to step down

Trump says US remains in pursuit of oil tanker and it’d be ‘smart’ for Maduro to step down
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Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver's licenses

The head of the U.S. Department of Transportation is calling out Colorado for its slow response to what he describes as major violations of federal commercial driver’s license regulations

Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver's licenses
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'

U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'
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Kansas City Chiefs announce they will leave Arrowhead and relocate across the Kansas-Missouri border

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced they will leave their longtime home at Arrowhead Stadium for a new, domed stadium that will be built across the Kansas-Missouri state line and be ready for the start of the 2031 season

Kansas City Chiefs announce they will leave Arrowhead and relocate across the Kansas-Missouri border
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White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement

Florida's Catholic bishops have appealed to President Donald Trump to pause immigration enforcement during the Christmas holidays

White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement
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Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegations

Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG have agreed to pay $149.6 million to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests

Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegations
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President unveils new ‘Trump class’ fleet of battleships

President unveils new ‘Trump class’ fleet of battleships

President unveils new ‘Trump class’ fleet of battleships
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Videos reveal the bold tactics copper thieves use to hit telecom networks

CNN obtained rare footage that shows alleged copper thieves cutting cables, opening manholes and stripping telecom lines in broad daylight. See how crews pull off these heists, leaving customers without service and costing companies millions.

Videos reveal the bold tactics copper thieves use to hit telecom networks
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Trump administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast, cites national security concerns

The Trump administration is suspending leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction on the East Coast due to what it said were national security risks identified by the Pentagon

Trump administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast, cites national security concerns
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US stocks rise at the start of a holiday-shortened week

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of what’s expected to be a relatively calm holiday week

US stocks rise at the start of a holiday-shortened week
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities

The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries

US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities
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Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power outage

Waymos stopped in the middle of intersections during a mass power outage in San Francisco over the weekend, causing the robotaxi company to suspend service for a day

Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power outage
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Italy antitrust agency fines Apple $116 million over privacy feature; Apple announces appeal

Apple says it will appeal a $116 million fine from Italy's antitrust authority

Italy antitrust agency fines Apple $116 million over privacy feature; Apple announces appeal
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Trump suspends all large offshore wind farms under construction, threatening thousands of jobs and cheaper energy

Trump suspends all large offshore wind farms under construction, threatening thousands of jobs and cheaper energy

Trump suspends all large offshore wind farms under construction, threatening thousands of jobs and cheaper energy
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It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever

Sports were turned upside down 50 years ago Tuesday by a man who never threw or kicked a ball

It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever
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Boston grandma receives $30 Barbie from Canada, then $802 tariff charge from shipper

Boston grandma receives $30 Barbie from Canada, then $802 tariff charge from shipper

Boston grandma receives $30 Barbie from Canada, then $802 tariff charge from shipper
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An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000

An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs
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Google's parent buys data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion to help power AI

Google’s corporate parent on Monday announced an agreement to buy data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion as part of its effort to secure the vast amounts of electricity needed to power artificial intelligence technology

Google's parent buys data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion to help power AI
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Cyberattack disrupts France's postal service and banking during Christmas rush

A suspected cyberattack has knocked France’s national postal service and its banking arm offline during the busy Christmas season

Cyberattack disrupts France's postal service and banking during Christmas rush
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Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisis

Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisis

Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisis
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams once called himself the 'future of the Democratic Party.' What went wrong?

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was once seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party

NYC Mayor Eric Adams once called himself the 'future of the Democratic Party.' What went wrong?
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Larry Ellison guarantees $40.4 billion in Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount is sweetening its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros

Larry Ellison guarantees $40.4 billion in Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
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Atlanta church wipes out $1.5 million in medical debt for metro families

Atlanta church wipes out $1.5 million in medical debt for metro families

Atlanta church wipes out $1.5 million in medical debt for metro families
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US seizes another vessel off Venezuela's coast

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted on X video she said shows US personnel apprehending an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. CNN's Kevin Liptak reports.

US seizes another vessel off Venezuela's coast
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Trump administration removes dozens of career diplomats from overseas posts

Trump administration removes dozens of career diplomats from overseas posts

Trump administration removes dozens of career diplomats from overseas posts
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Paramount’s new, hostile offer to Warner Bros. Discovery: Larry Ellison will personally guarantee $40 billion

Paramount’s new, hostile offer to Warner Bros. Discovery: Larry Ellison will personally guarantee $40 billion

Paramount’s new, hostile offer to Warner Bros. Discovery: Larry Ellison will personally guarantee $40 billion
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Instacart ends a program where users could see different prices for the same item at the same store

Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store

Instacart ends a program where users could see different prices for the same item at the same store
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An electricity crunch is driving high bills in these states. It’s not getting better anytime soon

An electricity crunch is driving high bills in these states. It’s not getting better anytime soon

An electricity crunch is driving high bills in these states. It’s not getting better anytime soon
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A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns

A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns

A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns
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China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products

China has announced provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on dairy products imported from the European Union

China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products
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Copper prices are rising. Thieves are taking notice

Copper prices are rising. Thieves are taking notice

Copper prices are rising. Thieves are taking notice
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How to put some of Warren Buffett’s best money and life advice to work for you

How to put some of Warren Buffett’s best money and life advice to work for you

How to put some of Warren Buffett’s best money and life advice to work for you
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US pursuing another tanker ship near Venezuela amid Trump blockade

US pursuing another tanker ship near Venezuela amid Trump blockade

US pursuing another tanker ship near Venezuela amid Trump blockade
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India and New Zealand finalize a free trade agreement, eyeing growth as global uncertainties persist

India and New Zealand say they have reached a free trade deal to deepen economic ties amid global trade uncertainties

India and New Zealand finalize a free trade agreement, eyeing growth as global uncertainties persist
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Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster

Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster

Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
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Ukraine is leveraging its powerful – and cheap – new drone killers for air defense

Ukraine is rapidly deploying low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia’s evolving aerial attacks on cities and power infrastructure

Ukraine is leveraging its powerful – and cheap – new drone killers for air defense
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Trump announces he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to Greenland

President Donald Trump has announced he is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, the vast, semi-autonomous territory of Denmark that Trump has said the U.S. needs to take over

Trump announces he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to Greenland
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Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions

The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities

Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions
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Jim Beam pauses production at main distillery as bourbon inventories rise

Jim Beam pauses production at main distillery as bourbon inventories rise

Jim Beam pauses production at main distillery as bourbon inventories rise
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Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion, among largest lottery prizes ever in U.S.

The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.6 billion, making it one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion, among largest lottery prizes ever in U.S.
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Coast Guard is pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, US official says

The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea

Coast Guard is pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, US official says
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Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has been drawn back into the foreign policy fold like he was during Trump's first term

Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ lights up the box office with $88 million opening

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ lights up the box office with $88 million opening

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ lights up the box office with $88 million opening
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Made it to December and still want to leave the country? Here are a few tips...

Social media is abuzz with Americans who want to leave the US to find out if the grass is truly greener abroad. But taxes and bank accounts can be confusing, so CNN spoke to a few experts who've done it and learned a few hard lessons along the way.

Made it to December and still want to leave the country? Here are a few tips...
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US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'

A White House envoy says he held “productive and constructive” talks in Florida with Ukrainian and European representatives to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine

US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'
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Grappling with its worst drought in a century, Iraq bets on a controversial oil-for-water deal

Grappling with its worst drought in a century, Iraq bets on a controversial oil-for-water deal

Grappling with its worst drought in a century, Iraq bets on a controversial oil-for-water deal
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

Netflix and Paramount are fighting over Warner Bros. Discovery. Here's the regulatory outlook

Warner Bros

Netflix and Paramount are fighting over Warner Bros. Discovery. Here's the regulatory outlook
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This chic side hustle is gaining traction: Renting out your clothes

This chic side hustle is gaining traction: Renting out your clothes

This chic side hustle is gaining traction: Renting out your clothes
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Saudi Arabia quietly expands access to its only alcohol store for non-Muslim residents

Saudi Arabia has quietly expanded access to its only alcohol store, now allowing non-Muslim Premium Residency holders to purchase alcohol legally

Saudi Arabia quietly expands access to its only alcohol store for non-Muslim residents
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AI hiring is here. It’s making companies — and job seekers — miserable

AI hiring is here. It’s making companies — and job seekers — miserable

AI hiring is here. It’s making companies — and job seekers — miserable
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Here's what you missed at Turning Point's chaotic convention

Turning Point USA's AmericaFest convention has been marked by internal feuds among conservative figures

Here's what you missed at Turning Point's chaotic convention
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Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion after no big winner in Saturday’s drawing

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion after no big winner in Saturday’s drawing

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion after no big winner in Saturday’s drawing
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US forces stop oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers

U.S. forces have stopped a second oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in international waters

US forces stop oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers
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US submarines are outnumbered in the Pacific. South Korea has a plan to help

US submarines are outnumbered in the Pacific. South Korea has a plan to help

US submarines are outnumbered in the Pacific. South Korea has a plan to help
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NYC's illegal smoke shop crackdown continues, despite some pushback

NYC's illegal smoke shop crackdown continues, despite some pushback

NYC's illegal smoke shop crackdown continues, despite some pushback
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At Turning Point’s annual gathering, young conservatives fret about the future

At Turning Point’s annual gathering, young conservatives fret about the future

At Turning Point’s annual gathering, young conservatives fret about the future
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Why California could be contending with $5 gas next year

Why California could be contending with $5 gas next year

Why California could be contending with $5 gas next year
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Brazil's Lula hopes EU-Mercosur trade deal will be signed in January

Brazil's President Lula da Silva hopes the Mercosur-EU free-trade deal will be signed in January, after it was delayed on Friday

Brazil's Lula hopes EU-Mercosur trade deal will be signed in January
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Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

Idalia Bisbal moved from New York City to Allentown, Pennsylvania, hoping for a cheaper life

Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms
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Broadway costs add up for producers. But on stage, the show must go on

Broadway costs add up for producers. But on stage, the show must go on

Broadway costs add up for producers. But on stage, the show must go on
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Trump talks about neuroses, selecting chairs and his wife’s underwear drawer in latest affordability speech

Trump talks about neuroses, selecting chairs and his wife’s underwear drawer in latest affordability speech

Trump talks about neuroses, selecting chairs and his wife’s underwear drawer in latest affordability speech
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Trump insists during NC visit he's brought down costs, but residents say they're feeling squeezed

President Donald Trump visited the eastern North Carolina town of Rocky Mount on Friday, the second time this month he traveled to a presidential battleground state to focus on the economy and affordability concerns

Trump insists during NC visit he's brought down costs, but residents say they're feeling squeezed
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The Latest: Justice Department releases some case files on Jeffrey Epstein

The Department of Justice has released some of its records related to its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein

The Latest: Justice Department releases some case files on Jeffrey Epstein
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The US Treasury wants more states to embrace Trump's tax cuts. So far, only a few have done so

Lawmakers across the U.S. will be debating whether to adopt new federal tax breaks for tips, overtime and business expenses

The US Treasury wants more states to embrace Trump's tax cuts. So far, only a few have done so
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk recovers $55 billion pay package in Delaware court ruling

Elon Musk, already the world’s richest man, scored another huge windfall Friday when the Delaware Supreme Court reversed a decision that deprived him of a $55 billion pay package that Tesla doled out in 2018 as an incentive for its CEO to steer the automaker to new heights

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recovers $55 billion pay package in Delaware court ruling
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The disaster-prone Philippines invested billions in flood control. Then officials looted the funds

The disaster-prone Philippines invested billions in flood control. Then officials looted the funds

The disaster-prone Philippines invested billions in flood control. Then officials looted the funds
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Los Angeles Dodgers to pay record $169 million luxury tax after winning 2nd straight World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title, raising their two-year total to $272.4 million

Los Angeles Dodgers to pay record $169 million luxury tax after winning 2nd straight World Series
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Rubio calls ‘status quo’ with Venezuela ‘intolerable’ as Trump admin sanctions Maduro family members

Rubio calls ‘status quo’ with Venezuela ‘intolerable’ as Trump admin sanctions Maduro family members

Rubio calls ‘status quo’ with Venezuela ‘intolerable’ as Trump admin sanctions Maduro family members
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Elon Musk gets his $139 billion pay package from 2018 restored after a yearslong battle with a Delaware judge

Elon Musk gets his $139 billion pay package from 2018 restored after a yearslong battle with a Delaware judge

Elon Musk gets his $139 billion pay package from 2018 restored after a yearslong battle with a Delaware judge
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Trump announces lower drug price deals with 9 pharmaceutical companies

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that nine drugmakers have agreed to lower the cost of their prescription drugs in the U.S. Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, GSK, Merck, Novartis and Sanofi will now charge Medicaid what they charge in other developed countries

Trump announces lower drug price deals with 9 pharmaceutical companies
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US awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies

The Trump administration has awarded a $1.6 million, no-bid contract a Danish university to study hepatitis B vaccinations on newborns in Africa

US awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies
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Stocks rise on Wall Street as AI stocks turn higher again

Stocks gained ground on Wall Street as AI stocks like Nvidia turned higher again

Stocks rise on Wall Street as AI stocks turn higher again
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Trump announces ‘Most Favored Nation’ deals with nine drug companies and plans to meet with insurers next

Trump announces ‘Most Favored Nation’ deals with nine drug companies and plans to meet with insurers next

Trump announces ‘Most Favored Nation’ deals with nine drug companies and plans to meet with insurers next
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A little-known diversity visa program is paused after the Brown University shooting

The Portuguese suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings came to the U.S. through the diversity immigrant visa program

A little-known diversity visa program is paused after the Brown University shooting
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Visiting the Trevi Fountain now will cost more than just a coin toss with a 2-euro tourist fee

Tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain are now going to pay more than just the legendary coin toss over their shoulder

Visiting the Trevi Fountain now will cost more than just a coin toss with a 2-euro tourist fee
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Trump administration will appeal judge's order reversing federal funding cuts at Harvard

The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge’s order reversing billions of dollars in funding cuts to Harvard University

Trump administration will appeal judge's order reversing federal funding cuts at Harvard
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Spread of famine in Gaza Strip averted but Palestinians there still face starvation, experts say

The world’s leading authority on food crises says the spread of famine’s been averted in the Gaza Strip

Spread of famine in Gaza Strip averted but Palestinians there still face starvation, experts say
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Kansas City Chiefs close to leaving Arrowhead Stadium for new home in Kansas

The Kansas City Chiefs are close to moving from Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri to a new stadium in Kansas

Kansas City Chiefs close to leaving Arrowhead Stadium for new home in Kansas
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November US homes sales rose from the previous month, but down from 2024 as prices climb

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in November from the previous month, but slowed compared to a year earlier for the first time since May despite average long-term mortgage rates holding near their low point for the year

November US homes sales rose from the previous month, but down from 2024 as prices climb
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Bolivia's largest cities brought to standstill by transportation strike over fuel price hike

Bolivia's largest cities La Paz and Santa Cruz have been brought to a standstill as public transportation workers strike against a 100% fuel price increase ordered by the new government

Bolivia's largest cities brought to standstill by transportation strike over fuel price hike
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Americans are hungry for community. So why don’t we have more European-style squares?

Americans are hungry for community. So why don’t we have more European-style squares?

Americans are hungry for community. So why don’t we have more European-style squares?
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Mystery as YouTube creator's finance livestream appears on White House website

A YouTube content creator whose livestream talking about investments mysteriously appeared to take over a White House website says he has no idea how it happened

Mystery as YouTube creator's finance livestream appears on White House website
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These are Americans' biggest priorities for the government in 2026, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are more likely to prioritize health care than they were last year

These are Americans' biggest priorities for the government in 2026, according to a new AP-NORC poll
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Sony buys a majority stake in the 'Peanuts' comic for $457 million from Canada's WildBrain

Sony is taking control of the beloved comic strip Peanuts

Sony buys a majority stake in the 'Peanuts' comic for $457 million from Canada's WildBrain
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Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met

President Vladimir Putin has emphasized that Moscow’s troops are advancing across the battlefield in Ukraine and has voiced confidence that the Kremlin will achieve its goals militarily if Kyiv doesn't agree to Russia’s conditions in peace talks

Putin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met
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How sewage can be used to heat and cool buildings

Wastewater flushed down the drain can be used to heat and cool homes and buildings in a sustainable way and climate experts say it's an untapped source of energy due to its stable temperature of approximately 70°F

How sewage can be used to heat and cool buildings
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What to know about the EU's new $106 billion loan to Ukraine

European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a massive interest-free loan to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years

What to know about the EU's new $106 billion loan to Ukraine
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Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows

Officials from 70% of Michigan’s 1,856 cities, villages, counties and townships completed the survey.

Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows
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As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care

US health care policy will remain fractured until lawmakers address the core question of who is responsible for health care costs.

As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care
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Congress leaves town until 2026, letting enhanced Obamacare tax credits expire in two weeks

Congress leaves town until 2026, letting enhanced Obamacare tax credits expire in two weeks

Congress leaves town until 2026, letting enhanced Obamacare tax credits expire in two weeks
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Denmark blames Russia for cyberattacks on water utility that left houses without water

Danish authorities say Russia carried out cyberattacks against Denmark's infrastructure and websites in 2024 and 2025

Denmark blames Russia for cyberattacks on water utility that left houses without water
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Detty December is one of the world’s biggest parties. And that’s a big problem for some

Detty December is one of the world’s biggest parties. And that’s a big problem for some

Detty December is one of the world’s biggest parties. And that’s a big problem for some
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Trump debuted a new affordability script. It’s unclear to advisers whether he’ll stick to it

Trump debuted a new affordability script. It’s unclear to advisers whether he’ll stick to it

Trump debuted a new affordability script. It’s unclear to advisers whether he’ll stick to it
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The big wrinkle in the multitrillion-dollar AI buildout

The big wrinkle in the multitrillion-dollar AI buildout

The big wrinkle in the multitrillion-dollar AI buildout
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EU leaders agree on 90 billion-euro loan to Ukraine after a plan to use Russian assets unravels

European Union leaders have agreed to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years

EU leaders agree on 90 billion-euro loan to Ukraine after a plan to use Russian assets unravels
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Trump suspends green card lottery program that let Brown University, MIT shootings suspect into US

President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States

Trump suspends green card lottery program that let Brown University, MIT shootings suspect into US
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Canada and the US to launch formal talks to review their free trade agreement in mid-January

Canada and the U.S. will start formal discussions on their free trade agreement in mid-January

Canada and the US to launch formal talks to review their free trade agreement in mid-January
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Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and their two children are among the seven people killed in a plane crash in North Carolina

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash
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Trump's blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality

President Donald Trump’s “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers off Venezuela’s coast is raising new concerns about the legality of his military campaign in Latin America

Trump's blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality
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India’s push for battery recycling promises jobs, clean energy and mineral security

Reusing, recycling and repurposing batteries can reduce dependence on hard to obtain critical minerals and create a $9 billion industry, according to energy analysts

India’s push for battery recycling promises jobs, clean energy and mineral security
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Instacart settles with FTC over deceptive practices but still faces questions about pricing

Delivery company Instacart will pay $60 million in customer refunds under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission

Instacart settles with FTC over deceptive practices but still faces questions about pricing
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TikTok signs deal to form new US unit with investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake

TikTok has signed a deal to form a new U.S. unit with three American investors — Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — holding a majority stake

TikTok signs deal to form new US unit with investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake
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The Latest: Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors

The Latest: Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
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EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur

The European Commission says the European Union is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France and Italy

EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur
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Colorado River water negotiators appear no closer to long-term agreement

Water leaders in the U.S. West gathered this week with a hefty task hanging over their heads — figuring out a long-term plan for sharing water from the Colorado River

Colorado River water negotiators appear no closer to long-term agreement
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Kansas tribe ends nearly $30 million deal with ICE

A Kansas tribe said it has walked away from a nearly $30 million federal contract to come up with preliminary designs for immigrant detention centers after facing a wave of online criticism

Kansas tribe ends nearly $30 million deal with ICE
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Nebraska plans to be the first state to implement Trump's new Medicaid work requirements

Nebraska plans to be the first state to implement new work requirements for some Medicaid recipients

Nebraska plans to be the first state to implement Trump's new Medicaid work requirements
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EU talks stall on massive loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

European Union leaders have stalled in talks about providing a massive loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

EU talks stall on massive loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets
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Half of $18B in federal funds for Minnesota-run programs may have been defrauded, official says

Federal prosecutors say about half of the roughly $18 billion in federal funds that supported 14 Minnesota-run programs since 2018 may have been stolen

Half of $18B in federal funds for Minnesota-run programs may have been defrauded, official says
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Trump's new $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ to troops is coming from Pentagon funding, not tariffs

The “Warrior Dividend” that President Donald Trump announced Wednesday is not a Christmas bonus made possible by tariff revenues, as the president appeared to suggest during his televised address to the nation

Trump's new $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ to troops is coming from Pentagon funding, not tariffs
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Federal judge denies request to close Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A federal judge has denied a request to close an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”

Federal judge denies request to close Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
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A bag, a hoagie and a long wait for a ruling: What we learned at Luigi Mangione’s pretrial hearing

A three-week pretrial hearing on Mangione’s fight to exclude evidence from his New York murder case revealed new details about his December 2024 arrest in Altoona, Pennsylvania, steps prosecutors say he took to elude authorities for five days, and what he may have revealed about himself after he was taken into custody

A bag, a hoagie and a long wait for a ruling: What we learned at Luigi Mangione’s pretrial hearing
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Cloud lifts over cannabis companies' future amid push to reclassify the drug

Cannabis companies like Tilray Brands and Canopy Growth could soon face a more mellow path ahead following President Donald Trump’s move to help reclassify the drug’s status

Cloud lifts over cannabis companies' future amid push to reclassify the drug
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Wall Street rises after an encouraging inflation update, as Micron helps AI stocks stop their slide

U.S. stocks rose following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year

Wall Street rises after an encouraging inflation update, as Micron helps AI stocks stop their slide
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Speaker Johnson was ready to move on from ACA subsidies. But his members had other plans

Speaker Mike Johnson has stayed on message that a Republican health care package will help all Americans and not just those on Affordable Care Act plans

Speaker Johnson was ready to move on from ACA subsidies. But his members had other plans
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Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company that wants to power AI

The parent company of President Donald Trump’s Truth Social media platform announced Thursday it is merging with a fusion power company, an unusual pairing of the Trump name with a futuristic clean energy venture that aims to power the next wave of artificial intelligence

Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company that wants to power AI
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Judge dismisses complaint against Miami land transfer for Trump’s presidential library

A judge in Miami has dismissed a complaint challenging a college’s decision to gift prime downtown real estate for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library

Judge dismisses complaint against Miami land transfer for Trump’s presidential library
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House backs bill to speed permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects

The House has approved bipartisan legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects and limiting judicial review

House backs bill to speed permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects
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Feds pave the way for Big Tech to plug data centers right into power plants in scramble for energy

Federal regulators will allow tech companies to effectively plug massive data centers directly into power plants

Feds pave the way for Big Tech to plug data centers right into power plants in scramble for energy
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Trump repurposing money earmarked for troop housing for ‘warrior dividend’ bonuses

Trump repurposing money earmarked for troop housing for ‘warrior dividend’ bonuses

Trump repurposing money earmarked for troop housing for ‘warrior dividend’ bonuses
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Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss

Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss

Democrats will not release the ‘autopsy’ of their 2024 presidential loss
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Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year

Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the year
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Brian Walshe is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, whose body was never found

A Boston-area man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife, whose body has never been found

Brian Walshe is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, whose body was never found
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Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine

A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine

Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine
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The US move to lift sanctions on Syria could encourage refugee returns, UN official says

The U.N. refugee agency in Lebanon says the U.S. lifting of sanctions on Syria could encourage more refugees to return

The US move to lift sanctions on Syria could encourage refugee returns, UN official says
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Miami’s new mayor faces a housing affordability crisis, city charter reform and a shrinking budget

Eileen Higgins won a hard-fought election to become Miami’s new mayor. Now for the hard part – governing the city.

Miami’s new mayor faces a housing affordability crisis, city charter reform and a shrinking budget
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Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company

Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company

Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company
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Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah

Israel has carried out airstrikes on southern and northeastern Lebanon

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah
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European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged with economy showing signs of modest growth

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged for the fourth meeting in a row as the economy in the 20 countries that use the euro increasingly looks strong enough to get by without the stimulus of lower borrowing costs for businesses and consumers

European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged with economy showing signs of modest growth
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US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren't feeling it

U.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month according to data that was delayed and likely distorted by the government shutdown

US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren't feeling it
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Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work

Thinking about what makes work worth doing and what you would do with your time if you weren’t spending it at work are useful questions to pose this and every year.

Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work
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Fact check: Trump repeats numerous false claims in prime-time address

Fact check: Trump repeats numerous false claims in prime-time address

Fact check: Trump repeats numerous false claims in prime-time address
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Inflation cooled in November to 2.7%

Inflation cooled in November to 2.7%

Inflation cooled in November to 2.7%
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US jobless claim applications fell by 13,000 last week as layoffs remain low

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell by 13,000 last week, remaining in the same historically healthy range of the past few years even as concerns grow about the health of the labor market

US jobless claim applications fell by 13,000 last week as layoffs remain low
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US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, angering China

President Donald Trump's administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, including medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones

US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, angering China
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Europe is facing a huge decision on an unprecedented plan to use Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine

Europe is facing a huge decision on an unprecedented plan to use Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine

Europe is facing a huge decision on an unprecedented plan to use Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine
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India signs deal with Oman as it tries to counter US tariffs by accelerating free trade agreements

India has signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Oman

India signs deal with Oman as it tries to counter US tariffs by accelerating free trade agreements
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Efforts to reconnect Americans face challenges in a lonely time

It’s been called an “epidemic” of loneliness and isolation

Efforts to reconnect Americans face challenges in a lonely time
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Trump has vowed to strike Venezuela ‘soon’ for months

Trump has vowed to strike Venezuela ‘soon’ for months

Trump has vowed to strike Venezuela ‘soon’ for months
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The surprising truth about AI’s impact on jobs

The surprising truth about AI’s impact on jobs

The surprising truth about AI’s impact on jobs
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GOP Rep. Mike Lawler: I was "left with no choice" but to join with Democrats on health care

Lawler and three other House Republicans bucked their party to join with Democrats and force a vote on a three-year extension of Obamacare subsidies.

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler: I was "left with no choice" but to join with Democrats on health care
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Rockets, howitzers and suicide drones: US and Taiwan announce one of their biggest-ever arms deals

Rockets, howitzers and suicide drones: US and Taiwan announce one of their biggest-ever arms deals

Rockets, howitzers and suicide drones: US and Taiwan announce one of their biggest-ever arms deals
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Troops will receive $1,776 checks before Christmas, Trump announces

Troops will receive $1,776 checks before Christmas, Trump announces

Troops will receive $1,776 checks before Christmas, Trump announces
Economy

FACT FOCUS: Trump's glowing account of progress is at odds with his government's own stats

President Donald Trump has offered a glowing account of progress under his watch in a speech from the White House

FACT FOCUS: Trump's glowing account of progress is at odds with his government's own stats
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The Trump admin is closing a critical research center in Colorado as president spars with the state’s governor

The Trump admin is closing a critical research center in Colorado as president spars with the state’s governor

The Trump admin is closing a critical research center in Colorado as president spars with the state’s governor
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Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.5 billion after no Wednesday winner

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.5 billion after no Wednesday winner

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.5 billion after no Wednesday winner
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US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

The U.S. government says the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in a fatal collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation’s capital

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
Economy|World

Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel

President Donald Trump says he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for Christmas

Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel
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Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for 'blockade'

President Donald Trump is demanding Venezuela pay for assets that Trump says were stolen from U.S. companies when the South American country nationalized its oil industry years ago

Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for 'blockade'
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Venezuela’s Maduro says Trump’s comments on land and oil reveal his true motives

Venezuela’s Maduro says Trump’s comments on land and oil reveal his true motives

Venezuela’s Maduro says Trump’s comments on land and oil reveal his true motives
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LinkedIn ‘Wrapped’ is reminding people just how crummy the job market is

LinkedIn ‘Wrapped’ is reminding people just how crummy the job market is

LinkedIn ‘Wrapped’ is reminding people just how crummy the job market is
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House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire

House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire

House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire
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Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit
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China sues after Missouri seeks to collect on $25 billion court judgment, prosecutor says

Missouri’s top prosecutor says China is suing after the state pressed federal officials for help collecting on a roughly $25 billion court judgment related to the COVID-19 pandemic

China sues after Missouri seeks to collect on $25 billion court judgment, prosecutor says
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Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction
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The oil blockade threat creates anxiety in Venezuela but people stick to their daily lives

U.S. President Donald Trump's announced blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil could lead to shortages of food, fuel, and other basic goods in the Latin American nation

The oil blockade threat creates anxiety in Venezuela but people stick to their daily lives
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Senators demand AG Pam Bondi recuse herself from Warner Bros. antitrust review

Senators demand AG Pam Bondi recuse herself from Warner Bros. antitrust review

Senators demand AG Pam Bondi recuse herself from Warner Bros. antitrust review
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Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities

A federal judge in the nation’s capital has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing policies limiting Congress members’ access to immigration detention facilities

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities
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South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship

South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship

South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship
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Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade

Some oil vessels are diverting away from Venezuela after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving the South American country

Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade
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More drops for AI stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in nearly a month

More drops for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to its worst day in nearly a month

More drops for AI stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in nearly a month
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Postal service plans to open last-mile delivery network to more shippers in money-raising move

The U.S. Postal Service says it intends to open its “last-mile” delivery network to large and small shippers, expanding beyond current arrangements with giants such as Amazon and UPS

Postal service plans to open last-mile delivery network to more shippers in money-raising move
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4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans have broken with their party's leadership over health care

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
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California threatens Tesla with 30-day suspension of sales license for deceptive self-driving claims

California regulators are threatening to suspend Tesla’s license to sell its electric cars in the state early next year unless the automaker tones down its marketing tactics for its self-driving features after a judge concluded the Elon Musk-led company has been misleading consumers about the technology’s capabilities

California threatens Tesla with 30-day suspension of sales license for deceptive self-driving claims
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Obamacare enrollees: Worried about losing the enhanced subsidies? Share your story

Obamacare enrollees: Worried about losing the enhanced subsidies? Share your story

Obamacare enrollees: Worried about losing the enhanced subsidies? Share your story
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New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors

New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors

New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors
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$1 billion in de minimis tariff revenue has been collected since loophole closed

$1 billion in de minimis tariff revenue has been collected since loophole closed

$1 billion in de minimis tariff revenue has been collected since loophole closed
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States brace for Trump's push to make oil drilling cheap again

A Republican push to make drilling cheaper on federal land is creating new fiscal pressure for states that depend on oil and gas revenue, most notably in New Mexico

States brace for Trump's push to make oil drilling cheap again
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Winds exceed 80 mph in the Inland NW, knocking down trees and power lines

Winds exceed 80 mph in the Inland NW, knocking down trees and power lines

Winds exceed 80 mph in the Inland NW, knocking down trees and power lines
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Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety

Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety

Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety
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GOP centrists choose nuclear option in fight with Mike Johnson over Obamacare

GOP centrists choose nuclear option in fight with Mike Johnson over Obamacare

GOP centrists choose nuclear option in fight with Mike Johnson over Obamacare
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World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea's payday at Club World Cup

The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million from a $655 million prize pool, FIFA said in announcing record financial rewards for teams in a tournament with ticket prices that have sparked outcries

World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea's payday at Club World Cup
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Billionaire Ray Dalio joins push to fund Trump Accounts, pledging $75 million to Connecticut kids

The U.S. Treasury asked major philanthropic donors to contribute to new investment accounts for children Wednesday in part of what Secretary Scott Bessent called a “50 State Challenge” to raise funds for the Trump Accounts program

Billionaire Ray Dalio joins push to fund Trump Accounts, pledging $75 million to Connecticut kids
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Executives at subprime auto lender Tricolor face fraud charges following bankruptcy

Executives at subprime auto lender Tricolor face fraud charges following bankruptcy

Executives at subprime auto lender Tricolor face fraud charges following bankruptcy
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China exploits US-funded research on nuclear technology, a congressional report says

A congressional report says China exploits partnerships with U.S. researchers to give its military access to nuclear technology and other innovations with economic and national security applications

China exploits US-funded research on nuclear technology, a congressional report says
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Founder of bankrupt subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings is charged with fraud

The founder of Tricolor Holdings and other company executives have been charged with what federal authorities say was a massive fraud that led to the subprime auto lender's bankruptcy

Founder of bankrupt subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings is charged with fraud
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Italy may not support EU-Mercosur free trade deal without changes

Italy has signaled it might not support a major trade deal between the EU and South American countries

Italy may not support EU-Mercosur free trade deal without changes
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What to know now about changes to your 2025 taxes

What to know now about changes to your 2025 taxes

What to know now about changes to your 2025 taxes
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California may halt Tesla sales due to ‘false advertising’ in use of term ‘Autopilot’

California may halt Tesla sales due to ‘false advertising’ in use of term ‘Autopilot’

California may halt Tesla sales due to ‘false advertising’ in use of term ‘Autopilot’
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Here’s what’s in the House GOP health care bill

Here’s what’s in the House GOP health care bill

Here’s what’s in the House GOP health care bill
Economy|Education|Europe

Britain to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange program in Brexit reversal

Britain to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange program in Brexit reversal

Britain to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange program in Brexit reversal
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What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that most U.S. adults are on board with giving cash or gift cards as holiday presents

What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts, according to a new AP-NORC poll
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Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power

Energy projects are expensive and take a long time to build. Where to build them is often also a difficult, even controversial, question.

Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power
Business|Economy

2 big rail unions oppose $85B Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger over safety and cost concerns

The proposed $85 billion merger of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads has lost the support of two unions that represent more than half their workers

2 big rail unions oppose $85B Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger over safety and cost concerns
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Where the wild things thrive: Finding and protecting nature’s climate change safe havens

Protecting places that are likely to remain cool and moist as global temperatures rise can save wildlife of all kinds, but first we have to find them.

Where the wild things thrive: Finding and protecting nature’s climate change safe havens
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Chevrolet Traverse vs Ford Explorer

Chevrolet versus Ford

Chevrolet Traverse vs Ford Explorer
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes

The Trump administration is rewriting the 80-year-old American social contract for science research.

Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spanish police evict hundreds of migrants from squat deemed unsafe

Spanish police have evicted orders to clear an abandoned school building where around 400 migrants were living in a squat north of Barcelona

Spanish police evict hundreds of migrants from squat deemed unsafe
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UK gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine

The British government says it has given Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich a final chance to hand over 2.5 billion pounds or $3.25 billion to the victims of Russia's war in Ukraine

UK gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine
Business|Economy|Health

Supreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standards

There are some 2,500 of these centers across the United States. Many are located within a mile of an abortion provider.

Supreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standards
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Unpaid caregiving work can feel small and personal, but that doesn’t take away its ethical value

Debating whether to step back from a career to take on caregiving responsibilities can be a tough decision – not just financially or emotionally but ethically as well.

Unpaid caregiving work can feel small and personal, but that doesn’t take away its ethical value
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Billionaires with $1 salaries – and other legal tax dodges the ultrawealthy use to keep their riches

The richest Americans can largely avoid paying income and other taxes. A new book explains the history.

Billionaires with $1 salaries – and other legal tax dodges the ultrawealthy use to keep their riches
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Warner Bros. Discovery advises shareholders to reject Paramount’s offer. But the battle isn’t over

Warner Bros. Discovery advises shareholders to reject Paramount’s offer. But the battle isn’t over

Warner Bros. Discovery advises shareholders to reject Paramount’s offer. But the battle isn’t over
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit

European Union leaders are about to attempt something unprecedented

EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit
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Trump promised a blue-collar jobs boom. The opposite is happening

Trump promised a blue-collar jobs boom. The opposite is happening

Trump promised a blue-collar jobs boom. The opposite is happening
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Voters are mad about utility bills. Republicans are blaming some in their own party

Voters are mad about utility bills. Republicans are blaming some in their own party

Voters are mad about utility bills. Republicans are blaming some in their own party
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Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro

President Donald Trump says he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro

Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro
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Jared Kushner pulls out of Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

A private equity firm owned by Jared Kushner says it's no longer backing Paramount’s hostile acquisition bid for Warner Bros

Jared Kushner pulls out of Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump orders ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving Venezuela

Trump orders ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving Venezuela

Trump orders ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving Venezuela
Economy|Election|Entertainment|Interview|Political

Marjorie Taylor Greene warns the ‘dam is breaking’ in the GOP and slams Trump for being tone deaf on multiple issues

Marjorie Taylor Greene warns the ‘dam is breaking’ in the GOP and slams Trump for being tone deaf on multiple issues

Marjorie Taylor Greene warns the ‘dam is breaking’ in the GOP and slams Trump for being tone deaf on multiple issues
Economy|Health|Political

House GOP leaders plow ahead with plan that will allow Obamacare subsidies to lapse

House GOP leaders plow ahead with plan that will allow Obamacare subsidies to lapse

House GOP leaders plow ahead with plan that will allow Obamacare subsidies to lapse
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Last US cents sold at auction for a sum of $16.76 million were worth a pretty penny

Auction bidders spent top dollar for some of the final pennies to be circulated in the U.S. before the government ended the cent’s production

Last US cents sold at auction for a sum of $16.76 million were worth a pretty penny
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Football fans slam "disgraceful" ticket prices for next year's World Cup

The cheapest tickets on offer for the final of the FIFA World Cup in New Jersey cost $4,185. That has prompted outrage from supporters across the world. CNN's Patrick Snell reports.

Football fans slam "disgraceful" ticket prices for next year's World Cup
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16 states sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds

Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing President Donald Trump’s administration for what they say is unlawfully withholding billions of dollars in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs

16 states sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds
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Wall Street slips as oil prices keep dropping

The U.S. stock market drifted through a mixed day of trading after reports on the economy did little to clear uncertainty about where interest rates may be heading

Wall Street slips as oil prices keep dropping
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Vance acknowledges Americans’ economic pain in speech that contrasts with Trump’s tone on affordability

Vance acknowledges Americans’ economic pain in speech that contrasts with Trump’s tone on affordability

Vance acknowledges Americans’ economic pain in speech that contrasts with Trump’s tone on affordability
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Texas sues utility company to recover damages from historic wildfire sparked by downed power lines

Texas is suing the utility company whose downed power lines sparked the largest wildfire in state history

Texas sues utility company to recover damages from historic wildfire sparked by downed power lines
Economy|Health|Political

Speaker Mike Johnson battles with GOP centrists over expiring health care subsidies

Speaker Mike Johnson battles with GOP centrists over expiring health care subsidies

Speaker Mike Johnson battles with GOP centrists over expiring health care subsidies
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Europe backtracks on ban of new combustion engine cars, in setback to tackling climate change

Europe backtracks on ban of new combustion engine cars, in setback to tackling climate change

Europe backtracks on ban of new combustion engine cars, in setback to tackling climate change
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From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected

The 20th anniversary of the annual report tracks how sea ice, snow cover and many other vital signs of the Arctic have changed, and the impact that’s having on people and wildlife.

From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected
Business|Economy|Finance

The No. 1 cause of America’s affordability problem just got worse

The No. 1 cause of America’s affordability problem just got worse

The No. 1 cause of America’s affordability problem just got worse
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

'It made me a better mom': Home visiting program delivers support for families

The 74 reports on how trained parent educators help St. Louis parents and caregivers navigate developmental milestones and support kids from birth until kindergarten.

'It made me a better mom': Home visiting program delivers support for families
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Former Kenosha County supervisor facing charges for mishandling charity money, drugs

Former Kenosha County supervisor facing charges for mishandling charity money, drugs

Former Kenosha County supervisor facing charges for mishandling charity money, drugs
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The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%

The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports

The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas among those owed six figures by bankrupt Grand Slam Track

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and four other Olympic medalists are among those owed six-figure sums by Grand Slam Track, the racing league that filed for bankruptcy earlier this month

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas among those owed six figures by bankrupt Grand Slam Track
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Unemployment rate hit a four-year high last month

Unemployment rate hit a four-year high last month

Unemployment rate hit a four-year high last month
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites

The closer to Earth a satellite flies, the clearer a picture it can take of the surface. But low-flying satellites also have to deal with atmospheric drag.

The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites
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Retail sales unchanged in October hurt in part by a decline in auto sales

Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants were unchanged in October from September as consumers moderated their spending amid worries about higher prices and other economic uncertainties after splurging over the summer

Retail sales unchanged in October hurt in part by a decline in auto sales
Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

A, B, C or D – grades might not say all that much about what students are actually learning

Grades can magnify inequities that exist in American schools, making it harder for some students to succeed.

A, B, C or D – grades might not say all that much about what students are actually learning
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health

Phil and Penny Knight's donation tops the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of 2025's biggest gifts

The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations totals $5 billion in 2025

Phil and Penny Knight's donation tops the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of 2025's biggest gifts
Economy|Health

My prescription costs what?! Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs

High prescription drug costs are leaving many patients frustrated and unable to afford their medications.

My prescription costs what?! Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology

How rogue nations are capitalizing on gaps in crypto regulation to finance weapons programs

North Korea was behind a $1.5 billion digital bank heist in February 2025. Other countries are similarly stealing crypto to fund nefarious activities.

How rogue nations are capitalizing on gaps in crypto regulation to finance weapons programs
Economy|Political|World

Envoys try to narrow gaps on a loan plan for Ukraine ahead of Thursday's crunch EU summit

European Union envoys are fine-tuning a plan to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a massive loan to support Ukraine over the next two years

Envoys try to narrow gaps on a loan plan for Ukraine ahead of Thursday's crunch EU summit
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Los Angeles 2028 organizers promise affordable Olympic tickets amid World Cup controversy

Los Angeles 2028 organizers promise affordable Olympic tickets amid World Cup controversy

Los Angeles 2028 organizers promise affordable Olympic tickets amid World Cup controversy
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump-related companies soared after the election. One year in, the picture's not so rosy

Trump-related companies and crypto projects exploded when President Trump was reelected. One year in, the picture isn't as rosy. CNN's Matt Egan reports.

Trump-related companies soared after the election. One year in, the picture's not so rosy
Economy|Political

Trump administration takes its economic message to Pennsylvania again as Vance heads to swing state

Trump administration takes its economic message to Pennsylvania again as Vance heads to swing state

Trump administration takes its economic message to Pennsylvania again as Vance heads to swing state
Business|Economy|Food|World

China puts anti-dumping tariff of up to 19.8% on imports of pork from the EU

China says it will begin imposing anti-dumping duties of up to 19.8% on imports of pork products from the European Union, after a review that could have resulted in tariffs of up to 62.4%

China puts anti-dumping tariff of up to 19.8% on imports of pork from the EU
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Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and 34 other countries have formally approved plans to create a compensation body for damages caused by Russia's invasion

Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion
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Powerball climbs to estimated $1.25 billion after there were no big winners in Monday’s drawing

Powerball climbs to estimated $1.25 billion after there were no big winners in Monday’s drawing

Powerball climbs to estimated $1.25 billion after there were no big winners in Monday’s drawing
Economy|Europe|Political|World

After a year of Trump, EU leaders begrudgingly learn to live with the reality of an unreliable ally

European Union leaders are gathering this week at the end of political year dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump

After a year of Trump, EU leaders begrudgingly learn to live with the reality of an unreliable ally
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up

A trade association says new U.S. tariffs increased artificial Christmas tree prices by 10% to 15% this year as tree companies reduced their orders and raised prices to cover the higher import taxes

Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|US|World

A timeline of Trump's fights with media, including the BBC and Jimmy Kimmel

President Donald Trump’s contentious relationship with news organizations over his time in office has led to a host of legal battles and disputes

A timeline of Trump's fights with media, including the BBC and Jimmy Kimmel
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Gary from Zootopia 2 is a hit in China. Now young people are buying venomous pit vipers

Gary from Zootopia 2 is a hit in China. Now young people are buying venomous pit vipers

Gary from Zootopia 2 is a hit in China. Now young people are buying venomous pit vipers
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Ford takes $19.5 billion hit as it pulls back on electric vehicle plans, halts F-150 Lightning production

Ford takes $19.5 billion hit as it pulls back on electric vehicle plans, halts F-150 Lightning production

Ford takes $19.5 billion hit as it pulls back on electric vehicle plans, halts F-150 Lightning production
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Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract

Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Conservative Kast's victory in Chile suggests a hard-right, pro-Trump surge across Latin America

Chile has become the latest country in Latin America to veer toward the right, electing a deeply conservative veteran politician who has long attracted comparisons to Donald Trump

Conservative Kast's victory in Chile suggests a hard-right, pro-Trump surge across Latin America
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STORY REMOVED: US--Aviation Safety

The Associated Press has withdrawn its story about aviation safety

STORY REMOVED: US--Aviation Safety
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Crews use sandbags to shore up levee breach near Seattle after failure prompts flood warning

Crews used sandbags to shore up an earthen levee south of Seattle after a small section failed after a week of heavy rains

Crews use sandbags to shore up levee breach near Seattle after failure prompts flood warning
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Ford scraps fully-electric F-150 Lightning as mounting losses and falling demand hits EV plans

Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles

Ford scraps fully-electric F-150 Lightning as mounting losses and falling demand hits EV plans
Economy|Political|Sports|World

A day at the races: How Venezuelans find joy despite familiar political turmoil

Silk Eyes races past Mr. Thunder at the top of the stretch, thrilling the crowd at a racetrack in Venezuela’s capital

A day at the races: How Venezuelans find joy despite familiar political turmoil
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Epstein’s victims deserve more attention than his ‘client list’

Powerful men connected to Jeffrey Epstein are named, dissected and speculated about. The survivors, unless they work hard to step forward, remain a blurred mass in the background.

Epstein’s victims deserve more attention than his ‘client list’
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US stocks drift ahead of Tuesday's jobs report

Wall Street drifted through a quiet day of trading, ahead of economic reports this week that could drive where interest rates go

US stocks drift ahead of Tuesday's jobs report
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Purse pirates: UPS ripped off seasonal workers with unfair pay practices, lawsuit alleges

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit accusing UPS of stealing tens of millions of dollars in pay from seasonal workers who help deliver packages during the busy holiday season

Purse pirates: UPS ripped off seasonal workers with unfair pay practices, lawsuit alleges
Business|Crime|Economy

Woman indicted for allegedly stealing $40,000 from bank customers

Woman indicted for allegedly stealing $40,000 from bank customers

Woman indicted for allegedly stealing $40,000 from bank customers
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump says end to Ukraine war closer than ever, but US officials caution security guarantee offers won’t last forever

Trump says end to Ukraine war closer than ever, but US officials caution security guarantee offers won’t last forever

Trump says end to Ukraine war closer than ever, but US officials caution security guarantee offers won’t last forever
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US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases

Many U.S. consumers say they’ve noticed higher than usual prices for holiday gifts in recent months, according to a a December poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research

US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Health

Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud, but the extent of the problem is unclear

Accusations of widespread fraud are at the heart of the Trump administration's policies on SNAP

Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud, but the extent of the problem is unclear
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US government launches ‘Tech Force’ to hire AI talent

US government launches ‘Tech Force’ to hire AI talent

US government launches ‘Tech Force’ to hire AI talent
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Oakland Mall reinvests empty space to bring entertainment, support organizations

Oakland Mall reinvests empty space to bring entertainment, support organizations

Oakland Mall reinvests empty space to bring entertainment, support organizations
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Spain fines Airbnb $75 million for unlicensed tourist rentals

Spain's government has fined Airbnb 64 million euros or $75 million for advertising unlicensed tourist rentals

Spain fines Airbnb $75 million for unlicensed tourist rentals
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Farmers and politics threaten to put EU's free-trade deal with South America on ice

France is creating a last-minute hurdle for a major trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc

Farmers and politics threaten to put EU's free-trade deal with South America on ice
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|Science|World

Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use

Trump and Biden have issued pardons at a faster clip than their predecessors. Many of their decisions appear to have been political or personal in nature.

Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use
Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

How the NIH became the backbone of American medical research and a major driver of innovation and economic growth

The agency’s budget has grown steadily since the 1960s, fueling an industry that creates lifesaving medicines and attracts billions of dollars in investment.

How the NIH became the backbone of American medical research and a major driver of innovation and economic growth
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Iran's rial currency plummets to new low, sparking fears of higher food prices

Iran’s rial currency has hit a new record low of over 1.3 million to the U.S. dollar, deepening its collapse amid sanctions and regional tensions

Iran's rial currency plummets to new low, sparking fears of higher food prices
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Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives?

Most Christmas trees are imported from other states, which drives up costs.

Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives?
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

Seeing more refurbished electronic devices on the market? Thank tech innovation – and the government regulation that sparked it.

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy protection; will be taken private under restructuring

Roomba maker iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but says that it doesn’t expect any disruptions to devices as the more than 30-year-old company is taken private under a restructuring process

Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy protection; will be taken private under restructuring
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Serbia organized crime prosecutors charge minister, others in connection with Kushner-linked project

Serbia’s prosecutor for organized crime has charged a government minister and three others with abuse of position and falsifying of documents related to a luxury real estate project linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner

Serbia organized crime prosecutors charge minister, others in connection with Kushner-linked project
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These Trump bets boomed. Now they’re huge busts

These Trump bets boomed. Now they’re huge busts

These Trump bets boomed. Now they’re huge busts
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Toxic smog blankets New Delhi, disrupting travel and plunging air quality to hazardous levels

Dense toxic smog has blanketed New Delhi, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks and disrupting travel

Toxic smog blankets New Delhi, disrupting travel and plunging air quality to hazardous levels
Economy|Health|Political

Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions

Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions

Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions
Business|Crime|Economy|Science|Technology

Pilot program using drones helps police respond to emergency calls

Pilot program using drones helps police respond to emergency calls

Pilot program using drones helps police respond to emergency calls
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Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump's views if he is chair

A leading candidate to be President Donald Trump’s choice for Federal Reserve chair says he would present the president’s views to Fed officials for their consideration but they could reject them if they chose when making decisions on interest rates

Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump's views if he is chair
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New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Bill Clinton & others

Kaitlan Collins and Wolf Blitzer report on the photos newly released by House Oversight Committee Democrats.

New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Bill Clinton & others
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Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.1 billion after there were no big winners in Saturday’s drawing

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.1 billion after there were no big winners in Saturday’s drawing

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.1 billion after there were no big winners in Saturday’s drawing
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies intensify across Europe

In the past year, tens of thousands hostile to immigrants marched through London chanting “send them home!”

Anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies intensify across Europe
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Can the world quit coal?

Nearly a third of all countries worldwide have pledged to phase out their unabated coal-burning power. But China and India are still adding coal plants – for now.

Can the world quit coal?
Asia|Business|Economy|World

High-end car sales sink in China as its economy slows, taking a toll on European automakers

Chinese demand for foreign luxury cars is waning as customers opt for more affordable Chinese brand models

High-end car sales sink in China as its economy slows, taking a toll on European automakers
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Belarus frees Nobel Prize laureate Bialiatski, opposition figure Kolesnikova as US lifts sanctions

Belarusian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova from prison

Belarus frees Nobel Prize laureate Bialiatski, opposition figure Kolesnikova as US lifts sanctions
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation that was uprooted from the Great Lakes region in the 1830s is facing widespread outrage over plans to profit from another forced removal

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers
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Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions

Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions
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Powerball might have Mega Millions to thank for its latest $1 billion jackpot

Powerball might have Mega Millions to thank for its latest $1 billion jackpot

Powerball might have Mega Millions to thank for its latest $1 billion jackpot
Business|Economy|Education|Health

Free child care for all? New Mexico is putting the theory to the test

Free child care for all? New Mexico is putting the theory to the test

Free child care for all? New Mexico is putting the theory to the test
Economy|Health

Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard

Americans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act

Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

Expert tips to ease financial pressure and avoid holiday overspending

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to spend money on gifts, parties, and travel this holiday season, you're not alone

Expert tips to ease financial pressure and avoid holiday overspending
Business|Economy|World

Iran raises gasoline prices for the first time since deadly 2019 protests

Iran has introduced a new pricing tier for its subsidized gasoline, marking the first price adjustment since 2019

Iran raises gasoline prices for the first time since deadly 2019 protests
Americas|Crime|Economy|Environment|US|World

Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington state

Record floodwaters are slowly receding in Washington state after triggering evacuations, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues from rooftops and vehicles

Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington state
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Political

Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has launched his campaign for Alabama governor

Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor
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Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so far

The federal government’s crackdown on commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants has now found problems in eight states in the wake of several deadly crashes

Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so far
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New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrants

The federal government continues to find states improperly issuing commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants that remain valid after their authorization to be in the country expires, putting millions of dollars of funding at risk

New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrants
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TSA renews push to end collective bargaining agreement for airport security screeners

The Transportation Security Administration is renewing efforts to end a collective bargaining agreement with airport screening officers

TSA renews push to end collective bargaining agreement for airport security screeners
Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

Speaker Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative

The Senate failed to get anywhere on health care this week

Speaker Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative
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House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming

House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming

House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming
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US removes Brazilian Supreme Court justice and his wife from sanctions list

The U.S. has removed Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes from its sanctions list

US removes Brazilian Supreme Court justice and his wife from sanctions list
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Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in 3 weeks

More drops for superstar AI stocks knocked Wall Street off its record heights

Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in 3 weeks
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Democratic states sue Trump administration over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

Democratic states sue Trump administration over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

Democratic states sue Trump administration over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
Economy|Environment|Political

FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delays

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $350 million in funding for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby

FEMA to send Georgia more than $300 million in Hurricane Helene relief after accusations of delays
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Caitlin Clark says CBA negotiations are the 'biggest moment in the history of the WNBA'

Caitlin Clark understands the gravity of the WNBA’s current collective bargaining negotiations, calling it the biggest moment the league has seen

Caitlin Clark says CBA negotiations are the 'biggest moment in the history of the WNBA'
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Justice Department sues 4 more states for access to detailed voter data

The U.S. Justice Department is suing four more states as part of its effort to collect detailed voting data and other election information across the country

Justice Department sues 4 more states for access to detailed voter data
Economy|Europe|World

EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can't veto their use for Ukraine

The European Union has indefinitely frozen Russia’s assets in Europe to ensure that Hungary and Slovakia, both with Moscow-friendly governments, can’t prevent the billions of euros from being used to support Ukraine

EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can't veto their use for Ukraine
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Tucson traffic stop yields $5.5M in fentanyl — more than 1 million pills

Tucson traffic stop yields $5.5M in fentanyl — more than 1 million pills

Tucson traffic stop yields $5.5M in fentanyl — more than 1 million pills
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Dozens of cows presumed stolen in Northern Colorado, costing ranchers hundreds of thousands of dollars

Dozens of cows presumed stolen in Northern Colorado, costing ranchers hundreds of thousands of dollars

Dozens of cows presumed stolen in Northern Colorado, costing ranchers hundreds of thousands of dollars
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Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image

The Trump administration argues that providing real-time American Sign Language interpretation for events like White House press briefings would intrude on the president’s control over his public image

Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image
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Treasury rachets up investigations targeting Minnesota's Somali community for fraud

The Treasury Department is targeting businesses used to send money abroad as President Donald Trump's administration ramps up investigations into fraud within Minnesota's Somali community

Treasury rachets up investigations targeting Minnesota's Somali community for fraud
Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Stock up on this affordable pantry staple for easy-to-make meals

Stock up on this affordable pantry staple for easy-to-make meals

Stock up on this affordable pantry staple for easy-to-make meals
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Chileans are divided in a presidential runoff tilted toward the far right

Chile is heading into a high-stakes presidential runoff defined by sharply contrasting visions of the country’s recent past and visions for its future

Chileans are divided in a presidential runoff tilted toward the far right
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Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says

A senior Kremlin official says Russian police and the National Guard will stay on in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas even if a peace settlement ends the war

Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says
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High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy

Although some high-speed rail has been built in the northeastern US, the rest of the country has almost none.

High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy
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Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins

Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins

Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins
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Owing more between $10M and $50M, Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy; Johnson vows to press on

Grand Slam Track, the league fronted by sprint great Michael Johnson that offered six-figure prize money for top runners, has filed for bankruptcy after canceling its final event and failing to pay athletes and vendors

Owing more between $10M and $50M, Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy; Johnson vows to press on
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Hunger and makeshift shelters persist in north Caribbean nearly 2 months after Hurricane Melissa

The Atlantic hurricane season may be over

Hunger and makeshift shelters persist in north Caribbean nearly 2 months after Hurricane Melissa
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US seizure of rogue oil tanker off Venezuela signals new crackdown on shadow fleet

The recent seizure of an oil tanker known as Skipper by the U.S. off the coast of Venezuela marks a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s campaign to choke off Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s access to oil revenues

US seizure of rogue oil tanker off Venezuela signals new crackdown on shadow fleet
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Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under Trump

A Danish intelligence agency report has warned that the United States is using its economic power to assert its will and threaten military force against both allies and adversaries

Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under Trump
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Threat of equine virus looms over major rodeo event in Las Vegas

Every year the annual National Finals Rodeo draws thousands to Las Vegas for two weeks of rodeo competitions

Threat of equine virus looms over major rodeo event in Las Vegas
Business|Economy

Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now

Tariffs are taxes on imports, but the costs don’t stay at the border.

Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
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Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also mean lots of spending — sometimes too much

Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season
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Donor-advised funds have more money than ever – and direct more of it to politically active charities

When foundations make grants to DAFs, the digital trail normally created instead becomes a dead end.

Donor-advised funds have more money than ever – and direct more of it to politically active charities
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Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?

How many data centers will be built – and how much electricity they’ll need – is uncertain. Being prepared costs money, but so does being unprepared.

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?
Economy|US

Collins presses Leavitt about mixed messaging on the economy

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt grew defensive over the White House’s handling of the economy in exchanges with reporters Thursday, standing by President Donald Trump’s comments that parents should “give up” certain products this Christmas if they have affordability concerns and insisting things have improved under Trump’s watch. The exchange kicked off when CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asked about the president's comment Tuesday to an audience in Pennsylvania about cutting back on purchases. “You don’t need 37 dolls for your daughter. Two or three is nice,” the president said.

Collins presses Leavitt about mixed messaging on the economy
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Italy's national strike called by main union disrupts transport and school services

A national strike called by Italy’s largest trade union in protest against the government’s budget plans has widely disrupted transportation, health and school services across the country

Italy's national strike called by main union disrupts transport and school services
Economy

This holiday season isn't very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds this holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares of them are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains and feeling like the overall economy is stuck in a rut under President Donald Trump

This holiday season isn't very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds
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Russia's Central Bank sues Belgian financial institution as EU mulls using Moscow's frozen assets

Russia’s Central Bank says it has filed a lawsuit against Belgian financial institution Euroclear

Russia's Central Bank sues Belgian financial institution as EU mulls using Moscow's frozen assets
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Oklahoma Black Lives Matter leader indicted for fraud, money laundering

The longtime leader of the Black Lives Matter movement in Oklahoma City has been indicted for fraud and money laundering

Oklahoma Black Lives Matter leader indicted for fraud, money laundering
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House Republicans throw federal labor unions a lifeline in a rare rebuke of Trump

House Republicans throw federal labor unions a lifeline in a rare rebuke of Trump

House Republicans throw federal labor unions a lifeline in a rare rebuke of Trump
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US lottery jackpots used to never reach $1 billion. They’ve done it 12 times in the last 5 years

US lottery jackpots used to never reach $1 billion. They’ve done it 12 times in the last 5 years

US lottery jackpots used to never reach $1 billion. They’ve done it 12 times in the last 5 years
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Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue

Venezuela relies on the black-market oil trade for a large chunk of its revenue. US enforcement actions may push down the price it can charge, further squeezing the country’s economy.

Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue
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Ford turns to stepped-up tech and cooperation with police to thwart F-150 pickup thieves

Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal

Ford turns to stepped-up tech and cooperation with police to thwart F-150 pickup thieves
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A major strike in Portugal severely disrupts travel and public services

A strike called by Portugal’s two main trade union confederations has caused severe travel disruption and forced the cancellation of many medical appointments and school classes

A major strike in Portugal severely disrupts travel and public services
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US sanctions Maduro family members and ships it says move Venezuelan oil, a day after seizing tanker

US sanctions Maduro family members and ships it says move Venezuelan oil, a day after seizing tanker

US sanctions Maduro family members and ships it says move Venezuelan oil, a day after seizing tanker
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Trump determined to advance Gaza ceasefire deal as Israeli forces dig in

Trump determined to advance Gaza ceasefire deal as Israeli forces dig in

Trump determined to advance Gaza ceasefire deal as Israeli forces dig in
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Spectacular loss by Honduras' governing party spurs reflection and criticism

Honduras’ governing LIBRE party experienced a spectacular collapse in the presidential election, going from more than 50% of the vote four years ago to less than 20% this time

Spectacular loss by Honduras' governing party spurs reflection and criticism
Crime|Economy|Election

Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress

Ryan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor, is running for Congress after resigning when the Trump administration dropped corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress
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Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different story

President Donald Trump has successfully harnessed voter anxiety over the economy, immigration and crime to retake the White House

Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different story
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development

Having stable access to nutritious food sets children up for better mental and physical health into adulthood.

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development
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Trump’s security strategy is making a hard pivot on China. Why now?

Trump’s security strategy is making a hard pivot on China. Why now?

Trump’s security strategy is making a hard pivot on China. Why now?
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Canada's Liberals are one shy of a majority government after another Conservative defects

A Canadian Conservative lawmaker has defected from his party and joined Prime Minister Mark Carney’s governing Liberals

Canada's Liberals are one shy of a majority government after another Conservative defects
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Federal judge orders FEMA to restore billions in canceled disaster mitigation funding

A federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the Trump administration to restore billions in canceled FEMA disaster mitigation funding

Federal judge orders FEMA to restore billions in canceled disaster mitigation funding
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Appeals court backs contempt finding against Apple, but reopens a door for iPhone app fees

A federal appeals court on Thursday backed a ruling that held Apple in civil contempt for brazenly defying an order designed to open its iPhone app store to other payment systems besides its own, but the decision also reopened a door for the company to collect commission from the rival options

Appeals court backs contempt finding against Apple, but reopens a door for iPhone app fees
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China's new 'condom tax' draws skepticism and worries over health risks

China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over 30 years

China's new 'condom tax' draws skepticism and worries over health risks
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state

In a resounding rejection of a pressure campaign from the White House, Indiana Republican Senators voted down a new congressional map created to give the GOP an advantage in the upcoming 2026 election

Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state
Economy|Political|Science|Technology

Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI

Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI

Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI
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New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here's how they'll look

The U.S. Mint has unveiled designs for coins commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence

New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here's how they'll look
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The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits

The Senate has rejected two partisan health bills on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year

The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits
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Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for $40 billion stablecoin fraud

Onetime cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after a $40 billion crash revealed his crypto ecosystem to be a fraud

Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for $40 billion stablecoin fraud
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How the IRS' crime-fighting force took on immigration and other issues in 2025

The IRS Criminal Investigations unit is doing more than just cracking down on tax evaders

How the IRS' crime-fighting force took on immigration and other issues in 2025
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Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash

Senators from both parties are pushing to change a defense bill after crash investigators and victims' families warned it could undo key safety reforms

Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash
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Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP sources say

A grand jury has declined for a second time in a week to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James

Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP sources say
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A meeting meant to launch FEMA reforms is abruptly canceled

A presidentially appointed council's meeting to announce reforms to FEMA was unexpectedly canceled, according to two people familiar with the matter

A meeting meant to launch FEMA reforms is abruptly canceled
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The US stock market hits record highs, even as worries about an AI bubble continue

Wall Street set records, even as a sell-off for Oracle and worries about a potential bubble in artificial-intelligence technology weighed on the market

The US stock market hits record highs, even as worries about an AI bubble continue
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US sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro's 3 nephews as pressure campaign ratchets up

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three nephews of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

US sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro's 3 nephews as pressure campaign ratchets up
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After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance stating airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses like meals or lodging when a flight is canceled or significantly delayed by an aircraft recall

After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls
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Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree

A Hollywood director has been convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized, while he instead used the cash for lavish purchases that included several Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari and about $1 million in mattresses and luxury bedding

Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree
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US national park gift shops ordered to purge merchandise promoting DEI

The Trump administration is expanding its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion by ordering national parks to remove certain items from gift shops

US national park gift shops ordered to purge merchandise promoting DEI
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US proposes ‘free economic zone’ in parts of Donbas after Ukrainian pullback, Zelensky says

US proposes ‘free economic zone’ in parts of Donbas after Ukrainian pullback, Zelensky says

US proposes ‘free economic zone’ in parts of Donbas after Ukrainian pullback, Zelensky says
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Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are clashing over President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in American cities

Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning
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Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for looser regulations for the U.S. financial system

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is proposing changes to the Financial Stability Oversight Council

Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for looser regulations for the U.S. financial system
Economy|Health|Political

The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here's what's at stake for Americans

Hopes for solving a major health insurance issue are fading in Washington

The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here's what's at stake for Americans
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A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums

A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums

A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums
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Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year
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Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says negotiators are tackling territorial issues in U.S.-led peace talks with Russia

Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory
Business|Economy

Farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems

American farmers are feeling the strain from trade disputes under President Donald Trump, particularly with China

Farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems
Economy|Political|World

Bulgaria's government resigns after mass protests and just weeks before nation due to join eurozone

Bulgaria’s government has resigned as mass protests gripped the country just weeks before it’s due to join the eurozone

Bulgaria's government resigns after mass protests and just weeks before nation due to join eurozone
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Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’

Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’

Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’
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How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities

Central Hillsborough Healthy Start offers a model of community care that helps to prevent premature births.

How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities
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Ukraine’s gloves are off in its energy war with Russia. How much can it increase the pressure?

Ukraine’s gloves are off in its energy war with Russia. How much can it increase the pressure?

Ukraine’s gloves are off in its energy war with Russia. How much can it increase the pressure?
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection

A diverse team of researchers, concerned that the global elder care crisis cannot be addressed by the market or the state alone, are seeking creative solutions.

Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career-oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities

Polytechnic universities try to incorporate skills-based learning into education.

Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career-oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous

The Trump administration has made several efforts to support the coal industry, but even if coal were free, the economics aren’t in its favor.

Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous
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US jobless benefit applications jump to 236,000 last week as concerns about labor market persist

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week, but remain in the same historically healthy range of the past few years despite growing concern over the health of the labor market

US jobless benefit applications jump to 236,000 last week as concerns about labor market persist
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EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections

The European Union has handed Ukraine a list of reforms needed to join the bloc

EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections
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Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling

A new AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen substantially since he reentered the White House

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling
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Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say

Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee

Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say
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Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability

Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability

Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability
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Trump isn’t to blame for affordability woes. Neither is Biden

Trump isn’t to blame for affordability woes. Neither is Biden

Trump isn’t to blame for affordability woes. Neither is Biden
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Pentagon did not conduct routine investigation on whether Hegseth damaged national security by sharing strike plans on Signal

Pentagon did not conduct routine investigation on whether Hegseth damaged national security by sharing strike plans on Signal

Pentagon did not conduct routine investigation on whether Hegseth damaged national security by sharing strike plans on Signal
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It’s not just Americans who are feeling Trump’s tariffs. Five charts show their global impact

It’s not just Americans who are feeling Trump’s tariffs. Five charts show their global impact

It’s not just Americans who are feeling Trump’s tariffs. Five charts show their global impact
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US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast
Economy|Education|World

Without affirmative action, elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissions

Some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges have been enrolling record numbers of low-income students as campuses prioritize economic diversity in the wake of a ban on affirmative action

Without affirmative action, elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissions
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‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee
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Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products

Federal health officials have expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula to include any illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022

Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
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Coca-Cola names a company veteran as its new CEO

Coca-Cola said Wednesday that its chief operating officer will become its next CEO in the first quarter of 2026

Coca-Cola names a company veteran as its new CEO
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FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Biden for the agricultural trade deficit. It's not that simple

As President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package this week to help U.S. farmers hurt by tariffs, he placed responsibility for the U.S. agricultural trade deficit on former President Joe Biden

FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Biden for the agricultural trade deficit. It's not that simple
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Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

President Donald Trump says the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of President Nicolás Maduro

Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
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Congress would target China with new restrictions in massive defense bill

The Trump administration may have softened its language on China to maintain a truce in their trade war, but Congress is pushing for more restrictions on Beijing

Congress would target China with new restrictions in massive defense bill
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Aid flow into Gaza falls short of the ceasefire terms, Israeli figures show

Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling short of the amount agreed upon in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire

Aid flow into Gaza falls short of the ceasefire terms, Israeli figures show
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US suicide rate fell in 2024 after hovering at high level

The U.S. suicide rate has fallen after years of hovering at some of the highest levels ever reported, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

US suicide rate fell in 2024 after hovering at high level
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First of 30 oil lease sales planned for Gulf of Mexico draws $300 million from companies

Oil companies have offered $300 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico in the first offshore lease sale for the region since 2023

First of 30 oil lease sales planned for Gulf of Mexico draws $300 million from companies
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Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year
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Takeaways: Powell says the Fed has delivered enough rate cuts for now

Takeaways: Powell says the Fed has delivered enough rate cuts for now

Takeaways: Powell says the Fed has delivered enough rate cuts for now
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Trump calls affordability a hoax again in insult-ridden speech

President Donald Trump traveled to Pennsylvania to tout his economic agenda and try to allay voters’ cost of living concerns.

Trump calls affordability a hoax again in insult-ridden speech
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US stocks rise after the Fed cuts rates and hopes build for more

The U.S. stock market neared its all-time high after the Federal Reserve cut its main interest rate to bolster the job market, and hopes strengthened for more cuts to come in 2026

US stocks rise after the Fed cuts rates and hopes build for more
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A misplaced wire label on a container ship and other mishaps likely caused the Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB says

A misplaced wire label on a container ship and other mishaps likely caused the Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB says

A misplaced wire label on a container ship and other mishaps likely caused the Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB says
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The Fed just cut interest rates for the sixth time. Here’s why you’re not seeing much of a difference in your loans

The Fed just cut interest rates for the sixth time. Here’s why you’re not seeing much of a difference in your loans

The Fed just cut interest rates for the sixth time. Here’s why you’re not seeing much of a difference in your loans
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What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for you

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the third time since September, bringing its key rate to about 3.6%, the lowest in nearly three years

What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for you
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Elon Musk reportedly plans massive IPO for SpaceX. Here’s what that means

Elon Musk reportedly plans massive IPO for SpaceX. Here’s what that means

Elon Musk reportedly plans massive IPO for SpaceX. Here’s what that means
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Brad Lander, a Mamdani ally, challenges Rep. Dan Goldman in Democratic primary with mayor-elect’s backing

Brad Lander, a Mamdani ally, challenges Rep. Dan Goldman in Democratic primary with mayor-elect’s backing

Brad Lander, a Mamdani ally, challenges Rep. Dan Goldman in Democratic primary with mayor-elect’s backing
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USA Today editor in chief out after a year in job

USA Today's editor in chief, Caren Bohan, is out of the job she's held for a little more than a year

USA Today editor in chief out after a year in job
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First rain of autumn falls in Iran's capital, but the drought-ravaged nation needs far more

Rain has finally fallen in Iran's capital after months of drought

First rain of autumn falls in Iran's capital, but the drought-ravaged nation needs far more
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Instacart’s AI technology is hiking prices as much as 20% for the same item, new study reveals

Instacart’s AI technology is hiking prices as much as 20% for the same item, new study reveals

Instacart’s AI technology is hiking prices as much as 20% for the same item, new study reveals
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Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again

Mega billionaire Elon Musk said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again

Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again
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US prosecutors seek to abandon soccer TV rights corruption case

U.S. prosecutors have told the Supreme Court that they want to give up their fight to preserve the convictions of a former Fox executive and a South American sports media company in a corruption case related to the TV rights for international soccer tournaments

US prosecutors seek to abandon soccer TV rights corruption case
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'Once in a generation opportunity': Narcan to be distributed to every public school in Georgia

'Once in a generation opportunity': Narcan to be distributed to every public school in Georgia

'Once in a generation opportunity': Narcan to be distributed to every public school in Georgia
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Battleground Republicans clash with hard-liners over Obamacare subsidies as party talks health care strategy

Battleground Republicans clash with hard-liners over Obamacare subsidies as party talks health care strategy

Battleground Republicans clash with hard-liners over Obamacare subsidies as party talks health care strategy
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Truckers prepare for treacherous roads as blizzard conditions threaten central Iowa

Truckers prepare for treacherous roads as blizzard conditions threaten central Iowa

Truckers prepare for treacherous roads as blizzard conditions threaten central Iowa
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Thousands sign petition to pause robot deliveries after alleged crashes, obstructions in Chicago

Thousands sign petition to pause robot deliveries after alleged crashes, obstructions in Chicago

Thousands sign petition to pause robot deliveries after alleged crashes, obstructions in Chicago
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

WTF? Embracing profanity is one thing both political parties seem to agree on

The language of politicians has become more vulgar in recent years

WTF? Embracing profanity is one thing both political parties seem to agree on
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NASCAR chairman Jim France stands firm on charter stance, citing parents' advice

NASCAR Chairman Jim France has testified in a federal antitrust lawsuit involving Michael Jordan's racing team

NASCAR chairman Jim France stands firm on charter stance, citing parents' advice
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Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest

Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest

Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials

The mass adoption of new technologies drives demand for rare and complex materials used in their manufacture.

From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows

Girls are at an even greater risk of early substance use than boys.

Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows
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From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality

There are better ways for teams to cut their climate impact.

From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads

Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads

Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads
Business|Economy|Finance

December is a great time to buy a new car and this is why

If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, the remaining weeks of December could be a great time to buy

December is a great time to buy a new car and this is why
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Why Latin America’s prisons create some of the world’s deadliest gangs

Why Latin America’s prisons create some of the world’s deadliest gangs

Why Latin America’s prisons create some of the world’s deadliest gangs
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Military drone attack on Sudan oil field kills dozens and threatens South Sudan's economic lifeline

Dozens of people have been killed in a drone strike against Sudan’s largest oil processing facility carried out by the Sudanese Armed Forces

Military drone attack on Sudan oil field kills dozens and threatens South Sudan's economic lifeline
Business|Economy|Environment

A new threat to affordability – just in time for winter

A new threat to affordability – just in time for winter

A new threat to affordability – just in time for winter
Economy|Political|US

Vance expected to travel to Pennsylvania next week to continue administration’s push on affordability

Vance expected to travel to Pennsylvania next week to continue administration’s push on affordability

Vance expected to travel to Pennsylvania next week to continue administration’s push on affordability
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Paramount says China's Tencent withdrew from its Warner Bros bid to avert national security issues

Paramount Skydance says that the Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings withdrew from its bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery to avert a national security review

Paramount says China's Tencent withdrew from its Warner Bros bid to avert national security issues
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South Korea to require advertisers to label AI-generated ads

South Korea will require advertisers to label their ads made with artificial intelligence technologies from next year as it seeks to curb a surge of deceptive promotions featuring fabricated experts or deep-faked celebrities endorsing food or pharmaceutical products on social media

South Korea to require advertisers to label AI-generated ads
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote

Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map have submitted thousands of petition signatures calling for a statewide vote on the plan backed by President Donald Trump

Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote
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Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina could be federally recognized through the National Defense Authorization Act the House plans to vote on this week

Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill
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Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in their escalating border conflict

Cambodia and Thailand are engaged in renewed fighting, forcing tens of thousands to flee border areas

Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in their escalating border conflict
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Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries

At a nighttime event in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, although the issue couldn't quite command his full attention

Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries
Economy|Science|Technology|World

The Latest: Trump speaks on Americans’ economic worries and blames Democrats at Pennsylvania rally

President Donald Trump road-tested his claims that he’s tackling Americans’ affordability woes at a Tuesday rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania

The Latest: Trump speaks on Americans’ economic worries and blames Democrats at Pennsylvania rally
Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political

Senate heads toward dueling partisan votes on health care, with each likely to fail

The Senate is heading toward dueling partisan votes on health care this week

Senate heads toward dueling partisan votes on health care, with each likely to fail
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|US

Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years

Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayor’s race over a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump

Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

West Africa is in a state of emergency after several coups, bloc leader says

A leader of the West African regional bloc says coups and attempted coups have left the region in a state of emergency

West Africa is in a state of emergency after several coups, bloc leader says
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Appearance by Venezuelan Nobel Peace laureate María Corina Machado canceled on eve of prize ceremony

A planned news conference by Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado has been canceled after a several-hour delay, a day before Wednesday's award ceremony in Oslo

Appearance by Venezuelan Nobel Peace laureate María Corina Machado canceled on eve of prize ceremony
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Kyle Schwarber stays with Philadelphia Phillies, agrees to $150 million, 5-year contract

Kyle Schwarber is staying with the Philadelphia Phillies, agreeing to a $150 million, five-year contract

Kyle Schwarber stays with Philadelphia Phillies, agrees to $150 million, 5-year contract
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Trump administration announces deal to end Biden-era student debt repayment plan

Trump administration announces deal to end Biden-era student debt repayment plan

Trump administration announces deal to end Biden-era student debt repayment plan
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Senate to vote on GOP health care bill that does not extend expiring Obamacare tax credits

Senate to vote on GOP health care bill that does not extend expiring Obamacare tax credits

Senate to vote on GOP health care bill that does not extend expiring Obamacare tax credits
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Gerrymandering is spreading across US states after Trump pushed for new congressional districts

A gerrymandering battle is spreading among states after President Donald Trump pushed for new U.S. House districts ahead of next year's elections

Gerrymandering is spreading across US states after Trump pushed for new congressional districts
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Cracker Barrel lowers revenue forecast as traffic falls after logo blowup

Cracker Barrel posted lower-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter and lowered its revenue forecast for the year as it continued to feel the fallout from a botched plan to revamp its logo and restaurants

Cracker Barrel lowers revenue forecast as traffic falls after logo blowup
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US stocks hold in place in the countdown to the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday

U.S. stocks largely held in place as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say about interest rates

US stocks hold in place in the countdown to the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday
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Mexican president says Mexico will send more water to US but not immediately

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country plans to send more water to the U.S., but not immediately

Mexican president says Mexico will send more water to US but not immediately
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Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near courthouses, hospitals or colleges

Illinois has a new law shielding immigrants from federal enforcement near courthouses, hospitals, university campuses, and day cares

Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near courthouses, hospitals or colleges
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase

The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase
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OpenAI names Slack CEO Dresser as first chief of revenue as ChatGPT maker aims to make a profit

OpenAI has appointed Slack CEO Denise Dresser as its first chief of revenue

OpenAI names Slack CEO Dresser as first chief of revenue as ChatGPT maker aims to make a profit
Business|Economy|Technology

Partnership to convert airliners to cargo planes

Partnership to convert airliners to cargo planes

Partnership to convert airliners to cargo planes
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Police raid Argentine soccer clubs and AFA as part of investigation into alleged money laundering

Argentine federal police have raided the headquarters of the Argentine Football Association and at least 17 soccer clubs

Police raid Argentine soccer clubs and AFA as part of investigation into alleged money laundering
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US sanctions network recruiting Colombian fighters for Sudanese paramilitary

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four people and four firms for allegedly recruiting former Colombian military members to train soldiers for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces

US sanctions network recruiting Colombian fighters for Sudanese paramilitary
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European leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years but using Russian assets poses a major test

European Union leaders have committed to funding Ukraine's economic and military needs for the next two years

European leaders agree to fund Ukraine for 2 years but using Russian assets poses a major test
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America’s job market is turning into an exclusive airport lounge

America’s job market is turning into an exclusive airport lounge

America’s job market is turning into an exclusive airport lounge
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More people crowdfunded for essential needs like food and housing in 2025, according to GoFundMe

More people are turning to GoFundMe for help with basic needs such as housing and food

More people crowdfunded for essential needs like food and housing in 2025, according to GoFundMe
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U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million

U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in at 7.7 million amid uncertainty over the direction of the American economy

U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million
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US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves

Industry leaders have objected to reversals of long-standing policies, and market forces are moving against the Trump administration’s hopes.

US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Microsoft investing $17.5 billion in India for AI and cloud infrastructure

Microsoft has announced its largest-ever Asia investment of $17.5 billion in India to enhance cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure over the next four years

Microsoft investing $17.5 billion in India for AI and cloud infrastructure
Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle

McCormick predicts this flavor will dominate menus in 2026

McCormick predicts this flavor will dominate menus in 2026

McCormick predicts this flavor will dominate menus in 2026
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong

Many people understand rural America through stereotypes. Two scholars who study rural communities bust 6 of those myths, complicating the conventional wisdom.

6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong
Economy|Education

Young, undocumented immigrants are finding it increasingly hard to attend college as South Carolina and other states restrict in-state tuition or ban them altogether

Not letting undocumented students pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities can make the cost of a college education prohibitive.

Young, undocumented immigrants are finding it increasingly hard to attend college as South Carolina and other states restrict in-state tuition or ban them altogether
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Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela

Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela

Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss

The most comprehensive global environment assessment ever undertaken calls for a new approach to jointly tackle the most pressing environmental issues including climate change and biodiversity loss that threaten over 1 million plant and animal species with extinction

UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss
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Google facing a new antitrust probe in Europe over content it uses for AI

The European Union is investigating Google for potential antitrust violations related to its AI models

Google facing a new antitrust probe in Europe over content it uses for AI
Business|Economy

Starbucks workers are still without a labor deal four years after their first union win. Here’s why

Starbucks workers are still without a labor deal four years after their first union win. Here’s why

Starbucks workers are still without a labor deal four years after their first union win. Here’s why
Business|Economy|Election|Finance

Trump heads to Pennsylvania as GOP tries to sell its own affordability message

Trump heads to Pennsylvania as GOP tries to sell its own affordability message

Trump heads to Pennsylvania as GOP tries to sell its own affordability message
Business|Economy|Education|World

Corporate America ‘risks rolling back progress’ for women, says new report

Corporate America ‘risks rolling back progress’ for women, says new report

Corporate America ‘risks rolling back progress’ for women, says new report
Business|Economy|Finance

Fed likely to lower borrowing costs this week, but follow-up rate cuts face longer odds

The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome Powell’s ability to corral the necessary support from fellow policymakers for a third straight interest rate cut

Fed likely to lower borrowing costs this week, but follow-up rate cuts face longer odds
Economy

Why does the stock market care so much about a rate cut?

Why does the stock market care so much about a rate cut?

Why does the stock market care so much about a rate cut?
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Czech populist billionaire Babiš sworn in as prime minister

Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš has been sworn in as the Czech Republic’s new prime minister following October’s parliamentary election

Czech populist billionaire Babiš sworn in as prime minister
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IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan from bailout, citing progress on economic and climate reforms

The International Monetary Fund says it has approved the release of $1.2 billion to Pakistan, giving the cash-strapped country a fresh boost as it works to recover from one of its worst economic crises in years

IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan from bailout, citing progress on economic and climate reforms
Economy|Health|Political|US

Senate Republican leader won’t commit to vote on a GOP health care proposal with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire

Senate Republican leader won’t commit to vote on a GOP health care proposal with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire

Senate Republican leader won’t commit to vote on a GOP health care proposal with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire
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Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China

Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China

Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China
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Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China

President Donald Trump says he will allow Nvidia to sell its H200 computer chip used in the development of artificial intelligence to “approved customers” in China

Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China
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What to know about Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

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What to know about Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
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Trump threatens Mexico with even higher tariffs

Trump threatens Mexico with even higher tariffs

Trump threatens Mexico with even higher tariffs
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|US

The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board members

The U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to expand presidential control over independent federal agencies, signaling support for President Donald Trump’s firing of board members

The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board members
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump is giving farmers $12B in aid. They've been hit hard by his trade war with China

President Donald Trump is giving farmers some $12 billion in aid to help as they struggle to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs

Trump is giving farmers $12B in aid. They've been hit hard by his trade war with China
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Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case

An economist testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that the racing series owes a combined $364.7 million in damages to the two teams suing it over a revenue-sharing dispute

Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Protesting Greek farmers swarm onto airport tarmac in Crete, forcing halt to flights

Angry farmers protesting delays in the payment of subsidies have swarmed onto an airport tarmac on the southern Greek island of Crete

Protesting Greek farmers swarm onto airport tarmac in Crete, forcing halt to flights
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

PepsiCo to cut prices, eliminate products as part of a deal with an activist investor

PepsiCo plans to cut prices and eliminate some of its products under a deal with an activist investor announced Monday

PepsiCo to cut prices, eliminate products as part of a deal with an activist investor
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Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention

Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention

Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Top manager leaves Warren Buffett's Berkshire as incoming CEO names team

Incoming Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel is assembling his team to help him lead the conglomerate Warren Buffett built starting in January after a couple of key departures

Top manager leaves Warren Buffett's Berkshire as incoming CEO names team
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Benin government says short-lived coup left casualties on both sides

Benin's government has said Sunday's short-lived coup left “casualties on both sides” of the government forces and the mutinous soldiers

Benin government says short-lived coup left casualties on both sides
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Ikea executive speaks with CNN ahead of new store launch

Chief sustainability officer of IKEA Australia and New Zealand, Mirja Viinanen, joins Elex Michaelson to share details about the new store in New Zealand. Plus, Michaelson asks Viinanen if she can put together IKEA products herself.

Ikea executive speaks with CNN ahead of new store launch
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Wall Street pulls back from its record heights

U.S. stocks pulled away from their record heights

Wall Street pulls back from its record heights
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds

An innovative study mapped preterm births, low birth weights and infant mortality to municipal water wells downstream from PFAS-contaminated sites. The results show the high cost of PFAS harm.

PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey

President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Alina Habba, announced her resignation as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey

Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey
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Bessent divests from soybean farmland ahead of Trump aid announcement for farmers

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he has divested from his North Dakota soybean farmland

Bessent divests from soybean farmland ahead of Trump aid announcement for farmers
Business|Economy|Technology

Boeing finalizes $4.7B acquisition of key 737 Max supplier Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing has completed its $4.7 billion purchase of Spirit AeroSystems, a key supplier that builds fuselages for its 737 Max jetliners

Boeing finalizes $4.7B acquisition of key 737 Max supplier Spirit AeroSystems
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets

What is a hostile takeover bid?

What is a hostile takeover bid?

What is a hostile takeover bid?
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years

While hospital CEO salaries and health insurance premiums have increased, health care quality has not.

Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix-Warner deal would drive streaming market further down the road of ‘Big 3’ domination

US industries have traditionally consolidated into 3 to 5 main players. When it comes to streaming, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney are the top trio.

Netflix-Warner deal would drive streaming market further down the road of ‘Big 3’ domination
Business|Economy|Political

Trump announces $12 billion farmer aid package

Trump announces $12 billion farmer aid package

Trump announces $12 billion farmer aid package
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

The UN aid coordination agency cuts its funding appeal after Western support plunges

The U.N.’s humanitarian aid coordinator is downsizing its appeal for annual funding in 2026 after support this year — mostly from Western governments — plunged to the lowest level in a decade

The UN aid coordination agency cuts its funding appeal after Western support plunges
Economy|Entertainment|Political|Travel|World

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom
Economy|Science|Technology

Trump says he’ll sign executive order blocking state AI regulations, despite safety fears

Trump says he’ll sign executive order blocking state AI regulations, despite safety fears

Trump says he’ll sign executive order blocking state AI regulations, despite safety fears
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar's most popular touring artists of the new millennium

Pollstar has ranked the top 25 “Most Popular Touring Artists of the Millennium” based on ticket sales from Jan. 1, 2001, to the end of 2025

Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar's most popular touring artists of the new millennium
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Restaurant that served free meals during government shutdown now in need of your help

Restaurant that served free meals during government shutdown now in need of your help

Restaurant that served free meals during government shutdown now in need of your help
Business|Economy|Finance|Science

How keeping down borrowing costs for mortgages and other loans is built into the Fed’s ‘dual mandate’

Recent news reports highlighted how the Fed technically has a third mandate – moderate long-term interest rates. An economist explains how the objective is already baked into the other two.

How keeping down borrowing costs for mortgages and other loans is built into the Fed’s ‘dual mandate’
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

IBM buys data streaming platform Confluent in $11 billion deal

IBM has announced it's acquiring data streaming platform Confluent in an $11 billion deal

IBM buys data streaming platform Confluent in $11 billion deal
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Technology

Florida’s new reporting system is shining a light on human trafficking in the Sunshine State

Florida’s new unified human trafficking database allows criminologists to determine the scope of the problem and find patterns of exploitation.

Florida’s new reporting system is shining a light on human trafficking in the Sunshine State
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup

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Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup