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WORLDBBC

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Pope Leo names Ronald Hicks next archbishop of New York

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Scoop: TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. unit after yearslong saga

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Texas-based Tricolor CEO, other top executives arrested on federal fraud charges

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Nike says turnaround plans are ‘in the middle innings,’ but investor worries remain

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Justice Department Sues Four States for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls

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Trump Media, TAE Announce One of the Weirdest Mergers Ever. DJT Stock Is Soaring.

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Thousands rally in Bulgaria against corruption, call for judicial reform

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NATIONHomeland Security (.gov)

This Christmas, These Worst of Worst Murderers, Pedophiles, and Violent Assailant Criminal Illegal Aliens Are Off American Streets

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BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader to Merge, Creating $3.6 Billion Law Firm

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Lovable hits $6.6 billion valuation as its CEO says it wants to be ‘the last piece of software’ companies ever buy

BUSINESSThe Guardian

BP opts for culture shock with new CEO appointment, but the timing is odd

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Trump orders expanded access to marijuana, CBD, citing medical benefits

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Trump administration moves to dismantle national climate research lab in Colorado

NATIONColorado Public Radio

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Trump signs executive order easing marijuana restrictions by reclassifying drug

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Brown University and MIT shooting suspect found dead; identified as former grad student

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Australian Police Detain 7 on Suspicion of Planning a ‘Violent Act’

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Trump signs order reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous

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Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

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Trump's handpicked board votes to rename performing arts center the 'Trump Kennedy Center'

BUSINESSReuters

Elliott's $1 billion bet on Lululemon fans hopes of a revival

NATIONAmerican Civil Liberties Union

ACLU Will Challenge Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Effort to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

NATIONThe Guardian

Democrats won’t release 2024 election loss ‘autopsy’, DNC chair says

BUSINESSFinancial Times

US regulator loosens some compliance burdens for Citigroup

BUSINESSInvestor's Business Daily

Stock Market Today: Indexes Keep Gains; Western Digital On A Streak As Carvana, Nuke Play Set Up (Live Coverage)

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BUSINESSReuters

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Nessel joins national suit accusing Uber of entrapping consumers

BUSINESSBloomberg.com

Warner Bros. Falls Below Netflix Offer as Bidding War Hopes Cool

BUSINESSCNBC

American Airlines no longer lets basic economy flyers earn miles

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Australian police arrest 7 men en route to Bondi after tip on possible ‘violent act’

WORLDBBC

Mum-of-two from Northampton died after cosmetic surgery in Turkey

NATIONHouse Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (.gov)

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EU to slash asylum cases from 7 nations deemed safe

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Greg Biffle: Ex-Nascar driver and family among seven killed in plane crash

NATIONMontgomery County, Maryland Government (.gov)

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Trump's social media venture strikes $6B merger deal with fusion power company

NATIONThe Guardian

Trump administration unveils plans to end gender-affirming care for minors

WORLDBBC

'Secret bugging' of SNP MSP unacceptable, John Swinney says

NATIONAxios

Trump administration ordered to reverse hundreds of shutdown layoffs

WORLDDW

EU summit: Russian frozen assets for Ukraine top agenda

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BUSINESSCNBC

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BUSINESSYahoo Finance

U.S. car maker wins 2025 sales race with 2.8 million vehicles sold

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

Trump Media to Merge With Nuclear Fusion Firm in $6 Billion Deal

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Nike is set to report earnings after the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects

BUSINESSSyracuse.com

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WORLDAP News

Rubio hits 2 more International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over Israel prosecutions

WORLDThe New York Times

French Doctor Sentenced to Life for Fatally Poisoning 12 People

BUSINESSFederal Trade Commission (.gov)

Instacart to Pay $60 Million in Consumer Refunds to Settle FTC Lawsuit Over Allegations it Engaged in Deceptive Tactics

BUSINESSReuters

Prices in biggest US power grid auction hit new record, signaling higher utility bills ahead

WORLDFrance 24

Police search French culture minister's home and offices in corruption probe

BUSINESSBoiseDev

Micron sees record earnings, accelerates Boise construction: ‘we are more than sold out’

NATIONThe White House (.gov)

President Trump Highlights America’s Historic Comeback in Year-End Address

WORLDInquirer.net

Ex-DPWH exec Cabral found ‘unresponsive’ by Kennon Road river

WORLDThe Times of Israel

After initial enthusiasm wanes, little progress made at Gaza truce coordination center

BUSINESSFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (.gov)

FACT SHEET | FERC Directs Nation’s Largest Grid Operator to Create New Rules to Embrace Innovation and Protect Consumers

WORLDCBS News

Youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim mourned as Texas rabbi recovers from wounds sustained trying to help

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Law firms Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader set to merge in record deal

BUSINESSFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (.gov)

FERC Directs Nation’s Largest Grid Operator to Create New Rules to Embrace Innovation and Protect Consumers

NATION6abc Philadelphia

Brian Walshe case: After guilty verdict reached in trial, Boston-area man sentenced to life in prison in wife Ana's murder

BUSINESSU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)

KKL Fabric 9-Drawer Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units; Sold on Amazon by HK Brilliant

NATIONAP News

Brian Walshe is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, whose body was never found

NATIONThe New York Times

Trump Moves to End Gender-Related Care for Minors, Threatening Hospitals That Offer It

BUSINESSPolitico

Delayed inflation data shows price pressures easing, in boost to Trump

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WORLDThe Washington Post

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HHS moves to slash funding and access to care for transgender minors

BUSINESSThe Washington Post

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BUSINESSNASA (.gov)

NASA’s DiskSat Technology Demo Launches to Low Earth Orbit

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HHS Acts to Bar Hospitals from Performing Sex-Rejecting Procedures on Children

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District of Nebraska | Tren De Aragua Members and Leaders Indicted in Multi-Million Dollar ATM Jackpotting Scheme

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NATION6abc Philadelphia

Washington DC flight crash 2025: US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67

WORLDThe Mirror US

Miss Universe contestant stripped of title after controversial photo sparks international backlash

NATIONAP News

Pope names fellow Chicagoan, Bishop Ronald Hicks, as new archbishop of New York

BUSINESSThe Washington Post

Why Trump’s social media and crypto company is merging with a developer of fusion power

WORLDBusiness Insider

In a first, a US Navy warship in the Middle East just launched a one-way attack drone

BUSINESSThe New York Times

CPI Report Live Updates: Inflation Unexpectedly Slowed to 2.7% in November

BUSINESSCincinnati Enquirer

Ohio, other states settle with Menards over ads promising 11% off everything

NATIONThe White House (.gov)

Trump Delivers: Core Inflation Hits Lowest Level in Nearly Five Years

BUSINESSThe Hollywood Reporter

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NATIONU.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)

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WORLDU.S. Department of State (.gov)

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CPI inflation: Price increases in the US ease in November

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Japan needs to possess nuclear weapons, prime minister's office source says

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

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BUSINESSBBC

Trump Media to merge with fusion energy firm in $6bn deal

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

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BUSINESSWSET

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WORLDThe Washington Post

Bondi Beach suspects spent weeks in Philippine city, hotel says

BUSINESSRivian Stories

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BUSINESSAmerican Airlines Newsroom

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BUSINESSFortune

LinkedIn CEO says it’s 'outdated' to have a five-year career plan: It’s a 'little bit foolish' considering the pace AI is changing the workplace

WORLDAxios

Scoop: Witkoff to meet Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish officials in Miami on Gaza deal

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NATIONColorado Public Radio

25K still without power Thursday, with shutoffs expected for 67K more Friday amid continued high winds

NATIONU.S. Department of State (.gov)

Doxing and Harassment of American Officials by the South African Government

WORLDBBC

UK government halts Ajax trial after soldier falls ill in another vehicle

NATIONBBC

Two US presidents and their associations with Epstein

WORLDThe Jerusalem Post

Houthis mobilize for southern offensive in Yemen

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Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife and dismembering her body

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Bill Ackman strikes $2.1bn deal for insurer in bid to build ‘modern Berkshire Hathaway’

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Power restoration could take multiple days in some areas in western Washington

NATIONReuters

Pope Leo replaces New York's Cardinal Dolan in shake-up of US Church

BUSINESSU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)

JOKOSIS Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails; Sold on Amazon by JOKOSIS

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A divided E.U. races against time to tap Russian assets for Ukraine

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Blue Wave Recalls Above-Ground Pools 48 Inches and Taller Due to Drowning Hazard

BUSINESSABC News

US jobless claim applications fell by 13,000 last week as layoffs remain low

BUSINESSCoinDesk

Bitcoin price (BTC) news: BTC adds to gains after soft inflation numbers

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

Office of Public Affairs | Doctor Indicted for Orchestrating $45M Botox Fraud Scheme Targeting Medicare

WORLDThe New York Times

Over 1,000 Were Killed in Attack on Famine-Stricken Camp in Sudan, U.N. Says

NATIONAxios

A low-key Chicago-area missionary is replacing Trump ally Cardinal Dolan in New York

BUSINESSAbout Amazon

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NATIONThe Guardian

Whistles, Signal and school patrols: how ordinary Americans are fighting back against ICE

BUSINESSNPR

Inflation cools slightly in November as worries about affordability grip Americans

BUSINESSHonda Newsroom

2026 Honda Accord Adds More Standard Tech and Sportier Styling; Now Arriving at Dealers

WORLDU.S. Department of State (.gov)

United States Welcomes Bolivia’s Economic Reforms - United States Department of State

BUSINESSReuters

Germany launches 30 billion euro fund to mobilise private investment

BUSINESSCNBC

S&P 500 snaps 4-day losing streak, boosted by cooler-than-expected inflation data: Live updates

WORLDAustralian Broadcasting Corporation

French doctor jailed for poisoning 30 patients, including children

WORLDSky News

Parents of Scottish sextortion victim who took his own life sue Instagram owner Meta

BUSINESSCNBC

Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Micron, Disney, Rivian, GE Vernova & more

BUSINESSCNBC

November consumer prices rose at a 2.7% annual rate, lower than expected, delayed data shows

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Economists warn of flaws in US inflation report

WORLDThe Guardian

Brazilian president vows to veto bill cutting Jair Bolsonaro’s prison term

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Sudan’s civil war: A visual guide to the brutal conflict

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‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’ – US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives

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Investigators recovered live rounds from Brown University shooting scene: sources

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

District of South Carolina | Myrtle Beach Pastor Indicted for Cyberstalking Wife Before Her Death

WORLDReuters

China says arms trade with Cambodia, Thailand unrelated to border conflict

NATIONCBS News

Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison without parole for "barbaric" murder of Ana Walshe, judge says

BUSINESSThe New York Times

Truth Social Parent to Merge With Nuclear Fusion Firm in $6 Billion Deal

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

Trump says Americans need to prepare for something the US ‘has never seen.’ How to get ready (and wealthy) in 2026

BUSINESSReuters

Bank of England lowers rates after tight vote but signals caution about further cuts

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Ukraine’s grid confronts the possibility of total collapse - https

BUSINESSAlaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines bolsters service from Anchorage and Portland with seven new routes, including nonstop flights to Boston, Jackson Hole and four Washington state cities

WORLDDVIDS

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NATIONNPR

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BUSINESSThe New York Times

Interest Rate Cut and Slower Inflation Offer Britons a Reprieve

WORLDAP News

India signs deal with Oman as it tries to counter US tariffs by accelerating free trade agreements

WORLDEuronews.com

French court jails doctor for life for poisoning patients, killing 12

WORLDReuters

Ukrainian drones kill three people in Russia's Rostov region, authorities say

WORLDNPR

Could international troops be sent to Gaza? Here's why Trump's plan hinges on it

NATIONNPR

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people

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WORLDBBC

DR Congo conflict: M23 rebels begin pulling out from Uvira, its leaders say

NATIONNPR

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NATIONABC7 Chicago

Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks named by Pope Leo to lead New York Archdiocese, replacing Cardinal Timothy Dolan

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Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company

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NATIONSan Francisco Chronicle

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WORLDCNBC

Bank of England cuts interest rates, in welcome Christmas boost for consumers

BUSINESSThe Guardian

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NATIONMissouri Independent

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BUSINESSCNBC

Trump Media to merge with fusion power company TAE Technologies in $6 billion deal

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Trump media group agrees $6bn merger with Google-backed fusion energy company

NATIONMPR News

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BUSINESSFortune

‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry piles misery onto tech stocks after Oracle fails to close AI debt deal

BUSINESSEli Lilly

Lilly's orforglipron helped people maintain weight loss after switching from injectable incretins to oral GLP-1 therapy in first-of-its-kind Phase 3 trial

BUSINESSCNBC

Eli Lilly says obesity pill helps maintain weight loss after patients switch from Wegovy, Zepbound

WORLDBBC

Nigeria Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar apologises over Burkina Faso military flight

WORLDBBC

Nigeria apologises over Burkina Faso military flight that saw 11 servicemen detained

WORLDCBS News

Doctor described as "star anesthetist" gets life sentence in France for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12

WORLDBBC

MSP Ash Regan faces Holyrood ban over social media post

BUSINESSFortune

Elon Musk says there will be ‘no poverty’ in the future, implying Ray Dalio’s multi-million Trump Account pledge will be essentially redundant

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Powerball jackpot soars to $1.5 billion after no big winner in latest drawing

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WORLDDW

Merz touts EU-Mercosur deal while France, Italy protest

WORLDBBC

Briton who fought in Ukraine jailed for 13 years by Russia

WORLDEuronews.com

Who are the Westerners sanctioned by the EU for spreading Russian propaganda?

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

CPI Report Today: S&P 500 Futures Gain Ahead of Inflation Data — Live Updates

BUSINESSThe Guardian

AI boom has caused same CO2 emissions in 2025 as New York City, report claims

WORLDThe Guardian

Saudi-backed forces gather on Yemen border as separatists face pressure to pull back

NATIONThe New York Times

Pope Leo Appoints Bishop Ronald Hicks to Succeed Timothy Dolan

NATIONBBC

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NATIONThe Marshall Project

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BUSINESSCNBC

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BUSINESSLos Angeles Times

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WORLDCBS News

4 days after Bondi Beach attack, Australian police conduct dramatic operation as intel suggests possible new plot

WORLDCBS News

4 days after Bondi Beach, Australian police conduct dramatic operation as intel suggests possible new plot

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NATION6abc Philadelphia

Trump writes partisan plaques for predecessors in his newly installed Presidential Walk of Fame

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BUSINESSABC News

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NATIONABC News

Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison for murdering and dismembering wife

WORLDconsilium.europa.eu

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine: Council sanctions 41 vessels of the Russian shadow fleet

WORLDThe Times of Israel

Australian PM vows new laws to crack down on hate after deadly Hanukkah terror attack

BUSINESSABC News

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WORLDBBC

French 'Doctor Death' who poisoned patients jailed for life

NATIONNPR

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WORLD朝日新聞

Japan expects Finland to act over offensive slant-eyes posts

WORLDFinancial Times

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NATIONNPR

Venezuelans brace for hardship as Trump threatens oil blockade

WORLDThe Moscow Times

Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Rostov Region Kill At Least 3

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Meta’s Yann LeCun targets €3bn valuation for AI start-up

BUSINESSstatnews.com

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WORLDAP News

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BUSINESSYahoo Finance

Bitcoin Is Doing Something Last Seen in 2014. Wall Street Analysts Say This Will Happen in 2026.

WORLDUNITED24 Media

Zelenskyy: Kupiansk Visit Proved Russia Is Lying—and Washington Took Notice

WORLDAl Jazeera

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WORLDEuropean Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

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NATIONABC News

Florida man set to be executed for killing 2 during a home invasion

NATIONWar on the Rocks

Weak in Battle, Dangerous in Resistance: Venezuela’s Military Preparedness and Possible Responses to U.S. Action

WORLDAl Jazeera

Cambodia says Thailand bombed casino hub on border, with no truce in sight

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Ancient DNA explains why some people live to be over 100

NATIONEdSource

New federal alert warns that 132 schools and colleges in California produce ‘lower earnings’

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China voices support for Venezuela amid US blockade, but makes no aid pledges

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China Backs Venezuela After Trump Orders Oil Tanker Blockade

NATIONThe Washington Post

Fast, harsh, alone: Trump beams into prime time with uncertain results

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Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Peter Arnett, who reported on Vietnam and Gulf wars, has died

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Mourners grieve 10-year-old slain in Bondi mass shooting as Australia's leader pledges new hate laws

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Russia is trying to overwhelm Europe with its sabotage campaign, Western officials say

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CNBC Daily Open: Oracle's debt seems to be affecting data center funding

WORLDCNN

Bondi attack suspects had no visitors and barely left hotel during month-long Philippines stay, employee says

NATIONNPR

US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion

WORLDKyiv Post

Explosions Rock Rostov, Bataysk After Drone Attack on Oil Tanker

WORLDThe Guardian

How climate breakdown is putting the world’s food in peril – in maps and charts

NATIONBBC

US announces $11bn weapons sale to Taiwan

WORLDThe New York Times

Australia Mourns the Youngest Victim of the Bondi Beach Shooting

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China launches $113 billion free-trade experiment on Hainan island

WORLDReuters

Mass layoffs overshadow Guinea's Simandou mega mine as output accelerates

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WORLDCNN

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Russia wants to drain Europe's investigative resources with its sabotage campaign, officials say

NATIONAxios

Ex-Harvard morgue manager who sold body parts sentenced to 8 years in prison

WORLDThe New York Times

At Tokyo Zoo, Visitors Worry Pandas Could Be China’s Next Target

WORLDThe New York Times

Europe Agrees to $105 Billion Funding Plan for Ukraine

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Berlin launches ‘Germany Fund’ to lure private equity investors

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Carmakers sour on EU’s ‘disastrous’ petrol engine rule changes

WORLDFinancial Times

Putin’s retaliation threat over frozen assets rattles EU capitals

WORLDFinancial Times

Canada defends US exemption from global minimum tax deal

WORLDDawn

‘We need to do more’: Australian PM vows crackdown on hate speech after Bondi shooting

NATIONThe New York Times

U.S. Government Admits Liability in Deadly D.C.-Area Air Collision

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Micron’s (MU) AI Story Defies the Sell-Off — What’s Driving the Stock Higher?

BUSINESSThe Hollywood Reporter

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos, Greg Peters Visit Warner Bros. Studio Lot With David Zaslav

BUSINESSVariety

In Show of Force, Netflix Chiefs Visit Warner Bros. Lot Amid Battle With Paramount for Studio’s Future

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WORLDThe New York Times

Australia to Crack Down on Hate Speech After Bondi Beach Attack

BUSINESSABC7 Los Angeles

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NATIONBBC

Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to set aside her 20-year prison sentence

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WORLDThe Kyiv Independent

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil tanker in Russia's Rostov-on-Don, local officials claim

WORLDThe Jerusalem Post

Austalian PM introduces new reforms combatting antisemitism

WORLDCNN

Hero cop hailed, youngest Bondi shooting victim laid to rest

WORLDNDTV

Asim Munir's US Challenge As Trump Pushes Pakistan To Send Troops To Gaza

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WORLDBBC

Anthony Albanese announces hate speech crackdown after Bondi shooting

NATIONPBS

U.S. says strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific, marking 26th known strike

NATIONInstitute for the Study of War

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WORLDThe Conversation

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NATIONABC7 Los Angeles

17 members of local gang Puente-13 linked to Mexican Mafia arrested in sweep in San Gabriel Valley

NATIONThe Guardian

US government admits negligence in helicopter-plane collision that killed 67

NATIONThe Washington Post

Government admits failures by Army and air traffic controllers in DCA crash

NATIONABC News

Fani Willis, testifying before Georgia Senate panel, defends 2020 election probe

WORLDThe Guardian

Ukraine war briefing: Drones strike tanker in Russian port, local officials say

NATIONABC News

Jack Smith testifies before House Judiciary Committee about his Trump probes

BUSINESSKUOW

Washington’s biggest polluter ordered to keep burning coal by Trump administration

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

Warner Demands Larry Ellison’s Personal Guarantee in Paramount Bid

NATIONAxios

U.S. would be "lucky" if Trump serves "even longer," White House says

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Adm. Bradley tells lawmakers it’s possible to release part of video of boat strike that killed survivors, Democrats say

NATIONReuters

US military says it conducted strike on a vessel in eastern Pacific, killing four men

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WORLDThe Washington Post

Brazilian lawmakers vote to reduce Bolsonaro’s prison time

NATIONThe New York Times

Dan Bongino to Step Down as FBI Deputy Director

NATIONCBS News

Watch Live: Trump addresses the nation in prime-time speech on accomplishments, plans

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CNBC Daily Open: Concerns over Oracle's debt spill over into its projects

NATIONLos Angeles Times

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NATIONPBS

U.S. government admits negligence in DC midair collision that killed 67 people

NATIONABC News

China sues after Missouri seeks to collect on $25 billion court judgement, prosecutor says

BUSINESSReuters

OpenAI discussed raising tens of billions at about $750 billion valuation, the Information reports

NATIONABC News

Court blocks Michigan ban on conversion therapy on free speech grounds

WORLDCNN

Myanmar’s military junta charge hundreds with breaking election law as voting date nears

WORLDPunch Newspapers

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BUSINESSBloomberg.com

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NATIONAxios

How Democrats helped to orchestrate a Republican revolt against Mike Johnson

WORLDBBC

Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders hold crunch talks on Russia's frozen assets

NATIONThe New York Times

Republicans Clinch Democratic Bid to Force Vote on Health Subsidies

NATIONReuters

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NATIONCNN

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NATIONPolitico

Trump officials dive into the West’s biggest water war

NATIONCNN

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BUSINESSThe Information

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NATIONABC News

US admits failures in deadly mid-air crash at DC's Reagan National Airport

NATIONThe Intercept

Congress Squanders Last Chance to Block Venezuela War Before Going on Vacation

WORLDBBC

In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry

WORLDBBC

JD Sports: Former employee awarded £65k after male boss sexually harassed her

NATIONReuters

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