Dozens Dead After Truck Carrying Wedding Guests Plunges Into River
December 30, 2024
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Dozens Dead After Truck Carrying Wedding Guests Plunges Into River

Dozens died in Ethiopia after a truck carrying wedding guests plunged into a river, officials said. Why It Matters The crash happened on Sunday when an aging, overcrowded…

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Off-Year 2025 Elections to Watch in Donald Trump’s First Year of New Term
December 29, 2024
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Off-Year 2025 Elections to Watch in Donald Trump’s First Year of New Term

While 2024 was a pivotal year for elections in the United States, the off-year state and district elections ahead of the midterms may set the stage for 2026…

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Has Russia’s Shadow Fleet Added Sabotage to Its List?
December 28, 2024
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Has Russia’s Shadow Fleet Added Sabotage to Its List?

Russia has assembled a fleet of hundreds of vessels to covertly ship its oil. With so many ships at sea, the idea of using some to cause havoc…

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How NASA Astronauts Celebrated Christmas 250 Miles Above Earth
December 27, 2024
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How NASA Astronauts Celebrated Christmas 250 Miles Above Earth

The astronauts on the I.S.S. — including two who were scheduled to return months ago — held a zero-gravity cookie-decorating contest and built a reindeer from storage bags.…

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A Reflective Biden Harbors Some Regrets as His Term Winds Down
December 25, 2024
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A Reflective Biden Harbors Some Regrets as His Term Winds Down

President Biden will seek solace and “relief” during a visit with Pope Francis next month, according to people familiar with his plans. His public comments have offered a…

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U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Red Sea by Apparent Friendly Fire
December 22, 2024
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U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Red Sea by Apparent Friendly Fire

A U.S. Navy ship mistakenly fired at the F/A-18, whose two pilots were safely recovered, the military said. Source link

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Google Proposes Fix to Solve Search Monopoly
December 21, 2024
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Google Proposes Fix to Solve Search Monopoly

The search giant’s proposals included allowing flexibility for companies and consumers in choosing a search engine. Source link

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Scenes of a Cyclone’s Destruction in Mayotte, France
December 20, 2024
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Scenes of a Cyclone’s Destruction in Mayotte, France

A visit to the Indian Ocean islands of Mayotte, which were struck by Cyclone Chido last weekend, reveals the devastating toll of the storm on an impoverished territory…

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NASCAR Insiders Call For Huge Change To Bring Sport Closer To Formula 1
December 18, 2024
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NASCAR Insiders Call For Huge Change To Bring Sport Closer To Formula 1

NASCAR insiders Jordan Bianchi and Jeff Gluck are advocating for huge changes to bring drivers closer to the public, similar to the practices seen in Formula 1. The…

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TikTok Files Emergency Appeal With Supreme Court to Block Ban
December 16, 2024
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TikTok Files Emergency Appeal With Supreme Court to Block Ban

What’s New TikTok filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court on Monday in an effort to block a federal law that would effectively ban the app in…

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