The Netherlands Is Getting a New Government. Will It Last?
January 30, 2026
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The Netherlands Is Getting a New Government. Will It Last?

Rob Jetten, a 38-year-old centrist, is poised to be the youngest prime minister in Dutch history. But his government will be in a daunting position. Source link

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The shelter said the pit bull was sweet. He mauled his new owner
January 30, 2026
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The shelter said the pit bull was sweet. He mauled his new owner

In the video, a gray pit bull named Valerio stood on a woman’s lap, furiously wagging his tail as he accepted her caresses. “I’m the best boy ever!…

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How ICE Operations Are Changing Across US
January 30, 2026
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How ICE Operations Are Changing Across US

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations are shifting in several regions across the country as some states experience drawdowns while enforcement continues in major cities. From Maine to…

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Will Kevin Warsh Do What Trump Wants?
January 30, 2026
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Will Kevin Warsh Do What Trump Wants?

Some investors are worried that President Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve may not be a guaranteed “yes” on cutting interest rates. Source link

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Law firm’s contract hiked to nearly $7.5 million in L.A. homelessness case
January 30, 2026
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Law firm’s contract hiked to nearly $7.5 million in L.A. homelessness case

The Los Angeles City Council has again increased what it will pay Gibson Dunn to represent it in a contentious homelessness case, bringing the law firm’s contract to…

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Free Buses? How About Expanding the Subway by 41 Miles Instead?
January 30, 2026
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Free Buses? How About Expanding the Subway by 41 Miles Instead?

Some transit advocates are wary of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to subsidize bus fares and argue the money would be better spent on a major subway expansion. Source…

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ICE finds targeting violent criminals increasingly fraught in backlash over indiscriminate sweeps
January 30, 2026
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ICE finds targeting violent criminals increasingly fraught in backlash over indiscriminate sweeps

The ICE officers descended on Compton, targeting immigrants convicted of theft, child abuse and selling drugs. There were no protesters. No whistles alerting targets to the officers’ presence.…

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Trump Says Putin Agreed to a Weeklong Pause in Attacks Amid Extreme Cold
January 30, 2026
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Trump Says Putin Agreed to a Weeklong Pause in Attacks Amid Extreme Cold

Russia has left thousands of apartment buildings in Kyiv without heat in recent weeks, in a campaign that has appeared aimed at breaking Ukraine’s morale. Source link

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California waits for a star to emerge in the 2026 race for governor
January 30, 2026
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California waits for a star to emerge in the 2026 race for governor

In a state that’s home to nearly 40 million people and the fourth largest economy in the world, the race for California governor has been lost in the…

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Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Seal a Deal to Merge Forces
January 30, 2026
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Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Seal a Deal to Merge Forces

The long-anticipated agreement closes a period of intense uncertainty in northeastern Syria after rebel forces led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is now the president, seized power in December…

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