Virginia Democrats overperform in double election victory
January 7, 2026
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Virginia Democrats overperform in double election victory

Democrats have retained two seats in Virginia’s General Assembly after winning a pair of special elections by significant margins on Tuesday night.  Democrat Mike Jones defeated Republican John…

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Béla Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Concerts
January 7, 2026
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Béla Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Concerts

“Performing there has become charged and political,” the 18-time Grammy winner said. Source link

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N.Y.C. Child Care Programs Brace for Cuts After Federal Funding Freeze
January 7, 2026
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N.Y.C. Child Care Programs Brace for Cuts After Federal Funding Freeze

The Trump administration said it was placing a hold on $10 billion in subsidies across five states, including New York. Source link

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I May Be Free, but the Belarusian People Are Not
January 7, 2026
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I May Be Free, but the Belarusian People Are Not

The world must not stop supporting dissidents in Belarus despite the release of some from prison. Source link

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After Trump’s Military Victory in Venezuela, Cuba’s Economy Is in ‘Freefall’
January 7, 2026
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After Trump’s Military Victory in Venezuela, Cuba’s Economy Is in ‘Freefall’

With widespread power outages, medicine shortages and rising food prices, experts say Cuba’s economy has never been worse, with the crisis coming just as the supply of Venezuelan…

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China Touts Hainan, Its Duty-Free Island, Amid $1 Trillion Trade Surplus
January 7, 2026
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China Touts Hainan, Its Duty-Free Island, Amid $1 Trillion Trade Surplus

Policies meant to lure importers to Hainan, a resort island off China’s coast, signal an opening up, Beijing says. One expert calls it a “bait and switch.” Source…

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Why Israel Is Divided Over How to Investigate Oct. 7 Failures
January 7, 2026
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Why Israel Is Divided Over How to Investigate Oct. 7 Failures

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed a commission with members chosen in a way that departs from existing law. Source link

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This Activist Has Long Been Polarizing. Mamdani Is Standing by Her.
January 7, 2026
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This Activist Has Long Been Polarizing. Mamdani Is Standing by Her.

Cea Weaver, a tenant advocate named to a high-profile role in Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration, is facing criticism for past comments calling homeownership “a weapon of white supremacy.”…

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After Maduro’s Ouster, Marco Rubio Faces the Challenge of Running Venezuela
January 7, 2026
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After Maduro’s Ouster, Marco Rubio Faces the Challenge of Running Venezuela

The secretary of state helped steer President Trump to attacking Venezuela and seizing Nicolás Maduro, and now aims to force the country to give U.S. companies access to…

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Tom Brady Names NFL’s Best Team Ahead of the Playoffs
January 7, 2026
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Tom Brady Names NFL’s Best Team Ahead of the Playoffs

While 14 teams make the playoffs, Brady listed only his top 10, starting with the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, and Buffalo Bills in…

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