An ‘Avoidable Tragedy’: The Hazards That Led to the Swiss Fire Disaster
January 3, 2026
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An ‘Avoidable Tragedy’: The Hazards That Led to the Swiss Fire Disaster

The fire that killed at least 40 people in a Swiss bar on New Year’s Day was made more likely by apparent flaws in the site’s design and…

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Vikings Could Bench JJ McCarthy in Favor of Veteran Star in 2026
January 3, 2026
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Vikings Could Bench JJ McCarthy in Favor of Veteran Star in 2026

Heading into the 2026 NFL offseason, the Minnesota Vikings will have a lot of decisions to make and one of those decisions will be about the future of…

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Managers of Swiss Bar Are Suspected of Negligence in Deadly Fire, Police Say
January 3, 2026
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Managers of Swiss Bar Are Suspected of Negligence in Deadly Fire, Police Say

Swiss authorities say the fire was probably sparked by small fireworks on champagne bottles that ignited foam insulation on the bar’s basement ceiling. Source link

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Trump Celebrates Capture of Nicolas Maduro in New York Times Phone Interview
January 3, 2026
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Trump Celebrates Capture of Nicolas Maduro in New York Times Phone Interview

In a call with The New York Times, President Trump called the U.S. operation in Venezuela “brilliant” but did not address whether he had consulted Congress. Source link

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The Trump Administration Approved a Big Lithium Mine. A Top Official’s Husband Profited.
January 3, 2026
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The Trump Administration Approved a Big Lithium Mine. A Top Official’s Husband Profited.

Karen Budd-Falen, the No. 3 at the Interior Department, didn’t disclose a $3.5 million water-rights contract between her husband and the developers of a Nevada mine, records show.…

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An Operation in Venezuela
January 3, 2026
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An Operation in Venezuela

President Trump announced that U.S. forces had captured Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, following a “large-scale attack.” Source link

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One-Eyed Cat Found by Dumpster Wins Pet of the Week
January 3, 2026
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One-Eyed Cat Found by Dumpster Wins Pet of the Week

2026 may only be a few days old, but it’s already been a bumper few days for fans of all things furry and four-legged. From pregnant dachshunds being…

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Donald Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise
January 3, 2026
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Donald Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise

Can We Really Afford to Let Health Care Get Any Worse?
January 3, 2026
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Can We Really Afford to Let Health Care Get Any Worse?

With Trump’s health care cuts, I traveled to Ohio, Mississippi and Alabama — and encountered devastated families bracing for even more difficult challenges. Source link

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Why Security Guarantees Are So Crucial, and Thorny, for Ukraine
January 3, 2026
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Why Security Guarantees Are So Crucial, and Thorny, for Ukraine

While Kyiv has reported progress in negotiations, and is accelerating talks in the coming days, major questions remain unresolved about which countries will provide what kind of security…

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