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RFK Jr. Stops Requiring Doctors to Report Patient Vaccine Status
‘Government bureaucracies should never coerce doctors or families into accepting vaccines,’ the health secretary said.
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Trump Says Minnesota Fraud Investigation Only the Start, Suggests Other States Next
‘We’re going to get to the bottom of all those. It was a giant scam,’ the president said during New Year’s Eve remarks.
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New Trump-Ordered Immigration Restrictions in Effect as of Jan. 1
Nationals from Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Syria will be subject to full travel restrictions starting Thursday.
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Russia Says It Will Give US Proof of Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin Residence
Kyiv and European leaders have dismissed Moscow’s claim, accusing Russia of spreading falsehoods to derail U.S.-led peace talks.
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469,000 Pounds of Cocaine Seized by US Coast Guard, DHS Reveals in Year-End Total
Coast Guard’s Operation Pacific Viper is a crucial weapon in the fight against foreign drug traffickers, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said.
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Finland Seizes Ship Sailing From Russia After Suspected Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
The vessel named ‘Fitburg’ was stopped by Finnish authorities while on its way from St. Petersburg to Israel.
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Appeals Court Blocks Hawaii’s Climate Change Tourist Tax on Cruise Ships
The Ninth Circuit granted an injunction pending appeals to a lower court ruling.
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Changes Coming for the 2026 Tax Filing Season: 6 Things to Know
White House officials have projected larger refunds this year.
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Copper’s Big Year—Best Since 2009—Ends on a Low Note
Copper enjoys a 41 percent gain, joining the broader metals boom.
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US Grants TSMC Export Licence for China Fab Amid Chip Supply Tensions
The approval allows continued supply of U.S. chipmaking tools to TSMC’s Nanjing plant as U.S. export curbs focus on more advanced semiconductors.
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New Deep-Sea Drone Search Begins for Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370
The renewed search deploys deep-sea drones under a ‘no find, no fee’ agreement to locate MH370’s wreckage.
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Minnesota Fraud Scandal Prompts Citizen Inquiries in Ohio, Washington
Citizen investigators have gone viral posting interactions at Ohio and Washington childcare providers following fraud scandal in Minnesota.
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States Buck CDC, Keep Recommending Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth
Alaska and Rhode Island are among the states still saying nearly all newborns should receive a shot.
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Dozens Killed in New Year’s Day Fire at Swiss Alps Bar
Multiple people have been killed and many more injured by the blaze in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, police said.
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Oil Glut Pushes Prices Down, Easing Inflation in 2025—What’s Ahead
An expert predicts more volatility in energy logistics in 2026 due to geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, and reliance on AI-driven risk intelligence.
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Gun Rights and Gun Control Activists Kept Courts, Legislatures Busy in 2025
Each side anticipates the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case on whether banning certain types of semiautomatic firearms is constitutional.
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Chief Justice Roberts Says Americans Continue to Admire the Constitution
In his annual report, Roberts stressed the importance of an independent judiciary.
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2025 in Review: How Trump Reshaped America and the World
The president curbed illegal immigration, boosted the economy, enacted tax reform, targeted gender ideology, and resolved international conflicts.
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Mamdani Sworn In as New York City Mayor
The 34-year-old took the oath at a historic subway station, emphasizing public transit’s role in the city’s vitality and future.
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Zelenskyy Says He Will Only Sign ‘Strong’ Peace Deal in New Year’s Eve Address
The Ukrainian leader said he is committed to ending war with Russia on firm terms, amid continuing negotiations and attacks.
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RFK Jr. Stops Requiring Doctors to Report Patient Vaccine Status
‘Government bureaucracies should never coerce doctors or families into accepting vaccines,’ the health secretary said.
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Trump Says Minnesota Fraud Investigation Only the Start, Suggests Other States Next
‘We’re going to get to the bottom of all those. It was a giant scam,’ the president said during New Year’s Eve remarks.
|
New Trump-Ordered Immigration Restrictions in Effect as of Jan. 1
Nationals from Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Syria will be subject to full travel restrictions starting Thursday.
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Russia Says It Will Give US Proof of Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin Residence
Kyiv and European leaders have dismissed Moscow’s claim, accusing Russia of spreading falsehoods to derail U.S.-led peace talks.
|
469,000 Pounds of Cocaine Seized by US Coast Guard, DHS Reveals in Year-End Total
Coast Guard’s Operation Pacific Viper is a crucial weapon in the fight against foreign drug traffickers, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said.
|
Finland Seizes Ship Sailing From Russia After Suspected Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
The vessel named ‘Fitburg’ was stopped by Finnish authorities while on its way from St. Petersburg to Israel.
|
Appeals Court Blocks Hawaii’s Climate Change Tourist Tax on Cruise Ships
The Ninth Circuit granted an injunction pending appeals to a lower court ruling.
|
Changes Coming for the 2026 Tax Filing Season: 6 Things to Know
White House officials have projected larger refunds this year.
|
Copper’s Big Year—Best Since 2009—Ends on a Low Note
Copper enjoys a 41 percent gain, joining the broader metals boom.
|
US Grants TSMC Export Licence for China Fab Amid Chip Supply Tensions
The approval allows continued supply of U.S. chipmaking tools to TSMC’s Nanjing plant as U.S. export curbs focus on more advanced semiconductors.
|
New Deep-Sea Drone Search Begins for Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370
The renewed search deploys deep-sea drones under a ‘no find, no fee’ agreement to locate MH370’s wreckage.
|
Minnesota Fraud Scandal Prompts Citizen Inquiries in Ohio, Washington
Citizen investigators have gone viral posting interactions at Ohio and Washington childcare providers following fraud scandal in Minnesota.
|
States Buck CDC, Keep Recommending Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth
Alaska and Rhode Island are among the states still saying nearly all newborns should receive a shot.
|
Dozens Killed in New Year’s Day Fire at Swiss Alps Bar
Multiple people have been killed and many more injured by the blaze in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, police said.
|
Oil Glut Pushes Prices Down, Easing Inflation in 2025—What’s Ahead
An expert predicts more volatility in energy logistics in 2026 due to geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, and reliance on AI-driven risk intelligence.
|
Gun Rights and Gun Control Activists Kept Courts, Legislatures Busy in 2025
Each side anticipates the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case on whether banning certain types of semiautomatic firearms is constitutional.
|
Chief Justice Roberts Says Americans Continue to Admire the Constitution
In his annual report, Roberts stressed the importance of an independent judiciary.
|
2025 in Review: How Trump Reshaped America and the World
The president curbed illegal immigration, boosted the economy, enacted tax reform, targeted gender ideology, and resolved international conflicts.
|
Mamdani Sworn In as New York City Mayor
The 34-year-old took the oath at a historic subway station, emphasizing public transit’s role in the city’s vitality and future.
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Zelenskyy Says He Will Only Sign ‘Strong’ Peace Deal in New Year’s Eve Address
The Ukrainian leader said he is committed to ending war with Russia on firm terms, amid continuing negotiations and attacks.
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