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Trump Admin Orders Colorado Coal Plant to Stay Open Past Retirement

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026

At a Glance Trump admin orders Craig Station coal unit to stay open past planned 2025 shutdown Energy Secretary Chris Wright cites power shortage in...

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Chief Justice Roberts Affirms Constitution Amid Trump-Aligned Court Wins

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026

At a Glance Chief Justice John Roberts affirms the Constitution as "firm and unshaken" in his annual letter. The letter follows a year of Supreme...

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Clooney and Wife Gain French Citizenship Amid Fairness Debate

Hannah E. Clearwater January 2, 2026

At a Glance George Clooney and Amal Clooney granted French citizenship French government cites their contribution to France's international...

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Senate Bill 38 Modernizes Evictions and Gives Tenants a 72-Hour Cure Window

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026

At a Glance Senate Bill 38 takes effect Jan 1, modernizing how eviction notices are served. Landlords can now post notices in any conspicuous spot...

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US Military Strikes Five Drug Boats, Killing 8

Hannah E. Clearwater January 2, 2026

At a Glance 5 boats were struck over two days, killing 8 people while others jumped overboard. The attacks were carried out by U.S. Southern...

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Trump Freezes Child-Care Funds, Focuses on Minnesota Over Fraud Claims

Hannah E. Clearwater January 2, 2026

At a Glance Trump administration freezes child-care funds nationwide pending verification. Minnesota under intense scrutiny after fraud allegations...

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Health Subsidies End, Premiums Rise for 20 Million Americans

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026

At a Glance Health subsidies for ACA enrollees expire Jan 1, 2026. Premiums could rise 114% for 20 million people. Up to 4.8 million may drop...

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Russian-Occupied Kherson Hit by Drone Strike: 24 Killed

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026

At a Glance 24 killed, 50 wounded in Khorly during New Year celebrations. Three drones struck a café and hotel; one carried an incendiary...

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US Protest Policing Turns Military Spectacle in 2025

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 2, 2026

At a Glance 2025 protest policing became a military spectacle, with 4,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles. President Trump deployed 800...

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Maduro Signals Open to US Drug-Trafficking Talks, Declines CIA Strike Comments

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026

At a Glance President Nicolás Maduro says Venezuela is ready to negotiate a drug-trafficking agreement with the United States. The U.S. has carried...