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Saudi-led Coalition Threatens Immediate Action Against UAE-Backed Separatists in Yemen

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025

The Saudi‑led coalition in Yemen issued a stern warning Saturday that it would respond instantly to any military moves by UAE‑backed separatists that...

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California Drops Lawsuit Over $4B Federal Cut to High-Speed Rail

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 27, 2025

California dropped a lawsuit this week after the federal government withdrew $4 billion from the state’s long‑delayed high‑speed rail project. The...

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Joe Rogan Calls Trump’s White House Plaque “So Crazy” and Warns of Dangerous Precedent

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 27, 2025

On Christmas Day, Joe Rogan took to his podcast to denounce President Trump’s new White House plaque, calling the description of former President...

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Texas Judge Blocks ‘App Store Accountability Act,’ Law Faces Appeal

Julia N. Fairmont December 27, 2025

A U.S. District Court judge in Austin halted a new Texas law that would have tightened control over app store access for minors. Judge Robert Pitman...

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Times Square Ball Drop Lights Up 2026 Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary

Hannah E. Clearwater December 27, 2025

After the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue to usher in 2026 and kick off...

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Judge Halts Trial of Salvadoran Man, Schedules Hearing on Alleged Vindictive Prosecution

Julia N. Fairmont December 27, 2025

A federal judge this week canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran man who was mistakenly deported, and scheduled a hearing on...

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2026 Midterms: Ballot Measures from Abortion to Agriculture Take Center Stage

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 27, 2025

As 2026 midterms loom, voters will not only pick House, Senate, and governor candidates but also decide on a slate of high‑stakes ballot measures...

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Lawmakers Eye 2026 to Reclaim Power Lost to Trump’s 2025 Actions

Morgan J. Carter December 27, 2025

Frustrated lawmakers are looking to 2026 in the hopes that they can reclaim some of the power many fear they’ve ceded to the White House under...

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Russia Strikes Kyiv with Drones and Missiles, One Dead, 27 Hurt

Morgan J. Carter December 27, 2025

In the early hours of Saturday, Kyiv was rocked by a barrage of missiles and drones that left one person dead and 27 wounded, according to local...

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Times Square Ball to Light Up New Year’s Eve and July 3 in 250th Anniversary Celebrations

Morgan J. Carter December 27, 2025

The committee responsible for America’s 250th birthday celebrations announced Friday that the iconic Times Square Ball will play a starring role on...