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Cambodian prisoners stepping into bright checkpoint with Thai officials shaking hands and family cheering.

Thailand Releases 18 Cambodian POWs After Five-Month Detention

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 3, 2026

> At a Glance > - Thailand released 18 Cambodian POWs after a ceasefire. > - The prisoners had been held for 5 months. > - The release followed a...

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Government News Security News Tech News

CISA Loses 1,000 Staff, Trump Cuts Threaten Cybersecurity

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

At a Glance CISA lost about 1,000 staff, over a third of its workforce. The agency now faces a 40% vacancy rate in key mission areas. Officials warn...

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Analysis Political News

Democrats Gain Momentum in 2025, Economy Woes Threaten GOP

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

> At a Glance > - Democrats gained momentum with wins in Virginia, New Jersey, NYC mayor, Georgia PSC, Miami mayor, and California redistricting. > -...

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Transportation News World News

Channel Tunnel Power Fault Leaves Passengers Stranded for 11 Hours

Julia N. Fairmont January 3, 2026

At a Glance 50-kilometer Channel Tunnel back to full capacity after power fault Passengers stranded for 11 hours after overhead cable fell onto...

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Health News Science News

Drug-Resistant Fungus Claims 7,000 Lives in 2025

Julia N. Fairmont January 3, 2026

At a Glance 7,000+ people infected with drug-resistant Candida auris in 2025. Over half of U.S. states report cases, with the annual count near...

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Breaking News World News

Armada 86 05 Enters 15,000-sq-km Zone for MH370 Search

Hannah E. Clearwater January 3, 2026

At a Glance Search vessel Armada 86 05 arrives in the Indian Ocean with two autonomous underwater vehicles. Ocean Infinity resumes the search under...

Community members gather around a phoenix mural radiating hope with El Paso River below and a police officer in distance.

Crime News Local News

Juarez Homicides Drop 16% to 928 in 2025, First Time Below 1,000 in Eight Years

Aiden V. Crossfield January 3, 2026

At a Glance 16% drop in homicides, 928 deaths in 2025 First time below 1,000 violent deaths in eight years Cameras, prosecutions and gang transfers...

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Government News Local News Political News

Texas AG Paxton Cannot Enforce New Prosecutor-Data Rule, Court Says

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

> At a Glance > - Texas AG Ken Paxton barred from enforcing Chapter 56, a rule that would force 13 large counties to hand over prosecutorial data. >...

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Border Security Government News

CBP to Collect Facial and Fingerprint Data from All Non-Citizens at U.S. Borders

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 3, 2026

At a Glance CBP will start collecting facial and fingerprint data from all non-citizens at U.S. ports beginning Dec. 26. The program covers land,...

Toddler lying on small hospital bed with medical equipment window showing Ukrainian flag over Odesa cityscape

Business News Political News World News

Odesa Drone Attack Injures Six; Putin Confident; Secures $4.3B Fund

Morgan J. Carter January 3, 2026

At a Glance Russian drones struck Odesa, injuring six people, including a toddler President Putin remains confident of victory in the war Ukraine's...