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As the world closed out 2025, countries welcomed 2026 with celebrations marked by heightened security, somber reflection and renewed attention on ongoing international conflicts. From Kiribati to New York, communities observed happy new year eve with both traditional festivities and caution, highlighting the fragile state of global peace. The year 2025 saw historic developments, including … Read more
The Minnesota child care funding freeze ordered this week by the US Department of Health and Human Services has placed hundreds of millions of federal dollars in limbo, escalating a yearslong dispute between federal investigators and Gov. Tim Walz’s administration over alleged misuse of public funds. The move carries immediate consequences for child care providers … Read more
Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies at seventy one after a short illness, marking the loss of a character actor whose work helped define modern American television and film. Best known for his role as the corrupt but charismatic state senator Clay Davis on HBO’s The Wire, Whitlock built a decades long career that bridged stage, television … Read more
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing criminal charges in Massachusetts but denies allegations of strangulation and assault. The case has drawn attention due to Diggs’ status as a prominent NFL player and his recent performances with the Patriots. According to Dedham District Court records released Tuesday, Diggs is charged with felony strangulation … Read more
Millions of Walmart customers faced disruptions Tuesday as the retailer’s website and mobile app experienced a widespread outage, preventing users from completing purchases, accessing accounts, or using key digital services, according to multiple reports. The disruption, which began early Tuesday morning, affected Walmart’s online operations nationwide during a period of heightened demand following the holiday … Read more
The United States has granted annual licenses allowing Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to ship chipmaking equipment to their facilities in China through 2026, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday. The approval offers temporary regulatory clarity for the world’s leading memory chipmakers as Washington implements tighter controls on sensitive technology exports. The annual licensing … Read more
Meta Platforms Inc. said Monday it would acquire Manus, a Chinese founded artificial intelligence startup now based in Singapore, as the Facebook owner steps up efforts to expand advanced AI capabilities across its ecosystem. The acquisition, which comes amid a surge of global investment in autonomous AI agents, reflects Meta’s strategy to integrate tools that … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah judge ruled Monday that transcripts and audio recordings from an earlier court hearing in the Charlie Kirk shooting case could be released with redactions, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn national attention. During a virtual court session, Judge Tony Graf outlined which portions of the … Read more
Silver prices retreated sharply Monday after briefly surpassing $80 an ounce for the first time, halting a record breaking rally driven by surging Chinese investment demand. Gold also fell in its steepest decline in two months as traders reevaluated the metals’ rapid gains. Spot silver fell 9.2 percent to $71.96 an ounce in New York … Read more
Boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured Monday in a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two passengers, officials said. The incident occurred on the Ogun Lagos Expressway, a major highway connecting the southwestern state of Ogun with the commercial hub of Lagos. Nigerian authorities confirmed that Joshua sustained minor injuries and was receiving medical … Read more
