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Trump administration sparks midterms vaccine war
The Trump administration made good on its vows to upend childhood vaccinations just days into the new year, ensuring that public health will be a prominent midterm campaign issue.Why it matters: The slimmed-down vaccine schedule resembling Denmark's suggests that the administration is undaunted by p…
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Why rebuilding Venezuelan oilfields won't be easy or cheap
Nobody knows exactly how much it will cost to rebuild Venezuela's broken-down oilfields, but everyone agrees it's a lot — and there's no guarantee that U.S. companies will be chomping at the bit.Why it matters: "There is no quick and easy solution to the problems that accumulated over a quarter cent…
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The war for minerals, oil and AI
President Trump has offered a variety of reasons for his intense, pugilistic ambitions in Venezuela, Greenland and other hemispheric players.But one tie binds them all: They hold many of the critical minerals essential to AI and defense technology — and therefore future global dominance.Why it matte…
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Trump administration to freeze billions in childcare funding in five states
The Trump administration says it is freezing $10 billion in funds for child care and poor families in five blue states, the Office of Management and Budget confirmed to Axios Monday.Why it matters: The White House is pointing to reports of social services fraud in Minnesota to threaten funding for c…
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Waxing Gibbous Moon
The waxing gibbous Moon rises above Earth’s blue atmosphere in this photograph taken from the International Space Station as it orbited 263 miles above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Quebec, Canada.
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Thousands of Christmas trees to be reused and recycled in North Somerset festive scheme
North Somerset Council and Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm are aiming to repurpose up to 4,000 Christmas trees this winter, expanding a long-running partnership designed to reduce seasonal waste and support environmental and community initiatives. Thousands of Christmas trees are set to be given a second life i…
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Success in Saudi-hosted Spanish Super Cup will give Barcelona ‘energy’
Barcelona begin the defence of their Spanish Super Cup crown against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia.
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'Star Trek' warps into 2026 with epic 'Space For Everybody' Rose Parade float
2026 is a special year for creator Gene Roddenberry's iconic "Wagon Train To The Stars" sci-fi franchise as it celebrates its 60th anniversary seeking out new life and new civilizations!
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Bin contamination fines cost Coventry City Council £900,000
Coventry City Council has incurred £900,000 in fines after non-recyclable waste was placed in recycling bins, contributing to a wider overspend in its city services budget, according to a council finance report. Coventry City Council’s city services department recorded a £1.5m overspend in the three…
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Doug LaMalfa’s Death Further Depletes House G.O.P. Majority
The California Republican’s sudden passing, on the same day that Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation took effect, made the party’s House math even trickier.
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Behind Closed Doors, Georgia County Rewrote Data Center Rules
On the cusp of a December 16 county hearing in Georgia on a proposed law to regulate the booming data center industry, documents uncovered by DeSmog reveal that lobbyists continued to influence county leaders to revise planning regulations in favor of developers. Over the past year, Coweta County, a…
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Germany's Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B
The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.
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Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea's Youth in Line
The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.