Trump says ‘removing’ National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland ⊖
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US president backs away from troop deployment to US cities amid legal setbacks, vows return when crime 'begins to soar'.
Trump backs away from deploying national guard in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland ○
Decision comes after DoJ stopped contesting California court’s ruling to return control of guard to state’s governor
Donald Trump has staged a sudden climbdown from his attempts to impose federal troo…
US imposes more sanctions on tankers transporting Venezuelan oil ⊖
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The sanctions come amid President Trump's pressure campaign that critics say is aimed at toppling Nicolas Maduro.
'Super' virus spreading uncontrollably... as New York sees most flu cases ever and experts warn 'we don't know when it will stop' ⊖
Cases of a 'super virus' are exploding across the US, with some states seeing more cases than ever before. Experts have also warned that there seems to be no end in sight for the surge.
It’s easy to feel powerless about climate chaos. Here’s what gives me hope | Nina Lakhani ⊖⊖
I’ve spent six years writing about environmental justice. The uncomfortable truth is that we’re not all in it together – but people power is reshaping the fight
It’s been another year of climate chaos…
Wall Street ends 2025 near record highs after year of economic upheaval ⊕
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US markets buoyed by sustained rise in tech stocks as investors largely shrug off concerns over Trump tariffs
Wall Street finished 2025 near record highs on Wednesday, as ballooning tech valuations an…
US sanctions four traders it says are shipping Venezuelan oil ○
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Decision marks Washington’s latest move to increase pressure on Maduro regime in Caracas
Israeli parliament votes down Beitar Illit annexation bill ○
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The Israeli parliament voted against a bill to annex Beitar Illit, a large settlement in the West Bank. The vote took place on Wednesday, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting the US.
Mystery meat and maggot-infested produce: the disturbing reality of US prison food ⊖⊖
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In Eating Behind Bars, author Leslie Soble details how food is used to further punish incarcerated people in the US
At best you get “mystery meat”. Or “sour-smelling heaps” of macaroni. In the worst c…
Diggins, Schumacher make US cross-country skiing history with World Cup double ⊕
US men and women win World Cup races same day
Schumacher and Diggins sweep new 5km event
Tour de Ski milestone for American cross-country
American cross-country skiing reached a milestone on Wednesday w…