Gaza’s Tiny Christian Community Tries to Capture the Holiday Spirit During the Ceasefire
Gaza’s Palestinian Christian community is trying to capture some of the season’s spirit despite the surrounding destruction and uncertainty.
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Trump Warns Maduro Against Playing ‘Tough’ as US Escalates Pressure Campaign on Venezuela
President Donald Trump on Monday delivered a new warning to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as the U.S. Coast Guard steps up efforts to interdict oil tankers in the Caribbean Sea as part of the Republican administration’s escalating pressure campaign on the government in Caracas.
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Addiction-Stricken Community Struggles to Keep a Syringe Program Going After Trump’s Order
Under a July executive order from President Donald Trump, federal substance abuse grants can’t pay for supplies such as cookers and tourniquets that it says “only facilitate illegal drug use.” Needles already couldn’t be purchased with federal money.
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Strikes and A $100 Million Heist Push the Louvre Into Historic Crisis
The ongoing strike at the Louvre is no longer just a labor dispute. It has become a test of how securely, credibly and competently the world’s most visited museum is being run.
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China Exploits US-Funded Research on Nuclear Technology, a Congressional Report Says
China is exploiting research partnerships funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to provide its military access to sensitive nuclear technology.
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Putin Warns That Russia Will Seek to Extend Its Gains in Ukraine if Peace Talks Fail
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Wednesday that Moscow will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin’s demands in peace talks.
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How a Trump Media Deal With a Crypto Firm Exposes Potential Conflicts of Interest
Legal and ethics experts say Crypto.com’s journey from investigative target to Trump business partner provides a case study of the conflicts of interest that have arisen in Trump’s second presidency.
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What to Know About the Attack on the Hannukah Festival in Australia That Killed 15 People
A father and son are suspected by officials to have killed 15 people on a popular Australian beach, shocking a country where gun violence is rare.
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Homeland Security Secretary Noem Defends Trump’s Hard-Line Immigration Policies During Tense Hearing
The hearing was Kristi Noem’s first public appearance before Congress in months, testifying at the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Without Affirmative Action, Elite Colleges Are Prioritizing Economic Diversity in Admissions
Some prestigious colleges are enrolling record numbers of low-income students as an admissions tactic in the absence of affirmative action.
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