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UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead in Targeted Attack

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in a targeted attack outside a Manhattan hotel on Wednesday morning, prompting a manhunt and canceling the annual investor conference; his wife stated he had received threats.

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Increased European Defense Spending: A Result of Trump's 2018 Call

Following President-elect Trump's 2018 call for increased defense spending, European NATO members significantly boosted their budgets, with a projected record 23 of 32 nations meeting the 2% GDP target in 2024; however, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte requests streamlined access to American defens...

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NATO Allies Urged to Boost Defense Spending to 3% of GDP

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is pushing European countries to increase defense spending to up to 3% of GDP to meet a new security blueprint, citing Russia's war in Ukraine and the need to bolster NATO's response capabilities. This comes as Western support for Ukraine depletes armament stocks an...

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Senator Urges Biden to Extend Immigration Protections Ahead of Expected Mass Deportations

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is calling on President Biden to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protections for illegal immigrants ahead of a potential mass deportation campaign by the incoming Trump administration, citing the potential impac...

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Detroit Mayor Launches Independent Gubernatorial Bid in Michigan

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan launched an independent campaign for Michigan governor in 2026, challenging the traditional two-party system and emphasizing a problem-solving approach over partisan politics; he cited his record of supporting various social causes and increasing police funding as evidence ...

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Biden's Angola Visit Highlights $600 Million Investment, US-Africa Strategy

President Biden's visit to Angola, the first by a US president, included a $600 million investment in the Lobito corridor infrastructure project, aiming to reduce transport times and boost global production, contrasting with China's investment strategies in Africa.

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French Government Collapses After No-Confidence Vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government collapsed following a no-confidence vote (331-288) after he used special powers to pass a budget, angering both the far-right and left-wing who formed an unlikely alliance. This is the first time a French government has lost a confidence vote since 1...

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Democratic Strategist Urges Party Overhaul After 2024 Losses

Following the 2024 election, Democratic strategist Steve Schale argues that the party needs major changes to its messaging and outreach to win future elections, citing losses in key states and alienation of specific voter groups.

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Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Faces Senate Opposition Amidst Allegations

President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing intense scrutiny and potential rejection by the Senate due to past allegations of alcohol abuse and mistreatment of women, despite Trump's urging him to continue his bid.

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French Government Ousted in No-Confidence Vote

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, marking the first time since 1962 a government fell this way due to disagreements on austerity measures, triggering political instability and leaving President Macron's future uncertain.

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Brief Intense Activity Significantly Lowers Heart Disease Risk in Women

A study of over 22,000 UK adults found that women who added three minutes of intense daily activity lowered their risk of major heart events by 45% and heart failure risk by 67%, highlighting a simple way to improve cardiovascular health.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Patel's FBI Nomination Sparks Concerns Over Politicization of Law Enforcement

Donald Trump's nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director has sparked controversy due to Patel's past statements about pursuing media figures who spread misinformation or interfered in elections, raising concerns about the politicization of the FBI and the potential chilling effect on investigative jo...

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