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JEF Meeting in Tallinn to Address Heightened European Security Concerns

The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), a military coalition of Nordic-Baltic nations, is meeting in Tallinn to discuss bolstering European security amid Russia's war in Ukraine; Estonia's Prime Minister proposes increasing defense spending to 2.5% of GDP, and expanding the JEF to include Poland and Uk...

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Ondalinda: A Global Community Building Bridges Through Culture

Ondalinda, a global community founded by Lulu Luchaire, hosts immersive cultural events in Mexico, Montenegro, and soon the UK and French Alps, fostering human connection and supporting local economies by collaborating with local artisans and prioritizing cultural preservation.

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Trump's Plan to Abolish Department of Education Faces Hurdles, Poses Risks to Student Loan Borrowers

President-elect Trump and Congressional Republicans seek to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, a move facing significant political hurdles; even if successful, student loan programs would likely be transferred to other agencies, potentially causing operational disruptions and harming borrower...

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CFPB's Overdraft Fee Rule Could Eliminate Overdraft Protection

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a rule to cap overdraft fees at \$5 or allow banks to set fees covering costs, potentially eliminating overdraft protection for bank customers.

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Reduced Inequality
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Winter Storm Prompts Warnings, Highlights Need for Driver Preparedness

A major winter storm is affecting much of the U.S., prompting warnings to stay home. Drivers should prepare emergency kits with blankets, food, water, and chargers; the I-95 traffic jam in January highlights the dangers of ignoring weather warnings and being unprepared.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Syrian Rebel Offensive Frees Thousands From Prison, But Many Still Missing

Suheil Hamawi, imprisoned in Syria for 32 years and 5 days, was freed after a rebel offensive, highlighting the release of thousands from Assad's prisons while thousands more remain missing; his son George, now 33, was only 10 months old when his father was kidnapped in 1991.

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iOS 18.2: ChatGPT Siri Integration and Privacy Implications

Apple's iOS 18.2 integrates ChatGPT with Siri, offering enhanced functionality but raising privacy concerns due to data sharing with OpenAI, which depends on user account status and settings.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Crescendo's Augmented AI Revolutionizes Customer Service

Crescendo, valued at $500 million, uses "Augmented AI" combining AI and human agents to automate most customer service tasks, reducing costs by 15% while improving efficiency and customer satisfaction; its recent acquisition of PartnerHero reinforces its human-centric approach.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Kadyrov Urges Russia to Remove Syrian Rebel Group HTS from Terrorist List

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov urged Russia to remove the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its terrorist list, proposing contact groups and humanitarian aid following HTS's overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8th after five decades of rule; Russia evacuated at least 40...

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EU Imposes First Sanctions on Russian Military Intelligence for Hybrid Attacks

The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and three entities, including Unit 29155 of Russia's GRU, for alleged hybrid attacks across Europe aimed at destabilizing support for Ukraine and hindering weapons supplies; actions included cyberattacks, arson, bombings, and disinformation camp...

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Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Dies at [age]

Tabla master Zakir Hussain, known for fusing Indian classical music with global genres and collaborating with artists like John McLaughlin and George Harrison, died yesterday from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; this year, he became the first Indian musician to win three Grammys in one year.

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CNN Investigates Syrian 'Prisoner' Report After Fact-Check Reveals Torturer's Identity

CNN's Clarissa Ward interviewed a Syrian man freed from prison; initially reported as a political prisoner, he was later identified by Verify-SY as Salama Mohammad Salama, a former Syrian Air Force officer with a history of torture and murder; CNN is investigating.

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