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Cuba to Release 553 Prisoners After US Removes it From Terrorist List

The Cuban government announced the release of 553 prisoners following the US decision to remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move mediated by the Vatican, Brazil, and Colombia, but threatened by the incoming Trump administration.

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lemonde.fr
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Denmark Rejects Trump's Greenland Acquisition Bid

On January 15th, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rejected US President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, emphasizing Greenland's self-determination and Denmark's commitment to Arctic security, following Trump's past statements suggesting a potential military intervention.

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Colonial Pipeline Shutdown: Georgia Leak Halts Major Fuel Line

The Colonial Pipeline's main gasoline line (Line 1) shut down due to a leak in Georgia, impacting the East Coast's fuel supply; repair timeline is unknown, and local officials weren't immediately notified.

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cnbc.com
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RedNote Surges to Top of App Store Amidst Looming TikTok Ban

Facing a potential January 19th ban in the U.S., TikTok creators are migrating to the Chinese social media app RedNote, which consequently rose to the top of Apple's app store on January 15th, 2025.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Trump Indicted, But Election Victory Prevents Trial

Special Counsel Jack Smith indicted Donald Trump on four counts for attempting to overturn the 2020 election, including conspiring to obstruct the election certification and defraud the United States, though Trump's subsequent election win prevented a trial.

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nrc.nl
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US Imposes Strict AI Chip Export Controls to Counter China

The Biden administration implemented sweeping new export controls on advanced AI chips, limiting access for most countries but granting unrestricted access to 18 allies to prevent China from gaining strategic military advantage through AI advancements.

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theguardian.com
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UK Delays Chagos Islands Handover Pending US Review

The UK government will delay handing back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius until the new US administration reviews the implications for the Diego Garcia military base, raising concerns about potential Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean; the UK plans to lease back Diego Garcia for £90m annually ove...

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Britain Delays Chagos Islands Handover to Mauritius

Britain has postponed the transfer of sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, pending consultation with President-elect Trump's administration, due to the islands' strategic importance to U.S. military operations based on Diego Garcia.

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nos.nl
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Rotterdam Racism Trial, Dutch Fraud Debate, Biden Farewell

A Rotterdam court will sentence two men today for projecting racist slogans onto the Erasmus Bridge during the 2022-2023 New Year's period; the Dutch parliament will debate government fraud policies; and US President Biden delivers a farewell address from the Oval Office.

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smh.com.au
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China Explores Musk TikTok Buyout Amidst Impending US Ban

Facing a potential US ban, Chinese officials are considering allowing Elon Musk to acquire TikTok's US operations, a move that could reshape the tech landscape and US-China relations, despite ByteDance's ongoing legal challenge.

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48% Bias Score

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elmundo.es
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Supreme Court to Decide TikTok's US Fate Amidst Musk Acquisition Rumors

Facing a potential US ban, TikTok's future hinges on the Supreme Court's decision. A contingency plan involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations, but ByteDance denies any sale plans; the Chinese government has also publicly opposed a forced sale.

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cnbc.com
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CFPB Removes $49 Billion in Medical Debt from Credit Reports

The CFPB removed $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of 15 million Americans, improving credit scores and access to credit, because medical debt is often inaccurate and doesn't predict loan repayment.

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