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Al Jazeera

Russia Says ATACMs Are New Phase of War

Russia warned Ukraine's use of U.S.-made ATACMS missiles marked a "new phase,” hinting at nuclear responses under Putin's revised nuclear doctrine, drawing Western condemnation.

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Politico

Dr. Oz to Head Medicare, Medicaid

Dr. Mehmet Oz, known for pushing unproven Covid treatments and losing a 2022 Senate race, has been nominated by Trump as CMS administrator, sparking concerns over his qualifications.

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NPR

Trump Taps Lutnick for Commerce

Trump has named Howard Lutnick, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO and transition team co-chair, as Commerce Secretary, tasking him with advancing a tariff-driven economic agenda and overseeing federal reforms.

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Fox News

"Mrs. McMahon" to Education

Former WWE CEO and Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon has been tapped by Trump as Education Secretary, emphasizing her role in promoting school choice and decentralizing education policy.

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The Guardian

Trump Attends Launch With Musk

Trump joined Elon Musk in Texas for the successful test launch of SpaceX's Starship rocket, highlighting their close collaboration as the president-elect prepares to shape U.S. space policy.

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The News Journal

Bill Would Ban Rep Bathroom Use

Rep.-Elect Sarah McBride condemned Rep. Nancy Mace's resolution to ban transgender women from Capitol restrooms as a "blatant attempt" to distract from key national issues.

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CBS News

Hacker Gained Access to Gaetz File

An unauthorized party accessed depositions tied to investigations of Matt Gaetz, as he faces scrutiny over past misconduct allegations while being nominated as Trump's attorney general pick.

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People

Laken Riley's Final Text

Prosecutors revealed that Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student who was murdered during a morning jog in February, sent her mother a final text just moments before the tragic events unfolded.

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The New York Times

Silver Defends Polling

Nate Silver said 2024 polls were mostly accurate but reflect modern political chaos, noting, “We trust them when they present a case we agree with, but we ignore… or deride them as biased when they don’t.”

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NBC News

Vivek Wants Fed Workers in Office

Vivek Ramaswamy proposed mandating full-time office returns for federal workers, predicting a “25% thinning out” workforce as concerns over vacant office space grow.

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ABC News

In Favor of All-Party Primary

Amid rising frustration with polarized politics, election reform advocates are pushing for "all-party primaries" and ranked-choice voting to give centrist voters more say, despite setbacks in several states.

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New York Post

Daniel Penny's Mom Testifies

Daniel Penny’s mother and Marine colleagues testified in his manslaughter trial, vouching for his integrity and military values. Penny is accused of fatally restraining Jordan Neely in a chokehold.

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CNN

Upset About Election? Move Here for $1

The Italian village of Ollolai is offering $1 homes and preferential treatment to Americans upset by the recent election, hoping to revitalize its shrinking population with newcomers seeking a fresh start.

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Daily Mail

NFL No Objection to Trump Dance

The NFL stated it has "no issue" with players performing the "Trump dance" on-field, with stars like Brock Bowers, Calvin Ridley, and Nick Bosa joining the trend in recent weeks.

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Yahoo! News

Bill Clinton Predicts First Female POTUS

Bill Clinton suggested in a recent interview that the U.S. might be more likely to elect a female president if she were a conservative Republican, reflecting on cultural shifts and Kamala Harris' recent loss.

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Hollywood Reporter

Bluesky Hits 20M Users

Bluesky's user base skyrocketed to 20 million, fueled by mass departures from X and a surge of adopters from Hollywood and major media outlets, cementing its status as a growing alternative in social media.

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WGN-TV

McRib Getting Closer

McDonald’s iconic BBQ sandwich, the McRib, is making a surprise return to Chicago and Springfield menus this month, delighting Illinois fans after its 2022 “Farewell Tour.”

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Las Vegas Review-Journal

"Trick Roller" Steals $125k Rollex

Las Vegas police have arrested Koncina Brisbon, a suspected “trick roller” accused of drugging a man she met at the Fontainebleau hotel bar and stealing his $125,000 Rolex and $2,000 in cash.

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CNBC

Comcast To Spin Off Cable

Comcast plans to create a new company by separating its cable networks, led by Mark Lazarus. This spinoff could allow the new company to merge with others or be sold.

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Spectrum News NY1

NYC Priest Fired for Music Video

A NY priest was stripped of all duties for letting Sabrina Carpenter film a provocative music video in his church, leading to the discovery of unauthorized transfers to an Eric Adams’s aide, who is under investigation for corruption.

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