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URGENT: Congress inaction sparks health care crisis for millions.
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21ย hours, 50ย minutes ago

URGENT: Congress inaction sparks health care crisis for millions.

Congressional inaction on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies has left millions of Americans uncertain about their health care costs, with some facing potential sticker shock during open enrollment. A looming deadline has sparked debate among law

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Mexico City Lawmakers Engage in Brawl Over Transparency Institute Closure
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8ย hours, 26ย minutes ago

Mexico City Lawmakers Engage in Brawl Over Transparency Institute Closure

A physical altercation erupted in Mexico City's Congress on Monday, as lawmakers clashed over the closure of the city's transparency institute. The dispute highlights a contentious issue in Mexico City's governance, with some politicians arguing the

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Millions Face Sticker Shock as Congress Fails to Act on ACA Subsidies
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14ย hours, 16ย minutes ago

Millions Face Sticker Shock as Congress Fails to Act on ACA Subsidies

As the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period continues, many consumers are facing sticker shock due to uncertainty over the future of subsidies that help lower their health insurance premiums. Congressional inaction on extending these subsidie

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Ford Takes $19.5 Billion Hit as Electric Vehicle Plans Are Reversed
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2ย hours, 35ย minutes ago

Ford Takes $19.5 Billion Hit as Electric Vehicle Plans Are Reversed

Ford Motor Company is significantly scaling back its electric vehicle production plans, citing overestimated demand and a shift in consumer preference towards combustion engine vehicles and hybrids. The company will take a $19.5 billion hit to its pr

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Sunak Defends Furlough Scheme, Credits it with Preventing Widespread Unemployment
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20ย hours, 29ย minutes ago

Sunak Defends Furlough Scheme, Credits it with Preventing Widespread Unemployment

Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak has testified before the public inquiry into the pandemic, stating that while the government's furlough scheme was not perfect, it successfully prevented mass unemployment during the Covid-19 crisis. Sunak acknowledged t

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Ford Abandons Electric Vehicle Ambitions, Takes $19.5 Billion Hit
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8ย hours, 33ย minutes ago

Ford Abandons Electric Vehicle Ambitions, Takes $19.5 Billion Hit

Ford Motor is reassessing its electric vehicle strategy, announcing a $19.5 billion profit hit to scale back production plans. The decision follows a shift in government policies under the current administration, which has reduced incentives for elec

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Honduras Election Recount Plagued by Interference and Disturbances
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20ย hours, 26ย minutes ago

Honduras Election Recount Plagued by Interference and Disturbances

Honduras' National Electoral Council head Ana Paola Hall has expressed concerns that ongoing disturbances in the capital, Tegucigalpa, are hindering the vote recount process, which is crucial for determining the outcome of the November 30 presidentia

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URGENT: Multiple Fatalities Reported in Terror Attack at Bondi Beach During Hanukkah Celebrations
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1ย day, 18ย hours ago

URGENT: Multiple Fatalities Reported in Terror Attack at Bondi Beach During Hanukkah Celebrations

A devastating terrorist attack occurred at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah celebrations, resulting in the deaths of 15 people, including a 10-year-old girl, and injuring several others. The attack, which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as "an a

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Trump Targets SNAP Fraud, But Critics Question Effectiveness
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20ย hours, 18ย minutes ago

Trump Targets SNAP Fraud, But Critics Question Effectiveness

The Trump administration has vowed to crack down on alleged fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food aid to approximately 42 million Americans, citing instances of organized crime and individual recipient

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Chileans Head to the Polls: Left and Right Clash in Polarized Presidential Runoff
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1ย day, 20ย hours ago

Chileans Head to the Polls: Left and Right Clash in Polarized Presidential Runoff

Chileans will head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential runoff election, pitting conservative candidate Josรฉ Antonio Kast against center-left candidate Jeannette Jara in a deeply polarized contest. The outcome is uncertain, but polls suggest Kas

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Syria's New President Faces Harsh Reality After Deadly US Forces Attack
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1ย day, 2ย hours ago

Syria's New President Faces Harsh Reality After Deadly US Forces Attack

A recent deadly attack on US forces in Syria has underscored the difficulties facing the country's new president, who has been struggling to maintain stability and security in the fractious nation. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of ba

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ISIS Ambush Claims Lives of US Troops in Syria
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20ย hours, 16ย minutes ago

ISIS Ambush Claims Lives of US Troops in Syria

A recent ambush in Syria, which killed three US military personnel and injured others, has highlighted the ongoing security challenges facing the country's new president, one year into his rule. The attack, attributed to an ISIS-affiliated individual

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DEVELOPING: Tories Vow to Repeal Petrol Ban if Elected
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2ย days, 7ย hours ago

DEVELOPING: Tories Vow to Repeal Petrol Ban if Elected

In a recent statement, Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch vowed to repeal the UK's planned ban on petrol and diesel vehicles if elected, citing concerns over the economic impact of the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate. The ban, set to take effect i

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House Republicans Unveil New Health Care Plan After Senate Bills Stall
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2ย days, 8ย hours ago

House Republicans Unveil New Health Care Plan After Senate Bills Stall

In a bid to address rising health care costs, House Republicans unveiled a new proposal Friday, just days before Congress's holiday recess, which would not extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax subsidies but instead focus on other measures to impro

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Chile Heads to the Polls: Ultra-Conservative Kast Favored in Presidential Runoff
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2ย days, 2ย hours ago

Chile Heads to the Polls: Ultra-Conservative Kast Favored in Presidential Runoff

Chileans are set to cast their ballots in a presidential runoff, with far-right candidate Josรฉ Antonio Kast favored to win. Kast, a former congressman with a conservative agenda, has pledged to build a border wall and expel undocumented migrants, spa

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Chile's Far-Right Leader Rides Wave to Power, Markets Reel
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8ย hours, 27ย minutes ago

Chile's Far-Right Leader Rides Wave to Power, Markets Reel

Chile's far-right presidential candidate, Jose Antonio Kast, has won the country's election, securing 58.16% of the vote in a runoff against leftist candidate Jeannette Jara. Kast's victory has drawn praise from global right-wing leaders, including U

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Russian Exiles Accused of Spying on Opposition Groups, Including Navalny Movement
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2ย hours, 28ย minutes ago

Russian Exiles Accused of Spying on Opposition Groups, Including Navalny Movement

Igor Rogov, a former member of the Russian opposition group Open Russia, has been accused of spying on opposition movements, including those led by Alexei Navalny, while living in exile. Rogov's alleged activities have sparked controversy, with some

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US Soldiers Killed in Syria Attack: Washington Vows Retaliation
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14ย hours, 28ย minutes ago

US Soldiers Killed in Syria Attack: Washington Vows Retaliation

The US has condemned an attack in Syria's Palmyra that killed three American soldiers, blaming the ISIL (ISIS) group for the assault. The incident marks the first known deadly attack on US forces since the ousting of former Syrian President Bashar al

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Congress Stalls on ACA Subsidies as Deadline Looms
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2ย days, 20ย hours ago

Congress Stalls on ACA Subsidies as Deadline Looms

As the Affordable Care Act's enhanced tax subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year, Congress is racing against the clock to find a solution. House Republicans have unveiled a last-minute alternative, but it has been met with criticism from

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"Trump Slams BBC with $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit"
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8ย hours, 17ย minutes ago

"Trump Slams BBC with $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit"

Former US President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging the British broadcaster intentionally manipulated his January 6, 2021, speech to misrepresent his words and interfere with the 2024 US presidential

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