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Republicans and Democrats try to contain Trump’s Greenland aggression
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers are scrambling to contain President Donald Trump’s threats of taking possession of Greenland, with some showing the most strident opposition to almost anything the Trump administration has done since taking office. They gave floor speeches on the importance of NATO last week. They introduced bills meant to prevent the U.S. from attacking Denmark. And several…
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Congress leaves NC consumers behind, fails to extend ACA subsidies
by Carolina Public Press, North Carolina Health news January 19, 2026 By Lucas Thomae Carolina Public Press For months, Adrian Pitts followed the news with bated breath as Congress fought — and eventually shut down the federal government — over whether to extend COVID-era subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace health plans. Pitts, a 57-year-old small business owner and Hendersonville…
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The Movies That Made America Feel Good About ‘Development’
In February of last year, Elon Musk the then unofficial head of Donald Trump’s inanely named, AI-guided DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), boasted that he had “spent the weekend feeding USAID into the woodchipper.” The United States Agency for International Development’s vaccination programs, experimental medical trials, “job and democracy training programs,” and food aid distribution programs in Africa, Asia, and…
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Why Wrench Attacks Are Becoming Crypto’s Most Violent Crime
In January 2025, French authorities freed Ledger co-founder David Balland after kidnappers demanded a large ransom in cryptocurrency. The case illustrated what crypto crime can look like when it leaves the screen and becomes a physical hostage situation. In fact, crypto-related disputes and theft are increasingly linked to real-world violence, including abduction attempts and ransom schemes designed to force victims…
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Research suggests bamboo-based foods could support metabolic health
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: A comprehensive review weighs the promise of bamboo shoots as a nutrient-rich, sustainable food against limited human evidence and unresolved safety concerns, underscoring why preparation methods and better trials matter. Study: Bamboo consumption and health outcomes:…
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Rahul Gandhi to visit Raebareli on Monday
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Raebareli: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will arrive in his parliamentary constituency of Raebareli on Monday for a two-day visit, a Congress official said. Congress MP from Raebareli, Rahul Gandhi, will arrive in Raebareli on Monday evening, and after spending the night at the Bhuyemau guest house, he will meet party…
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UAE Minister appointed to US Prez Trump’s ‘Gaza Board of Peace’
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashimy has been appointed a member of the ‘Gaza Board of Peace’ which is chaired by US President Donald Trump. According to a report by Khaleej Times, apart from Hashimy, Nikolay Mladenov, Director General of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi, will serve as a Council…
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Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Is Not Great. It’s Not Even a Plan.
President Donald Trump gestures during a discussion on health care in the East Room of the White House on January 16, 2026. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images) DONALD TRUMP ON THURSDAY rolled out what he is calling “The Great Healthcare Plan” and the single most important thing to know about it is that it’s not really…
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10 Movies From 1962 That Are Now Considered Classics
1962 was something of a cinematic crossroads. The classical studio system was still technically intact, but its certainties were beginning to crack. Censorship was loosening, international cinema was exerting stronger influence, and filmmakers were increasingly willing to confront darker, more complex themes. This was a year when Hollywood prestige films, European modernism, and genre reinventions all collided. More than sixty…
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Pulse oximeters miss hypoxemia more often in people with darker skin, study finds
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: A major UK study shows that commonly used home pulse oximeters can overestimate oxygen levels in people with darker skin, increasing the risk of undetected hypoxemia and raising urgent questions about device standards, regulation, and clinical…
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