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Treasury Increases Pressure on Iran’s Sanctions-Evading Shadow Fleet
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is placing further pressure on the Iranian shadow fleet, which exports Iranian petroleum and petroleum products through deceptive shipping practices. OFAC is targeting 29 shadow fleet vessels and their respective management firms that have transported hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian petroleum products. Today’s action…
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Conflicts to Watch in 2026
About the Preventive Priorities Survey For the past eighteen years, the Center for Preventive Action (CPA) has surveyed American foreign policy experts to assess the risk posed to U.S. national interests by ongoing and emerging sources of armed conflict around the world. U.S. foreign policy experts rank the thirty global conflicts that could most significantly affect the United States in…
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11 Christmas movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video
Sometimes, getting into the holiday spirit is as easy as firing up the TV. If Amazon Prime is your streamer of choice, there are several festive favorites at your fingertips, from timeless classics to laugh-out-loud comedies and even some holiday-themed horror. You can keep it traditional with time-tested heart-swellers like It’s a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street, or…
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The gear meant to protect firefighters may carry hidden dangers
A new study published on Dec. 16 in Environmental Science & Technology Letters reports that some firefighter protective gear contains brominated flame retardants, chemicals that may pose health risks to firefighters. The research is the first U.S. study to formally examine and document the use of brominated flame retardants in firefighter turnout gear, which is worn during emergency responses. The…
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28-year-old factory worker injured after falling into toxic chemical tank
Hyderabad: A 28-year-old factory worker from Hyderabad narrowly escaped death after falling into a chemical tank while attempting to clean it at his workplace earlier this month. The incident highlights the continuing risks faced by industrial workers, particularly in environments involving hazardous chemicals and confined spaces. The worker, identified as Baburao, was exposed to toxic chemicals and sustained severe injuries…
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Russia trying to overwhelm Europe with its sabotage campaign, Western officials say
In November, a train carrying almost 500 people came to a sudden halt in eastern Poland. A broken overhead line had smashed several windows, and the track ahead was damaged. Elsewhere on the line, explosives detonated under a passing freight train. No one was hurt in either case and the damage was limited, but Poland, which blamed the attack on…
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Trump’s address; ACA Vote; Venezuela Oil Tankers : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories President Trump insisted that the U.S. is poised for an economic boom during a prime-time address to the nation yesterday. He said that high prices are decreasing…
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Worried about health insurance costs? There may be cheaper options — but with trade-offs
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: For the millions of Americans who buy Affordable Care Act insurance, there’s still time left to enroll for 2026. But premium increases and the expiration of enhanced tax subsidies have led to larger-than-expected costs. Concerned shoppers,…
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The 34 Best New Movies of 2025
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Warner Bros./A24/Neon/Focus Features Culture Movies & TV The Best Films of 2025 Whether they’re new cult classics or potential Oscar nominees, this year’s greatest movies had us reaching for tissues, covering our eyes, and gripping the…
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131 vacancies in Emirates Airlines: Know eligibility and salary
Emirates, the world’s largest airline, is expanding its fleet by adding several aircraft in the coming years, with chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum announcing 131 vacancies for various posts. According to the Khaleej Times, the Emirates Group has 124,000 employees. “The airline plans to have 5,000 pilots onboard in the next eight to 10 years,” Adel Al Redha,…
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