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U.S. sanctions Iran's oil shadow fleet as nuke talks start
The Trump administration is sanctioning parts of Iran's energy sector while talks over Tehran's nuclear ambitions unfold in Oman. Source…
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What to know about the critical minerals trading bloc the U.S. wants to build with allies
The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies and partners, using…
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Chinese national who exposed rights abuses is freed from U.S. detention after being granted asylum
Guan Heng, a Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland, has been released from federal detention more than five…
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Georgia Republican Barry Loudermilk won't seek reelection to U.S. House
Georgia Republican U.S. House member Barry Loudermilk, who has been active in efforts to discredit Democratic-led investigations into the…
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House passes bill to accelerate U.S. mining of vital minerals
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would codify President Trump's executive action to increase mining of hardrock minerals, including…
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Main Takeaways From IFFR Pro: U.S. Indies Find Shelter, Brazil Comes Strong, New Projects by ‘Leonor Will Never Die’ and ‘Samba Infinito’ Crowned
The International Film Festival Rotterdam crowned its industry award winners on Wednesday following an intense six days of activities in…
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Democrats' surprise win in Texas sends shock waves through GOP race for U.S. Senate
Sen. John Cornyn's allies say the GOP's surprising loss in a recent state legislative special election is yet another sign that making…
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Charlotte Glynn Takes on the Loss of Identity in ‘The Gymnast’ — and Finds Parallels to Today’s ‘Fascism’ in the U.S.
Set in Pittsburgh in the early 1990s, “The Gymnast” follows a young athlete who, after a life-changing accident, loses her identity — much…
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EXCLUSIVE: Fashion Trust U.S. 2026 Finalists Revealed
Fashion Trust U.S., founded by Tania Fares, has revealed the finalists for its fourth annual FTUS Awards, set to take place in Los Angeles…
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Interparfums SA Brings Solférino Paris to the U.S.
Interparfums SA is bringing its first incubated brand Stateside. Solférino Paris, first launched last July in France, is entering…
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Latin America Is Shifting Right and Toward the U.S.
The trend vindicates President Trump’s decision to reassert influence in Latin America. Source link
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Kelli Garner, Jake Connelly’s ‘Blood on the Ice,’ Mbrella Films’ First U.S. Production, Commences Illinois Shoot (EXCLUSIVE)
Bangkok-based Mbrella Films has commenced production on its inaugural American feature, the thriller “Blood on the Ice,” which is…
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Rotterdam Industry Heads Talk Backing Displaced Filmmakers When ‘World Is on Fire,’ Renewed Focus on U.S. Indies, Shrinking European Funds
As political conflicts grow around the world, major film festivals have rallied around displaced filmmakers. Amidst this movement, the…
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U.S. ambassador arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years
U.S. Ambassador Laura Dogu arrived in Caracas on Saturday to reopen the American diplomatic mission in Venezuela after seven years of…
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Britain’s Chagos Deal Can’t Go Forward Without U.S. Consent
Thanks to a 60-year-old agreement, the U.K. cannot legally surrender the islands to Mauritius unless the U.S. approves. Source link
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U.S. population growth is slowing because of declining immigration. What does it mean for the workforce?
The U.S.’s population growth is slowing as immigration has declined amid President Donald Trump’s deportation push and stricter border…
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One-Third of U.S. Video Game Industry Workers Were Laid Off in 2025, GDC Study Reveals
One-third of U.S. video game industry workers say they were laid off last year, according to a new survey conducted by the organizers…
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White House is ‘spooked’ by the mounting U.S. backlash to Trump’s immigration crackdown
No longer confined to the partisans and activists, the fierce backlash against Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has begun to break out…
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Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland is granted asylum to remain in U.S.
An immigration judge on Wednesday granted asylum to a Chinese national who he said had a "well founded fear" of persecution if sent back…
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Bernie Sanders Claims Larry Ellison Will ‘Control’ TikTok U.S. Algorithm Thanks to Trump Deal — but That’s Not Really True
Sen. Bernie Sanders blasted what he characterized as crony capitalism by President Trump, claiming that the Trump administration’s deal…
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Customers go ‘Back to Starbucks’ as company posts first U.S. growth in 2 years
Since Brian Niccol took over as Starbucks Chairman and CEO in 2024, he’s promised a grand turnaround for the coffee giant by going back to…
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How the U.S. Navy Can Right the Ship
The Navy is losing a war of attrition — against its own bureaucracy. Source link
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Consumer confidence in the U.S. economy falls to lowest level since 2014
U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about…
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UpScrolled and Skylight rising: Users race to TikTok alternatives after U.S. takeover
Downloads of UpScrolled, a new short-form video app, are surging after TikTok’s recent change to U.S. ownership. Developed by Palestinian…