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Examining Biden’s presidential legacy. And, north Gaza’s last key hospital shut down

President Biden signed significant legislation that his backers say will leave a lasting impact. And, north Gaza’s last major hospital has been shut down with no ceasefire in sight. (Image credit: Jim Watson)

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10 Boundaries Therapists Want You to Set in the New Year

If you want to boost your well-being in 2025, skip the New Year’s resolutions and set some boundaries instead. That means being clear about your wants, needs, and deal-breakers—and in the process, improving every aspect of your life. There are

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Panama marks canal handover anniversary in shadow of Trump threat

by Juan Jose Rodriguez Panama on Tuesday will mark the 25th anniversary of the United States’ handover of its interoceanic canal, a milestone overshadowed by Donald Trump’s threat to demand control be returned to Washington. The anniversary comes two days

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Mexico probes public thanks to drug lord for children’s gifts

A Mexican mayor is under investigation for possible criminal links after public thanks were offered to a notorious cartel leader for giving gifts to children, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday. One of the world’s most wanted drug lords, Nemesio “El

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Venezuela fines TikTok $10 million over viral challenge deaths

Venezuela’s highest court on Monday fined TikTok $10 million in connection with viral challenges that authorities say left three adolescents dead from intoxication by chemical substances. Supreme Tribunal of Justice Judge Tania D’Amelio said that the popular video-sharing app had

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World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil, and Trump

Crowds will marvel at fireworks and toast champagne to greet 2025 on Tuesday, waving goodbye to a year that brought Olympic glory, a dramatic Donald Trump return and turmoil in the Middle East and Ukraine. It is all but certain

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German leaders hit back at Musk’s support for far right

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his deputy hit back Tuesday at Elon Musk’s support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, as the billionaire continued intervening in the country’s politics. Without naming Musk directly, Scholz said in a New

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From Taylor Swift tickets to social media bans, here are new 2025 state laws – NPR

From Taylor Swift tickets to social media bans, here are new 2025 state laws  NPR New gun laws rolling out in multiple states on Jan. 1, 2025: Here’s what to know  USA TODAY Here are the new laws set to take effect

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From Taylor Swift tickets to social media bans, here are new 2025 state laws

It’s almost the new year, which means states across the country will enact thousands of new laws from new tax structures to prenatal leave. (Image credit: Kevin Winter)

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