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As Trump eyes Greenland, election tests Arctic island's ambitions for independence from Denmark
With President Donald Trump setting his sights on acquiring Greenland, voters in the general election were thinking about the future status of the Arctic island.NBC News - 1d -
Greenland caught in a love triangle between the U.S., Denmark and independence as election takes place
Greenlanders go the polls Tuesday in a pivotal election in which independence from Denmark is a key theme — as well as Trump's ambitions to 'own' the island.CNBC - 1d -
Upset in Greenland parliamentary elections as center-right party wins
Greenland parliamentary elections produced an upset win by a party favoring gradual independence from Denmark. President Trump openly covets the vast island.CBS News - 6h -
Greenland party favouring gradual independence wins election
Incumbent coalition defeated in polls dominated by Donald Trump’s threat to seize Arctic islandFinancial Times - 8h -
Greenland election: the most consequential in island’s history?
Amid aggressive interest from US president Trump and growing calls for independence ahead of polls, outcome will have far-reaching repercussions. Greenland prepares to vote amid Trump interest – ...The Guardian - 1d -
Polls open in Greenland for parliamentary elections as Trump seeks control of the strategic island
Polls have opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks control of the strategic Arctic islandABC News - 1d -
Greenland goes to polls in s election PM calls a ‘fateful choice’
Poll takes place against backdrop of threats by Donald Trump and growing demands for independence. Voters on the vast Arctic island of Greenland are going to the polls after a dramatic election ...The Guardian - 22h -
Greenland voting underway with Trump, independence in headlines
Greenland's national election will determine control of its parliament, with the ruling Inatsisartut party supporting independence and Trump suggesting the U.S. should take control of the island.The Hill - 22h -
'There's never been a spotlight like this': Greenland heads to the polls as Trump eyes territory
Donald Trump's vow to take over Greenland has shone a global spotlight on the island's elections.BBC News - 2d -
Greenland holds election as Trump vows takeover
Greenland is holding elections after the world heard from President Trump on his desires to take over the island. Kim Hjelmgaard, a reporter with USA Today, joins CBS News with more.CBS News - 18h -
‘It’s very unpredictable’: divided Greenland prepares to vote amid Trump-inspired existential crisis
After the US president’s vow to take over the Arctic island, pro-independent voices are growing louder but some want to work with Washington. When it comes to the issues on the table – schools, ...The Guardian - 4d -
Greenland's opposition wins election dominated by independence and Trump
The Democrats party wants a gradual move to independence but the second-placed party is keen to speed it up.BBC News - 2h -
Greenland independence debate ‘on steroids’ ahead of election
Donald Trump’s threats to take the territory have divided parliamentary candidates over the future of Danish ruleFinancial Times - 2d -
Greenland opposition party wins election held in Trump's shadow
Greenland voters have expressed strong support for sovereignty, with the Demokraatit party winning nearly 30% of the vote, while President Trump continues to push for an annexation of the island ...The Hill - 23m -
Greenland votes amid Trump invitation to join US: What to know
Greenland's upcoming national election could set the stage for a later referendum on its future control, as President Trump has renewed his quest to take over the natural resources-rich arctic land.The Hill - 1d -
Greenland votes Tuesday as Trump wants to take control of the strategic island
The single polling station in Greenland’s capital city is readyABC News - 1d -
Trump Looms Over Greenland’s Election, but Voters Have Other Concerns
President Trump keeps saying he wants to “get” Greenland. On Tuesday, Greenland votes for a new parliament that could shape its future relations with the United States.The New York Times - 1d -
A look at the history of Greenland, from Viking raiders to Donald Trump
Greenland is having a moment in the international spotlightABC News - 2d -
A Trump critic just won Greenland's election, but the White House may still benefit
A party that has criticized President Trump's threat to take over Greenland won an election there, but may have to govern with a pro-White House opponent.NBC News - 3h -
Greenland's leader says Trump's threats are fueling mistrust of U.S.
Ahead of Greenland's election, its prime minister says Trump's rhetoric makes residents less inclined to accept his offer "to be a part of" the U.S.CBS News - 1d -
Department of Education to lay off nearly half its workforce – US politics live
Education secretary Linda McMahon announced hundreds of staff were subject to the ‘reduction in workforce’. Polls have opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections Tuesday as US President ...The Guardian - 14h -
Greenland election: opposition Democrat party wins surprise victory amid spectre of Trump
Centre-right party wins most votes ahead of the Naleraq party, with coalition talks expected to begin. Greenland has voted for a complete overhaul of its government in a shock result in which the ...The Guardian - 5h -
Trump eyes slashing ACA enrollment period
The Trump administration is proposing shortening the period in which people can enroll in Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans and disallowing “Dreamers” from getting coverage through the program. ...The Hill - 1d -
In Trump’s Shadow, Greenland Votes for a New Government
President Trump has expressed a desire to “get” Greenland, but the victorious party is in no rush to change the status quo.The New York Times - 1h -
"Dismantling" independent oversight in D.C.
In its purge of federal employees, the Trump administration has fired independent inspectors general, heads of government watchdog agencies, and everyday civil servants. Here's why so many ...CBS News - 2d -
From the archives: Living near Three Mile Island
In 1980, one year after the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Pennsylvania, citizens at a town hall protested plans to release radioactive krypton gas still ...CBS News - 3d -
Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight
President Trump has fired several independent government watchdogs. They're now sharing warnings about what it could mean for federal oversight.CBS News - 2d -
What America is losing as Trump fires independent government watchdogs
President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.CBS News - 2d -
What Trump wants from Zelenskyy and Canada's new leader: Morning Rundown
Trump wants Zelenskyy to change his attitude. Who is Amy Gleason, the new DOGE administrator? DHS performs polygraph test on staff. Canada's new PM Mark Carney.NBC News - 2d -
Canadian military flies the flag in frozen north as struggle for the Arctic heats up
Operation Nanook, carried out in conjunction with allies, aims to ‘project force’ in a region attracting growing interest from Russia and China. The winter sun hasn’t yet risen above Inuvik’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump administration eyes 30 percent payroll reduction at National Park Service
The Trump administration is eyeing a 30 percent payroll reduction at the National Park Service, signaling big cuts at a high-profile government agency that could make headlines during the summer ...The Hill - 1d -
Brush fire on Long Island that has scorched 400 acres is 80% contained
A brush fire on New York’s Long Island that has burned 400 acres and prompted a response from 80 fire departments and 600 personnel is now 80% contained, according to Suffolk County officials.NBC News - 2d -
Eye test: Hundreds of logos dotting Big 12 court
Having hundreds of XII logos emblazoned sideline to sideline on the basketball court being used for the Big 12 tournament has become a polarizing topic.ESPN - 19h -
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8 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.Wired - 1d -
Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts
The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officialsABC News - 1d -
From an Alpine meadow to a Greek island: five of the best spring breaks in Europe
Our writers make the most of warm weather, smaller crowds and off-peak prices to visit their favourite spots, from the Baltic to the Bosphorus. ‘There’s a magic to sleeping surrounded by Alpine ...The Guardian - 2d -
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10 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.Wired - 59m -
Slotkin says Trump has Democrats ‘on their heels’ since election
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) argued that since the election, President Trump has had Democrats “on their heels.” Slotkin joined NBC News’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, where she was asked by host ...The Hill - 2d -
Pro-Russia Călin Georgescu barred from Romanian presidential election re-run
Far-right supporters of the candidate claim decision is undemocratic and Elon Musk describes his ban as ‘crazy’. Romania’s central election authority has barred far-right pro-Russia candidate Călin ...The Guardian - 2d -
WATCH: SpaceX starship rocket explodes during test flight
Just minutes after a seemingly successful launch from Texas on Thursday night, Starship Flight Test 8 began to spin out of control when mission control lost contact with the unmanned rocket ship.ABC News - 5d