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Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges
The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groupsABC News - 2d -
The Influence of Foreign Aid
America is losing a diplomatic tool the government has relied on for decades.The New York Times - 20h -
The F.B.I.’s New Boss, and the Foreign Aid Fallout
Plus, a James Bond takeover.The New York Times - 21h -
Lessons in foreign aid from a trip to Uganda
When President Trump and Elon Mask brought the shutters down on USAID, I was reminded of things I had seen and heard in Uganda last month while conducting development research there — things that ...The Hill - 13h -
As the U.S. Exits Foreign Aid, Who Will Fill the Gap?
China could reap the soft-power advantage, but like Western governments, the country is cutting back on aid. Philanthropies say they cannot replace the United States.The New York Times - 3h -
Nissan stock surges on report it’s seeking Tesla deal. How the odd pairing could work.
What ailing Japanese automaker Nissan could have that Tesla would want.MarketWatch - 23h -
NATO holds military drills as leaders express concerns over Trump's shifting foreign policy
In Romania, which shares a border with Ukraine, NATO is holding its largest combat exercises of the year. The drills come as European leaders are expressing rising concern over the military ...CBS News - 1d -
Emergency Food, TB Tests and H.I.V. Drugs: Vital Health Aid Remains Frozen Despite Court Ruling
The Trump administration appears to be flouting a judge’s order pausing the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump's foreign aid freeze halted a crucial program fighting HIV in Africa. Here's what's at stake
The freeze on U.S. foreign aid ordered by President Donald Trump has effectively halted one of the world's most successful responses to a diseaseABC News - 2d -
Trump administration hasn't complied with order to halt foreign aid freeze, judge says
The Trump administration has not fully complied with a court order pausing the freezing of foreign assistance grants and contracts, a federal judge ruled.NBC News - 1d -
Sanders: Democrats' strategy to combat Trump policies 'not good enough'
Senator Bernie Sanders believes that Democrats need to face a broken political system and address the needs of the working class.The Hill - 12h -
Ex-Deputy Describes Rampant Violence by Mississippi ‘Goon Squad’
From a prison cell, one former deputy recounted how illegal searches and brutal beatings were used for years to help make drug convictions in his suburban county.The New York Times - 22h -
China's Alibaba sees revenue surge on back of artificial intelligence, e-commerce
Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding posted its fastest revenue growth in over a year, beating analyst expectations as it capitalizes on the artificial intelligence boom in ChinaABC News - 1d -
Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection
Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell confirmed reports he will not seek reelection next year.ABC News - 1d -
Members react to Mitch McConnell not seeking reelection
Mitch McConnell, the 83-year-old former leader of Senate Republicans who served Kentucky for seven terms, announces he will not seek reelection in 2026. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY on the ...NBC News - 20h -
Map shows drug overdose death trends by state
Data shows overdose deaths decreased by 4% between 2022 and 2023. The trend continued into 2024.CBS News - 14h -
Trump Plans to Use Military Bases to Detain Migrants
Also, archaeologists found a pharaoh’s tomb. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - 10h -
7 Florida deputies placed on leave after domestic violence dispute ends in triple homicide
Seven Broward County, Florida, deputies were placed on leave as the sheriff investigates what he called the "piss-poor" handling of an ongoing domestic violence dispute that ended in a triple ...NBC News - 12h -
Tennis participation grows to more than 25M players in the US even as pickleball's popularity surges
The U.S. Tennis Association says participation in the sport around the United States rose to 25.7 million players in 2024ABC News - 2d -
California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products
Revamped legislation would require anyone purchasing the products to provide proof that they are 18 or older.The New York Times - 2d -
McConnell announces he will not seek re-election in Senate floor speech
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., marked his 83rd birthday on the Senate floor as he announced that he will not be seeking re-election to Congress in 2026.NBC News - 1d -
Hochul to Seek New Oversight, but Won’t Remove Adams for Now
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York announced that she will not remove Mayor Eric Adams at this time but will seek to increase state supervision of New York City’s affairs.The New York Times - 1d -
Navy seeks new generation of skilled workers to ramp up submarine production
While the president is cutting jobs, a search is on for a new generation of workers to build nuclear submarines. The Navy has ordered 29 nuclear subs, and the company that makes them has school ...CBS News - 1d -
Europe seeks to replace imported Russian fertilisers with local manure
Commission expected to approve greater use of Renure, a product based on dung, to lower costs and boost efficiencyFinancial Times - 1d -
Ukrainians rally around their president after Trump seeks to denigrate him
Days before the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians are as somber and tense as they were right before Moscow launched the warABC News - 23h -
Musician seeks help to recover ancient violin stolen in pub
The instrument is worth a six-figure sum but also holds a lot of emotional value.BBC News - 12h -
Ozempic and Wegovy officially moved off FDA's drug shortage list
Ozempic and Wegovy, the widely popular forms of semaglutide sold to treat diabetes and obesity, have officially been removed from the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) drug shortage list nearly ...The Hill - 11h -
Veterinarian and 13 Horse Trainers Violated Drug Rules, U.S. Regulator Says
Thirty percent of the horses never raced again and seven died, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority said.The New York Times - 9h -
Shortage of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic drugs is resolved, FDA says
The FDA's decision will threaten the ability of compounding pharmacies to make far cheaper, unbranded versions of the injections over the next few months.CNBC - 11h -
Israeli Military Prosecutor Charges Five Soldiers in Abuse of Palestinian Detainee
Lawyers representing one of the soldiers said they have presented arguments that deny the charges against the reservists.The New York Times - 2d -
Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia
The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown missionABC News - 2d -
Vance: Biggest threat to Europe is influx of 'unvetted foreign migrants'
During an appearance at CPAC, Vice President JD Vance said he believed the "biggest threat" to countries in Europe was "unvetted foreign migrants," and criticized the Biden administration for its ...NBC News - 1d -
Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule
Niger’s National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military government will stay in powerABC News - 1d -
Trump Dismantles Government Fight Against Foreign Influence Operations
Dozens of employees who had been working to fight foreign interference in U.S. elections have been reassigned or forced out, according to current and former officials.The New York Times - 1d -
Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia
China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".BBC News - 22h -
Body returned from Gaza is not Shiri Bibas, Israeli military says
Hamas said the hostage's remains seem to have been mixed up with other bodies and it is investigating.BBC News - 19h -
Trump Plans to Use Military Sites Across the Country to Detain Undocumented Immigrants
The move would be a drastic escalation by the White House to militarize immigration enforcement.The New York Times - 11h -
Trump fires top US military official in Pentagon shake-up
President removes CQ Brown and other senior officers who he blames for pushing diversity, equity and inclusion policiesFinancial Times - 6h -
Fresh executive order targets sanctuary cities, federal aid for undocumented migrants
The action marks Trump’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal immigration.Politico - 1d -
International aid groups axe thousands of jobs in wake of Trump funding freeze
Fears that cuts will ‘decimate’ ability to react to crises as sector loses expertise and skills at every level, report finds. Some of the world’s largest aid organisations are axing thousands of ...The Guardian - 21h