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Twenty-two States Sue to Stop Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
The lawsuit to block the president’s executive order is the first salvo in what is likely to be a long-running legal fight over immigration policy.The New York Times - 9h -
Cruz expects to see TikTok sale under Trump
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Monday that he expects to see TikTok sold under President-elect Trump, as the incoming president has vowed to protect the app. “Well, the statute allowed for a 90-day ...The Hill - 1d -
The race to stop ‘predatory marriage’ in old age
Cases have grown since the pandemic — with relatives complaining they have been cut out of a loved one’s willFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Two million discounted tickets up for grabs in rail sale
More than two million train tickets will be sold at a discount under a promotion starting next week.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Italian mayor vows to stop sale of Neapolitan islet to wealthy speculator
Bacoli mayor says his administration wants to buy Punta Pennata and turn it into an ‘open-air museum’. An Italian mayor has vowed to do everything in his power to stop Punta Pennata – a slice of ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Chrysler sales have shrunk 80% in two decades. Here's how executives plan to bring the brand back
Once a relatively diversified brand, Chrysler now has only two models, both of them different versions of the same minivan.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
U.S. Plans $8 Billion Sale of Arms, Including Bombs, to Israel
The Biden administration notified Congress of a weapons package for Israel that is one of the largest new arms sales since the war in Gaza began.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 4 -
Biden plans $8bn arms sale to Israel
Last-minute show of support for US president’s close ally as he nears his final days in officeFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Guantánamo Convict Sues to Stop U.S. Plan to Send Him to Prison in Iraq
A court filing said the prisoner was at risk for abuse and might not be able to get adequate health care if transferred.The New York Times - Jan. 4
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Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht
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Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar
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Hegseth Ex-Sister-in-Law Tells Senators He Was ‘Abusive’ to Second Wife
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4 arrested with football memorabilia amid investigation of burglaries at athletes' homes
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