Brigitte Bardot, iconic French actress and animal rights activist, dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the 1960s French sex symbol who later became a militant animal rights activist, has died at age 91. Her foundation announced her death without specifying time or place.
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Trump and Zelenskyy meet at Mar-a-Lago, claim progress toward Ukraine-Russia peace deal
President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago, with both leaders stating Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to a peace agreement after nearly four years of war.
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Powerful winter storm disrupts holiday travel across US with heavy snow and blizzard conditions
An intense winter storm is bringing heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and dangerous travel across the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast, disrupting holiday travel with flight cancellations and treacherous road conditions.
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Russia launches Iranian satellites into orbit, strengthening ties between the two nations
Russia sent three Iranian communications satellites into orbit from its Vostochny launchpad, marking the second such launch since July and highlighting growing strategic partnership between the two countries.
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AI-driven demand causes memory chip shortage, likely leading to higher device prices
Exploding demand for memory chips from AI data centers has created a global shortage, with prices rising 50% this quarter and expected to increase further, potentially making consumer electronics more expensive.
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New York City subway system fully retires MetroCard after 30 years, switches to tap-and-go fares
The New York City transit system has completely phased out the MetroCard after more than 30 years, transitioning fully to tap-and-go payment systems, ending an era that began in 1994 when it replaced subway tokens.
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Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves one dead and another critically injured
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More countries reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland as independent state
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Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Mormon church, dies at 85
Jeffrey R. Holland, the high-ranking Latter-day Saint official who was next in line to become president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died at 85 from complications of kidney disease.
Sources: NPR
Ancient Egyptian pharaoh's boat being reassembled publicly at Grand Egyptian Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum has begun publicly reassembling a 4,600-year-old boat belonging to Pharaoh Khufu in its exhibition hall, offering visitors a rare look at the restoration of an ancient vessel.
Sources: AP News