Longest US government shutdown nears end as House prepares to vote
The House of Representatives is expected to approve legislation to end the 43-day government shutdown, the longest in US history, which would restore funding and reverse layoffs imposed during the shutdown.
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Trump proposes $2,000 tariff dividend for Americans
President Trump is promoting a plan to give Americans a $2,000 dividend funded by tariff revenue, claiming his tariffs protect US industries and provide diplomatic leverage.
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Turkish military plane crash in Georgia kills all 20 aboard
A Turkish military aircraft crashed in Georgia, killing all 20 people on board, with video emerging showing the moment of impact.
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Israel's war leaves trail of traumatized soldiers with rising suicides
Israel's longest military conflict is causing widespread trauma among soldiers, with suicide rates increasing among those returning from combat.
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Unexploded ordnance poses deadly threat across Gaza
Thousands of tons of unexploded Israeli bombs litter Gaza, killing and injuring civilians including children, with experts estimating cleanup could take generations.
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Google sues Chinese phishing network targeting millions globally
Google filed a lawsuit against a China-based criminal organization called Lighthouse that operates a phishing-as-a-service network, creating fake websites that have compromised millions of credit cards.
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Severe solar storms expected to trigger widespread auroras
Space weather forecasters warn severe solar storms could produce northern lights visible across much of the US while potentially disrupting communications and GPS systems.
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Netflix opens first permanent physical location with immersive experiences
Netflix launched its first permanent physical venue in Pennsylvania featuring mini-golf, virtual reality experiences, and themed areas from popular shows like Stranger Things and Bridgerton.
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US military strikes alleged drug vessels in international waters
The US military has conducted regular strikes on boats in Caribbean and Pacific waters, claiming they were drug trafficking vessels, though questions remain about authority and civilian casualties.
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James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA structure, dies at 97
Nobel laureate James Watson, who co-discovered the double-helix structure of DNA, has died at age 97, leaving a complex legacy in science.
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