Longest US government shutdown ends after 43 days
President Trump signed a government funding bill ending the longest shutdown in US history, which caused financial stress for federal workers, disrupted air travel, and affected food assistance programs.
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Newly released Epstein documents reveal connections to influential figures
Congress released approximately 20,000 documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, including emails that show his connections with powerful individuals, with some documents suggesting Trump knew about Epstein's activities.
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US Mint produces final pennies after 230 years of production
The US Mint has pressed its last pennies, ending production of the coin after more than two centuries of circulation.
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US Catholic bishops ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops voted to formally prohibit gender-affirming medical care for transgender patients at Catholic hospitals, affecting one in seven patients treated at Catholic medical facilities nationwide.
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Israel's president condemns escalating settler violence against Palestinians
Israeli President Isaac Herzog described recent settler attacks on Palestinian villages as 'shocking and serious,' calling for authorities to eradicate the violence that has surged since the Gaza war began.
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New malaria drug shows promise as standard treatment faces resistance
A new malaria drug called GanLum demonstrated over 97% effectiveness in clinical trials across 12 African countries, offering a potential alternative as artemisinin-based treatments show signs of growing resistance.
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Trump administration proposes 50-year mortgage option
The Trump administration is proposing federally-backed 50-year mortgages to help homebuyers afford properties, though critics argue it would significantly increase total interest payments over the loan's lifetime.
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Ukrainian government ministers resign amid corruption scandal
Top Ukrainian ministers submitted their resignations as the country faces a major corruption scandal, creating political instability during ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Ken Burns releases 'The American Revolution' documentary series
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has released a six-part series on the American Revolution, featuring new perspectives on the war and using innovative filming techniques to bring historical events to life.
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Iran's uranium stockpile concerns UN nuclear watchdog
The UN nuclear watchdog reported it hasn't been able to verify Iran's stockpile of near-weapons grade uranium for several months, raising concerns about nuclear monitoring in the region.
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