dave1agar
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Retired journalist. Living the graying years in Toronto, Canada
US captures Maduro, Trump says, after 'large scale' strike - www.reuters.com/world/us/liv...
Live: Trump says US has captured Venezuela's President Maduro after 'large scale' strike
The United States has not made such a direct intervention in Latin America since the invasion of Panama in 1989 to depose Manuel Noriega.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:56 AM
US captures Maduro, Trump says, after 'large scale' strike - www.reuters.com/world/us/liv...
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country
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US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:55 AM
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country
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Diane Crump, First Woman to Ride in Kentucky Derby, Dies at 77
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Diane Crump, First Woman to Ride in Kentucky Derby, Dies at 77
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January 3, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Diane Crump, First Woman to Ride in Kentucky Derby, Dies at 77
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"Stephen Schwartz, the composer of “Wicked,” said on Friday that he would no longer host a gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, becoming one of the most high-profile artists to criticize changes at the arts center under the Trump administration"
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Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won’t Host Gala
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January 3, 2026 at 2:35 AM
"Stephen Schwartz, the composer of “Wicked,” said on Friday that he would no longer host a gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, becoming one of the most high-profile artists to criticize changes at the arts center under the Trump administration"
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"The epicentre of the 6.5 magnitude earthquake was near the popular tourist town of Acapulco, near San Marcos in the southwestern state of Guerrero."
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Two people killed in magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Mexico
The powerful earthquake shook southern and central Mexico on Friday, also leaving several people injured.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:32 AM
"The epicentre of the 6.5 magnitude earthquake was near the popular tourist town of Acapulco, near San Marcos in the southwestern state of Guerrero."
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Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes
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Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes
The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes
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Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential office after corruption row
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Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential office
Kyrylo Budanov has led the Hur military intelligence, which has claimed a number of highly-effective strikes against Russia.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential office after corruption row
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Yemen’s separatists announce a constitution for an independent south
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Yemen’s separatists announce a constitution for an independent south
Yemen’s separatist movement has announced a constitution for an independent nation in the south and demanded other factions in the war-torn country accept the move.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Yemen’s separatists announce a constitution for an independent south
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“The DOJ and FBI said they foiled an alleged plot to attack a grocery store and fast food restaurant on New Year's Eve in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area, arresting 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant.”
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FBI says it foiled an ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve terror attack in North Carolina
The Department of Justice said it foiled an alleged plot to attack a grocery store on New Year's Eve in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area, arresting an 18-year-old suspect.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
“The DOJ and FBI said they foiled an alleged plot to attack a grocery store and fast food restaurant on New Year's Eve in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area, arresting 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant.”
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FBI says it foiled a terrorist attack planned in North Carolina on New Year's Eve
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FBI says it foiled a terrorist attack planned in North Carolina on New Year's Eve
The suspect, Christian Sturdivant, has been charged with attempted material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:05 PM
FBI says it foiled a terrorist attack planned in North Carolina on New Year's Eve
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Swiss bar fire that killed 40 started by sparklers on champagne bottles, officials say
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Switzerland ski fire latest: Swiss authorities give update on deadly fire
Police are working to identify those who died at Le Constellation bar, as Italian media report teenage golfer Emanuele Galeppini is among the victims.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Swiss bar fire that killed 40 started by sparklers on champagne bottles, officials say
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“Removing interprovincial trade barriers was a key priority for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government in 2025 — and legislation that aims to achieve that has now come into force.”
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‘A really good way to start off the year’: New trade rules take effect in Canada
Removing interprovincial trade barriers was a key priority for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government in 2025 — and legislation that aims to achieve that has now come into force.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:59 PM
“Removing interprovincial trade barriers was a key priority for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government in 2025 — and legislation that aims to achieve that has now come into force.”
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Behind the mesh curtain: Why airline class wars will intensify in 2026
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Behind the mesh curtain: Why airline class wars will intensify in 2026
Airlines are continuing their focus on premium travelers, adding lounges, new first-class cabins and other perks for customers willing to spend more to fly.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Behind the mesh curtain: Why airline class wars will intensify in 2026
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Image shows moment Swiss bar ceiling catches fire
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Switzerland ski fire latest: New photo emerges of moment Swiss bar ceiling catches fire
Police are working to identify those who died at Le Constellation bar, as Italian media report teenage golfer Emanuele Galeppini is among the victims.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Image shows moment Swiss bar ceiling catches fire
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Will Smith sued over allegations he retaliated against violinist who reported sexual harassment
The suit is linked to what the complaint describes as a “hotel intrusion” in Las Vegas last March.
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The suit is linked to what the complaint describes as a “hotel intrusion” in Las Vegas last March.
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Will Smith sued over allegations he retaliated against violinist who reported sexual harassment
The suit is linked to what the complaint describes as a “hotel intrusion” in Las Vegas last March.
www.nbcnews.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Will Smith sued over allegations he retaliated against violinist who reported sexual harassment
The suit is linked to what the complaint describes as a “hotel intrusion” in Las Vegas last March.
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The suit is linked to what the complaint describes as a “hotel intrusion” in Las Vegas last March.
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Pardoned by Trump. After the pardon, arrested for Sexual Assault and Kidnapping.
January 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Pardoned by Trump. After the pardon, arrested for Sexual Assault and Kidnapping.
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So much winning. Please stop.
January 1, 2026 at 9:35 AM
So much winning. Please stop.
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People protesting deteriorating economic conditions in Iran took to the streets across several of the country’s provinces over the past day, with some demonstrations turning deadly after clashes with police.
Iran protests turn deadly after clashes with police across several provinces | CNN
People protesting deteriorating economic conditions in Iran took to the streets across several of the country’s provinces over the past day, with some demonstrations turning deadly after clashes with ...
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January 2, 2026 at 4:01 AM
People protesting deteriorating economic conditions in Iran took to the streets across several of the country’s provinces over the past day, with some demonstrations turning deadly after clashes with police.
Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, claims authority - NYT
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Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker | The Jerusalem Post
The tanker was en route from Iran to Venezuela when the Coast Guard attempted to apprehend it. The Coast Guard has been chasing the tanker for almost two weeks.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, claims authority - NYT
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Since his return to office, President Trump and his family have engaged in a moneymaking campaign like none in modern American history. (I took down the paywall)
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Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches (Gift Article)
The president, his family and some of their closest associates have engaged in a sprawling campaign of deals that stretches across industries and the globe.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Since his return to office, President Trump and his family have engaged in a moneymaking campaign like none in modern American history. (I took down the paywall)
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"Visitors to TrumpKennedyCenter.org, instead of seeing a schedule for the center’s usual slate of classical music, jazz, theater and ballet performances, are met with an announcement for a show by the “Epstein Dancers.”"
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Trump Has Renamed the Kennedy Center, but a Satirist Owns the URL
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January 2, 2026 at 3:52 AM
"Visitors to TrumpKennedyCenter.org, instead of seeing a schedule for the center’s usual slate of classical music, jazz, theater and ballet performances, are met with an announcement for a show by the “Epstein Dancers.”"
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