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Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷
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A journalist giving up on trying to make sense of it all.
Anchor & podcaster, to make rent and rants.
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Southern California is facing a wet and dangerous Christmas. Powerful storms dumped more than 25 centimeters of rain, triggering mudslides, flooding homes and roads. At least two deaths are being blamed on the storms. There are fresh warnings as well.

#CaliforniaStorms
#BreakingNews
#WeatherAlert
December 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has endorsed his son Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential campaign ahead of next year’s election. The endorsement came while Jair Bolsonaro was temporarily out of jail for medical treatment.

#BrazilPolitics
#Bolsonaro
#BreakingNews
December 26, 2025 at 12:25 AM
US Economy: Growth Spurt or Midlife Crisis?

The US economy grew by 4.3% in Q3 2025, driven by consumer spending and AI. Yet, inflation rose to 2.8%, and consumer confidence fell, suggesting potential future challenges.
December 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Health officials are sounding the alarm worldwide. A new flu variant is driving spikes in infections and hospital visits, raising concerns this could be the most severe flu season in years. Experts say the situation is being made worse by growing resistance to vaccinations.
#FluSeason
December 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today we remember one of history’s most remarkable moments. On Christmas Eve 1914, soldiers on opposing sides of World War I laid down their weapons in a spontaneous ceasefire. How did it begin? What happened next? Watch the video...
#ChristmasTruce
#WorldWarHistory
#OnThisDay
December 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
EU Leaders Stranded as U.S. Visa Ban Leaves Digital Sovereignty at Airport Gate

The U.S. imposed visa bans on five Europeans, including a former EU commissioner, over alleged pressure on U.S. tech firms, sparking debate on digital sovereignty and free speech.
December 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
BREAKING: Military officials from Thailand and Cambodia are meeting in fresh talks aimed at restoring a ceasefire along their tense border. Fighting reignited earlier this month, shattering a fragile truce and leaving at least 86 people dead.
#BreakingNews
#AsiaConflict
#BorderTensions
December 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM
BREAKING: Honduras has a new president-elect. Conservative leader Nasry Asfura was finally declared the winner after weeks of delayed vote counts. This race drew global attention after Donald Trump endorsed Asfura and publicly threatened to cut U.S. aid if his preferred candidate lost.
December 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
US Economy: Flexing Muscles, Despite Government's Limp Noodle

White House adviser Kevin Hassett expresses optimism about the US economy, highlighting strong GDP growth and low unemployment despite challenges like recent government shutdowns and trade tensions.
December 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
When Mediterranean Neighbors Play Risk: Who Brought the Board?

Israel, Greece, and Cyprus met in Jerusalem to strengthen ties, focusing on defense and energy, as tensions rise with Turkey over regional influence and potential conflicts.
December 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Economic Growth: The Hulk Hogan of Numbers, But Consumers Still Feel Like Jobbers

In Q3 2025, the U.S. economy grew by 4.3%, thanks to spending and exports, but consumer confidence dropped due to inflation and trade issues.
December 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
U.S. Grabs Oil Tankers; Trump Says, 'Mission Accomplished, Again!'

In Dec 2025, the U.S., under Trump, seized Venezuelan oil tankers to weaken Maduro, sparking global backlash and fears of regional conflict escalation.
December 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM
U.S. Economy: The Only Thing Growing Faster Than Q3 GDP Is Our National Debt

Upcoming U.S. economic data, including GDP growth and consumer confidence, are key for assessing economic health and Federal Reserve actions, with data collection concerns due to a recent shutdown.
December 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
US Navy: Now Offering Complimentary Cruises with Every Tanker Seizure!

US forces intercepted an oil tanker near Venezuela, aiming to cut Maduro's funding while raising tensions. The move highlights US efforts to counter Venezuelan narcoterrorism financing.
December 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM
In the Caribbean, the United States has reportedly intercepted and boarded an oil tanker operating off the coast of Venezuela. US officials say the vessel is on Washington’s sanctions list.

#BreakingNews #Venezuela #Sanctions
December 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A Russian delegation has reportedly landed in Miami just as Volodymyr Zelensky confirms United States floated the idea of joint talks involving Ukraine, Russia... and possibly Europe. Who’s in the room, who’s not, and why Miami now are the real questions.

#Geopolitics #PeaceTalks #BreakingNews
December 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Allentown Residents: A++ in Economic Pain, D- in Political Promises

Residents in Allentown, PA face rising living costs, challenging claims of economic success by political leaders, indicating a gap between political narratives and real-life struggles.
December 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
US-led airstrikes across Syria reportedly killed multiple Islamic State militants after a deadly attack on American forces last week. Dozens of sites were hit and Washington is signaling this may not be the final move if attacks continue.

#BreakingNews #MiddleEast #USMilitary
December 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
U.S. Naval Blockade: From Oil to Boil

The U.S. has escalated its actions against Venezuela by seizing oil tankers, claiming it's to stop narcoterrorism funding. Critics fear it could worsen Latin America's instability.
December 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
At least 20 people are dead after catastrophic floods swept across Bolivia. Rescue teams are racing through deep water and mud as rivers overflow and hundreds of families evacuate. Authorities warn more heavy rain could be coming.

#Bolivia #Floods #ClimateCrisis
December 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Vladimir Putin made it clear he sees no path to talks with Ukraine, and hinted nothing in Moscow’s playbook is changing, even as European Union backing for Kyiv grows. What he didn’t say may matter just as much as what he did.

#Geopolitics #UkraineWar #BreakingNews
December 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A Russian missile strike hit the southern port of Odesa, killing at least eight and damaging critical logistics infrastructure, according to Ukraine. The attack comes as a broader campaign leaves millions without electricity, water, or heat.

#UkraineWar #BreakingNews #Geopolitics
December 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The US Coast Guard has reportedly intercepted an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, the second sanctioned vessel linked to Caracas seized by the US.

#BreakingNews #Venezuela #Geopolitics
December 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Labor Market 2025: The Job Growth Vacation Continues

The U.S. labor market in 2025 experiences minimal job growth, rising unemployment, and increased layoffs due to economic uncertainties, trade policies, and automation impacts.
December 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A simmering border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand is now spilling into the region’s most lucrative tourism season. Beach towns and resort areas, critical to both economies, are suddenly uncomfortably close to the front line...

#Geopolitics #TourismCrisis #BreakingNews
December 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM