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MANHUNT: Police Identify Person of Interest in Brown University Shooting

Investigators say they have identified a person of interest in the fatal Brown University mass shooting and issued an arrest warrant as searches broaden to New Hampshire storage sites and authorities probe a possible link to an MIT professor slaying

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2.02 billion - Crypto stolen by North Korean hackers in 2025.

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"This is not medicine; it is malpractice" — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Police identify person of interest in Brown University shooting

Law enforcement has identified a person of interest in the Brown University mass shooting and is pursuing leads that may tie the campus attack to the murder of an MIT professor. Searches in New Hampshire and an arrest warrant mark a fast moving multistate manhunt.

DOJ scrambles to redact Epstein files before deadline

As the legal deadline looms the Justice Department is racing to redact sensitive material from Jeffrey Epstein files even as House Democrats publish fresh photographs from the estate. The scramble has prompted widespread criticism and legal friction at the last hour.

President Trump signs order reclassifying marijuana as Schedule III

President Trump signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana at the federal level and directed agencies to speed regulatory changes. The move aims to lower federal restrictions for medical research while stopping short of full legalization.

Trump administration moves to restrict gender affirming care for minors

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Trump signs $901 billion defense bill into law

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Report raises legal questions over Trump blockade of Venezuelan tankers

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TikTok signs deal to give US operations to Oracle led investor group

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Federal prosecutors probe billions lost in Minnesota welfare fraud

Federal prosecutors say massive fraud has looted Minnesota welfare programs with investigations pointing to billions in improper payments. Authorities have unsealed indictments and warned that much of the $18 billion in claims may be tainted by criminal schemes.

US launches review of advanced Nvidia AI chip sales to China

Washington opened a review into advanced Nvidia AI chip sales to China while AI funding news rippled through markets. OpenAI is reported to be seeking huge sovereign investment even as export controls and national security concerns around AI hardware intensify.

Report alleges China reverse engineered EUV lithography tool in secret lab

Reports allege Beijing has been working on domestic extreme ultraviolet lithography capability including prototype machines assembled in secret labs. The claims heighten concerns about a race to close the chip technology gap while TSMC and others expand global capacity.

US approves 11 billion arms package for Taiwan

The State Department approved another major arms package for Taiwan in a move certain to anger Beijing. The multi billion dollar sales aim to bolster Taipei's defenses and reflect a sustained U.S. push to support asymmetric capabilities in the island's security posture.

Australia's gun control consensus frays after Bondi Beach massacre

The Bondi Beach terror attack has fractured Australia's political consensus on guns and prompted a rapid government response. Authorities detained suspects and announced a national buyback while counterterror units acted on intelligence of further planned violence.

Justice Department sues three states and the District of Columbia for voter data

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Cardiologist warns Trump's 'frantic cadence' may signal a health crisis

Medical experts and political critics reacted sharply to President Trump's prime time address with top doctors warning that the president's manner raised health concerns. Republican allies privately criticized the speech's execution even as the White House defended it.

Trump Media to merge with Google backed fusion firm in a 6 billion deal

Trump Media announced a high value merger with a fusion energy company as part of a bold diversification into clean energy and power for tech infrastructure. The deal drew investor attention and raised questions about the timeline and practicality of commercial fusion.

Israel launches airstrikes in Lebanon as disarmament deadline looms

Tensions in and around the Middle East escalated with Israeli strikes in Lebanon and diplomatic rows over international investigations. The ICC faced criticism as the US sanctioned judges and debates over accountability and legitimacy intensified on multiple fronts.

Inflation unexpectedly drops to 2.7 percent in November

The latest economic data showed a sharper than expected slowdown in inflation for November even as economists warned that seasonal and shutdown related distortions could cloud the reading. Officials urged caution while markets reacted to the softer price pressures.

North Korea stole a record 2.02 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025 reports say

State linked cybercrime and espionage reports traced record cryptocurrency thefts to North Korea while Denmark blamed Russian actors for destructive hacks and Iran linked operations struck Israeli targets. The intelligence picture shows rising cross border digital aggression.

HHS plans overhaul of childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots

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Justice Department unseals multi state indictments against Tren de Aragua leaders

Federal prosecutors unsealed sweeping indictments against members and leaders of Tren de Aragua tying the group to violent organized crime and alleged transnational plotting. The charges expand an ongoing campaign against the Venezuela linked criminal network.

Target left recalled infant formula linked to botulism on store shelves FDA says

The retailer Target failed to remove recalled infant formula linked to a botulism outbreak prompting FDA scrutiny and consumer alarm. The discovery has renewed questions about recall enforcement and supply chain controls for sensitive baby products.

Nike shares fall sharply after weak China sales

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