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Genocide warnings flash red: RSF seizes Sudan’s El-Fasher + Trump-Xi summit: Rare earths and tariffs on the table + Hurricane Melissa kills dozens, strikes Cuba—now heading for the BahamasEl Fasher Slaughter: RSF Kills Hundreds at Hospital
Reports and satellite imagery show the Rapid Support Forces stormed el‑Fasher hospital and executed patients and staff leaving hundreds dead and bodies strewn in the streets The atrocity has drawn international outrage and calls for investigations
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42 million - Americans who could lose SNAP benefits if funding is not restored
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"I'll do whatever I want" — President Donald Trump
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RSF Massacre at El Fasher Hospital: Hundreds Slain
Reports and eyewitness accounts describe mass killings at el‑Fasher amid Sudan’s ongoing civil conflict. Residents and aid groups say paramilitary Rapid Support Forces stormed a hospital and executed patients and staff, with satellite imagery and videos supporting claims of atrocities.
Corpses Line Streets After Rio Raid as Death Toll Rises
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Hurricane Melissa Leaves Dozens Dead in Jamaica Haiti Cuba
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Israel Airstrikes Kill More Than 100 Palestinians amid Ceasefire Flare
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Trump and Xi Meet in South Korea - Trade Truce Hopes Rise
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Fed Cuts Interest Rate by 25 Basis Points
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Senate Democrats Hold Shutdown as 40 Million Face SNAP Lapse
With the government shutdown nearing a month lawmakers failed to secure a fix for SNAP leaving tens of millions at risk. States and food banks brace for a lapse in benefits while Senate votes and legal challenges unfold.
Appeals Court Pauses Daily Court Check Ins for Border Chief
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Microsoft Azure Outage Knocks Xbox Office 365 Offline
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Nvidia Hits 5 Trillion Market Cap as AI Boom Intensifies
Nvidia surged to historic market heights as the A I boom continued to drive investor fervor. The chipmaker’s valuation milestone underscores the deep reliance of markets on AI related growth while sparking debate over concentration risk.
Meta Forecasts Higher Capital Costs and $16B Tax Hit
Big tech earnings revealed mixed results as companies pivoted to AI spending and revised capital forecasts. Meta and Alphabet reported strong cloud and advertising revenue while flagging elevated capex and one time tax charges that hit profits.
Relief Groups Mobilize Supplies for Jamaica as Aid Delays Persist
Relief for Hurricane Melissa’s victims is complicated by U.S. shutdown measures and changes to aid agencies. NGOs mobilize private relief while federal programs and USAID operations face constraints from funding gaps and policy shifts.
Supreme Court Asks for More Info on National Guard Deployment
The Supreme Court requested additional briefing before ruling on the president’s authority to deploy the National Guard in Illinois and other domestic troop deployments. The case raises separation of powers and federalism questions as courts consider emergency orders.
What We Know About Putin’s New Nuclear Underwater Drone
Russia announced tests of a new nuclear capable underwater drone and claimed successful trials of a tsunami making weapon. The developments alarm Western defense analysts and raise new concerns about strategic stability and maritime deterrence.
US Withdrawing Some Troops From Eastern Europe
The Pentagon signaled a drawdown of some US forces in Eastern Europe sparking concern among NATO allies about security gaps. Lawmakers and defense officials debated the strategic impact as the US rebalances global deployments.
Jan 6 Probe Investigated Hundreds of Republicans Documents Show
Newly released records and committee findings show the Arctic Frost investigation touched hundreds of Republicans and raised questions about the FBI’s focus. Republicans claim broad targeting while Democrats defend lawful probes into Jan. 6 related activity.
DOJ Charges Activists After Chaotic Anti ICE Weed Farm Raid
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GM to Lay Off Thousands of EV Workers After Subsidy Loss
General Motors announced cuts to its electric vehicle workforce after policy changes and subsidy losses prompted a production reassessment. The layoffs span multiple plants and reflect broader industry pain amid EV policy shifts.
Microsoft Takes 3.1 Billion Hit From OpenAI Investment
Microsoft reported heavy investments in AI and took a one time hit tied to its OpenAI exposure while cloud revenues remained strong. The tech giant’s capex and earnings moves reflect the broader industry bet on AI and infrastructure.
FAA Halts Flights at Newark Over Shutdown Staffing Issues
Airlines and the FAA warned of growing travel disruption as staffing strains from the shutdown left controllers unpaid. Newark Liberty and other major hubs reported grounded flights and delays as controllers and federal staff face missed paychecks.
Alphabet Reports Q3 Revenue Up 16 Percent as Cloud Grows
Alphabet’s cloud strength helped deliver another robust quarter as investors rewarded the company with a stock bump. The earnings beat highlighted advertising resilience and accelerating cloud adoption even as tech capex increases.
What We Know About US Strikes Targeting Alleged Drug Boats
The US launched strikes on vessels tied to drug trafficking and shifted naval assets to the Caribbean region. Officials say the operations target narco terrorist networks while critics warn of unintended regional security consequences.
Search Underway for Three Monkeys After Overturned Truck
A truck crash in Mississippi freed several research monkeys sparking a multiagency search and controversy after authorities euthanized animals amid disease fears. The episode raised questions about transport standards for lab animals and public safety.
Former Illinois Deputy Convicted of Murder in Sonya Massey Case
An Illinois jury convicted a former sheriff’s deputy of second degree murder after he shot Sonya Massey who had called 911 for help. The verdict follows intense courtroom testimony and body camera evidence that contradicted the defense account.