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Catherine O'Hara Dies at 71, Leaving Behind Five Decades of Laughter
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Catherine O'Hara Dies at 71, Leaving Behind Five Decades of Laughter

The beloved Canadian actress known for Home Alone, Beetlejuice, and Schitt's Creek passed away at 71, marking the end of an era in comedy that spanned generations and cultures.

Chinese AI Chip Makers Turn First-Ever Profits in 2025
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Chinese AI Chip Makers Turn First-Ever Profits in 2025

Cambricon and other Chinese GPU companies achieved first-time profitability amid AI boom and tech self-reliance drive, challenging Nvidia's dominance in the world's largest market.

Government Shuts Down Again—But This Time It's Different
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Government Shuts Down Again—But This Time It's Different

The U.S. government enters partial shutdown as Minneapolis shootings derail budget talks, exposing deeper fractures in immigration policy and political strategy.

Is Trump's Foreign Policy Actually Realist? The Complex Truth
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Is Trump's Foreign Policy Actually Realist? The Complex Truth

Trump's second-term foreign policy blends realist power politics with departures from classical restraint. What does this mean for global stability?

US Government Shutdown Looms as Immigration Deaths Trigger Political Standoff
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US Government Shutdown Looms as Immigration Deaths Trigger Political Standoff

Senate passes compromise to avert government shutdown after Democratic anger over killing of two US citizens during immigration raids. Weekend shutdown unavoidable as House remains in recess until Monday.

Taiwan Vanishes from US Defense Strategy as Trump Eyes Xi Summit
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Taiwan Vanishes from US Defense Strategy as Trump Eyes Xi Summit

Taiwan disappeared entirely from America's 2026 National Defense Strategy after being mentioned 8 times in 2022. Is Trump preparing to sacrifice Taiwan for better China relations?

Venezuela's Amnesty Promise: Real Reconciliation or Political Theater?
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Venezuela's Amnesty Promise: Real Reconciliation or Political Theater?

Venezuela's acting President announces amnesty bill for 711 political prisoners after Maduro's ouster. While opposition welcomes the move, slow releases and lack of transparency raise questions about genuine commitment to reconciliation.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Citizenship Voting Rules
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Citizenship Voting Rules

Federal court strikes down citizenship proof requirements in Trump's election executive order, citing constitutional separation of powers violations.

Xi's Military Purge Continues: The Fall of General Zhang Youxia
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Xi's Military Purge Continues: The Fall of General Zhang Youxia

General Zhang Youxia's downfall reveals Xi Jinping's relentless military control strategy and raises questions about China's military stability and future operations

Trump's Week-Long Gamble: Energy Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Ukraine War
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Trump's Week-Long Gamble: Energy Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Ukraine War

President Trump's intervention led to a temporary halt in energy infrastructure attacks between Russia and Ukraine. But with ground fighting continuing and conflicting timelines, questions arise about the prospects for genuine peace talks.

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3 Million Epstein Files Released, But Key Questions Remain
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3 Million Epstein Files Released, But Key Questions Remain

The DOJ released 3 million pages of Epstein documents revealing communications with royalty and politicians, but the identities of alleged abusers remain hidden behind redactions and missing evidence.

Five Eyes Alliance Shows Cracks as Canada and UK Court China
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Five Eyes Alliance Shows Cracks as Canada and UK Court China

Canadian PM Mark Carney and UK's Keir Starmer signal willingness to reset China relations, challenging traditional Western intelligence alliance unity amid Trump uncertainty.