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Washington National Guard Boosts Counter-Drone Preparedness Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

State military leaders convene security summit and simulate unmanned aerial system threats as part of broader readiness planning

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Removes Senior Army Spokesman Amid Pentagon Restructuring

Leadership change reflects continued effort to tighten messaging discipline and align military communications with administration priorities

Washington Trails National Trend as States Adopt Phone-Free School Laws

While over thirty states enact statewide cellphone bans or restrictions in classrooms, Washington’s legislature and districts lag in formal policy action

Cuba adopts electric tricycles for transport amid fuel shortages

The shift comes after the US restricted oil exports from Venezuela, impacting fuel availability.

South Korea's traditional sand wrestling sport ssireum faces declining interest at home

Budget cuts and shifting public trends contribute to the challenge.

Japan outlawed Islam

Halal foods, large mosques, public prayers, and call to prayer are all banned.

Virginia Giuffre accuses Epstein of trafficking to powerful men for blackmail.

New Mexico lawmakers initiate investigation into Zorro Ranch linked to Jeffrey Epstein

The legislation aims to uncover details surrounding allegations of trafficking and assault at the site.

British Tourist Arrested at Hong Kong Airport After Meltdown and Vandalism

The 35-year-old faces charges for damaging check-in kiosks and possessing Viagra without a prescription.

Cuba's fuel crisis leads to mounting waste in Havana

Garbage trucks are unable to collect rubbish due to fuel shortages.

European Commission Plans Purchase Incentives Limited to Vehicles Manufactured Largely in the EU

Proposed industry support law would restrict subsidies and public tenders to vehicles assembled in Europe with at least 70 percent of components produced locally

French District of Pas-de-Calais Introduces Immediate License Suspension for Drivers Using Mobile Phones

New penalties expand crackdown on distracted driving as authorities cite rising fatal accidents linked to mobile phone use
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Washington National Guard Boosts Counter-Drone Preparedness Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Removes Senior Army Spokesman Amid Pentagon Restructuring
Washington Trails National Trend as States Adopt Phone-Free School Laws
Cuba adopts electric tricycles for transport amid fuel shortages
South Korea's traditional sand wrestling sport ssireum faces declining interest at home
Japan outlawed Islam
Virginia Giuffre accuses Epstein of trafficking to powerful men for blackmail.
New Mexico lawmakers initiate investigation into Zorro Ranch linked to Jeffrey Epstein
British Tourist Arrested at Hong Kong Airport After Meltdown and Vandalism
Cuba's fuel crisis leads to mounting waste in Havana
European Commission Plans Purchase Incentives Limited to Vehicles Manufactured Largely in the EU
French District of Pas-de-Calais Introduces Immediate License Suspension for Drivers Using Mobile Phones
Volkswagen Targets €60 Billion in Cost Reductions as Sales Decline and Global Pressures Intensify
Washington Senate Approves ‘Millionaires Tax’ Targeting Income Above One Million Dollars
USWNT Defender Tara Rudd Commits to Washington Spirit with Contract Extension Through 2028
Trump and Maryland Governor Wes Moore Clash Over Potomac River Sewage Spill Response
Trump Appoints Close White House Aide to Fine Arts Panel Reviewing His White House Ballroom Project
Iran Nuclear Talks Continue Without Breakthrough as U.S. Military Threat Looms
Washington Senate Approves ‘Millionaires Tax,’ Paving Way for First State Income Levy
Investigation Continues in Centreville as Source of Gas Leak Remains Elusive After House Explosion
Portland General Electric Moves to Expand Footprint by Acquiring PacifiCorp Assets in Washington
California Deepens Global Climate Alliance with New UK Pact and Major Clean-Tech Investment Drive
Australia, Philippines and United States Complete Fourteenth Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
President Trump highlights Nancy Pelosi's stock market corrupted trade with her insider-information.
‘The only thing illegal is Keir Starmer handing these islands to a country like Mauritius!’
JD Vance says Germany is “killing itself” by taking in millions of fake asylum seekers from culturally incompatible nations.
Dana White to Meet President Trump to Finalize Historic UFC Event at the White House
Trump Praises U.S. Troops and Military Strength During Visit to Fort Bragg
Washington State Lawmakers Move to Limit ICE Access to Schools
Trump Criticises Newsom’s UK Climate Pact, Defends Federal Authority Over Foreign Engagements
Trump Urges Continued Negotiations with Iran on Nuclear Programme After White House Meeting with Netanyahu
Trump Administration Unveils Most Detailed Renderings Yet of White House Ballroom Expansion
Why Washington Is Facing Growing Calls for a National Robotics Strategy
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi Releases 3.5 Million Pages of Jeffrey Epstein Case Files
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Comment on European allies report blaming Russia for killing late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny using toxin from poison dart frogs
Eighty-Year-Old Lottery Winner Sentenced to 16.5 Years for Drug Trafficking
UK Quran Burner May Receive Asylum in the US Amid Legal Challenges
Rubio Calls for Sweeping U.N. Reform, Saying It Has Failed to End Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
10,000 Condoms Distributed at Winter Olympics 2026 Athlete Village Depleted Within 72 Hours
Poland's President Advocates for Evaluating Independent Nuclear Weapons Development
Rubio Reaffirms Transatlantic Bond at Munich Despite Strains Over Trump Policies
Viral AI video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt sparks Hollywood panic: 'It's likely over for us'
Mayor of Serdobsk in Russia’s Penza Region Resigns After Housing Certificates Granted to Migrant Family Trigger Public Outcry
Pentagon Reviews Anthropic Partnership After Claude AI Reportedly Used in Operation Targeting Nicolás Maduro
President Donald Trump and Hip-Hop’s Political Realignment: Pardons, Public Endorsements, and the Struggle Over Cultural Influence
China’s EV Makers Face Mandatory Return to Physical Buttons and Door Handles in Driver-Distraction Safety Overhaul
Goldman Sachs and DP World Executive Resignations: Elite-Reputation Risk and Corporate Governance Fallout From the Epstein Disclosures
‘Amelia’: The UK Government’s Anti-Extremism Game Villain Who Became a Protest Symbol
Switzerland Set for Landmark Referendum on Population Cap Proposal
Walmart's Earnings and UK Economic Data Highlight Upcoming Financial Trends
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