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INTERNATIONAL

U.S. Seizes Russian-Flagged Tanker Tied to Venezuela as Trump Widens Oil Push

The U.S. seized two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, one sailing under Russia’s flag, as part of President Donald Trump’s push to dictate oil flows in the Americas.

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ASIA

Civilians Flee Aleppo as Clashes Between Syrian Government and Kurdish Forces Escalate

Fighting escalated in Syria’s northern city of Aleppo on Wednesday after tens of thousands of residents fled two predominantly ethnic Kurdish neighborhoods when the military ordered civilians to evacuate the area.

The evacuations came amid the deadliest round of recent violence between government forces and Kurdish fighters.

Syria’s military gave people until 3 p.m. to leave the neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Achrafieh, after which they would be considered a “closed military area.” Once the deadline ended, sounds of explosions were heard in the two neighborhoods.

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ANALYSIS

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AMERICAS

Their Homes Survived the Historic LA Area Wildfires. A Year Later, They Fear Living in Them

“We have to live in the scar,” an Altadena resident said. “We’re all still really struggling.”

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CRIME & PUNISHMENT

Shackled and Defiant, Maduro Pleads Not Guilty to U.S. Narcotics Charges

Nicolas Maduro's capture marks Washington’s most controversial intervention in Latin America since the invasion of Panama 37 years ago.

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HOLIDAYS

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail—and How to Succeed God’s Way

Why do New Year's resolutions fail?

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INTERNATIONAL

President Trump Threatens Iran Over Protest Crackdown as Deadly Unrest Flares

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to come to the aid of protesters in Iran, days into unrest that has left several dead and posed the biggest internal threat to Iranian authorities in years.

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ANALYSIS

2025: What the Year Revealed

“In a time of crisis, it’s so funny what you learn about yourself, in terms of what to save,” a Los Angeles resident told People after being forced to flee as wildfires tore through Southern California in the first days of 2025.

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

Entitlement Programs: What They Can’t Fix

As lawmakers debate how to care for the vulnerable, the Bible reveals the ultimate answer, one that human-led governments will never reach on their own.

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GEOPOLITICS

Is Peace in Ukraine Any Closer After Trump-Zelenskyy Talks?

Here are some of the main sticking points after weeks of intense diplomacy.

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RELIGION

The 10 Laws That Could Change the World

A new Personal from Editor-in-Chief David C. Pack.

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ANALYSIS

Myanmar Junta’s Shift from Battlefield to Ballots Faces Long Odds

Experts say the aim of establishing a stable administration in Myanmar is far-fetched since the civil war is still raging, and a military-controlled government with a civilian veneer is unlikely to win many backers overseas.

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HEALTH ISSUES

Digestive Health: Are Supplements the Solution?

Are supplements all it takes to improve your digestive health?

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INTERNATIONAL

U.S. Launches Strikes Against Islamic State Group in Nigeria After Attacks Target Christians

President Donald Trump said the United States launched a “powerful and deadly” strike against forces of the Islamic State group in Nigeria.

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

Chase Away the Winter Blues!

Frigid temperatures and dreary skies often do not spark excitement, but with proper planning and a positive attitude, wintertime can be enjoyable for you and your family.

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HEALTH ISSUES

Afghan Hunger Crisis Deepens as Aid Funding Falls Short, UN Says

The UN World Food Programme is unable for the first time in decades to provide effective aid to millions of Afghans suffering from malnutrition, with deaths especially among children likely to rise this winter, the WFP said.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect in World First

Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access to platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook.

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PROPHECY

America and Britain in Bible Prophecy

The Bible contains awe-inspiring prophecies that involve the greatest nations in the history of the world. What are they?

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WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

‘It’s Not Safe to Live Here.’ Colombia Is Deadliest Country for Environmental Defenders

Colombia, the deadliest country in the world for people protecting land and forests, recorded 48 killings in 2024, nearly a third of all cases worldwide.