Argentina’s November inflation rate reached a four-year low of 2.4%, a significant decrease from October’s 3% and a continued decline since December 2023’s 25.5% spike following a peso devaluation. While year-to-date inflation remains high at 112%, the sectors with the largest monthly price increases were education, housing and utilities, and food and beverages. The government celebrated this drop as a step towards inflation stabilization, a claim echoed by President Milei.
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Legal Eagle, Devin Stone, has sued the FBI and DOJ to compel the release of their findings in the dropped federal criminal cases against President-elect Trump. The lawsuit, filed after a denied FOIA request, seeks to preserve records before potential destruction or alteration by the incoming administration. Stone’s concerns center on the potential for a cover-up, citing Trump’s plans to replace investigators with loyalists and his stated intention to rewrite history. The lawsuit aims to uncover information about potential co-conspirators and the full extent of Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents.
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RFK Jr.’s relentless pursuit to prove the CIA assassinated his uncle, JFK, is a complex and controversial undertaking. The very fact that he’s embarking on this investigation, regardless of its outcome, raises significant questions. Some see it as a desperate attempt to gain relevance, fueled by a long-standing family narrative and perhaps a personal need for validation. Others believe that this is a genuine investigation, albeit one clouded by potential biases.
This “investigation,” as it’s being framed, immediately invites scrutiny. The inherent danger lies in the potential for confirmation bias—seeking out evidence that supports a pre-existing belief while ignoring contradictory information.… Continue reading
Senators Sinema and Manchin’s votes against Lauren McFerran’s NLRB nomination blocked Democrats from maintaining control of the board, handing a three-member majority to Republicans. This decision, coupled with their past actions thwarting Democratic legislative agendas, aligns with their history of opposing worker rights and favoring corporate interests. Their votes effectively pave the way for a potential rollback of worker protections under the incoming Trump administration. Both senators’ future endeavors are uncertain, but their past actions suggest potential lucrative opportunities in the private sector.
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Elon Musk’s net worth has exceeded $400 billion, primarily driven by the soaring value of his SpaceX stake, which recently reached a $350 billion valuation in a private sale. This makes him the first person to surpass this wealth milestone and solidifies his position as the world’s richest, though estimates vary slightly between Bloomberg and Forbes. Despite a Delaware judge rejecting a substantial Tesla compensation package for Musk, his wealth continues to climb. His recent significant political spending further underscores his influence and financial power.
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CNN’s Clarissa Ward and her team discovered and freed a Syrian prisoner held for three months in a windowless cell, a moment Ward described as extraordinary. Upon release, the man, unaware of the Assad regime’s fall, expressed awe at seeing daylight for the first time in months. His emotional reaction involved clinging to Ward, repeatedly pleading for her to stay. The rescue occurred during a search for missing American journalist Austin Tice, whose family recently received encouraging news about his continued survival.
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President-elect Trump’s cabinet selections notably prioritize individuals with television and entertainment backgrounds, a departure from traditional government appointments. This includes prominent figures from Fox News such as Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary), and others from various media platforms. Several nominees, including Dr. Mehmet Oz and Mike Huckabee, bring unconventional experience to key roles overseeing health and foreign policy, respectively. This trend contrasts sharply with President Biden’s focus on cabinet diversity, highlighting a significant difference in leadership approaches.
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President Zelensky announced record Russian military losses in November and December, attributing the success to recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian military and energy infrastructure. These attacks, including those on Taganrog and Bryansk, demonstrate increasing Ukrainian range and accuracy, pushing Russia closer to ending the war. Intense fighting continues in the Donetsk region, with the Russian army suffering substantial casualties in ongoing assaults. Zelensky specifically praised several Ukrainian brigades for their contributions to these battlefield victories.
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A significant biosecurity breach at Queensland’s Public Health Virology Laboratory resulted in the loss of 323 vials containing various infectious viruses, including Hendra, Hanta, and Lyssavirus. The missing samples, discovered in August 2023, prompted a Queensland Health investigation into this major historical breach. While the circumstances surrounding the loss remain unclear, authorities state there is currently no known public health risk. A formal Part 9 investigation is underway.
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The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked a complex response on Capitol Hill. While many lawmakers unequivocally condemned the murder, some progressive Democrats acknowledged the underlying public anger towards the healthcare system, viewing the incident as a symptom of widespread frustration with its inaccessibility and financial burdens. These lawmakers argued that addressing this anger requires a simultaneous condemnation of violence and a serious discussion of healthcare reform. Others, however, focused solely on condemning the act of violence, avoiding any discussion of broader healthcare issues.
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