The Coca-Cola Company will discontinue Minute Maid’s frozen orange juice concentrate in cans in the U.S. and Canada in the first quarter of 2026, citing shifting consumer preferences. This iconic product, which has been available for 80 years and used for various beverages, is being phased out as the company focuses on other juice products. Consumers have until April to purchase remaining in-store inventory, sparking nostalgia and dismay online regarding the loss of this long-standing freezer aisle staple.
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The New Orleans Police Department is refuting claims of wrongdoing after one of its recruits, Larry Temah, a Cameroonian national with a final order of removal, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The department stated that they verified Temah’s employment eligibility through a federal system and were unaware of ICE’s intention to detain him until his arrest. Officials maintain that New Orleans is not a sanctuary city and that any assertion of the department knowingly violating the law is false. The incident occurs amidst ongoing tensions between New Orleans and federal authorities over immigration enforcement.
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A judge has ordered Elon Musk to undergo a deposition, a crucial step in the legal process where he’ll be questioned under oath, concerning his role in the dramatic fluctuations of Dogecoin and the controversial shutdown of USAID operations. This development has certainly stirred a significant amount of public discourse and anticipation, with many seeing it as a moment of potential accountability for the high-profile billionaire. The idea of Musk, a figure so often in the public eye for his ventures and pronouncements, being compelled to answer questions in a formal legal setting is, for many, a long-overdue prospect.
The focus on Dogecoin brings to light the speculative nature of the cryptocurrency market and the influence that prominent figures can wield over it.… Continue reading
Authorities in Cyprus have identified a body discovered last month on Avdimou beach as Vladislav Baumgertner, 53, the former CEO of Russia’s largest potash company. Baumgertner had been missing from his home in Limassol since January 7, and DNA analysis confirmed his identity. An investigation into the circumstances and cause of his death is currently underway. Baumgertner was previously detained in Belarus in 2013 on charges of harming the Belarusian economy, an incident analysts attributed to retaliation for his company’s withdrawal from a joint venture.
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The Department of Homeland Security’s plan to acquire and operate mega warehouses as immigration detention centers is sparking significant opposition from lawmakers, local communities, and government contractors. These facilities, some capable of holding up to 8,000 individuals, are raising concerns about the scale of immigration enforcement and potential safety and logistical challenges. Already, at least two such properties have been purchased outside Phoenix and Philadelphia, with local officials in Surprise claiming no prior notification of the acquisition. This expansion of mass immigrant detention plans is drawing widespread criticism and protests across various states.
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Ukraine has struck a significant blow at the very heart of Russia’s nuclear blackmail strategy, hitting the Oreshnik launch site with domestically produced FP-5 cruise missiles. This is a monumental development, marking the first instance where a non-nuclear nation has successfully targeted infrastructure crucial for preparing nuclear-capable ballistic missiles within the territory of a nuclear power. The ability of Ukrainian strike systems, specifically mentioning the FP-5 Flamingo, to reach such strategic depths within Russia has shattered the long-held perception of invulnerability surrounding Russian missile testing ranges. This bold move fundamentally alters the deterrence balance, not just for Ukraine’s immediate defense but for the security of Europe as a whole.… Continue reading
It’s a complex situation, isn’t it? The news about Russia using Starlink in strike drones that reached Kyiv, and SpaceX’s subsequent response impacting command systems, has certainly sparked a lot of discussion. It feels like there are layers upon layers to unpack, and the media’s framing of the events can really shift the narrative.
One perspective is that this wasn’t a sudden, bold move by SpaceX, but rather something initiated and pushed for by the Ukrainian side. The implication here is that Elon Musk was aware, for quite some time, that Russian forces were utilizing Starlink for their operations, potentially even to harm Ukrainian civilians.… Continue reading
President Trump has stated he will only accept the results of the 2026 midterm elections if they are deemed “honest.” He claimed to have not used the word “nationalize” when discussing elections, instead asserting that “corrupt” areas like Detroit, Philadelphia, and Atlanta warrant federal government involvement. Despite his claims of not using the term “nationalize,” he previously called for Republicans to “nationalize the voting.” The White House has suggested his remarks were endorsements of the SAVE Act, which mandates voter ID.
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Following escalating concerns from residents regarding overcrowding and disruptive tourist behavior, the Japanese city of Fujiyoshida has canceled its annual Arakurayama Sengen Park Cherry Blossom Festival. For roughly a decade, this event has attracted approximately 200,000 visitors eager to photograph Mount Fuji with blooming cherry blossoms and a historic pagoda. The decision stems from a surge in tourism, amplified by social media and a weaker yen, leading to significant impacts on the local community, including sanitation issues and safety worries for children. While the official festival is canceled, authorities anticipate continued high visitor numbers during the peak blossom season and are implementing measures to manage the influx.
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The CIA has announced it will cease publication of the World Factbook, a widely used online resource providing updated country statistics and information. Launched initially during World War II as a classified program, the Factbook evolved into a publicly accessible annual summary in 1971, with its digital version becoming a freely available resource in the 1990s. While the CIA offered no specific reason for discontinuing the Factbook, the decision coincides with the Trump administration’s broader initiative to cut government programs deemed non-essential to agency functions, alongside plans for significant job reductions at the CIA.
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