Today's Poll Question
Is American democracy up to the challenges it will face in 2024?
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ABC News |
The U.S. Navy sank three Houthi boats attacking the Maersk Hangzhou in the Red Sea following a distress call; one boat escaped, and the incident highlighted tensions in the shipping corridor. |
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USA Today |
Before the 2024 primaries, Trump's main Republican rivals, including DeSantis and Haley, have expressed willingness to pardon him, citing national unity and moving forward as reasons. |
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CBS News |
U.S. border officials are on track to process over 300,000 migrants in December, marking the highest monthly figure ever recorded, amid a prolonged crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. |
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CNN |
"All we are is the outcome of what came before," says Stanford Professor Sapolsky to Smerconish. Therefore, he concludes, "Nobody deserves to be in jail, nobody deserves to have a corner office." |
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Associated Press |
New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe, from Times Square to Sydney, were overshadowed by the persisting shadows of global conflicts, including the wars in Gaza and Ukraine |
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TODAY |
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced her abdication after nearly 52 years on the throne, citing health issues, during her New Year’s Eve address, with her son set to succeed her. |
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The New York Times |
Some critics argue that the contentious and prolonged battles over the former president’s ballot status are effectively turning him into a martyr and gradually eroding public faith in elections. |
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The Washington Post |
Leading GOP candidates, including Trump, are taking polarizing and provocative stances on race and history, sometimes diverging from facts, drawing criticism and stoking national debate. |
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The Wall Street Journal |
Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows removed Trump from the primary ballot, declaring him a Jan. 6 insurrectionist under the 14th Amendment, sparking legal and political controversy. |
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Fox News |
Josh Slavin has gone viral by cooking, tasting, and rating the final meal requests of notorious death row inmates like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy, capturing the attention of true crime enthusiasts. |
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Euronews |
Following a series of strong earthquakes in the Sea of Japan, Japan issued tsunami warnings, anticipating a tsunami as high as 3 meters to impact Niigata and other western coastal prefectures. |
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Bangor Daily News |
After barring Trump from Maine's 2024 Republican primary, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' home was targeted in a "swatting" incident, following online threats and her address being posted online. |
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Politico |
Hospitals and insurers are adopting AI tools for a portion of America's $4 trillion in medical expenses, aiming to improve billing efficiency and tackle fraud, amidst broader healthcare implications. |
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MLive.com |
Meinke criticizes NFL officials for a controversial call against the Detroit Lions, comparing it to a past umpiring error in baseball and suggesting the decision may impact the NFL playoff landscape. |
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The Harvard Crimson |
Despite plagiarism allegations, Harvard's President Claudine Gay, recently scrutinized, should remain in her position now, balancing academic integrity with stability and fairness considerations. |
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NBC News |
Senator John Fetterman opened up about his mental health struggles, revealing that his depression intensified after a stroke and that he feared seeking treatment could end his political career. |
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The Wrap |
Shecky Greene, a renowned stand-up comedian and legendary Las Vegas headliner in the 1950s and 1960s, praised as "the epitome of comic genius" by Jerry Lewis, has passed away at age 97. |
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Sky News |
The rhino horn trade in Africa and Asia gave rise to criminality and profit on an industrial level. Steve Galster explains he has made it his life's work to go after people who take and sell animal parts. |
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KTLA 5 |
Fans express skepticism and frustration about Dwayne Johnson's recent claim of trying In-N-Out for the first time, pointing to his previous social media posts suggesting earlier visits. |
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Variety |
Despite "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" underperforming, "Wonka," starring Timothée Chalamet, reclaimed the top spot at the box office, outshining other holiday-time releases. |
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For the Left |
Facebook suspended and then reinstated the "Libs of TikTok" account, sparking discussions on government-tech censorship and the role of social media in moderating content. |
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For the Right |
Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special, "The Dreamer," continues to spark controversy with his targeting of the trans and disabled communities, leading to protests and employee walkouts at Netflix. |
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