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Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta announced that it is ending its fact-checking program in the United States and will implement community notes similar to Elon Musk's X.

Justin Trudeau Announces Resignation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party.

Illegal Immigrant Charged After Being Caught With Drugs, Firearms in Massachusetts Shelter

An illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, staying at a Massachusetts shelter, faces serious charges after being caught with a significant amount of drugs and firearms.

11-Year-Old Boy Taken Off Life Support After Being Hit By Car in San Diego

An 11-year-old boy named Kevin Ouda was struck by a car on December 21, 2024, while running with his Muay Thai teammates near El Cajon, California.

Judge Charges Five Individuals in Connection With Death of Former Pop Star Liam Payne

An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five individuals in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of the globally renowned boy band One Direction.

Mexico’s Largest Drug Seizure in Years Sparks Debate Over Effectiveness of Anti-Trafficking Efforts

The recent seizure of 61 tons of drugs and the arrest of over 7,000 individuals by Mexican authorities has sparked both praise and criticism. While the operation is one of the largest in recent history, questions are being raised about the long-term effectiveness of such tactics in addressing the root causes of drug trafficking.

Mexico to Open Shelters for Deported Migrants

Mexico is planning to open 25 shelters for deported migrants, according to Border Report. The shelters will have more than 12,000 beds.

Trump Vows to Tackle Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) to Lower Drug Costs

At a recent press conference at Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Donald Trump made a bold promise to take on the powerful Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) responsible for inflating prescription drug prices in the U.S. Trump criticized PBMs, calling them a “horrible middleman” that profits by driving up drug costs without adding value. He vowed to eliminate the middleman and reduce drug prices to levels “that nobody has ever seen before.”

U.S. Healthcare Spending Reaches $4.9 Trillion in 2023

Healthcare spending in the United States surged by 7.5% to $4.9 trillion in 2023, driven by increased medical service use and rising enrollment in private health plans, according to a report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Russia Develops Cancer Vaccine

The Russian Ministry of Health announced that it developed a cancer vaccine to be distributed in 2025.

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