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The Middle East stands at a pivotal crossroads. Iran, emboldened by its nuclear advancements, poses an existential threat not just to Israel but to global stability.

The Panama Canal, often heralded as one of the Wonders of the Modern World, is far more than a feat of engineering—it is a cornerstone of U.S. national security and economic prosperity.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals that most Americans, particularly Republicans, are opposed to athletes and celebrities expressing political opinions.

An algorithm change on Elon Musk’s X platform has ignited a debate about free speech, particularly regarding the visibility of conservative voices. The controversy started after a public dispute about H-1B visas, with Vivek Ramaswamy arguing that the U.S. needs to recruit top global talent to compete with China. His comments drew strong backlash from many users, causing Ramaswamy's post to be “ratioed,” a term used when a post receives more negative comments than likes.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the Biden administration "silenced" those who concluded the COVID-19 virus likely leaked from a lab.

The University of Michigan (UM) is hosting a workshop to teach graduate students how to see "racism in everyday life."

The State Department announced that it closed its Global Engagement Center, which has been accused of censorship.

The United States announced that it is investigating China's semiconductor industry.

In the wake of a deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, Germany, pro-Hamas protesters stormed St. Mary’s Church in Dublin, Ireland, disrupting a Catholic Mass.

Apple is approaching a historic $4 trillion stock market valuation, driven by renewed investor confidence in its artificial intelligence advancements and expectations of a new wave of iPhone upgrades.