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• Machado Won’t Pick Up Peace Prize in Person, Nobel Director Says - The head of the Norwegian Nobel Institute told the state broadcaster that María Corina Machado would not attend Wednesday’s event in Oslo.
• Canada eyes H-1B workers, top global talent as U.S. limits immigration - The recruitment drive targets the kind of highly skilled foreign workers facing increased scrutiny under the Trump administration’s immigration restrictions.
• Sarkozy describes his prison stay and advises on appealing to the far right in his new book - Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy described the prison where he spent 20 days as a noisy, harsh “all-grey” world of “inhuman violence" in a book released Wednesday that also offered political advice about how his conservative party sh
• 3 people arrested after 7 Providence College students overdose at off-campus party - Three people were arrested and charged for supplying fentanyl to Providence College students who overdosed during an off-campus party last week.
• Rolls Royce towed in supercar parking 'crackdown' - A spokesperson for the council says the usual approach of issuing fines has been ineffective.
• British soldier dies in 'tragic accident' in Ukraine - A British soldier has died in Ukraine in what London's Ministry of Defense has called "a tragic accident."
• Nobel Peace Prize for Venezuela’s María Corina Machado Draws Criticism - María Corina Machado is being honored for her push for democracy even as she backs President Trump’s military buildup and aggressive campaign against Venezuela.
• Rod Paige, Education secretary during 'No Child Left Behind' introduction, dies at 92 - He was the first African American to serve in that Cabinet post.
• Rod Paige, Education Secretary Who Defended ‘No Child Left Behind,’ Dies at 92 - He was both the first Black person and the first educator to hold the cabinet position, but resigned amid discord over George W. Bush’s No Child Left Behind.
• Uber has announced plan for its newest invention at airports – the taxi line! - Uber says its new kiosks will be helpful for international travelers visiting the U.S.
• Amazon pledges a massive $35 billion worth of investments in India’s AI space through 2030 - Amazon has committed to investing $$35 billion in India’s cloud and AI space by 2030, as hyperscalers race to get a foothold in the market.
• Taiwan Invokes National Security Law to Protect TSMC Trade Secrets - An executive left TSMC for Intel. Taiwan’s government says that could threaten its national security.
• China consumer inflation hits near two-year high despite deeper-than-expected producer deflation - Economists warned that deflationary pressure on the world's second largest economy will persist into next year, calling for fresh policy stimulus to spur demand.
• U.S.-Indonesia trade deal is in danger of falling apart, FT reports - Washington believes Indonesia is 'backsliding' on removing non-tariff barriers to U.S. industrial and agricultural exports, among other things, FT reported.
• iPad deals worth grabbing right now: Save up to $149 on the iPad Air - More Apple sales to devour: Get $100 off both the crowd-pleasing iPad mini and the latest iPad Pro.
• The horrors of El Fasher echo Sudan’s genocidal past - The civil war in Sudan has spawned the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The region is still grappling with past traumas.
• Apple analyst sets bold stock target for 2026 - It’s almost the time of year when investors look at what they’ve been through and revisit the stocks that shaped the market narrative. The technology sector delivered another strong run in 2025, with the S&P 500 gaining 16% and the Nasdaq C
• Trump Administration Withdraws Plan to Overhaul Homeless Aid - The abrupt decision to revise the plan added new uncertainty and possible delays into the government’s distribution of $3.9 billion in homelessness relief.
• Trump news at a glance: president hints at abandoning Ukraine, rambles about ‘weak’ Europe - Trump’s sometimes incoherent Politico interview featured recycled far-right tropes about European immigration – key US politics stories from Tuesday 9 December at a glance
• Democrats Say Hegseth Balked at Call for Full Video of Boat Strike - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed congressional leaders on Tuesday about the monthslong military campaign targeting people suspected of being drug traffickers at sea.
• Trump compares real wages under his admin versus Biden's during speech calling out Dem affordability 'hoax' - At a Pennsylvania rally Tuesday night, President Trump said his administration is driving down prices and boosting wages while accusing Democrats of misleading voters on the affordability issue.
• Musk shares that if he could have a do over, he wouldn't join DOGE - Elon Musk admits he wouldn't join DOGE if he could go back in time, citing activist attacks on vehicles as consequences of working with the Trump administration.
• Eagles legend threatens to leave franchise's Hall of Fame if offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo returns - Eagles legend LeSean McCoy delivered an ultimatum after the team's third straight loss: remove his retired number if Kevin Patullo returns next season.
• Jasmine Crockett walks back claim Hispanic Trump voters have 'slave mentality' - Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett walked back her controversial Vanity Fair comments from 2024 suggesting that Hispanic Trump voters had a "slave mentality."
• When will housing prices drop? See which parts of the U.S. are already experiencing decreases. - Housing prices have fallen in some areas, but certain regions in the U.S. still have rising costs. Here’s what to know about home prices this winter.
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• US deploys fighter jets to Gulf of Venezuela in closest known approach yet, amid rising tension - Two U.S. fighter jets conducted a 30-minute training flight over waters north of Venezuela, marking increased military activity in the region.
• Rod Paige, first Black to serve as US secretary of education, dies at 92 - Rod Paige, an educator, coach and administrator who rolled out the nation's landmark No Child Left Behind law as the first African American to serve as U.S. education secretary, died Tuesday. Former President George W. Bush, who tapped Pai
• Michigan man dies of rabies after receiving kidney from infected donor who saved kitten from skunk: CDC - Rare transplant-associated rabies case in Ohio kills patient after donor was scratched by infected skunk while saving kitten, CDC investigation reports.
• Trump supporters say prices too high, but president has cure - Donald Trump may have dismissed US cost of living issues as a "hoax," but his most loyal supporters are feeling the pinch -- even if they still back the president to fix the problem.Under pressure from his Republican Party, Trump has soften
• Inside the Pentagon’s Scramble to Deal With Boat Strike Survivors - Officials initially weighed sending survivors of U.S. attacks on boats suspected of drug smuggling to a notorious prison in El Salvador, to keep them away from American courts.
• Ukraine Could Be ‘Ready for Elections,’ Zelensky Says - The Ukrainian president told reporters that a vote could be held in 60 to 90 days if the country received security protections from the United States.
• PepsiCo to cut prices, eliminate products as part of a deal with an activist investor - PepsiCo plans to cut prices and eliminate some of its products under a deal with an activist investor announced Monday. The Purchase, New York-based company, which makes Cheetos, Tostitos and other Frito-Lay products as well as beverages,
• American skydivers reclaim world record from Libya with massive flag jump on Pearl Harbor Day - Elite skydivers set new world record on Pearl Harbor Day, flying massive American flag in freefall to reclaim title from Libya.
• Sydney Sweeney debunks plastic surgery rumors while promoting 'The Housemaid' - Sydney Sweeney denies plastic surgery rumors, citing her fear of needles and explaining how professional makeup and lighting create different looks.
• Trump says he 'heard' Biden Fed appointments were signed by autopen, tells aide to investigate - Trump's autopen comments came during a speech in Pennsylvania about the economy, aimed at countering Democrats' messaging about the U.S. affordability crisis.
• Trump says Rep. Crockett's Senate run 'a gift to Republicans': 'Can't imagine she wins' - President Donald Trump called Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Senate bid "a gift to Republicans," also criticizing her as a "low IQ person" and "terrible representative."
• Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion in India's AI infra as Big Tech queues up for the Asian market - Microsoft has pledged $17.5 billion of investment in India's cloud and AI infrastructure, as more major tech players commit to the growing market.
• Airbus gets China nod for jet deliveries, still awaiting new order - PARIS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Airbus has secured Chinese agreement to go ahead with the delivery of 120 previously ordered jets, the company said, ​but the deal signed in Beijing leaves the European planemaker still waiting for progress ‌on a ne
• Alabama Supreme Court grants request for oral arguments in former Decatur officer Mac Marquette’s appeal - The state supreme court has granted a request by former Decatur Police Officer Mac Marquette to have oral arguments heard in his third attempt to have his charges thrown out.
• $900B defense bill advances to House-wide vote as conservative mutiny threat looms - House Republicans advanced the NDAA to a chamber-wide vote on Tuesday evening, but conservatives are still threatening to rebel against the measure.
• Stranded Father and Son Rescued After Being Surrounded by ‘Hungry Alligators’ in Florida Everglades - The two were stranded and barefoot after their ATV got stuck in the mud and ran out of gas
• Asserting a Personal Role in Warner Bros. Battle, Trump Seeks to Expand His Powers Again - The move comes as the Supreme Court also appears poised to put antitrust enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission under his control.
• Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman critiques NIL landscape, transfer rules and Lane Kiffin’s LSU move - Troy Aikman described the college football landscape as the “Wild West" amid a surge in NIL and transfers. He called for stronger leadership and addressed Lane Kiffin’s decision.
• Jim Caviezel starring in Bolsonaro biopic, as son of jailed president launches 2026 campaign - Jim Caviezel stars as Jair Bolsonaro in secret biopic 'Dark Horse' directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, with filming planned in Brazil and Mexico through 2026.
• Trump Calls Europe ‘Decaying’ and Suggests ‘Size Will Win’ in Ukraine War - President Trump’s comments deepened his rift with mainstream European leaders over defense and Ukraine policy.
• New report reveals federal spending per person has ballooned by nearly 10,000% since 1916 - A new report shows that federal spending has ballooned for more than a century, raising questions about whether Americans are getting meaningful value for the ever-expanding price tag.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene slams GENIUS Act once again - Sen. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has reignited her criticism of the Government-Enhanced National Infrastructure for Unified Stability (GENIUS) Act, a sweeping crypto-focused law signed during Donald Trump’s second presidential term. The
• Trump’s Nvidia Chip Deal Reverses Decades of Technology Restrictions - President Trump’s decision to allow Nvidia to sell its chips to China has raised questions about whether he is prioritizing short-term economic gain over long-term American security interests.
• Democrats end 30-year losing streak in Miami as Trump-backed candidate falls short - Democrat Eileen Higgins breaks nearly 30-year losing streak to win Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in closely watched runoff election.
• Trump prosecutor Jack Smith to launch firm with ex-Justice Department lawyers - By Andrew Goudsward and Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Jack Smith, the former U.S.