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States sue Trump administration again over withheld electric vehicle charging funds Donald Trump

States sue Trump administration again over withheld electric vehicle charging funds

DETROIT (AP) — Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for what they say is the unlawful withholding of over $2 billion in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs. A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in Seattle is the latest legal battle that Democratic-led states…
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December 16, 2025
Christmas, Hanukkah festivities slowly return to Holy Land amid shaky ceasefire Jerusalem Controversy

Christmas, Hanukkah festivities slowly return to Holy Land amid shaky ceasefire

JERUSALEM (RNS) — After two years of little celebration due to the Israel-Hamas war, holiday festivities are slowly coming back to the Holy Land. But tourism remains limited. The post Christmas, Hanukkah festivities slowly return to Holy Land amid shaky ceasefire appeared first on RNS...Read More
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December 16, 2025
Sumatra’s Deadly Floods May Have Pushed a Rare Ape Closer to the Brink of Extinction Orangutan

Sumatra’s Deadly Floods May Have Pushed a Rare Ape Closer to the Brink of Extinction

We Need You in Our Corner! The story you’re about to read is available to you for free. No paywall, no subscription fee, no ads. But it wasn’t free to produce. Our nonprofit newsroom delivers the most comprehensive, eye-opening and influential climate coverage in the nation, and more of it…
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December 16, 2025
WTTC Recognized China’s Strategic Initiatives Driving Growth in Travel & Tourism China's Social Credit System

WTTC Recognized China’s Strategic Initiatives Driving Growth in Travel & Tourism

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today welcomed the Chinese government’s ongoing efforts to facilitate international travel, highlighting the impact of visa-free policies, transit visa initiatives, and broader measures designed to create a seamless travel journey for visitors. These developments formed a core part of discussions at the Global…
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December 16, 2025
Express Entry: Latest Canadian Experience Class draw has the lowest CRS cut-off in 2025 Refugees

Express Entry: Latest Canadian Experience Class draw has the lowest CRS cut-off in 2025

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score…
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December 16, 2025
Lindsey Graham Suggests Drug Boat Strikes Will Be In Vain If Trump Allows Socialist Dictator To Stay Maduro

Lindsey Graham Suggests Drug Boat Strikes Will Be In Vain If Trump Allows Socialist Dictator To Stay

December 16, 2025 2:30 PM ET The Trump administration’s strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug vessels will be a failure if they do not ultimately result in toppling socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro, Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham suggested to reporters Tuesday. President Donald Trump has kept objectives in Venezuela unclear…
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December 16, 2025
Trip.com 2026 Travel Trends: Entertainment and Sustainability Take Center Stage China's Social Credit System

Trip.com 2026 Travel Trends: Entertainment and Sustainability Take Center Stage

Trip.com Group has unveiled its predictions for the top travel trends of 2026, highlighting a surge in entertainment-led travel, growing interest in destinations such as China and Türkiye, and an increased focus on sustainable transportation options. According to Trip.com Group's latest data, 2026 is expected to see significant shifts in…
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December 16, 2025
Blockchain Technology Secures Public Auction Process in Brazil Blockchain

Blockchain Technology Secures Public Auction Process in Brazil

TLDR São Paulo’s Court of Auditors will host Brazil’s first public auction with all documents on blockchain. Blockchain ensures documents are cryptographically sealed, timestamped, and tamper-evident to prevent fraud. Ten state-owned warehouses will be sold via the Nordeste Leilões platform in partnership with InspireIP. The initiative addresses longstanding issues like…
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December 16, 2025