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Germany’s Merz reaffirms ties with Israel during Jerusalem visit after turbulence over Gaza crisis Jerusalem Controversy

Germany’s Merz reaffirms ties with Israel during Jerusalem visit after turbulence over Gaza crisis

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flew into Israel Saturday for his first visit since taking office, and reaffirmed Berlin’s support after traditionally solid ties between the countries were shaken by the Gaza war. Merz landed at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport just before 8:00 pm (1800 GMT) and was met by…
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December 7, 2025
VIDEO: Time to ban sports gambling ads? ‘We don’t allow cocaine commercials’ NATO

VIDEO: Time to ban sports gambling ads? ‘We don’t allow cocaine commercials’

As senators urge Prime Minister Mark Carney to outlaw sports gambling ads in Canada, we revisit our recent 'Closer Look' episode about the dangers these commercials pose to children and teens Here’s a safe bet: If you watch a hockey game tonight, you’re going to see a gambling commercial. They’re…
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December 7, 2025
‘Complicit’ Taylor Swift Draws Criticism for Not Joining Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo in Condemning White House TikTok

‘Complicit’ Taylor Swift Draws Criticism for Not Joining Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo in Condemning White House

Taylor Swift is facing renewed criticism for her lack of public response after the White House used one of her songs in a promotional video. The silence has drawn sharp comparisons to other major artists, like Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo, who immediately demanded their music be removed from similar…
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December 7, 2025
Trump Signs Order to Create Food Supply Chain Task Forces to Protect Competition Donald Trump

Trump Signs Order to Create Food Supply Chain Task Forces to Protect Competition

WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish food supply chain security task forces in the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to address risks from price fixing and anti-competitive behavior, the White House said on Saturday. "My Administration will…
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December 7, 2025
Russia hammers Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as Florida peace talks continue Ukraine

Russia hammers Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as Florida peace talks continue

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a “substantive phone call” with American officials engaged in talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida, aimed at ending the nearly four-year war.  Russia used 653 drones and 51…
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December 6, 2025