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    <title>WHO launches global sexual and reproductive health month</title>
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    <description>The World Health Organization has initiated World Sexual and Reproductive Health Month 2026, a global campaign beginning on September 1 and continuing throughout the month.</description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:14:02 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Italy Reach EuroVolley Quarter-Finals With 3-0 Win Over Bulgaria</title>
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    <description>Italy defeated Bulgaria in straight sets in the EuroVolley round of 16 on September 1, 2026, and will meet Sweden in Brno the following day.</description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:09:40 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Bulgaria cancels volleyball friendlies against Serbia over illness</title>
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    <description>Friendly matches scheduled for September 1 and 2 were cancelled after four players in Bulgaria’s starting lineup were reported ill, the Serbian Volleyball Federation confirmed on August 31.</description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:33:44 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Visegrad foreign ministers meet in Bratislava after 18-month hiatus</title>
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    <description>Foreign ministers from Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary met in Bratislava on Sept. 1, 2026, in the first such gathering since March 2024. Japan’s foreign minister joined the talks under the V4+ format.</description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:31:56 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Ross Smith wins Hungarian Darts Trophy with 8-2 victory over Gary Anderson</title>
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    <description>Ross Smith defeated Gary Anderson 8-2 in the final at Budapest’s MVM Dome on Aug. 31, securing his second European Tour title of the season.</description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:25:46 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Russian Drone Attacks on Kyiv Region Injure Four and Damage Infrastructure</title>
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    <description>Four civilians were injured and warehouses, a retail establishment and residential buildings were damaged in Russian drone attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region on August 31, 2026, according to the research packet.</description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:14:31 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Fire at Polish drone manufacturer WB Electronics under investigation</title>
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    <description>A fire broke out shortly after midnight at WB Electronics’ drone-component facility in Skarżysko-Kamienna, Poland, with police investigating possible arson. No injuries were reported.</description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:02:26 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Serbian truckers protest EU policies, threaten border blockade</title>
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    <description>The Pumedtrans carriers’ association held a protest outside the EU Delegation in Belgrade on August 31, warning that its members could begin a border blockade on September 14 if their concerns over EU transport policies are not addressed.</description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:55:46 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Estonian president says Russia poses no immediate attack threat</title>
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    <description>President Alar Karis said Russia is currently in a weak position but warned that Estonia must prepare for possible changes over the next 5, 10 and 15 years.</description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:50:26 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Iceland rejects resuming EU accession talks in setback for enlargement strategy</title>
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    <description>A 52.8% majority in Iceland voted on August 30 against restarting European Union accession talks, citing sovereignty concerns including fishing rights.</description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:38:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Border Patrol agents put on leave after Minneapolis killing as internal CBP report deepens questions</title>
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    <description>Federal agents involved in the fatal shooting of VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis were placed on administrative leave as an initial internal CBP account of the confrontation circulated and lawmakers escalated demands for accountability.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:16:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Zelenskyy condemns reported strike on civilian train as Russia intensifies attacks on cities and infrastructure</title>
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    <description>Ukraine’s president denounced a reported strike on a passenger train in the Kharkiv region, as officials described deaths, fires, and further attacks that disrupted power in Kyiv and hit Odesa.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:16:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Rep. Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown liquid at Minneapolis town hall; suspect arrested</title>
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    <description>A man used a syringe to spray a strong-smelling, unidentified liquid at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall. He was tackled by security and later arrested, while Omar continued speaking and said she would not be intimidated.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:16:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Markets brace for Fed decision and major tech earnings as gold surges and Amazon plans 16,000 job cuts</title>
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    <description>U.S. investors watched stock futures ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate announcement and big tech results, as gold climbed to new highs and Amazon outlined another large round of layoffs.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:16:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Nvidia rises after report that China greenlights H200 AI chip purchases, as investors watch Big Tech spending</title>
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    <description>Nvidia shares gained after reports said Chinese authorities approved purchases of its H200 AI chips, a development closely tied to U.S. export licensing and to the pace of AI infrastructure spending by the company’s biggest customers.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:16:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>College hoops and NBA highlight Jan. 28 U.S. sports slate as Senior Bowl practices continue</title>
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    <description>A busy Wednesday schedule features ranked college basketball matchups, NBA games on ESPN, and continued Senior Bowl practices from Mobile, Alabama.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:16:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>CDC urges consumers to discard recalled ‘Super Greens’ supplement powder amid multistate Salmonella outbreak</title>
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    <description>Federal health officials investigating a multistate Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak say illnesses have been linked to a recalled supplement powder and advise consumers to throw it out or return it.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:16:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Federal Reserve holds rates steady as policymakers flag elevated uncertainty</title>
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    <description>The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged on Jan. 28, 2026, saying the economy is expanding at a solid pace but inflation remains somewhat elevated and uncertainty is still high. Two officials dissented in favor of a quarter‑point cut.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Legal experts say US capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro has no basis in international law</title>
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    <description>Following the US operation that seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and carried him to the United States, legal analysts warn the action violates Venezuelan sovereignty and the UN Charter, with no clear legal justification such as self‑defense or a UN mandate.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown liquid at Minneapolis town hall</title>
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    <description>Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked during a Minneapolis town hall after calling for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment. Omar was not injured and insisted the event continue; authorities arrested a suspect at the scene.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>S&amp;P 500 pushes above 7,000 as AI optimism and big‑tech earnings focus drive markets</title>
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    <description>US stocks climbed on Jan. 28, 2026, with the S&amp;P 500 moving above 7,000 for the first time amid investor enthusiasm tied to artificial intelligence and anticipation of major technology earnings, while attention also stayed on the Fed’s rate decision.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Big Tech earnings take center stage with investors watching capex and AI spending</title>
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    <description>Earnings from Microsoft, Meta and Tesla due Jan. 28, 2026 put the spotlight on how aggressively big tech plans to spend on AI infrastructure and data centers, and what that implies for suppliers and the broader market narrative.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>CAA men’s basketball notebook highlights conference leaders and key upcoming matchups</title>
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    <description>A Jan. 28, 2026 CAA men’s basketball notebook spotlighted standout performers and team trends, including scoring leaders, recent hot streaks, and defensive metrics heading into the next stretch of conference play.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Study warns unexplained pauses in CDC databases could weaken outbreak detection and public trust</title>
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    <description>A study reported that nearly half of CDC databases that were previously updated at least monthly stopped or delayed updates in 2025, with many pauses affecting vaccination and respiratory disease data—raising concerns about transparency, outbreak response and evidence‑based decision‑making.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>White House presses Congress to pass bipartisan funding bill as storm recovery and FEMA aid loom</title>
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    <description>The White House is urging lawmakers to move a bipartisan appropriations package to President Donald Trump’s desk, arguing that immigration negotiations should not derail basic government funding — including FEMA support as communities deal with a major winter storm’s aftermath.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>French lawmakers approve bill banning social media for children under 15, with phones barred in high schools</title>
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    <description>France’s National Assembly approved legislation that would prohibit access to social media for children under 15 and extend restrictions on mobile phones into high schools, putting the country on track to become one of Europe’s toughest regulators of youth online access.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>White House backs bipartisan appropriations push, warns against funding lapse amid storm impacts</title>
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    <description>In Washington, the administration is urging Congress to pass a bipartisan appropriations package, saying immigration negotiations should not be allowed to trigger a government funding lapse — particularly with FEMA needs tied to recent storm damage.</description>
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    <title>ASML posts record 2025 profit on AI-driven demand, but plans roughly 1,700 job cuts</title>
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    <description>Dutch chipmaking equipment giant ASML reported record profit for 2025 as AI-related demand helped lift sales and orders, but the company also said it would cut about 1,700 jobs in an efficiency and restructuring push.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>ASML’s record year underscores how AI demand is reshaping chipmaking — and why suppliers are still cutting costs</title>
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    <description>ASML’s blockbuster 2025 results show how AI spending is flowing deep into the semiconductor toolchain, even as the company moves to streamline operations with planned job cuts.</description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>AP Scorecard: NBA and NHL results from Tuesday’s games</title>
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    <description>A busy night across the NBA and NHL featured multiple close finishes, including overtime wins and high-scoring performances, according to the Associated Press score roundup.</description>
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    <title>India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak after two cases in West Bengal; 196 contacts tested negative</title>
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    <description>Indian officials say a Nipah virus situation in West Bengal has been contained after two confirmed cases since December, with 196 identified contacts quarantined, monitored and testing negative as neighboring countries increase travel health screening.</description>
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    <title>South Korean auto shares recover after Trump threatens higher tariffs tied to stalled trade deal</title>
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    <description>South Korean automaker stocks reversed early losses after President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on South Korean goods to 25%, reviving uncertainty about the timeline and likelihood of new trade penalties.</description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:04:43 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Timberwolves and Warriors return amid grief after Minneapolis killing prompts postponement</title>
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    <description>The Timberwolves and Warriors played in a somber atmosphere after a game postponement linked to community safety concerns following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, with coaches and players speaking about the weight of events beyond basketball.</description>
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    <title>Minneapolis immigration shootings jolt Washington as shutdown pressure builds</title>
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    <description>The deaths of two U.S. citizens during federal deportation operations in Minneapolis are reshaping the immigration debate in Congress and complicating efforts to pass a major funding package before a shutdown deadline.</description>
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    <description>Honduras swore in Nasry Asfura on January 27, 2026, following a contested election and a congress-approved recount order earlier this month, adding to regional attention on governance and post-election legitimacy.</description>
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    <description>President Donald Trump traveled to Iowa to highlight cost-of-living issues and energy policy, but questions about the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents continued to dominate the political backdrop.</description>
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    <description>A January 14, 2026 presidential proclamation cites a Commerce Department national security finding on semiconductors and outlines a plan that includes a 25% duty on certain advanced computing chips, with exceptions tied to U.S. buildout and other uses.</description>
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    <description>South Carolina reported 211 measles cases tied to an ongoing outbreak, with most infections among unvaccinated people and quarantine measures extending into late January.</description>
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    <description>President Donald Trump said an “honorable and honest” investigation is needed after Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse and protester, was fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis—an incident that has intensified scrutiny of the administration’s expanded immigration operation and triggered bipartisan backlash.</description>
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    <description>AP reports President Trump’s push to acquire Greenland and his tariff threats have widened rifts with European allies and could undermine international backing for a U.N.-backed “Board of Peace” concept tied to a Gaza ceasefire framework.</description>
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    <description>President Trump traveled to Iowa to emphasize affordability and energy messaging ahead of the midterm cycle, while controversy continues over the fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse and protester Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers.</description>
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    <description>Markets were mixed as investors tracked corporate earnings and looked ahead to the Federal Reserve, while health insurer shares slid after the government proposed a much smaller-than-expected Medicare Advantage payment increase for 2027.</description>
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    <description>At the World Economic Forum in Davos, tech executives promoted an expansive vision for AI adoption and massive data-center buildouts, while some leaders acknowledged signs of overheated investment and the risks of a hype-driven bubble.</description>
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    <description>Tuesday’s TV sports slate includes an NBA doubleheader, Senior Bowl practices and the East-West Shrine Bowl, Australian Open quarterfinal coverage, and a U.S. women’s soccer friendly against Chile, according to an AP schedule roundup.</description>
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    <description>The Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services proposed a net average Medicare Advantage payment increase of about 0.09% for 2027—far below market expectations—prompting sharp declines in major insurer shares and raising questions about benefits and plan design next year.</description>
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    <description>A major winter storm crossing the U.S. has driven record snowfall, widespread power outages, and dangerous cold that officials say contributed to dozens of deaths, while airports and highways struggle to recover.</description>
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    <description>Judges at the International Criminal Court have found Rodrigo Duterte fit to participate in proceedings over alleged crimes against humanity tied to the Philippines’ “war on drugs,” clearing the way for a February hearing.</description>
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    <description>US political pressure intensified after a fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal immigration enforcement, with lawmakers escalating demands aimed at DHS leadership and reporting that the local Border Patrol commander is being removed from a high-profile role.</description>
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    <description>Stocks moved unevenly Tuesday as investors parsed corporate earnings and deal news. UnitedHealth fell sharply after a revenue forecast miss, while Corning surged after announcing a multibillion-dollar agreement with Meta.</description>
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    <description>Several of the largest U.S. tech stocks have had a rough start to 2026, with investors shifting toward other parts of the market amid valuation concerns and a more cautious “risk-off” mood.</description>
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