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"Trump's maneuvers, shifting power abroad and high-stakes playoffs define a tense, fast-moving day."
WORLD
tense
NASA Artemis II rocket reaches launch pad
US-backed Gaza committee unveils governance plan
Guatemala prison riots see staff taken hostage
Shifting power in Guinea and Gaza, Guatemala prison riots and NASA's Artemis II prep mark a tense, uncertain global moment.
US
tense
Trump backs primary challenger to Sen. Bill Cassidy
Virginia governor moves to remake university boards
Twelve states vie to open 2028 Democratic primary
Trump reshapes GOP and rattles allies as Virginia targets university boards, Democrats jostle for 2028, and ICE raids hit Somali businesses.
BUSINESS
cautious
Hong Kong, Shanghai Gold Exchange plan MOU
China rare-earth exports fall amid Japan tensions
Worker disputes Social Security credit for teen job
Asian gold and rare-earth moves highlight strategic finance tensions, while US workers question how Social Security counts early jobs.
CULTURE
hopeful
‘Sentimental Value’ dominates European Film Awards
European Film Awards crown 'Sentimental Value,' favoring small, personal stories.
SPORTS
intense
Denver advances but loses QB Bo Nix for playoffs
Officiating questions linger after Broncos-Bills clash
Seahawks dominate hobbled 49ers to reach NFC title
NFL playoffs twist as Broncos lose Bo Nix and Seahawks surge, while JD Vance brings US politics to the 2026 Winter Games.