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Italy Says US Significantly Lowered Proposed Tariffs on Certain Pasta Brands
The U.S. has reduced proposed anti-dumping tariffs on 13 Italian pasta brands after a review found companies addressed concerns over below-market pricing.
Chinese Military Drills Around Taiwan Raise Tensions ‘Unnecessarily,’ US Says
The escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, a key global shipping route, have sparked international concerns.
5 Things to Know About Trump’s Education Policy Rollout
The president’s attempts to overhaul student loans and leverage federal funding to end DEI practices prompted lawsuits.
Made-in-USA Cars Granted Trump Tax Break in IRS Deduction Guidance
A deduction of up to $10,000 is available for vehicles that undergo final assembly in the United States.
US Slashes Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta From 92 Percent to Single Digits, Italy Says
Italy said that the U.S. Commerce Department sharply reduced proposed antidumping duties on 13 pasta makers ahead of final U.S. decision in March.
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Cases of Measles in US Surpass 2,000 for First Time in More Than 30 Years
There were 49 measles outbreaks in the country in 2025.
Minnesota to Mandate K–12 Ethnic Studies Instruction in 2026
Parents are allowed to review all curricula and opt their child out of instruction found objectionable, in which case schools must provide alternatives.
New ‘Zombie Drug’ Hits California, With 4 Fatal Overdoses in 2025
Medetomidine is stronger than ‘tranq’ with severe and sometimes deadly withdrawals.
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Miami Hosts NHL’s Outdoor ‘Winter Classic’ on Jan. 2
The Florida Panthers play the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park on Jan. 2.
Oil Tanker Pursued by US Coast Guard Near Venezuela Changes Name, Claims Russian Registry
The tanker has remained at large since the U.S. Coast Guard first attempted to board it on Dec. 21.
Russia Says It Will Give US Proof of Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin Residence
Kyiv and European leaders have dismissed Moscow’s claim, accusing Russia of spreading falsehoods to derail U.S.-led peace talks.
Gun Rights and Gun Control Activists Kept Courts, Legislatures Busy in 2025
Each side anticipates the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case on whether banning certain types of semiautomatic firearms is constitutional.
US Strikes 5 More Drug Boats, Killing 8
To date, the death toll from such strikes targeting narco-traffickers is at least 110 since September.
Citizenship of Somali Fraudsters May Be Revoked: Leavitt
Calls to denaturalize and deport Somalis for allegedly defrauding the government have swelled as Minnesota’s fraud crisis deepens.
2 African Nations Bar Americans Following US Travel Ban on Them
Mali and Burkina Faso were recently added to a long list of African and other nations whose nationals are banned from entering the United States.
Appeals Court Allows Planned Parenthood Funding Block
Several states had argued that the funding ban was unconstitutional.
Los Angeles Judge Blocks Release of Autopsy Report on Reiner Deaths
The court order seals photos, reports, and other information from the public as detectives continue to investigate the case.
IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate by 2.5 Cents per Mile
The updated rates apply to both gas and electric vehicles used by a company for business purposes.
Chamber of Commerce Appeals Ruling Upholding $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The plaintiffs argued that the nation benefits from H-1B workers, and that the program makes the manufacturing sector competitive.
5 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Netanyahu
The Jewish state’s prime minister said Trump would be awarded the Israel Prize, the first to a non-Israeli.
Trump Warns Iran Not to Restart Its Nuclear Program
‘If they are, we’re going to have to knock them down,’ the president said.
