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Putin Warns West Russia Will Use All Weapons to Defend Kaliningrad
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow is prepared to use all weapons in its arsenal, including nuclear, if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad comes …
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Kasparov Warned His Life Is in Danger, Says US and Lithuanian Security Services
The exiled Russian dissident and former world chess champion says American and Lithuanian security services alerted him and a supporter to a threat against his life.
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Texas Declares Statewide Disaster Over Diesel Prices and Allows Home Heating Oil
Texas has declared a statewide disaster over soaring diesel prices, allowing truckers to fill up with home heating oil, which is functionally identical to diesel fuel.
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Ukraine Accuses Russia of Renewed Winter Offensive on Energy Grid
Kyiv says Moscow has resumed large-scale strikes on power and heating infrastructure as colder weather approaches, echoing the tactics of previous winters.
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Honda Sued Over Seatbelt Death of New Jersey Teenager
The family of 18-year-old Jacob L. Swann has filed a lawsuit in Burlington County, New Jersey, alleging that a defective rear seatbelt in a 2017 Honda …
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Police in England and Wales Can Now Seize Off-Road Vehicles Without Warning
A change in UK law over the summer allows police to seize vehicles used antisocially on and off-road without issuing a prior warning, as authorities in …
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Trump Administration Revises Fuel Economy Rules, Cutting 2031 Target by a Third
The US administration has reset corporate average fuel economy standards, lowering the 2031 target from 50.4 mpg to 34.5 mpg. Officials acknowledge the rollback will burn …
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New York City Weighs Sweeping E-Bike Crackdown With Over 20 Proposed Laws
New York City lawmakers are preparing to consider a package of more than 20 bills targeting e-bikes, electric scooters, mopeds, delivery apps and enforcement, including a …
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Portland Approves $207,411 Grant to Clear Street Takeovers Within an Hour
Portland has approved a $207,411 state grant to help police shut down street takeovers, with most funding going to overtime and a one-hour clearance target for …
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Sarandon and Einbinder arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest in New York
Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and Hacks star Hannah Einbinder were among those detained as police broke up a Jewish Voice for Peace demonstration against Benjamin Netanyahu's …
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Trump Tells UN Iran Faces Choice Between Deal and Annihilation
In his address to the UN General Assembly, President Trump said Iran had ceased to be the bully of the Middle East and warned it must …
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Hyundai Recalls 5,360 Ioniq 9 EVs Over Power-Folding Seat Injury Risk
Hyundai is recalling 5,360 Ioniq 9 electric SUVs in the United States because second-row power-folding seats may fail to stop when they meet an occupant, the …
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Oil Conflicts Disrupt Global Supply as Electric Cars Remain Unaffected
A six-month war has closed the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping, one of several oil conflicts disrupting global supply. Electric vehicles play no role in …
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California High-Speed Rail Consultants Charged Nearly $600,000 in Expenses to Taxpayers, Including Uber and Bars
An investigation has found that consultants working on California's high-speed rail project billed taxpayers for almost $600,000 in personal expenses, including rideshare trips and bar tabs, …
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London Mayor Funds Safer Streets for Women and Girls
The Mayor of London has allocated funding to make the capital's streets safer, with the initiative shaped by the direct input of women and girls.
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Newsom Signs Jay Leno's Law Easing Smog Checks for Classic Cars
California will phase in smog-check exemptions for collector vehicles built between 1976 and 1985, beginning in 2028 and completing in 2033, after years of advocacy by …
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Ministers Agree to Fully Fund Teachers' Pay Rise in England
The National Education Union has claimed a significant victory after the government agreed to fully fund a pay increase for teachers in England, averting a planned …
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Aftermarket Trackers Recover 99% of Stolen Cars as Factory Systems Fail
Nearly three quarters of vehicles stolen in England and Wales are never recovered, yet professionally monitored aftermarket trackers achieve recovery rates of 95-99%, exposing serious weaknesses …
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San Jose Officer Fired for Sharing Flock Data with Cousin Accused of Domestic Violence
A San Jose police officer was dismissed after using the department's Flock licence plate database to track a woman who had accused his cousin of domestic …
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Rising Prices Force Britons Into Older Cars, Tax Burden Must Not Increase
Millions of British motorists are relying on older vehicles as the cost of living rises, and motoring commentator Mike Rutherford argues that tougher emissions rules must …
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