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- Vietnam
Vietnam earmarks 503 billion VND for Lunar New Year gifts to war veterans
HANOI, Vietnam – More than 1.65 million people who contributed to the revolution will receive gifts from the President for the 2026 Lunar New Year, according to new guidelines from the Ministry of Home Affairs.…
- US Politics
Venezuela releases opposition figures after Maduro arrest; Trump says U.S. requested it
GUATIRE, Venezuela (AP) — The Venezuelan government released several prominent opposition figures, activists, and journalists on Thursday, less than a week after former President Nicolás Maduro was arrested by U.S.…
- Business
Trump targets Venezuelan oil in push to lower prices to $50 a barrel
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump plans to leverage Venezuela’s massive oil reserves to seize control of the Western Hemisphere's energy supply and drive global prices down to approximately $50 per barrel.…
- Vietnam
Australian FIFA referee to officiate Vietnam vs. Saudi Arabia U23 clash
Australian referee Alexander George King will lead the officiating team for the critical Group A clash between Vietnam and Saudi Arabia at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced.…
- Viet Pride
Redefining Consent: Why ‘Yes’ Is No Longer Enough and ‘No’ Is Getting Complicated
Modern legal and ethical debates are increasingly challenging the traditional boundaries of sexual consent, questioning whether the concept is sufficient in relationships defined by significant power imbalances.…
- Global Economy
Trump vows to ban large corporations from buying residential homes
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump announced steps Wednesday to ban large institutional investors from purchasing additional single-family homes, citing record-high prices and growing concerns over housing affordability for Ameri…
- World
One Dead, More Than 30 Missing After Philippines Landfill Collapse
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A massive trash slide at a private landfill in the central Philippines killed a 22-year-old woman and left more than 30 people missing on Thursday.…
- Little Saigon (OC)
County drops plan to hire lobbyists to push for tax hike
SAN DIEGO — San Diego County officials this week scrapped a controversial plan to hire lobbyists to push for state law changes that would have cleared the way for future tax increases.…
- Entertainment
'One Battle After Another' leads 2026 Golden Globe nominations; podcast category debuts
The 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards will take place Sunday night, with director Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another" leading the film field with nine nominations.…
- Asia
Japan urges US, Europe to build rare earth supply chains to counter China
TOKYO — Japan should partner with the United States and Europe to establish a rare earth supply chain and prevent China from using strategic minerals as an "economic weapon," Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said.…
- San Jose Community
Off-duty immigration officer fatally shoots person in California, sparking public outcry
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — An off-duty federal immigration agent fatally shot a 43-year-old Black Lives Matter activist on New Year’s Eve, sparking a candlelight vigil and calls for an independent investigation.…
- US Society
White House releases video of ICE agent fatally shooting woman, sparking fierce outcry
MINNEAPOLIS – The White House on Friday released video footage showing a federal immigration agent fatally shooting a woman as she drove away during an encounter in Minneapolis.…
- World
Mexican journalist killed as violence against the media continues to escalate
POZA RICA, Mexico — Gunmen shot and killed crime reporter Carlos Castro at a restaurant in eastern Mexico on Thursday, marking the latest fatality in one of the world's most dangerous countries for the press.…
- Science
New research on ‘rejuvenating’ eggs could revolutionize the IVF industry
EDINBURGH – German researchers have identified a way to potentially reverse age-related defects in human eggs, a breakthrough that could significantly improve IVF success rates for older women.…
- World Politics
Trump urges investment as U.S. takes control of Venezuela’s oil industry
WASHINGTON — The United States announced it will take indefinite control over Venezuela’s oil sales and revenue, a move that comes just days after the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro.…
- US
Minnesota weighs stricter child abuse reporting laws after church scandal
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minnesota state senator is proposing legislation to strengthen laws holding adults accountable for failing to report suspected child abuse.…
- Culture
'Conformity Gate' conspiracy theory crashes Netflix, disappointing 'Stranger Things' fans
Netflix has debunked a viral fan theory known as "Conformity Gate" that claimed the Jan. 1 series finale of "Stranger Things" was a ruse, despite rumors of a secret ending that reportedly caused brief technical issues fo…
- US
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers move to block death penalty in CEO murder case
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione returned to federal court Friday to argue against the U.S. Department of Justice’s pursuit of the death penalty in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.…
- SoCal
California law slammed as ‘Epstein loophole’ after ex-politician avoids child abuse trial
A judge has approved a mental health diversion program for former Kern County politician Zack Scrivner, allowing him to avoid trial on felony child abuse charges.…
- SoCal
California court pauses order on student gender identity notification in schools
A California appeals court has blocked a lower court ruling that would have allowed teachers to notify parents about their students' gender identity transitions.…
- Business
JPMorgan Chase to take over Apple Card business from Goldman Sachs
NEW YORK – JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over Apple’s credit card business from Goldman Sachs, both banks confirmed Wednesday. The agreement follows a year of negotiations between the financial giants.…
- Houston Community
Arbitrary drug testing in the U.S. poses a major threat to families
WASHINGTON — A ProPublica investigation has found that drug testing standards in the United States are inconsistent and arbitrary, leading to severe consequences for families as positive result thresholds vary significan…
- Politics
Washington Threatens ‘Strong Measures’ After Greenland Rejects Trump’s Purchase Bid
Political leaders in Greenland have rejected President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for the United States to take control of the island, insisting its future belongs solely to its people.…
- Politics
US CEOs face a high-stakes dilemma as they navigate the second Trump era
U.S. chief executives are navigating an increasingly volatile landscape as President Donald Trump’s second term combines traditional conservative deregulation with aggressive populist intervention in private business.…
- Tech
PC prices skyrocket as AI boom leaves consumers to pay the price
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Personal computer prices are expected to surge this year as massive demand for memory from artificial intelligence data centers strains global supplies.…