TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid
President Donald Trump said the U.S. used a secret weapon he called “The Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan equipment when the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro. Trump also renewed his threat to conduct military strikes on land against drug cartels, including in Mexico.
Pro-Kamala Group Goes Dark After Getting Caught Fundraising Off Alex Pretti’s Death
A political action committee (PAC) which backed Kamala Harris’s campaign appears to have scrubbed its website after it was caught soliciting donations via a text mentioning Alex Pretti, just hours after Border Patrol agents fatally shot him in Minneapolis.
Global Impact
Russia launches ‘brutal’ attack on Ukraine as peace talks continue
Russia launched a major drone and missile attack targeting Ukraine’s two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, early on Saturday, as US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met in the United Arab Emirates for a second day of tripartite peace talks.
U.K. plans to create 'British FBI' to bring national investigations under single police force
he British government said Sunday that it will unveil plans this week to create a new national police force, dubbed the "British FBI," to take charge on complex investigations such as counterterrorism, fraud, online child abuse and criminal gangs.
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Economic Pulse
Auto executives are hoping for the best and planning for the worst in 2026
The only consistency has been inconsistency for the U.S. automotive industry during the first half of this decade — a trend that’s expected to continue amid challenging market conditions in 2026.
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Gold tops $5,000 for the first time in 'breathtaking and profoundly scary' rally
Gold (GC=F) rose above $5,000 an ounce on Sunday, hitting the major milestone earlier than Wall Street expected, raising questions about the stunning speed of the rally in precious metals.
Quick Takes
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Make Surprise Appearance at 2026 Sundance Film Festival
Do this before breakfast and watch how much smaller your belly looks in just a few minutes.
The last 2 pandas in Japan are leaving for China as ties are strained
France's Macron pushes for fast-track ban on social media for kids under 15
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