TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool
Close the cover on the CIA World Factbook: The spy agency announced Wednesday that after more than 60 years, it is shuttering the popular reference manual.
A Small-Town Immigrant Takeover In Realtime? Local Officials Don’t Want You To Know About It, Residents Fear
Rural Texas residents claim that a Muslim city is being built in their backyard and accuse local officials of being very secretive about the deal.
Global Impact
Vladimir Putin to visit China, Kremlin says, as Xi calls for 'grand plan' to strengthen ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed their ties during a video call on Wednesday held in the run-up to the fourth anniversary of Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Sydney teen accused of threatening to shoot Israeli president Isaac Herzog faces court
A teenager has appeared in court after allegedly threatening the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, ahead of his contentious visit to Australia.
Economic Pulse
Trump administration alleges Nike discriminated against white workers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Wednesday that it is investigating Nike for allegedly discriminating against white workers.
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Bitcoin sinks after Treasury Secretary Bessent says US government can't tell banks to bail out crypto
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) broke below $73,000 per token on Wednesday night, extending losses from earlier in the session after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested the US government would not bail out the cryptocurrency.
Quick Takes
Patrick Mahomes’ Dad Arrested for Probation Violation Exactly 2 Years After 2024 DWI
Who Is Amber Glenn? Meet the Team USA Figure Skating Groundbreaker Before Milan Winter Olympics
Year of the sad horse: A defective toy goes viral in China — and sums up a nation's mood
Stand-up comedian gets nearly 6 years in Russian prison over joke about war veteran
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