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Grammy Awards Revive Best Album Cover Category After Five Decades
Jan 5, 2026

Grammy Awards Revive Best Album Cover Category After Five Decades

Recognition Returns for Visual Artistry Complementing Music in the Digital Era

The Grammy Awards have reinstated the category for Best Album Cover after more than 50 years, spotlighting the significance of visual art in music pre...

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Disband Amid Federal Funding Cuts
Jan 5, 2026

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Disband Amid Federal Funding Cuts

CPB chooses complete dissolution over continued operation without federal support

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which has played a pivotal role in channeling federal funds to public media outlets like PBS and NPR si...

Cuba Faces Economic Volatility Following Venezuelan Crisis
Jan 5, 2026

Cuba Faces Economic Volatility Following Venezuelan Crisis

The capture of Venezuela’s leader and the death of Cuban security personnel deepen uncertainty for Cuba's economy and future stability

Cuba mourns the loss of 32 security officers killed during a U.S. strike in Venezuela while confronting the repercussions of President Nicolás Maduro...

Recent NFL Coaching Changes Bring Total Vacancies to Six
Jan 5, 2026

Recent NFL Coaching Changes Bring Total Vacancies to Six

Four new dismissals amid disappointing team performances highlight instability in key NFL franchises

The NFL has seen four recent head coaching dismissals, adding to two earlier firings this season, totaling six open head coaching positions. These cha...

US Expands List of Countries Subject to Visa Bond Requirements Up to $15,000
Jan 5, 2026

US Expands List of Countries Subject to Visa Bond Requirements Up to $15,000

Additional African and Asian Nations Added to Heightened Entry Measures Under Trump Administration

The US government has broadened its list of countries whose citizens must pay substantial bonds to apply for US visas, adding seven more nations inclu...

US Revises Child Vaccine Recommendations, Raising Concerns Among Health Experts
Jan 5, 2026

US Revises Child Vaccine Recommendations, Raising Concerns Among Health Experts

Federal Health Authorities Reduce Mandatory Childhood Vaccinations Amid Calls for Increased Trust in Public Health Guidance

The United States government has significantly reduced the number of vaccines it officially recommends for children, a move intended to align the coun...

Sergio Pérez Reflects on Challenging Tenure as Max Verstappen’s Red Bull Teammate
Jan 5, 2026

Sergio Pérez Reflects on Challenging Tenure as Max Verstappen’s Red Bull Teammate

Former teammate describes environment at Red Bull as tense and difficult amid rivalry with Verstappen

Sergio Pérez, who spent four seasons alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing, characterized the role as the toughest position in Formula 1. Despi...

US Multinationals Shielded From Global Minimum Tax in OECD Pact
Jan 5, 2026

US Multinationals Shielded From Global Minimum Tax in OECD Pact

Revised International Tax Agreement Excludes Large American Corporations From 15% Minimum Rate

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) confirmed a global tax agreement involving nearly 150 nations aimed at curbing multin...

Arizona Retains No. 1 Men's Basketball Ranking by Narrow Margin Over Michigan
Jan 5, 2026

Arizona Retains No. 1 Men's Basketball Ranking by Narrow Margin Over Michigan

In a tightly contested AP Top 25 poll, Arizona holds the lead while Michigan surges with historic wins

The latest AP Top 25 men's basketball poll reveals Arizona narrowly keeps the No. 1 position by a single point over Michigan. Both teams earned nearly...

Federal Court Permits Limited Medicaid Data Sharing with Immigration Authorities
Jan 5, 2026

Federal Court Permits Limited Medicaid Data Sharing with Immigration Authorities

Judge Rules HHS Can Share Basic Biographical Information of Undocumented Immigrants Under Restrictive Conditions

A federal judge in San Francisco has authorized the Department of Health and Human Services to resume sharing limited personal information about certa...

Global Response at the UN to US Military Action in Venezuela
Jan 5, 2026

Global Response at the UN to US Military Action in Venezuela

UN Security Council debates legality and implications following US-led capture of Nicolás Maduro

An emergency session of the United Nations Security Council convened to deliberate on the recent US military operation in Venezuela that resulted in t...

US Faces Severe Flu Season Amid Rising Cases and Emerging Strain
Jan 5, 2026

US Faces Severe Flu Season Amid Rising Cases and Emerging Strain

Health Officials Alert Public as Flu Activity Intensifies Across Majority of States

The United States is experiencing a significant increase in flu cases during the holiday period, with new government data indicating that this season ...