US Federal Judge Blocks IRS From Sharing Taxpayer Addresses With ICE

A federal judge has issued a sweeping injunction preventing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from sharing taxpayer home addresses with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), striking a major blow to the Trump administration’s mass deportation strategy. The Ruling U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled that the IRS’s agreement to provide ICE with taxpayer address […]

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Pharmacist and Brother Sentenced to Prison for $15M Health Care and Wire Fraud Scheme | Office of Public Affairs

A former Michigan pharmacist and his brother were sentenced yesterday to eight years in prison and five years in prison, respectively, for their roles in a conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, from approximately 2010 to 2019, Raad Kouza, 59, of Wayne County, […]

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Allies and Leaders Say US Ukraine Peace Plan Needs “Additional Work” Reiterating Kyiv Concerns

Global leaders have reacted cautiously to the United States’ draft proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, warning that the plan requires “additional work” after sparking alarm in Kyiv and among its allies. The proposal, unveiled during high‑level discussions this week, outlines a 28‑point framework that would require Ukraine to make significant concessions, including ceding […]

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AI Music Startup Suno Hits $2.45 Billion Valuation After $250 Million Raise

AI music platform Suno has closed a $250 million Series C funding round, catapulting its valuation to $2.45 billion, up from roughly $500 million in 2024. The round was led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from NVIDIA’s NVentures, Lightspeed, Matrix Partners, and Hallwood Media, underscoring investor confidence in the company’s rapid growth and its role […]

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Germany Pledges €1 Billion Towards Brazil’s Global Rainforest Fund

Germany has committed €1 billion ($1.15 billion) over the next decade to Brazil’s newly launched Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), a landmark global fund designed to reward forest conservation and penalize deforestation. The pledge was announced by German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider and Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) […]

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Siemens Energy Commits $2.3 Billion to Global Grid Manufacturing Expansion

Siemens Energy has unveiled plans to invest $2.3 billion (€2 billion) in expanding and modernizing its global manufacturing network for power transformers and high‑voltage switchgear by 2028, underscoring the company’s ambition to strengthen electricity transmission infrastructure as demand surges worldwide ESG News esg-investing.com World Energy. Expanding Grid Capacity The investment will be directed toward new […]

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Brussels Airport Cancels All Departures on Upcoming Three‑Day National Strike

All departures from Brussels Airport (BRU) have been cancelled on November 26, 2025, as Belgium begins a three‑day national strike that is expected to disrupt transport, public services, and economic activity across the country. Widespread Disruption The strike, organized by major trade unions, is aimed at protesting government austerity measures, wage policies, and rising living […]

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Blue Islands Ceases Trading, Marking Latest Blow to UK Aviation

Regional carrier Blue Islands has announced it has ceased trading, cancelling all scheduled flights and suspending operations with immediate effect. The move makes the airline the latest British operator to collapse amid mounting pressures in the aviation sector. Sudden Suspension of Services Passengers were left stranded after the airline confirmed that all flights had been […]

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Rights Groups Call on African Commission to Address Egypt’s Human Rights Crisis

More than twenty international and regional rights organizations have urged the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) to take decisive action against Egypt’s worsening human rights record. The appeal follows the Commission’s 85th session, where Egypt presented its official report covering 2019–2024, a document that rights groups say misrepresented or omitted key abuses […]

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Daily Mail Owner Secures $650 Million Deal to Acquire The Telegraph

The owner of the Daily Mail, Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT), has struck a landmark deal worth $650 million (£500 million) to acquire The Telegraph, one of Britain’s most influential newspapers. The agreement, announced on November 22, 2025, positions DMGT as a dominant force in the UK’s right‑leaning media landscape Geo TV New Straits […]

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