80 m. ago Report demonstrates how harnessing digitally generated data can transform humanitarian aid

A new report from the University of Liverpool and the United Nations Migration Agency–International Organization for Migration (IOM) demonstrates how harnessing digital data collected from mobile phone applications and social media platforms can transform the way humanitarian agencies track and respond to population displacement during crises.

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2 h. ago Trump Trumpets Peace in Africa Amid War on Drug Boats, in Day of Dissonance

President Trump presided over a Congo-Rwanda peace deal on the same day his administration was being questioned about potential war crimes.

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2 h. ago Where Is Jacob? His Mother Won’t Say, and the Police Cannot Find Him.

Jacob Pritchett, 11, has been missing for months. A judge has said his mother must remain at Rikers Island until she reveals his whereabouts.

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2 h. ago Former Mass. high school wrestling coach convicted of attempting to send obscene material to minor

The former Burlington High School coach was found guilty Wednesday after he was arrested and indicted last year. The post Former Mass. high school wrestling coach convicted of attempting to send obscene material to minor appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago 2 mpox cases confirmed in Worcester as Mass. health officials warn of ‘concerning’ uptick

As of Dec. 1, there have been 51 confirmed mpox cases in Massachusetts this year, with 37 of those cases occurring between Aug. 1 and Dec. 1. The post 2 mpox cases confirmed in Worcester as Mass. health officials warn of ‘concerning’ uptick appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago CENTCOM Deploys New ‘Suicide Drone’ Squadron in Middle East — Aims to ‘Deter Bad Actors’

U.S. Central Command has launched a new task force deploying America’s first one-way “suicide drone” squadron in the Middle East, saying the move “sets the conditions for using innovation as a deterrent” as Iran and its proxies escalate low-cost attacks across the region. The post CENTCOM Deploys New ‘Suicide Drone’ Squadron in Middle East — Aims to ‘Deter Bad Actors’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Feud Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Wrecks China’s Regional Ambitions

The unexpected deterioration in relations between Pakistan and the Taliban junta in Afghanistan has thrown a wrench into the works for China, which had ambitions to spread its influence through Central Asia – and plunder Afghanistan’s natural resources - by folding Afghanistan into the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The post Feud Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Wrecks China’s Regional Ambitions appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Washington DC tops list as best city for veteran entrepreneurs in 2025, study finds

Washington DC tops list as best city for veteran entrepreneurs in 2025, study finds  Fox Business

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3 h. ago Watertown officials warn about rogue raccoon that rushed resident

The town’s animal control officials are asking residents to keep their eyes peeled for the tailed transgressor. The post Watertown officials warn about rogue raccoon that rushed resident appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Tim Walz Calls Trump’s Tirade Against Somalis in Minnesota ‘Vile’

Minnesota’s governor said the president’s xenophobic remarks were dangerous as the state continued to face fiscal questions about a fraud scandal.

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3 h. ago Watch: Donald and Melania Trump Light the National Christmas Tree

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hold the national Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the White House on Thursday, December 4. The post Watch: Donald and Melania Trump Light the National Christmas Tree appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago After Hurricane Helene, volunteers decide to get certified to help in disasters

Volunteer emergency responders give their time to train just in case they may be needed in a disaster. Meet some of those volunteer responders in our series Here to Help.

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4 h. ago Presidents of Rwanda, DRC Thank Trump for Brokering Historic Peace Deal

The president of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, and the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, thanked President Donald Trump and his administration Thursday for brokering a historic peace deal between their nations. The post Presidents of Rwanda, DRC Thank Trump for Brokering Historic Peace Deal appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago Florida Republicans Start Redistricting Talks, but Some Aren’t in a Rush

Some of the state’s Republican leaders appear in no rush to draw a new map as they grapple with political and legal questions amid internal power struggles.

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4 h. ago Trump DOJ Adding 'Second Amendment Rights Section' to Civil Rights Division

President Donald Trump's Department of Justice (DOJ) is adding a "Second Amendment Rights Section" to its Civil Rights Division. The post Trump DOJ Adding ‘Second Amendment Rights Section’ to Civil Rights Division appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago Tropical storms and monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Asia

Tropical storms and monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Asia in the past week, with the death toll continuing to rise after extreme floods in large parts of Southeast Asia as well as Sri Lanka.

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4 h. ago Supreme Court lets Texas use gerrymandered map that could give GOP 5 more House seats

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a Texas congressional map that may help the GOP win five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterms. A lower court found the map is likely unconstitutional.

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4 h. ago Feds ask Waymo about robotaxis repeatedly passing school buses in Austin

The agency already opened an investigation in October over Waymo's performance around school buses. Waymo said it issued a software update to its fleet to improve performance.

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4 h. ago Russia Extends Prison Sentence of U.S. Citizen Robert Gilman to Ten Years

A Russian court on Wednesday added two more years to the sentence of Robert Gilman, an American citizen and Marine Corps veteran accused of attacking Russian police and prison guards. The post Russia Extends Prison Sentence of U.S. Citizen Robert Gilman to Ten Years appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago What Rep. Ilhan Omar Likely Knew of the $1 Billion Welfare Fraud in Minnesota

The massive $1 billion in welfare fraud in Minnesota is causing many to ask what Democrat Representative Ilhan Omar knew and when she knew it. The post What Rep. Ilhan Omar Likely Knew of the $1 Billion Welfare Fraud in Minnesota appeared first on Breitbart.

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