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Wildlife conference adopts landmark protections for 70+ shark and ray species
Governments at a wildlife trade conference in Uzbekistan have adopted protective measures for more than 70 species of sharks and rays amid concerns that overfishing is pushing many toward extinction.
Source: Washington Times
Indiana House GOP's new congressional maps would likely knock out all Democrats
Republicans in the Indiana House have rolled out proposed changes to their congressional maps that could net them two new seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, putting them at the center of the…
Source: Washington Times
Massachusetts man goes on trial in death of wife who disappeared more than 2 years ago
Prosecutors Monday argued a Massachusetts man was responsible for the grisly murder of his wife who disappeared more than two years ago while his lawyers insisted the man panicked after she suddenly…
Source: Washington Times
Heavy snow predicted for Northeast as Midwest still struggles with Thanksgiving weather snarls
Black ice, snow showers and fog pestered post-holiday travelers in the Midwest on Monday while the Northeast geared up for its first major snowstorm of the season.
Source: Washington Times
Cameroon's top opposition leader dies after weeks of detention
Cameroon's top opposition leader, Anicet Ekane, has died after weeks of detention at the age of 74, his lawyers and family said Monday, alleging that he had struggled to breathe but didn't receive…
Source: Washington Times
Guinea-Bissau's latest coup sparks allegations of a staged takeover. Here's what to know
In West Africa's latest military takeover, soldiers in Guinea-Bissau followed up a disputed presidential election by seizing power last week in what some critics allege was a staged coup to avoid…
Source: Washington Times
Starbucks to pay about $35M to NYC workers to settle claims it violated labor law
Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours, city officials announced Monday.
Source: Washington Times
Chairman of vaccine committee leaves for new HHS job
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has replaced the head of his controversial vaccine advisory committee, federal officials announced Monday.
Source: Washington Times
Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, 'Home Is Where the Heart Is'
Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the holiday decorations for her family's first Christmas back at the White House and her theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is."
Source: Washington Times
World Health Organization recommends GLP-1 drugs for weight management
The World Health Organization on Monday recommended GLP-1 drugs for adult weight management.
Source: Washington Times
A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media
Cat Murphy, a college student, has wanted to be a journalist since she was 11. Many of her friends don't understand why.
Source: Washington Times
Conservatives ahead of governing party in Honduras presidential vote, early results show
Two conservative challengers were practically tied for the lead in Honduras' presidential contest with votes from about 55% of polling places counted early Monday, according to preliminary and partial…
Source: Washington Times
Tumbling crypto stocks threaten end to Wall Street's 5-day winning streak
U.S. stocks are giving back some of last week's rally on Monday as bitcoin falls again.
Source: Washington Times
Bitcoin dips below $85,000 in crypto currency rout
Bitcoin and companies tied to cryptocurrencies extended a nearly two-month swoon Monday, tracking with a broader market sell-off in technology companies that many see as overvalued.
Source: Washington Times
U.K. leader Starmer backs Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday defended his Treasury chief against opposition claims that she misled the public and the markets about the state of the public finances before last week's…
Source: Washington Times
NASCAR antitrust trial opens with Michael Jordan on hand and huge stakes
The federal antitrust trial against NASCAR opened Monday with the star power of Michael Jordan on hand as a jury of nine was seated to hear allegations that the stock car series is a monopolistic…
Source: Washington Times
U.K. and U.S. agree zero-tariff deal on pharmaceuticals
The U.K. has sealed a deal securing a 0% tariff rate for all U.K. medicines exported to the U.S. for at least 3 years, officials said Monday, in return for the U.K. spending more on new medicines.
Source: Washington Times
Son of 'El Chapo' is set for a change-of-plea hearing in U.S. drug case
A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" was set Monday to change his not guilty plea in a U.S. drug trafficking case, months after his brother entered a plea deal.
Source: Washington Times
'Batons are never passed, they're taken': A far-left youth movement eyes Democrats' senior leaders
Left-wing activists see growing ranks of young Democrats disenchanted with the party's older leaders, who they say aren't solving the country's problems and don't share their increasingly favorable…
Source: Washington Times
TSA to charge $45 fee for airline passengers who lack Real ID
The Transportation Security Administration announced a new $45 fee to temporarily verify identities of airline passengers who lack a Real ID, starting on Feb. 1.
Source: Washington Times
