Russia’s long-standing requests are predominant in a peace deal for Ukraine brokered by American and Russian envoys. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green, R-Ga., says she will resign her Congressional seat in January. Pill versions of the obesity drugs now requiring injections are on the way. BONUS: 2025’s best plot-driven books.
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The CDC quietly rewrites its vaccine guidance online to suggest shots might cause autism, raising new questions about political influence over public health.
President Trump unveils a 28-point Ukraine peace plan that leans on territorial concessions Kyiv has repeatedly rejected.
And New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani heads to the White House for a meeting with a president who has labeled him a radical threat.
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President Trump suddenly reverses course on the Epstein files, urging Republicans to support a House vote on Tuesday that he was previously trying to block. In the Caribbean, a major U.S. military buildup raises new questions about the administration’s strategy toward Venezuela as Trump claims President Maduro “would like to talk.” And in Charlotte, North Carolina, a new Border Patrol operation sparks fear and confusion after immigration enforcement agents fan out across the city with little warning.
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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Fomo FC head coach Jimmy Zakazaka has admitted that his team now has very slim chances of earning promotion to the TNM Super League following their defeat in the National Division League on Sunday afternoon.
Fomo suffered a disappointing 2–0 loss to Ndirande Stars in a match played at the Chiwembe Ground in Blantyre, a result that has dealt a heavy blow to their promotion aspirations.
The damage was done in the first half, with non other than captain Justice Zulu scoring twice to hand Ndirande Stars full control of the game before the break.
Zulu’s double proved decisive, as Fomo Fc struggled to find a breakthrough throughout the match despite creating two opportunities in second half.
Speaking to reporters after the final whistle, Zakazaka expressed frustration, saying the points dropped against Ndirande Stars were crucial in strengthening their push for Super League qualification.
He further explained that losing such important matches at this stage of the competition makes their promotion mission extremely difficult, a situation he described as “deeply disappointing.”
Zakazaka said his side lacked sharpness in front of goal and failed to deal with Ndirande Stars’ attacking intensity, especially in the early stages of the game.
The coach, however, urged his players to remain focused and fight for maximum points in the remaining fixtures, insisting that the season is not yet over.
On the other side, Ndirande Stars assistant coach Robert Daudi praised his boys for their discipline, teamwork and determination throughout the match.
Daudi also revealed that some key players such as Mayamikiko Makasu were not featured intentionally, as the two teams are scheduled to meet again in the Castel Cup later this week.
According to Daudi, resting certain players was part of a tactical approach aimed at preserving energy and keeping some strategies hidden ahead of the cup encounter.
Meanwhile, man-of-the-match Justice Zulu was widely applauded for his outstanding performance, with his brace proving instrumental in securing victory for Ndirande Stars.
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Congress returns to further negotiations on health care subsidies and an earlier-than-expected vote on the Epstein files. President Trump is threatening to sue the BBC over an edit of his speech on January 6, 2021. Russian attacks and a major new corruption probe are the latest developments from Kyiv.
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Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s files include messages linking President Trump to the disgraced financier, as Congress prepares to vote on a bill forcing the release of the full Epstein records. After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ends with a bipartisan deal that leaves Democrats split over what they gained. And with health insurance subsidies still set to expire, millions of Americans could soon face higher premiums unless lawmakers act before year’s end.
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