Anthropic appoints Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar to its independent trust

Anthropic on Tuesday announced it has appointed legal and international affairs expert Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar to its Long-Term Benefit Trust, the company’s independent governance structure that selects Anthropic’s board members and advises leadership. Cuéllar has served in three U.S. presidential administrations, acted as a Justice of the Supreme Court of California and chairs the board of the…

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Palestine – Middle East Monitor

Palestine warned, on Tuesday, that Gaza is enduring relentless bombardment, coupled with a deprivation of basic necessities, accusing Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war against civilians, Anadolu Agency reports. “There is no shortage of bombs falling on Gaza, but there is an imposed shortage of everything else; starvation as a weapon of…

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Congress releases massive funding bill ahead of shutdown deadline as ICE clash looms

WASHINGTON — Congressional negotiators in both parties released a massive bill Tuesday aimed at fully funding the government ahead of a shutdown deadline on Jan. 30. The 1,059-page bipartisan bill includes money for the Pentagon and the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Homeland Security, and reduces the chances of another funding lapse…

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Gaza accuses Red Cross of ‘double standards’ over handover of dead Palestinians, Israelis – Middle East Monitor

Gaza’s Government Media Office yesterday accused the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) of “double standards” regarding the handover of the bodies of deceased Israelis and Palestinians, Anadolu reported. “While the Red Cross holds solemn official ceremonies when receiving the bodies of Israeli hostages, it delivers the bodies of Palestinian martyrs in blue bags…

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Novo Nordisk, Pfizer execs weigh in

US President Donald Trump arrives for an announcement in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Will Oliver | Bloomberg | Getty Images Drug pricing. Looming patent cliffs. Dealmaking. The first year of Trump 2.0. Those are among the themes that dominated conversations last week as drugmakers…

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Republic Day 2026 fancy dress competition ideas for parents and kids

Republic Day isn’t just about vibrant parades; it’s a chance to inspire through innovative fancy dress that delves into the heart of our nation. By embracing themes like the Constitution’s influence in everyday life, commemorating heroic figures long overlooked, and highlighting the beautiful tapestry of India’s diversity, these costumes become meaningful expressions of our heritage….

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