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Putin says Russia not seeking war with Europe but is ‘ready’ to fight amid peace talks – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2025

Sean Duffy Says Tim Walz Has 30 Days To Rectify Discrepancies Or Lose $30 Million In Federal Funds Amid Illegal CDL Row: 'Fix This Or…'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has slammed Minnesota Governor and Democratic Party leader Tim Walz (D-Minn.) for illegally issuing Commercial Driving Licenses (CDLs).

Benzinga · Dec 2, 2025

Zepbound 30% Price Cut to $299 Still Far Above Cheaper Overseas Options

Eli Lilly slashes Zepbound to £227 ($299) monthly for US cash payers, but just £31 ($41) in India – though £241 ($319) in Japan.

International Business Times UK · Dec 2, 2025

Trump's Doctor Shares MRI Scan Results, White House Confirms Heart And Abdominal Scans 'Perfectly Normal' Amid Transparency Debate

The White House on Monday released a detailed memo on President Donald Trump's previously undisclosed MRI exam, fueling new scrutiny over transparency even as his physician reported entirely normal results.

Benzinga · Dec 2, 2025

Howard Lutnick Says Trump Administration Chip R&D Partnership With Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's Startup Can 'Fundamentally Rewrite The Limits'

On Monday, the Donald Trump administration said it has signed a preliminary, nonbinding agreement to take an equity stake in xLight.

Benzinga · Dec 2, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin aide warns peace deal ‘no closer’ after five-hour talks with Trump envoys

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff has left Moscow after talks failed to achieve a significant breakthrough

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

Prison Guard Says Luigi Mangione Talked About 3D-Printed Pistol Before Arrest 'Without Prompting'

A Pennsylvania prison guard testified that Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare (NYSE:UNH) CEO Brian Thompson, told him he had a 3D-printed gun in his backpack when police arrested him, adding a new wrinkle to a high-stakes fight over what evidence jurors will see.

Benzinga · Dec 2, 2025

The USPS is already tracking how many holiday packages are being shipped and 2 billion have gone out in the first week

The Postal Service has opened hundreds of facilities and plans to hire thousands of seasonal workers to manage the influx of packages

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

Chuck Schumer Says Power To Declare War Not With Trump, Will Block Troop Deployment In Venezuela If President Continues Attacks

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned on Monday that he will move to block any U.S. troop deployment to Venezuela, vowing to "immediately" trigger a bipartisan war powers fight if President Donald Trump orders strikes on the South American country.

Benzinga · Dec 2, 2025

What Is XLight — The Chip Startup Getting A £120M Lifeline From Trump Govt?

XLight, a 2021 US chip startup, is receiving a £120m boost from the Donald Trump government. Here is what the technology company does and why the funding matters.

International Business Times UK · Dec 2, 2025