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Instacart Agrees to $60 Million Settlement With FTC Over ‘Deceptive’ Delivery Claims
Online grocery delivery giant Instacart has agreed to pay $60 million in refunds to settle allegations brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it misled US consumers about its membership program and “free delivery” offers. The news of the settlement caused Instacart’s stock to fall 1.5% on Thursday, reflecting investor concern over regulatory scrutiny.
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Reclassify Marijuana, Easing Research Restrictions
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on December 18, 2025, directing the Attorney General to expedite the federal reclassification of marijuana, aiming to reduce barriers for scientific research while maintaining federal control over recreational use. The move instructs Attorney General Pam Bondi to act through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reclassify marijuana
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US Pushes for Ceasefire in Sudan as Violence Escalates in Kordofan
The United States is pressing for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan as fighting intensifies in the strategic Kordofan region, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio warning that all parties responsible will face lasting international condemnation. Speaking at a year-end news conference on December 20, 2025, Rubio described the ongoing violence as “horrifying” and called
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President Tinubu Warns Governors: FAAC Allocations May Be Slashed Over LG Autonomy
President Bola Tinubu has threatened to reduce states’ allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) if governors continue to delay implementing financial autonomy for local governments, as mandated by the Supreme Court. The warning was issued on Friday night during the 15th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at
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Netanyahu Faces Backlash as He Announces Inquiry Into October 7 Hamas Attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he will personally oversee a new inquiry into his government’s failings ahead of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks, sparking widespread anger across Israel. Critics say that placing Netanyahu at the helm of the investigation represents a clear conflict of interest, given his central role in the
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Islamic University of Gaza Resumes Classes Amid Devastation, Students Struggle to Rebuild Education
The Islamic University of Gaza has reopened for in-person classes for the first time in two years, as students and faculty navigate a campus devastated by years of conflict. Following the October 2025 ceasefire, approximately 500 displaced families are now sheltering in university buildings that have been reduced to hollow shells due to Israel’s relentless
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Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for Israel’s Mossad Amid Ongoing Crackdown
Iran has executed Aghil Keshavarz, a 27-year-old architecture student convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, marking the tenth execution related to espionage since the June 2025 Israel-Iran conflict. Judicial authorities confirmed that the execution took place on the morning of December 20, 2025, after Iran’s Supreme Court upheld Keshavarz’s conviction, according to the
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Ukraine Restructures $2.6 Billion in GDP Warrants: Major Step Toward Debt Sustainability
Ukraine has successfully finalized a deal to restructure $2.6 billion of its growth-linked debt, known as GDP warrants, marking a crucial milestone in the nation’s post-war economic recovery. On December 18, 2025, the Ukrainian government announced that an overwhelming 99% of warrant holders voted in favor of the bonds-and-cash swap, surpassing the 75% approval threshold
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IMF Welcomes EU’s €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine: A Major Step Toward Economic Stability, But Challenges Remain
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has applauded the European Union’s recent decision to lend €90 billion ($105 billion) to Ukraine, describing it as a significant milestone in addressing the country’s financial needs amid ongoing conflict. This announcement, made on December 19, 2025, comes as Ukraine continues to face severe economic strain due to the Russian
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Benue Government Begins Distribution of N1.275 Billion Donations to Yelwata Attack Victims
The Benue State Government has announced the distribution of N1.275 billion in private donations to victims of attacks on Yelwata Community, as part of a week-long relief programme for internally displaced persons (IDPs). The disclosure was made on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Deborah Aber, who chairs the Technical Committee on
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