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World - / Dec 22, 2025 - Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner pitches $112bn plan to turn Gaza rubble into a tech hub - Jared Kushner unveiled a $112 billion plan to transform Gaza into a tech and tourism hub, featuring high-speed rail and luxury resorts. The proposal, presented to regional governments, relies on US funding and Hamas disarmament, a condition analysts deem unlikely. Significant physical reconstruction challenges also loom large over this ambitious, yet uncertain, vision.

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World - / Dec 22, 2025 - Is Vivek Ramaswamy an anchor baby? What does the term mean? Far-right activist Nick Fuentes labeled Vivek Ramaswamy an 'anchor baby,' sparking debate. The term, widely considered derogatory, refers to children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents, allegedly to secure family immigration. Ramaswamy, born in Ohio to legally immigrated parents, does not fit this definition, highlighting the term's use as a political slur amid ongoing immigration discussions. Read more here!

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