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'Election denial is alive and well': Despite statewide losses, conspiracists win some local offices

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 8 minutes ago

Rubio says US and Europe 'belong together' despite tensions - The US secretary of state reassures European leaders that the Trump administration backs the transatlantic alliance. 2 hrs ago - World

The US Secretary of State reassures European leaders that the Trump administration backs the transatlantic alliance.

BBC News - World - 26 minutes ago

How Dalibor Dvorsky's late goal helped Slovakia clinch first place in Group B despite loss to Sweden

Times of India - Sports - 34 minutes ago

CBC Investigates - Amid 'Buy Canadian' fervour, Canada's top pension funds still heavily invested in U.S. Despite the U.S. trade war and President Donald Trump's threats to Canadian sovereignty, this country's biggest pension funds remain heavily invested in the U.S. The Canada Pension Plan announced this week that it has grown to a record $780.7 billion in assets, with 47 per cent invested in the U.S., compared to only 13 per cent in Canada. Dave Seglins - News - Investigates - | 6 hours ago

Despite the U.S. trade war and President Donald Trump's threats to Canadian sovereignty, this country's biggest pension funds remain heavily invested in the U.S. The Canada Pension Plan announced this week that it has grown to a record $780.7 billion in assets, with 47 per cent invested in the U.S., compared to only 13 per cent in Canada.

CBC News - Business - 37 minutes ago

Rubio says US and Europe 'belong together' despite tensions

The US Secretary of State reassures European leaders that the Trump administration backs the transatlantic alliance.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Latin America's Bold Renewable Energy Bet -- Despite progress in renewable energy and mining investment, Latin America must address challenges in infrastructure, finance, and regulatory environments to…

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

China court: Drivers still responsible despite autonomous vehicle

Manila Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

IOC sells out of 1936 Berlin Olympics T-shirt despite Nazi backlash

New York Post - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

2 Washington Post writers at the Olympics despite being laid off, say it was important to be there

Boston Herald - US News - 4 hours ago

All normal at Logan despite DHS shutdown, Massport says -- The agency, responsible for the TSA, shut down Saturday because of a federal funding lapse.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Japan: Akiba Festival draws crowds despite winter cold - Japan's Akiba Festival in Niyodogawa features samurai parades and fire rituals, preserving a 200-year-old prayer for protection from disasters. 13/02/2026

Euronews - World - 5 hours ago

Wales still rugby nation despite struggles - Tandy

BBC News - Sports - 5 hours ago

Nancy Guthrie raids on house and car 'resulted in NO arrests' despite previous claims that four people had been taken into custody and one had shot themselves in head

Daily Mail - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Peter Attia appears to be staying at CBS News despite Epstein communications

Guardian UK - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Marcus Smith's dream of quitting England for another country despite Six Nations pick -- Marcus Smith will hope to help England to victory over Scotland in the Six Nations.

Daily Express - Sports - 8 hours ago

Pakistan 'always ready' for India despite late boycott reversal, says Agha

Both teams say they are set for Sunday's showdown despite the late decision for India's match with Pakistan to proceed.

Aljazeera - Sports - 9 hours ago

Pakistan 'always ready' for India despite late green light: Agha

Dawn - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Northern Irish police caution Palestine Action activist, despite High Court victory

The Canary - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

China top court says drivers responsible despite autonomous technology

In September, a driver was jailed and fined for fully relying on the assisted driving system while drunk.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Rubio expresses desire to maintain trans-Atlantic relations despite increasing rift

Bay to Bay News - World - 12 hours ago

Best-selling used cars of 2025: Ford Fiesta takes top spot despite being axed and outsells all secondhand EVs combined

Daily Mail - Business - 13 hours ago

Americans are paying the bill for tariffs, despite Trump's claims

The Straits Times - Business - 19 hours ago

MATCH STANCE - Martin backs FAI stance on Ireland v Israel fixtures despite boycott calls

Irish Sun - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Grocery prices in Chicago have climbed double digits in the last year despite Trump's vow to lower them

The Sun-Times has been checking the prices of 35 common grocery items at four Chicago stores for the past year and most items haven't become cheaper.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Nuclear chief hails Iran's 'miraculous' progress despite severe sanctions

Tehran Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Americans are paying the bill for tariffs, despite Trump's claim

New research suggests that, through November 2025, 90 percent of the economic burden of the president’s tariffs fell on US companies and consumers.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 day ago

White House Withholds Funding for NASA Science Missions Despite Recent Budget Bill -- Space & Spaceflight -- Passant Rabie

Gizmodo - Technology - 1 day ago

Oscar-nominated director Jafar Panahi says he will return to Iran despite looming arrest -- Sara Jabakhanji

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi says he plans to return to Iran after Oscar season is over, despite the looming threat of his arrest amid a government crackdown on protests that has killed thousands and detained many more.

CBC News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Manipur remains trapped in an unresolved, worsening ethnic conflict, despite government efforts to find lasting peace.

Manipur remains trapped in an unresolved, worsening ethnic conflict, despite government efforts to resolve the tensions and find lasting peace.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 day ago

Kelsey Grammer refuses to back down from conservative values despite Hollywood pressure

Fox News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Army Veteran Deported Despite Pending Appeal: 'He Served This Country'

“He served. He did what he was supposed to do. And now he’s not even here.”

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

Army Veteran Deported Despite Pending Appeal: 'He Served This Country' -- "He served. He did what he was supposed to do. And now he's not even here."

“He served. He did what he was supposed to do. And now he’s not even here.”

Military.com - Opinion - 1 day ago

Meta plans to add facial recognition software to its glasses despite security and privacy concerns

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Palantir's growing influence in the British state - The Explainer - Despite winning a 240m MoD contract, the tech company's links to Peter Mandelson and the UK's over-reliance on US tech have caused widespread concern - The Explainer

The Week - Technology - 1 day ago

Palantir's growing influence in the British state -- The Explainer -- Despite winning a 240m MoD contract, the tech company's links to Peter Mandelson and the UK's over-reliance on US tech have caused widespread concern

The Week - US News - 1 day ago

Kathie Lee Gifford explains why she's 'anti-religion' despite her deep Christian faith

Fox News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Despite Netanyahu, Trump Signals U.S. Will Exhaust Iran Diplomacy Before Military Action

Haaretz - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Africa Becomes World's Fastest-Growing Solar Market In 2025 Despite Global Slowdown

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

QuikTrip buys Denver property despite gas station restrictions

The Denver Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Türkiye touts sustainable current account despite wider 2025 gap

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

Türkiye sees FDI rise over 12% in 2025 despite subdued global climate

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

IBM plans to triple entry-level hiring despite AI automation concerns

In a bold move against the tide of AI-led job cuts, IBM is ramping up entry-level hiring across the US, signaling confidence in the human edge amid growing automation fears.

First Post - Technology - 1 day ago

Casey Wasserman to remain LA Olympics chair despite Ghislaine Maxwell ties

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Ireland agrees to play Israel in Nations League despite previously calling for ban over Gaza war

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Beloved quiz show returns to N.H. PBS despite federal cuts

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Forum: Charged for broadband contract despite early termination notice

The Straits Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

Sports News -- Chloe Kim wows in Olympic halfpipe qualifier despite shoulder injury -- American Chloe Kim began her quest for an unprecedented third-consecutive gold medal with mesmerizing runs Wednesday in Olympic halfpipe qualifiers.

UPI - Sports - 2 days ago

DHS Likely Headed For Shutdown: No Deal Despite Last Minute White House Offer

International Business Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

OLYMPIC HOCKEY NOTEBOOK -- Elvis Merzļikins, Latvia hoping to create an Olympic miracle of their own in opener against Team USA -- Despite a population of less than 2 million, Latvia has punched above its weight in international competition, earning bronze at the 2023 World Championships.

Despite a population of less than 2 million, Latvia has punched above its weight in international competition, earning bronze at the 2023 World Championships.

Boston Globe - Sports - 2 days ago

Restaurant Brands shares fall despite earnings beat, strong international growth

Outside of the U.S. and Canada, Restaurant Brands' same-store sales climbed 6.1%.

CNBC - US News - 2 days ago

In China, consumerism trumps nationalism despite tensions with the U.S. and Japan

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

Shipping Giants Forge Ahead with Green Investments Despite Carbon Price Collapse

OilPrice.com - Business - 2 days ago

Record 125,000 heat pumps sold last year despite concerns over upfront costs and how well they work

Daily Mail - Business - 2 days ago

Reeves insists no change in strategy despite sluggish economic growth

‘We've got the right economic plan,’ chancellor insists despite growth sitting at 0.1 per cent

Independent UK - Business - 2 days ago

Oceanside approves EV fast-charging station despite battery concerns

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Business - 2 days ago

Stellantis keeping 650 staff hired for EV research in Canada, despite broader pullback -- Emma Loop -- - -- |

CBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Huge extension with 9 flats in centre of Cardiff approved despite neighbour worries

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Vaccines -- FDA won't consider a new mRNA vaccine for flu despite the technology's life-saving promise

The U.S.’s drug safety agency declined to review a next-gen flu vaccine that uses the same tech as the coronavirus shots

Scientific American - Health - 3 days ago

Northern Alberta residents face barriers to blood donation despite urgent need -- Vincent McDermott -- -

CBC News - Health - 3 days ago

Starmer breaks silence on putting ex-aide in Lords despite ties to paedophile councillor -- Prime Minister insists he did not know - the same excuse he used with Peter Mandelson

Daily Express - Politics - 3 days ago

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show excites despite ICE debate

Anticipation is building in San Francisco ahead of the Super Bowl. With Puerto Rican, Spanish‑singing artist Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show, the focus won't be solely on US football this year.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 3 days ago

Labour MPs claim Streeting will move against 'zombie' Starmer within weeks despite denials

Daily Express - Politics - 3 days ago

PM 'still in a weak position' despite election guarantee

The prime minister said he would "never walk away from the people that I'm charged with fighting for" as he tried to reboot his flailing premiership.

Sky News - Politics - 3 days ago

Congressional leaders say ICE deal is still possible despite divisions

Orlando Sentinel - Politics - 3 days ago

Elias confident in Orioles' rotation despite lack of ace: 'Really strong'

The Baltimore Sun - Sports - 4 days ago

US ski star competing at the Olympics despite torn ACL. What experts say -- Vonn is skiing cautiously at the Olympics a week after tearing her ACL.

ABC News - Health - 4 days ago

'Misleading voters!' Greens hit with official complaint in furious by-election row -- EXCLUSIVE - Despite promising to stop repeating misleading claims from an academic, the Greens...

Daily Express - Politics - 4 days ago

Despite geopolitical tensions, Türkiye beats odds in tourism

Daily Sabah - Business - 4 days ago

Medical myths are everywhere online. A survey of 5,000 Canadians shows how much we trust them — despite the costs

Toronto Star - Health - 4 days ago

Despite business community concerns, Council committee backs parking enforcement by citizens

Ald. Daniel La Spata persuaded the City Council's Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety he chairs to let Chicagoans use their cellphones to provide the city with recorded evidence of bus, bike lane and crosswalk parking violations.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Mexico maintains humanitarian aid to Cuba despite U.S. sanctions

Dominican Today - World - 5 days ago

India Open badminton tournament retains status despite criticism as BWF releases revamped schedule

Times of India - Sports - 5 days ago

Number of independent and 3rd-party voters surges in Pa., despite being locked out of primaries

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Councils warn they may need emergency bailouts despite new funding

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

Struggling AI Startups Kept Afloat Despite Never Becoming Profitable

As money keeps pouring into companies that will never be profitable, concerns grow about the wider impact on the economy.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Trump says he's 'very proud' of economy despite majority of US disapproving

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Skiing legend Lindsey Vonn, 41, CRASHES out of Winter Olympics as fairytale comeback ends in heartbreak - after American opted to compete despite rupturing her ACL

Daily Mail - Sports - 6 days ago

Economy is doing well despite critics' 'doom and gloom': Joe Concha

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Despite condensed schedule and increased risk of injury, NHL players couldn't wait to suit up for the Winter Olympics

If injured in their quest, that lust for gold could prove to be what keeps them from seeing their names etched into the slivery Stanley Cup some four months later.

Boston Globe - Sports - 7 days ago

Which side is winning the war: Russia or Ukraine? -- The Explainer -- The latest peace talks have hit a dead end, and despite prisoner swaps, the conflict is ongoing -- The Week UK -- Last updated

The Week - World - 7 days ago

Congress passes $50 billion foreign aid bill, despite Trump's cuts in 2025

NPR - Health - 8 days ago

Talks with US were 'very good start' despite uncertainty, says Iran

The delegations have retreat to consult with leaders as talks will continue in Muscat

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 8 days ago

As some tech stocks tumble, cryptocurrency goes over a cliff -- Despite a president who boosts digital money, cryptocurrencies face a major sell-off. It casts doubt on theories that bitcoin is akin to digital gold, a haven from financial storms.

Christian Science Monitor - Business - 8 days ago

Starmer stands by possible X ban despite threats from US

Washington Examiner - Technology - 8 days ago

Trump backs Starmer's Chagos deal despite 'great stupidity' claim

Independent UK - Politics - 9 days ago

Despite the snow, Sun was on my doorstep | READER COMMENTARY

The Baltimore Sun - Opinion - 9 days ago

Vietnam's 'balancing act' with the US, China and Europe -- In the Spotlight -- Despite decades of 'steadily improving relations', Hanoi is still 'deeply suspicious' of the US as it tries to 'diversify' its options -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published

The Week - World - 9 days ago

Police Have 'Not Identified a Suspect' in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance, Despite Reports

Police have "not identified a suspect" in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, a Pima County Sheriff's spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Despite reports of potential suspects or arrest, authorities are still searching for leads nearly 72 hours after Nancy was first reported missing from her Arizona home.

People - Entertainment - 10 days ago

LIV Golf offers furious response despite gaining world ranking points

The Saudi-Arabian owned breakaway tour says the ruling OWGR ruling for their tour is ‘unprecedented’

Independent UK - Sports - 10 days ago

Pfizer beats quarterly estimates despite Covid product decline, reaffirms outlook

CNBC - Health - 11 days ago

China coal plant building surges despite record renewable energy additions

The Straits Times - World - 11 days ago

Why do people from Barrow and Lancaster sound so different? Scientists reveal why the accents are so dissimilar - despite being just 35 miles apart

Daily Mail - Science - 12 days ago

Windows 10 shows signs of life despite Microsoft ending support

Daily Express - Technology - 16 days ago

Seen -- Join host Yumi Stynes for Seen, a new SBS podcast about cultural creatives who have risen to excellence despite a role-model vacuum.

SBS - Top Stories - 16 days ago

Despite vision loss, she still declutters rental flats to restore dignity to hoarders' homes

Fion Phua has been offering help, from household chores to serious decluttering, to vulnerable residents for 40 years. She tells CNA’s On The Red Dot why she cannot look away from their living conditions even as her vision fades.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 16 days ago

Gay ice hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry' becomes a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws

The Baltimore Sun - Entertainment - 17 days ago

Users flock to open source Moltbot for always-on AI, despite major risks

The open source "Jarvis" chats via WhatsApp but requires access to your files and accounts.

Ars Technica - Business - 17 days ago

Europe buys more electric vehicles than petrol cars for first time — despite Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' push -- Europe's car market has hit a turning point as fully electric vehicles edge past petrol cars for the first time — even as Tesla struggles for momentum and Donald Trump pushes a return to fossil fuels in the US

Europe’s car market has hit a turning point as fully electric vehicles edge past petrol cars for the first time — even as Tesla struggles for momentum and Donald Trump pushes a return to fossil fuels in the US

First Post - Technology - 17 days ago

Free rent, few takers: Despite incentives, labs aren't taking space in San Diego

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Business - 18 days ago

Hochul's sound budget balance: Managing much with no tax hikes, despite Mamdani's wishes

New York Daily News - Opinion - 23 days ago

Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet -- Nir Kshetri, University of North Carolina – Greensboro

The Conversation - Environment - 24 days ago

Despite changes, SNAP still exists. Encourage food-insecure people to apply [editorial]

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Lancaster Online - Opinion - 24 days ago

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged despite slowing economic growth

The People's Bank of China held its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates at 3% and 3.5%, respectively, keeping them unchanged for an eighth straight month.

CNBC - Business - 25 days ago

New research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn't raise the risk of autism despite Trump's claims

Orlando Sentinel - Health - 28 days ago

Greece plans to extend territorial waters despite Türkiye's warning of war

Daily Sabah - Politics - 29 days ago

Amazon to appeal against Italian Antitrust fine despite major reduction

U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon said on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, that it would appeal against a decision by ‌an Italian court that reduced a fine imposed by ‌the country's antitrust...

International The News - Business - 1 month ago

Why is Pentagon embracing Elon Musk's controversial AI Grok? -- The Pentagon is integrating Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok into its classified and unclassified networks despite global backlash over explicit content, antisemitic posts, and regulatory probes. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the move will accelerate military AI adoption and improve battlefield decision-making

The Pentagon is integrating Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok into its classified and unclassified networks despite global backlash over explicit content, antisemitic posts, and regulatory probes. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the move will accelerate military AI adoption and improve battlefield decision-making

First Post - Technology - 1 month ago

RFK Jr. guts the US childhood vaccine schedule despite its decades-long safety record -- Jake Scott, Stanford University

The Conversation - Health - 1 month ago

Grok AI still being used to digitally undress women and children despite suspension pledge

Guardian UK - Technology - 1 month ago

Ukraine military aid holds at $45 billion this year, despite US drawdown

Euractiv - Politics - 1 month ago

Utah Leaders Are Hindering Efforts to Develop Solar Despite a Goal to Double the State's Energy Supply

ProPublica - Environment - 2 months ago

'Too many mothers' not sufficiently involved in their maternity care despite improvements

The Canary - Health - 2 months ago

Transporters press ahead with wheel-jam strike in Islamabad, Rawalpindi tomorrow despite administration's appeal

Dawn - World - 2 months ago

Despite improvement, Pakistan's internet among slowest globally

Dawn - Technology - 2 months ago

Full speed ahead despite crypto confusion?

Dawn - Business - 2 months ago

Market close: NZ market flat despite US bounce

NZ Herald - Business - 2 months ago

Mocka eyes first physical store in New Zealand despite Ikea's arrival

NZ Herald - Business - 2 months ago

As mills close, timber industry pins its future on innovation, not tariffs -- Georgia is a hub of the U.S. timber industry, yet its mills are closing fast despite some help from new tariffs. The industry aims to innovate and develop new products to survive.

Christian Science Monitor - Business - 2 months ago

Amy Schumer reveals why she stopped taking Ozempic despite weight loss

Independent UK - Health - 3 months ago

Despite risks, Hong Kong teenagers turn to chatbots for counselling

Around 20 percent of secondary school students in Hong Kong exhibit moderate to severe depression, anxiety, and stress, but nearly half are reluctant to reach out when facing mental health issues.

Global Voices - Technology - 3 months ago

Popular Chinese brands bet big on US consumers despite tariff threats

The United States has seen an influx of popular Chinese firms placing big bets on American consumers. Analysts say the conditions are ripe for companies to succeed in the US, but warn that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might stand in the way. Despite the ongoing trade war, brands like Luckin Coffee, Heytea, and Po

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 5 months ago

Holiday lodges get go-ahead despite neighbours' anger

WalesOnline - Business - 6 months ago

Despite Trump's Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters

In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families.

ProPublica - Politics - 7 months ago

Keir Starmer's Government Will Keep Voter ID, Despite Thousands Turned Away From Polls

Byline Times - Politics - 10 months ago

Do You Really Need This New Omicron Booster? Here's What Experts Say.

BuzzFeed News - Science - 3 years ago