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== Current events ==
== United States Today: News & Trends ==
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* '''Jan 9 - 50% Canadian Tariffs:''' President Trump imposes a 50% across-the-board tariff on all Canadian imports, citing Canada's lack of support for the Venezuela operation.
* '''Jan 8 - Maduro Pleads Not Guilty:''' In his first [[Federal Arraignment of Nicolás Maduro|NYC Court Appearance]], Nicolás Maduro shouted, "I am innocent... I am still president!" as he pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism.
* '''Jan 8 - Energy Crisis Fears:''' U.S. gasoline futures spike as Canada retaliates by cutting off oil and gas exports.
* '''Jan 7 - Golden Fleet Expansion:''' DoD accelerates the construction of the "Golden Fleet" to secure Caribbean shipping lanes following the Venezuela strike.


* '''December 11, 2025''' – Lawmakers, regulators, and investors debate the proposed '''[[Netflix–Warner Bros. acquisition|$72 billion Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros]].''' and a rival hostile bid from Paramount, raising antitrust questions and fears of further consolidation in Hollywood.
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* '''December 11, 2025''' – Analysts warn about a sharp rise in '''ransomware and cyber extortion attacks''' targeting schools, local governments, and businesses, with 2025 data showing large year-over-year increases across the U.S.
* '''December 10, 2025''' – U.S. forces seize an oil tanker linked to sanctioned Venezuelan crude, prompting the Maduro government to condemn the move as “international piracy” and increasing tensions between Washington and Caracas.
* '''December 8–11, 2025''' – Reactions continue after the '''2026 FIFA World Cup draw''' in Washington, D.C., where the U.S. learned its group for the tournament it will co-host with Canada and Mexico.
* '''December 2025''' – The Federal Reserve’s series of interest-rate cuts, combined with mixed economic data, fuels debate over inflation, recession risks, and the strength of the U.S. labor market.


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See: [[United States current events]] for full archives and monthly snapshots.
* '''Gas Prices at $6?''' – Analysis of how the Canadian energy ban will impact American pumps by next week.
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* '''SDNY Security''' – Continuous live updates on the lockdown of lower Manhattan for the Maduro legal proceedings.
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See: [[The Capture of Nicolás Maduro]] • [[The Golden Fleet]]
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Today’s highlight: '''[[United States Congress]]''' – the national legislature of the United States, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress writes federal laws, approves budgets, declares war, and oversees the other branches of government.
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Explore next: [[Executive Branch]] • [[United States Constitution]] • [[U.S. Department of State]]
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🔥 Trending Today in America
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* '''Netflix–Warner mega-merger talk''' – Americans debate what a combined Netflix–Warner Bros. giant would mean for HBO, CNN, DC films, and movie theaters.
* '''Paramount’s counter-bid''' – Headlines and hot takes fly after Paramount launches a hostile offer and urges Warner Bros. shareholders to reject the Netflix deal.
* '''World Cup 2026 draw reactions''' – Fans argue online about whether the USMNT got a favorable group as the U.S. prepares to co-host the expanded 48-team tournament.
* '''Cyberattack and ransomware fears''' – Stories about schools, hospitals, and city governments hit by hackers continue to trend on news sites and social media.
* '''Holiday travel + winter weather''' – Clips of crowded airports, airline delays, and winter storms circulate widely as Americans move around the country in December.
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What Americans are sharing, debating, and joking about right now.
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📜 On This Day in U.S. History – December 11
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<li>'''1941''' – Following Germany and Italy’s declarations of war on the United States, Congress responds the same day by formally declaring war on both nations during World War II.</li>
<li>'''1978''' – Thieves carry out the famous '''Lufthansa heist''' at New York’s JFK Airport, stealing more than $5 million in cash and jewels in one of the largest robberies in U.S. history.</li>
<li>'''2001''' – '''China joins the World Trade Organization (WTO)''', reshaping global trade and deepening economic ties – and tensions – between the United States and China.</li>
<li>'''2008''' – Financier '''Bernard Madoff is arrested''' in New York for operating a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme, later exposed as the largest investment fraud in U.S. history.</li>
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Historic moments that changed America and its place in the world.
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📈 What Americans Are Searching For
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<li>“World Cup draw 2026 USA group”</li>
<li>“Netflix Warner Bros Discovery deal details”</li>
<li>“Winter storm travel cancellations today”</li>
<li>“H-1B visa rule changes 2025”</li>
<li>“Ransomware attacks December 2025”</li>
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A snapshot of top U.S. search interest as of today.
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📰 Quick Headlines You Shouldn’t Miss
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<li>Supreme Court schedules hearings on major federal policy cases in early 2026.</li>
<li>Netflix buying Warner Bros but faces hostile challenge from Paramount</li>
<li>Energy officials predict lower nationwide heating costs this winter.</li>
<li>Congress debates new updates to federal transportation funding.</li>
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Fast, useful updates without the noise.
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* [[United States]]
<li>[[United States]]</li>
* [[Federal Government of the United States]]
<li>[[United States Government]]</li>
* [[History of the U.S.]]
<li>[[History of the U.S.]]</li>
* [[American Culture]]
<li>[[American Culture]]</li>
* [[Economy of the United States]]
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* [[United States Constitution]]
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* '''<span style="color:#b35400;">(Federal Presidential Republic)</span>'''
* [[Presidents of the United States]]
* [[United States Congress]]
* [[Supreme Court of the United States]]
* [[Bill of Rights]]
* [[Elections in the United States]]
* [[Cabinet of the United States]]
* [[Political parties in the United States]]
* [[United States Armed Forces]]
* [[Donald Trump]]
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<li>[[Presidents of the United States]]</li>
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<li>[[Vice President of the United States]]</li>
* [[Declaration of Independence]]
<li>[[Presidency of the United States]]</li>
* [[Gadsden Purchase]]
<li>[[Cabinet of the United States]]</li>
* [[American Civil War]]
<li>[[United States Congress]]</li>
* [[Slavery in the United States]]
<li>[[United States Senate]]</li>
* [[Pioneers and the Western Frontier]]
<li>[[United States House of Representatives]]</li>
* [[Jazz and Rock and Roll]]
<li>[[Supreme Court of the United States]]</li>
* [[Federal Holidays in the United States]]
<li>[[United States Constitution]]</li>
* [[Thanksgiving]]
<li>[[Separation of powers]]</li>
* [[Super Bowl]]
<li>[[Checks and balances]]</li>
* [[Broadway theatre]]
<li>[[Electoral College (United States)]]</li>
<li>[[Presidential line of succession]]</li>
<li>[[Executive order]]</li>
<li>[[Impeachment in the United States]]</li>
<li>[[Executive Office of the President]]</li>
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<li>[[Founding Fathers of the United States]]</li>
<li>[[George Washington]]</li>
<li>[[John Adams]]</li>
<li>[[Thomas Jefferson]]</li>
<li>[[James Madison]]</li>
<li>[[Alexander Hamilton]]</li>
<li>[[Benjamin Franklin]]</li>
<li>[[John Jay]]</li>
<li>[[Samuel Adams]]</li>
<li>[[John Hancock]]</li>
<li>[[Patrick Henry]]</li>
<li>[[Thomas Paine]]</li>
<li>[[John Dickinson]]</li>
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<li>[[50 States of America]] • [[:Category:United_States_Regions|United States Regions]]</li>
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<span style="font-weight:bold;">Major cities:</span> [[New York City]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Chicago]], [[Houston]], [[Miami]], [[Washington, D.C.]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Atlanta]], [[San Francisco]], [[Boston]], [[Las Vegas]], [[Seattle]]
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* '''Tax Extensions:''' The Act makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent (effective Dec 31, 2025).
* '''New Deductions:''' Introduces a '''$6,000 senior deduction''' and tax-free overtime/tips.
* '''Outlook:''' Projected to boost GDP but increase the national deficit by $3.4 trillion.
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<div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">🗺️ Geography &amp; National Parks</div>
<li>[[National Parks in the United States]]</li>
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<li>[[Yellowstone National Park]]</li>
* [[New York City]] • [[Los Angeles]]
<li>[[Yosemite National Park]]</li>
* [[Chicago]] • [[Houston]]
<li>[[Grand Canyon National Park]]</li>
* [[Yellowstone National Park]]
<li>[[Great Smoky Mountains National Park]]</li>
* [[Grand Canyon National Park]]
<li>[[Zion National Park]]</li>
* [[Yosemite National Park]]
<li>[[Rocky Mountain National Park]]</li>
* [[Rocky Mountains]]
<li>[[Acadia National Park]]</li>
* [[Great Lakes]]
<li>[[Arches National Park]]</li>
* [[Death Valley]]
<li>[[Bryce Canyon National Park]]</li>
* [[Appalachian Mountains]]
<li>[[Canyonlands National Park]]</li>
* [[Everglades National Park]]
<li>[[Everglades National Park]]</li>
<li>[[Denali National Park]]</li>
<li>[[Glacier National Park]]</li>
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<li>[[Federal Holidays in the United States]]</li>
📜 Facts & History
<li>[[Independence Day (United States)]]</li>
<li>[[Memorial Day]]</li>
<li>[[Thanksgiving]]</li>
<li>[[Veterans Day]]</li>
<li>[[New Year's Day]]</li>
<li>[[Christmas Day]]</li>
<li>[[Halloween]]</li>
<li>[[Easter]]</li>
<li>[[Valentine's Day]]</li>
<li>[[Mother's Day]]</li>
<li>[[Father's Day]]</li>
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* '''Did You Know:''' The U.S. flag's colors (Red, White, and Blue) are said to symbolize '''Valor, Purity, and Vigilance'''.
* '''Did You Know:''' The original U.S. Motto was *E Pluribus Unum* ('Out of Many, One'), but the current official motto is '''In God We Trust'''.
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<li>[[Founding Fathers of the United States]]</li>
* [[The National Mall]]
<li>[[Presidents of the United States]]</li>
* [[Bill of Rights]]
<li>[[Presidency of the United States]]</li>
* [[Electoral College (United States)]]
<li>[[Vice President of the United States]]</li>
* [[Federal Reserve System]]
<li>[[Cabinet of the United States]]</li>
* [[Immigration to the United States]]
<li>[[Electoral College (United States)]]</li>
* [[Supreme Court of the United States]]
<li>[[Presidential line of succession]]</li>
* [[The Great Recession]]
<li>[[Impeachment in the United States]]</li>
* [[American Dream]]
<li>[[Alexander Hamilton]]</li>
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<li>[[John Jay]]</li>
<li>[[Benjamin Franklin]]</li>
<li>[[Samuel Adams]]</li>
<li>[[John Hancock]]</li>
<li>[[Patrick Henry]]</li>
<li>[[Thomas Paine]]</li>
<li>[[John Dickinson]]</li>
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Tip: Use [[Special:Search|Search]] to find cities, states, holidays, national parks, and more.
Tip: Use [[Special:Search|Search]] to find states, historical figures, cultural facts, and more.
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<span style="font-size:115%; font-weight:bold;">Did you know?</span>
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<li>The U.S. has '''50 states''' and several inhabited territories, including [[Puerto Rico]] and [[Guam]].</li>
<li>[[Alaska]] is the largest state by land area; [[Rhode Island]] is the smallest.</li>
<li>[[Yellowstone National Park]] (est. 1872) is widely considered the first national park in the world.</li>
<li>Three presidents — [[John Adams]], [[Thomas Jefferson]], and [[James Monroe]] — died on '''July 4'''.</li>
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Latest revision as of 17:05, 9 January 2026

United States Today: News & Trends

🚨 US-CANADA TRADE WAR EXPLODES
Headlines (January 9, 2026)
  • Jan 9 - 50% Canadian Tariffs: President Trump imposes a 50% across-the-board tariff on all Canadian imports, citing Canada's lack of support for the Venezuela operation.
  • Jan 8 - Maduro Pleads Not Guilty: In his first NYC Court Appearance, Nicolás Maduro shouted, "I am innocent... I am still president!" as he pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism.
  • Jan 8 - Energy Crisis Fears: U.S. gasoline futures spike as Canada retaliates by cutting off oil and gas exports.
  • Jan 7 - Golden Fleet Expansion: DoD accelerates the construction of the "Golden Fleet" to secure Caribbean shipping lanes following the Venezuela strike.
🔥 Trending Discussions
  • Gas Prices at $6? – Analysis of how the Canadian energy ban will impact American pumps by next week.
  • SDNY Security – Continuous live updates on the lockdown of lower Manhattan for the Maduro legal proceedings.


🇺🇸 Start here
🏛️ Government & civics
📜 Foundational Topics & Culture
📊 United States at a Glance
Capital City: Washington, D.C.
💰 U.S. Economic Focus: The OBBB Act
  • Tax Extensions: The Act makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent (effective Dec 31, 2025).
  • New Deductions: Introduces a $6,000 senior deduction and tax-free overtime/tips.
  • Outlook: Projected to boost GDP but increase the national deficit by $3.4 trillion.
🗺️ Geography & National Parks

📜 Facts & History

  • Did You Know: The U.S. flag's colors (Red, White, and Blue) are said to symbolize Valor, Purity, and Vigilance.
  • Did You Know: The original U.S. Motto was *E Pluribus Unum* ('Out of Many, One'), but the current official motto is In God We Trust.
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Tip: Use Search to find states, historical figures, cultural facts, and more.

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