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France Sends Mirage Jets to Ukraine Amid Escalating Drone Strikes and NATO Fighter Commitments
France has delivered Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine, boosting its defense against Russia with enhanced air capabilities. This adds to NATO's support, including pledges of over 60 F-16 jets.

A new study in Nature Communications finds short-term exposure to particulate matter significantly impairs cognitive functions like attention and emotion recognition in healthy adults. Researchers from Birmingham and Manchester stress the need for stricter air quality regulations, as these cognitive impacts could affect social interactions, productivity, and economic growth.

U.S. Reps Josh Gottheimer and Darin LaHood introduced the 'No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act' to ban the Chinese app DeepSeek from federal devices for security reasons. The bill targets DeepSeek's parent, High-Flyer, amid fears of data transmissions to China, paralleling bans in Texas and other countries.

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Minnesota House Democrats ended a three-week stalemate by agreeing to a power-sharing deal with Republicans, installing Rep. Lisa Demuth as the new House Speaker. This agreement, crucial for resuming legislative work, promises equal committee representation and cooperative governance, while a recall campaign looms over Democratic members.

A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily halted Elon Musk's federal buyout plan, pushing the decision deadline to February 9, 2025. The plan, facing lawsuits from labor unions, offers federal workers eight months' pay to resign, sparking controversy over potential job threats.

A report highlights severe healthcare access obstruction for Palestinians amid ongoing violence, attributing it to systemic oppression by Israel. Since October 2023, violence has surged, with over 7,100 injuries and 870 deaths, exacerbated by settler attacks and medical access restrictions.
