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World War II - Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941

Thick black smoke billows from the forward superstructure of the USS Arizona as it sinks into the waters of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The devastating Japanese attack left the battleship in ruins, claiming the lives of 1,177 crew members. The inferno rages as twisted metal and broken structures collapse into the sea, marking one of the darkest days in American history. This tragedy propelled the United States into World War II, forever changing the course of global events.

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Putin’s endorsement of Trump’s Greenland takeover reflects their vision of a new world order

As the U.S. shifts its focus toward territorial expansion in the West, the Kremlin's backing signals a deeper alignment in their challenge to global norms.

Upon JD Vance’s arrival in Greenland, the Trump administration received an unexpected endorsement for what could be the U.S.'s first territorial expansion since 1947—Vladimir Putin.

"The U.S.'s plans to take control of Greenland may surprise some at first glance, but it is a deep mistake to assume this is merely extravagant rhetoric from the new American administration," Putin stated. "Nothing of the sort."

Putin noted that the U.S. had attempted to purchase Greenland as far back as the 1910s, emphasizing that its territorial ambitions were "serious" and had "longstanding historical roots." He pointed out that in the 1940s, the U.S. helped protect Greenland from Nazi occupation and later made an offer to buy the island, which was rejected. A similar attempt was made in the 1960s, but Congress refused to support the deal.

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Columbia University president steps down amid Trump's crackdown

Columbia University's Interim President Resigns Amid Policy Changes

Columbia University’s interim president, Katrina Armstrong, has stepped down just a week after the Ivy League institution agreed to revise several policies in response to demands from the Trump administration.

Armstrong took on the role in August following the resignation of her predecessor, who faced criticism over their handling of protests against Israel’s military actions in Gaza.

The university has been a focal point of Donald Trump’s criticism, as he accuses Columbia and other institutions of tolerating antisemitism and the harassment of Jewish students.

Trump has also threatened to withhold approximately $400 million (£309 million) in federal funding as his administration intensifies efforts to target individuals involved in campus protests, including through deportation measures.