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Danish petition supporting plan to buy California ‘reaches 200,000 signatures’

Denmarkification’s campaign looks to ‘Make California Great Again’ and change the Golden State’s name to ‘New Denmark’

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

‘Red, White and Blueland?’ Republican unveils bill to rename Greenland

Georgia Representative Buddy Carter hopes to assist the U.S.’s ‘negotiator-in-chief’ with his plans to acquire the Arctic island

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Thousands of investors in Trump’s memecoin lost $2 billion in just weeks while the family and its partners racked up $100 million in trading fees

Since its Jan. 17 launch, $TRUMP has lost nearly 80% of its share price, which now hovers around $16.

Fortune · Feb 11, 2025

Trump Media's fintech platform is taking shape with 6 new ‘America First’ investment funds that will invest in the 'Patriot Economy'

After announcing its investment platform Truth.Fi last week, the company is making headway toward releasing its first investment products.

Fortune · Feb 6, 2025

At prayer breakfast inside the Capitol, Trump vows to ‘bring religion back’ - Roll Call

Some in Congress objected to having the ceremony inside the Capitol, with members of the Freethought Caucus describing it as “sectarian.”  

Roll Call · Feb 6, 2025

Which Trump family members and in-laws have conflicts of interest?

Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law who floated idea to take over Gaza, is just one member of president’s clan who has business ties that pose conflicts

The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2025

Bandicoots, phantom bans and metric musicians – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

Greenland targets tourism influx after Trump's takeover bid

‘The world’s eyes are on us’ says Greenland tourist board

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

Italian politicians seek action against Trump Jr. hunting party for allegedly killing protected duck

Politicians in Italy have asked authorities to take action against a hunting party including Donald Trump Jr. that may have killed a protected species of duck near Venice

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Donald Trump Jr accused of killing protected bird in Venice lagoon

Video posted online is said to show Trump Jr with a ruddy shelduck while on hunting trip

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025