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A fire broke out at a nursing home near Zaragoza, Spain. The fire resulted in the death of at least 10 people. Two people are in critical condition. The fire broke out early in the morning and authorities are investigating the cause. The nursing home housed 82 people, many with dementia and mental health issues.
The Biden administration is working to implement key policies before Trump assumes office. These include infrastructure projects, environmental protection measures, and judicial appointments. The administration is also rushing to provide Ukraine aid and finalize student loan forgiveness plans. These efforts face opposition from Trump and Republicans, who may attempt to undo them.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declined to comment on his future at the central bank after his term expires in 2026. The question arose following a suggestion to nominate a successor early to diminish Powell's authority, a notion later dismissed.
Donald Trump aims to transform the US education system. He plans to eliminate what he calls "wokeness" and "left-wing indoctrination." Trump intends to use federal funding to enforce his vision. He will target schools promoting critical race theory and transgender rights. Trump also plans to abolish diversity programs.
Sri Lanka Parliamentary Poll Result: Sri Lanka's new Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's party secured a parliamentary majority, winning at least 123 out of 225 seats. This victory provides a strong mandate for Dissanayake's economic revival program, following his presidential win last month.
