Obama shuts two Russian retreats amid election hacking fallout
The Obama administration closed a Russian estate on Maryland's Eastern Shore and a Long Island property amid sanctions over the hacking of Hillary Clinton's campaign. Officials said entry now requires State Department permission, with the facilities under security and maintenance by the department. The moves aim to curb intelligence collection while questions linger about future use under President-elect Trump.
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Grizzly Steppe Code Detected in Vermont Utility
U S officials identified malware linked to Russia's Grizzly Steppe in a Vermont utility system. The intrusion, though not used to disrupt power, signals grid vulnerability and prompts heightened monitoring by government and industry. Green Mountain Power and Burlington Electric are the state's two major utilities.
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Putin chooses conciliatory path amid sanctions standoff
Amid high tensions with the United States over sanctions tied to Magnitsky, Vladimir Putin signals a restrained response inviting U.S. diplomats' families to Kremlin New Year events and extending season's greetings to Obama and Trump. Trump praising the move adds to shifting U.S.–Russia dynamics as Lavrov proposed harsher measures.
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Amazon begins collecting Iowa sales tax on online orders
Iowa retailers and shoppers weigh impacts as Amazon starts charging the state’s 6 percent sales tax for online purchases from Jan 1. Officials estimate potential revenue but note uncertainty. residents like Jess Parizek value ease and home delivery, while debates about fair competition with brick and mortar persist. The Washington Post cites OSU data showing a 8.3 percent spending drop on taxed Amazon items and an 11.4 percent fall for orders over 250 dollars.
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