The CIA stops publishing The World Factbook

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By Anna WashenkoFeb 5, 2026, 1:44 pm76 ptsTrending
The US Central Intelligence Agency is ending one of its popular services, The World Factbook. Over the decades, this reference has provided readers with information about different countries and communities around the world. The post from the CIA announcing the news didn't provide any information about why it…

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