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Sick with a cold? Doctors warn that favorite comfort foods could make you feel worse

Fox News 2025-12-12 04:22:23.8135721


                            Sick with a cold? Doctors warn that favorite comfort foods could make you feel worse Author:
Medical experts reveal which foods to avoid when sick, including spicy foods, alcohol and fried items that can worsen symptoms and slow recovery. ... Read full article

Trump promises White House ballroom completion in ‘about a year and a half’

The Hill 2025-12-12 03:58:40


                            Trump promises White House ballroom completion in ‘about a year and a half’ Author: Tara Suter
President Trump on Thursday promised the new White House ballroom will be complete in close to a year and a half — seemingly before the end of his second term if his pledge proves true. “I want to welcome you all to the White House. It’s an honor to have you.… ... Read full article

Joy Reid reposts viral video calling 'Jingle Bells' racist as Christmas carol faces new scrutiny

Fox News 2025-12-12 03:52:21.7819728


                            Joy Reid reposts viral video calling 'Jingle Bells' racist as Christmas carol faces new scrutiny Author:
MSNBC host Joy Reid sparks controversy sharing viral video claiming 'Jingle Bells' his racist, but researcher says work is misrepresented. ... Read full article

Trump announces pardon for Tina Peters, increasing pressure to free her though he can’t erase state charges

CNN 2025-12-12 03:40:55


                            Trump announces pardon for Tina Peters, increasing pressure to free her though he can’t erase state charges Author: Samantha Waldenberg, Marshall Cohen
President Donald Trump announced Thursday he is granting Tina Peters a full federal pardon, which is likely to increase the pressure campaign to free the former Colorado clerk from state prison even though he cannot erase her state charges. ... Read full article

James Carville blasts Crockett for breaking 'first rule of politics,' focusing on herself more than voters

Fox News 2025-12-12 03:37:19.1562403


                            James Carville blasts Crockett for breaking 'first rule of politics,' focusing on herself more than voters Author:
James Carville spoke on his podcast about Rep. Jasmine Crockett, arguing she speaks more about herself than her voters, breaking a key rule of politics. ... Read full article

Hong Kong to Decide on Jimmy Lai’s Security Case on Monday

Bloomberg 2025-12-12 03:30:24+00:00


                            Hong Kong to Decide on Jimmy Lai’s Security Case on Monday Author: Alan Wong
Former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai faces a verdict on Monday in a landmark national security trial, a decision that will help define the limits of free speech in the Chinese territory and potentially strain relations with the US and UK. ... Read full article

China Vanke Seeks a One-Year Extension on a Second Local Bond

Bloomberg 2025-12-12 03:23:09+00:00


                            China Vanke Seeks a One-Year Extension on a Second Local Bond Author: Jackie Cai
China Vanke Co. offered creditors details of its plan to delay payment on a second bond maturing this month, as it races to avert a default on any of its nearly $2 billion of local debt that is due in the coming months. ... Read full article

US General Says Drills ‘Absolutely’ Needed as Korea Floats Shift

Bloomberg 2025-12-12 03:17:22+00:00


                            US General Says Drills ‘Absolutely’ Needed as Korea Floats Shift Author: Soo-hyang Choi
The top US commander on the Korean peninsula said regular exercises between the allies are “absolutely” necessary to maintain peace and impose pressure on North Korea after officials in Seoul floated adjusting the drills to facilitate dialogue with the nuclea… ... Read full article

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast, tsunami warning issued

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-12 03:10:55


                            Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast, tsunami warning issued Author: Al Jazeera
A tsunami warning has been issued following a strong quake off northeast coast of Japan. ... Read full article

‘Catastrophic flooding’ in North America’s Pacific Northwest as rains ease

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-12 02:55:44


                            ‘Catastrophic flooding’ in North America’s Pacific Northwest as rains ease Author: Al Jazeera
Intense downpours were swept into the region this week by an ‘atmospheric river’ storm system from the Pacific Ocean. ... Read full article

Pickleball player plunges to his death in 3-story fall after climbing over safety rail to retrieve ball

Fox News 2025-12-12 02:52:27.8763123


                            Pickleball player plunges to his death in 3-story fall after climbing over safety rail to retrieve ball Author:
Tragic pickleball accident in Malaysia claims life of 32-year-old player who fell three stories after climbing safety rail to retrieve ball during game. ... Read full article

Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore accused of stalking victim 'for months' in police dispatch audio

Fox News 2025-12-12 02:52:24.2809818


                            Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore accused of stalking victim 'for months' in police dispatch audio Author:
Sherrone Moore was fired from Michigan for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with staff member, and was then detained following an alleged "domestic" in Ann Arbor. ... Read full article

Drone Operator CEO Named Suspect in Deadly Jakarta Building Fire

Bloomberg 2025-12-12 02:49:37+00:00


                            Drone Operator CEO Named Suspect in Deadly Jakarta Building Fire Author: Norman Harsono
The chief executive of a Japanese-owned drone operator has been named a suspect in a fire at the company’s Jakarta office that killed nearly two dozen. ... Read full article

Trump: 'I'd Like to See' Mark Walker Confirmed as Religious Freedom Ambassador

Breitbart News 2025-12-12 02:46:35


                            Trump: 'I'd Like to See' Mark Walker Confirmed as Religious Freedom Ambassador Author: Nick Gilbertson
President Trump said Thursday he would like to see the Senate confirm his nominee for the post of Religious Freedom ambassador, Mark Walker. ... Read full article

Marlow — Newsom’s Basket of Deplorables Moment: CA Gov Trashes Anyone Who Works with Trump, Says ‘He Wants to See Trans Kids’

Breitbart News 2025-12-12 02:42:06


                            Marlow — Newsom’s Basket of Deplorables Moment: CA Gov Trashes Anyone Who Works with Trump, Says ‘He Wants to See Trans Kids’ Author: Breitbart TV
On Thursday on "The Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Gavin Newsom and recent comments he made. Marlow said, | Clips ... Read full article

Exclusive — Sen. McCormick: Here Are The Three Things Republicans Must Accomplish in Healthcare Negotiations

Breitbart News 2025-12-12 02:42:04


                            Exclusive — Sen. McCormick: Here Are The Three Things Republicans Must Accomplish in Healthcare Negotiations Author: Breitbart TV
On Thursday on "The Alex Marlow Show," Pennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick discussed healthcare. McCormick said, "One is transparency. ... We've got to see | Clips ... Read full article

Exclusive: Sen. McCormick Lays Out ‘The Big Five’ Transformational Investments Trump Brought to Heartland

Breitbart News 2025-12-12 02:42:01


                            Exclusive: Sen. McCormick Lays Out ‘The Big Five’ Transformational Investments Trump Brought to Heartland Author: Breitbart TV
On Thursday on "The Alex Marlow Show," Pennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick talked about the economy. McCormick said, "Number one is the Nippon/U.S. | Clips ... Read full article

Australia’s Albanese Pledges Deal to Save Rio Aluminum Plant

Bloomberg 2025-12-12 02:32:20+00:00


                            Australia’s Albanese Pledges Deal to Save Rio Aluminum Plant Author: Paul-Alain Hunt
Australia’s biggest aluminum smelter is set to remain in operation beyond 2028 after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese backed a government rescue package to tackle soaring energy costs. ... Read full article

Newspaper headlines: 'Worst winter flu crisis' and 'World Cup of greed'

BBC News 2025-12-12 02:22:12.8760755


                            Newspaper headlines: 'Worst winter flu crisis' and 'World Cup of greed' Author: BBC News
Soaring cases of serious flu and pressure on the NHS dominates Friday's papers. ... Read full article

N Korea’s Kim hails ‘ever-victorious’ army’s role in war against Ukraine

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-12 02:14:04


                            N Korea’s Kim hails ‘ever-victorious’ army’s role in war against Ukraine Author: Kevin Doyle
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un tells key party meeting that fighting with Russia demonstrates the ‘prestige of our army’. ... Read full article

India Banks Seek to Double Cap on Merger Finance as Deals Soar

Bloomberg 2025-12-12 02:00:00+00:00


                            India Banks Seek to Double Cap on Merger Finance as Deals Soar Author: Siddhi Nayak, Saikat Das
Indian banks are pushing to relax a key cap on financing for mergers, according to people familiar with the matter, as domestic lenders seek to win more business from global rivals in a surging deals market. ... Read full article

Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum'

BBC News 2025-12-12 01:52:27.5948115


                            Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum' Author: BBC News
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptons. ... Read full article

Trump Plans to Push for Cannabis Rescheduling as Less Dangerous

Bloomberg 2025-12-12 01:51:23+00:00


                            Trump Plans to Push for Cannabis Rescheduling as Less Dangerous Author: Charles Gorrivan, Fiona Rutherford
President Donald Trump is expected to direct his administration to move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that could represent one of the biggest shifts in US policy toward cannabis in decad… ... Read full article

Here’s what happened when a lone hiker got stranded in quicksand | CNN

CNN 2025-12-12 01:42:59.933


                            Here’s what happened when a lone hiker got stranded in quicksand | CNN Author: Ellen Rittiner
An experienced hiker sank thigh-high into quicksand while backpacking through Utah’s Arches National Park on Sunday. ... Read full article

Trump Says He Pardoned Ex-Clerk in Prison for Election Crimes

Bloomberg 2025-12-12 01:40:54+00:00


                            Trump Says He Pardoned Ex-Clerk in Prison for Election Crimes Author: Hadriana Lowenkron
President Donald Trump said he was pardoning Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk who was imprisoned after being found guilty of tampering with voting machines. ... Read full article

Macquarie’s Dutch Data Center Stake Sale Attracts Igneo, Orix

Bloomberg 2025-12-12 01:38:19+00:00


                            Macquarie’s Dutch Data Center Stake Sale Attracts Igneo, Orix Author: Vinicy Chan
Igneo Infrastructure Partners and Japan’s Orix Corp. are among those in the next round of bidding for Macquarie Asset Management’s majority stake in a Dutch hyperscale data center, according to people familiar with the matter. ... Read full article

Autopsy reveals Wisconsin grad school student’s cause of death after she disappeared walking home from bar

Fox News 2025-12-12 01:37:18.8593379


                            Autopsy reveals Wisconsin grad school student’s cause of death after she disappeared walking home from bar Author:
Wisconsin student Eliotte Heinz's death ruled accidental drowning after body found in Mississippi River. Autopsy shows high alcohol levels in tragic case. ... Read full article

Trump grants 'pardon' to Tina Peters that doesn't free her from prison

USA Today 2025-12-12 01:36:11+00:00


                            Trump grants 'pardon' to Tina Peters that doesn't free her from prison Author: Joey Garrison
President Trump granted a symbolic "pardon" to Tina Peters, the only Trump ally in prison for crimes related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. ... Read full article

ICICI Prudential AMC to Take Orders for $1.2 Billion India IPO

Bloomberg 2025-12-12 01:30:00+00:00


                            ICICI Prudential AMC to Take Orders for $1.2 Billion India IPO Author: Rajesh Mascarenhas
India’s ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co. will start taking orders for its $1.2 billion initial public offering on Friday, paving the way for a listing that may make it the country’s second-most valuable mutual fund. ... Read full article

6 injured after gas explosion, fire in San Francisco Bay Area

USA Today 2025-12-12 01:29:35+00:00


                            6 injured after gas explosion, fire in San Francisco Bay Area Author: Thao Nguyen
Video captured by a Ring doorbell camera showed an excavator digging in front of the residence that exploded as a worker stood nearby. ... Read full article

NHS orders hospitals to cut back on treating patients

BBC News 2025-12-12 01:22:29.048169


                            NHS orders hospitals to cut back on treating patients Author: BBC News
Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books. ... Read full article

King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast

BBC News 2025-12-12 01:22:26.3589161


                            King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast Author: BBC News
King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign. ... Read full article

How 'entrepreneurs' are fuelling the UK's shoplifting problem

BBC News 2025-12-12 01:22:20.9540115


                            How 'entrepreneurs' are fuelling the UK's shoplifting problem Author: BBC News
With "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen ... Read full article

Watch: Accused Charlie Kirk Assassin Tyler Robinson Smirks in First In-Person Court Appearance

Breitbart News 2025-12-12 01:22:15


                            Watch: Accused Charlie Kirk Assassin Tyler Robinson Smirks in First In-Person Court Appearance Author: Olivia Rondeau
Tyler Robinson, the Utah man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, smirked during his first in-person court appearance since his arrest. ... Read full article

Trump defies GOP critics by signing controversial order threatening states over AI laws

The Washington Post 2025-12-12 01:12:14


                            Trump defies GOP critics by signing controversial order threatening states over AI laws Author: Gerrit De Vynck
Trump’s latest executive order attempts to punish states that regulate artificial intelligence technology, a policy that has triggered division in the GOP. ... Read full article

HUD investigating Boston for alleged housing discrimination

The Washington Post 2025-12-12 01:10:24


                            HUD investigating Boston for alleged housing discrimination Author: Rachel Siegel
The move marks an escalation in the Trump administration’s overhaul of fair housing enforcement. ... Read full article

World Watches Anxiously as Australia Kicks Children Off of Social Media

Breitbart News 2025-12-12 01:06:34


                            World Watches Anxiously as Australia Kicks Children Off of Social Media Author: John Hayward
Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16 went into effect on Wednesday amid heavy resistance from the nation’s teenagers. ... Read full article

ICE Sweep in Sanctuary California: 10,000 Criminal Aliens Arrested, Including 14‑Conviction Repeat Offender

Breitbart News 2025-12-12 00:27:58


                            ICE Sweep in Sanctuary California: 10,000 Criminal Aliens Arrested, Including 14‑Conviction Repeat Offender Author: Bob Price
DHS officials announced the milestone of 10,000 criminal aliens being arrested in the sanctuary city of Los Angeles. These include many violent criminal aliens, including a woman who had 14 previous convictions. Others arrested include illegal aliens with cha… ... Read full article

Ilhan Omar's ex appears on ‘dirty dandy’ social account as Trump revives married siblings claim

Fox News 2025-12-12 00:22:21.0012253


                            Ilhan Omar's ex appears on ‘dirty dandy’ social account as Trump revives married siblings claim Author:
Ahmed Nur Said Elmi documents his lifestyle in Johannesburg while Trump claims Rep. Ilhan Omar married her brother for immigration purposes. ... Read full article

US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela

BBC News 2025-12-12 00:22:17.3746794


                            US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela Author: BBC News
The White House plans to move the tanker to a US port and seize the oil on board, a move Caracas has labelled as an act of "international piracy". ... Read full article

Michigan football recruit 'devastated, shocked' over Moore firing

USA Today 2025-12-12 00:14:40+00:00


                            Michigan football recruit 'devastated, shocked' over Moore firing Author: Josh Peter
Matt Ludwig, a four-star football recruit, requested to be released from his letter-of-intent with Michigan after it fired coach Sherrone Moore. ... Read full article

Disney’s OpenAI deal is a $1 billion hedge on the future of slop

CNN 2025-12-11 23:50:55


                            Disney’s OpenAI deal is a $1 billion hedge on the future of slop Author: Allison Morrow
Analysis: Disney’s OpenAI deal is a $1 billion hedge on the future of slop ... Read full article

Trump seeks to cut restrictions on marijuana through planned order

The Washington Post 2025-12-11 23:26:34


                            Trump seeks to cut restrictions on marijuana through planned order Author: Jacob Bogage, Dan Diamond
The president is expected to attempt to classify marijuana similar to some common prescription painkillers and other drugs. ... Read full article

Analysis: How the White House is using misleading comparisons to make inflation sound better

CNN 2025-12-11 23:13:33


                            Analysis: How the White House is using misleading comparisons to make inflation sound better Author: Daniel Dale
The year-over-year inflation rate in January, the month President Donald Trump returned to the White House, was 3.0%. ... Read full article

Breitbart Business Digest: We're All Wallerites Now

Breitbart News 2025-12-11 23:12:06


                            Breitbart Business Digest: We're All Wallerites Now Author: John Carney
The Federal Reserve's latest Summary of Economic Projections reveals that the inflation hawks have stood down, and Fed Governor Christopher Waller was right all along. ... Read full article

Baby dies of exposure in flooded tent as Storm Byron batters Gaza

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-11 22:53:23


                            Baby dies of exposure in flooded tent as Storm Byron batters Gaza Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Displaced Palestinians in dire need of tents, blankets, warm clothing in harsh winter climate. ... Read full article

FBI official says antifa is top domestic concern. He couldn’t say why.

USA Today 2025-12-11 22:44:51+00:00


                            FBI official says antifa is top domestic concern. He couldn’t say why. Author: Rebecca Morin
Michael Glasheen, operations director of the National Security Branch at the FBI, called antifa the agency’s 'primary concern right now.' ... Read full article

20 Republicans vote with Dems to reverse Trump executive order on federal unions

Fox News 2025-12-11 22:22:19.6407891


                            20 Republicans vote with Dems to reverse Trump executive order on federal unions Author:
A small number of Republicans joined Democrats to vote in favor of reversing President Donald Trump's order on federal worker unions. ... Read full article

Democrats lambaste Noem, demand she resign at combative congressional hearing

The Washington Post 2025-12-11 22:13:23


                            Democrats lambaste Noem, demand she resign at combative congressional hearing Author: Marianne LeVine
Her appearance veered into a referendum on her leadership at DHS amid mounting public scrutiny of the department’s hardline immigration enforcement tactics. ... Read full article

Zelenskyy says US seeking ‘free economic zone’ in eastern Ukraine

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-11 22:08:52


                            Zelenskyy says US seeking ‘free economic zone’ in eastern Ukraine Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Ukraine leader says US wants zone as buffer between armies, underlining that referendum needed for any land schemes. ... Read full article

Obama Judge Demands Kilmar Abrego Garcia Be Immediately Released

Breitbart News 2025-12-11 22:08:31


                            Obama Judge Demands Kilmar Abrego Garcia Be Immediately Released Author: Neil Munro
A judge is demanding that the governent release famed illegal migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia from detention, pending his deportation. ... Read full article

Why is Trump threatening Venezuela? What to know after tanker seized.

USA Today 2025-12-11 21:59:28+00:00


                            Why is Trump threatening Venezuela? What to know after tanker seized. Author: Kathryn Palmer
Trump is continuing to ratchet up pressure on Venezuela, after US military forces seized an oil tanker off the country's coast. What to know. ... Read full article

White House: Trump Wants Mark Walker, Other Nominees Confirmed ASAP

Breitbart News 2025-12-11 21:52:40


                            White House: Trump Wants Mark Walker, Other Nominees Confirmed ASAP Author: Nick Gilbertson
President Donald Trump wants the U.S. Senate to confirm his nominee for the Religious Freedom ambassador, former Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC), and his other nominees as soon as possible. ... Read full article

White House signals campaign to seize more oil tankers near Venezuela

The Washington Post 2025-12-11 21:51:22


                            White House signals campaign to seize more oil tankers near Venezuela Author: Samantha Schmidt, Karen DeYoung, Matt Viser, Meg Kelly
The effort appears to be a new phase in the Trump administration’s push to oust President Nicolás Maduro. ... Read full article

Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery bid faces conflict of interest concerns

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-11 21:36:54


                            Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery bid faces conflict of interest concerns Author: Andy Hirschfeld
Experts are worried that Paramount-Skydance might undercut the editorial independence of CNN, among other issues. ... Read full article

Noem worldwide threats hearing ends in subpoena bid: Four things to know

The Hill 2025-12-11 21:27:18


                            Noem worldwide threats hearing ends in subpoena bid: Four things to know Author: Rebecca Beitsch
An annual hearing to review the threats facing the U.S. ended with an effort by Democrats to subpoena Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she exited the hearing early. The World Wide Threats hearing was a deviation from past events in many respects.… ... Read full article

Trump DOJ fails for second time to get indictment of Letitia James

USA Today 2025-12-11 20:47:57+00:00


                            Trump DOJ fails for second time to get indictment of Letitia James Author: Aysha Bagchi
For the second time in just two weeks, a federal grand jury refused to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James. ... Read full article

Justice Department again fails to re-indict Letitia James, AP source says

Associated Press 2025-12-11 20:29:25


                            Justice Department again fails to re-indict Letitia James, AP source says Author: Alanna Durkin Richer, Michael Kunzelman
A grand jury has declined for a second time to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, refusing to resurrect a mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter. It’s a another major blo… ... Read full article

Trump’s pick for Fed chair is already on track to disappoint him

CNN 2025-12-11 20:27:59


                            Trump’s pick for Fed chair is already on track to disappoint him Author: Bryan Mena
The next chair of the Federal Reserve might already be a disappointment to President Donald Trump – even before they’re named. ... Read full article

Administration fails again to indict N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James

The Washington Post 2025-12-11 20:23:45


                            Administration fails again to indict N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James Author: Perry Stein, Jasmine Golden, Salvador Rizzo
A grand jury has refused to indict New York attorney general Letitia James, the second panel to refuse to do so, dealing a major setback to President Trump. ... Read full article

Russia’s Putin affirms support for Venezuela after US seizes oil tanker

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-11 20:12:51


                            Russia’s Putin affirms support for Venezuela after US seizes oil tanker Author: Joseph Stepansky
Venezuela’s allies have gained new prominence amid US pressure campaign and military build-up. ... Read full article

Navy submits report on Kelly’s potential punishment over ‘illegal orders’ video

The Hill 2025-12-11 20:10:26


                            Navy submits report on Kelly’s potential punishment over ‘illegal orders’ video Author: Filip Timotija
The U.S. Navy has submitted its report on the potential punishments for Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) over a recent video where he and other Democratic lawmakers told U.S. service members to disobey “illegal orders.” The report, which was ordered by the Defense D… ... Read full article

Justice Department fails to reindict Letitia James for a second time

CNN 2025-12-11 20:08:01


                            Justice Department fails to reindict Letitia James for a second time Author: Hannah Rabinowitz, Casey Gannon, Katelyn Polantz, Kaitlan Collins
A grand jury, for a second time, declined to bring a new indictment against Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated President Donald Trump and his company in court, according to multiple sources. ... Read full article

Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson to make first in-person court appearance

Fox News 2025-12-11 20:07:26.0009361


                            Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson to make first in-person court appearance Author:
Tyler Robinson to appear in court Thursday in Charlie Kirk assassination case as media coalition fights unprecedented secrecy surrounding proceedings. ... Read full article

Ukraine has sent peace proposal to the US, Merz says

BBC News 2025-12-11 20:07:25.8291027


                            Ukraine has sent peace proposal to the US, Merz says Author: BBC News
The latest draft includes proposals on territorial concessions, Germany's chancellor says. ... Read full article

Thailand PM moves to dissolve parliament, paving way for election

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-11 20:01:51


                            Thailand PM moves to dissolve parliament, paving way for election Author: Al Jazeera and Agencies
A legislative impasse and border fighting force Thailand into an early election under mounting public pressure. ... Read full article

Trump administration taking seized oil tanker to US, claiming oil

USA Today 2025-12-11 19:28:07+00:00


                            Trump administration taking seized oil tanker to US, claiming oil Author: Zac Anderson
The Dec. 10 seizure of the oil tanker marked a major escalation in Trump's pressure campaign on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. ... Read full article

US lawmakers join calls for justice in Israel’s attacks on journalists

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-11 19:13:32


                            US lawmakers join calls for justice in Israel’s attacks on journalists Author: Ali Harb
Lawmakers urge action to address patterns of attacks on journalists, including 2023’s double-tap killing in Lebanon. ... Read full article

Catherine Zeta-Jones backlash after age-shaming comments

BBC News 2025-12-11 19:07:30.1251496


                            Catherine Zeta-Jones backlash after age-shaming comments Author: BBC News
The Oscar-winning actress faced criticism over her looks at Netflix's Wednesday FYC event. ... Read full article

Noem accused of misleading Congress about early hearing departure to canceled meeting

The Hill 2025-12-11 19:00:57


                            Noem accused of misleading Congress about early hearing departure to canceled meeting Author: Rebecca Beitsch
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was accused of misleading House Homeland Security Committee members when she said she was departing a Thursday hearing early to attend another meeting that was actually canceled. Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) moved to … ... Read full article

Democrats push for DOJ watchdog to review handling of Epstein records

USA Today 2025-12-11 18:42:19+00:00


                            Democrats push for DOJ watchdog to review handling of Epstein records Author: Bart Jansen
Senate Democrats asked the Justice Department's watchdog to review whether anyone has tampered with records about Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article

Noem links seizure of oil tanker to US antidrug efforts

Associated Press 2025-12-11 18:32:19


                            Noem links seizure of oil tanker to US antidrug efforts Author: Meg Kinnard
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has linked the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela to the Trump administration's counterdrug efforts. During testimony Thursday to the House Homeland Security Committee, Noem lauded the U.S. forces' unus… ... Read full article

Russia demands Trump administration provide reasoning for seizure of oil tanker

The Hill 2025-12-11 18:26:25


                            Russia demands Trump administration provide reasoning for seizure of oil tanker Author: Ashleigh Fields
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday demanded that the Trump administration explain why a Venezuelan oil tanker was seized by U.S. forces. “I really hope that the United States, although they consider themselves entitled to conduct such operatio… ... Read full article

Vanna White reveals why she nearly retired from 'Wheel of Fortune'

USA Today 2025-12-11 18:26:22+00:00


                            Vanna White reveals why she nearly retired from 'Wheel of Fortune' Author: Anna Kaufman
"Wheel of Fortune" cohost Vanna White revealed she almost left television behind when Pat Sajak retired from the iconic game show in 2024. ... Read full article

4 GOP senators break ranks to vote for Democratic extension of ObamaCare subsidies

The Hill 2025-12-11 18:23:48


                            4 GOP senators break ranks to vote for Democratic extension of ObamaCare subsidies Author: Alexander Bolton
Four Republican senators, including two vulnerable incumbents who are up for reelection next year, broke ranks Thursday and voted for a three-year extension of enhanced health insurance premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Sens. Susan Collin… ... Read full article

Fernando Mendoza is AP player of the year after leading Indiana to 13-0 record and top seed in CFP

Associated Press 2025-12-11 18:21:46


                            Fernando Mendoza is AP player of the year after leading Indiana to 13-0 record and top seed in CFP Author: Eric Olson
Fernando Mendoza was named Associated Press player of the year after leading unbeaten and top-ranked Indiana to its first Big Ten championship since 1967 and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The redshirt junior quarterback was the overwhelming … ... Read full article

Trump's 'Gold Card' touts US residency for foreigners in 'record time'

USA Today 2025-12-11 18:18:14+00:00


                            Trump's 'Gold Card' touts US residency for foreigners in 'record time' Author: Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy
For a $5 million contribution, foreign high-rollers can now also avail of a "Platinum Card," which comes with tax benefits. ... Read full article

Super flu' wave hits hospitals in England with no peak yet

BBC News 2025-12-11 18:07:14.1726741


                            Super flu' wave hits hospitals in England with no peak yet Author: BBC News
Numbers in hospital rise by more than 50% in a week as NHS faces 'worst-case scenario'. ... Read full article

Could a 44-year-old grandpa start an NFL game Sunday? ‘Heck yeah.’

The Washington Post 2025-12-11 17:16:26


                            Could a 44-year-old grandpa start an NFL game Sunday? ‘Heck yeah.’ Author: Candace Buckner
Philip Rivers, 44, hasn’t played in five years and watched this past Sunday’s games from his couch. That might not stop him from being in the Colts’ huddle. ... Read full article

Flu in four charts - how this year's winter outbreak is different

BBC News 2025-12-11 17:07:21.1556831


                            Flu in four charts - how this year's winter outbreak is different Author: BBC News
NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week. ... Read full article

Abraham Accords allies may help US shift drug sourcing from China, report says

Fox News 2025-12-11 16:28:45


                            Abraham Accords allies may help US shift drug sourcing from China, report says Author: Rachel Wolf
A new report warns of the dangers of relying on China for key parts of essential medicines and calls for the creation of an FDA Abraham Accords office. ... Read full article

Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he's running for Minnesota governor

Associated Press 2025-12-11 16:02:45


                            Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he's running for Minnesota governor Author: Steve Karnowski
Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026. Lindell became close to Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign. He went on to become a leading ampl… ... Read full article

Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from immigration detention

Associated Press 2025-12-11 15:42:55


                            Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from immigration detention Author:
A federal judge in Maryland has ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from immigration detention while his legal challenge against his deportation moves forward. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ruled Thursday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement must release… ... Read full article

Federal judge orders Kilmar Abrego García’s ‘immediate release’

The Washington Post 2025-12-11 15:35:10


                            Federal judge orders Kilmar Abrego García’s ‘immediate release’ Author: Maria Sacchetti, Jeremy Roebuck
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said the government could not indefinitely detain Abrego, a 30-year-old immigrant from El Salvador who is fighting his deportation. ... Read full article

Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’

CNN 2025-12-11 14:19:49


                            Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’ Author: Jordan Valinsky
Time has announced that the “architects of AI” are its Person of the Year. Certainly, AI is wrapping up an extraordinary year, and many AI business executives have become household names. ... Read full article

‘Act of piracy’ or law: Can the US legally seize a Venezuelan tanker?

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-11 13:46:46


                            ‘Act of piracy’ or law: Can the US legally seize a Venezuelan tanker? Author: Elizabeth Melimopoulos
The US seized an oil tanker, a move that sent oil prices higher and escalated tensions between Washington and Caracas. ... Read full article

A day out in the Death Strip: How a symbol of communist paranoia became a wild paradise

CNN 2025-12-11 13:38:07


                            A day out in the Death Strip: How a symbol of communist paranoia became a wild paradise Author:
The Cold War border that once split Germany was a tightly guarded “death strip.” Against all odds, it turned into a thriving refuge — and may now hold lessons for European nations urgently seeking new ways to keep Russia at bay. ... Read full article

Kelly Osbourne has a NSFW response to those commenting on her dramatic weight loss

CNN 2025-12-11 13:11:56


                            Kelly Osbourne has a NSFW response to those commenting on her dramatic weight loss Author: Lisa Respers France
Kelly Osbourne has seen the many comments about how thin she looks these days and she’s not happy about it. ... Read full article

Trump’s redistricting effort fails in Indiana as GOP lawmakers deliver rare rebuke

The Washington Post 2025-12-11 11:00:21


                            Trump’s redistricting effort fails in Indiana as GOP lawmakers deliver rare rebuke Author: Patrick Marley
Republicans hold a 40-10 advantage in the state senate but still rejected Trump’s pressure. ‘Hoosiers are very independent.’ ... Read full article

Trump lets RFK Jr. ‘go wild’ on childhood vaccine policy

The Hill 2025-12-11 11:00:00


                            Trump lets RFK Jr. ‘go wild’ on childhood vaccine policy Author: Joseph Choi, Nathaniel Weixel
On the campaign trail last October, President Trump promised to let his health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., “go wild on health.” A year later, that promise is being fulfilled.   Kennedy, a longtime vaccine skeptic, is unmaking federal immunization policy… ... Read full article

Democrat gains in race against Ramaswamy for Ohio governor: Poll

The Hill 2025-12-11 11:00:00


                            Democrat gains in race against Ramaswamy for Ohio governor: Poll Author: Caroline Vakil
Democrat Amy Acton is polling neck and neck with Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor’s race, according to a survey published Thursday. The Emerson College Polling survey found Acton, a former Ohio Department of Health director, receiving 46 percen… ... Read full article

How a U.S. admiral decided to kill two boat strike survivors

The Washington Post 2025-12-11 10:00:00


                            How a U.S. admiral decided to kill two boat strike survivors Author: Noah Robertson, Alex Horton, Ellen Nakashima
The controversial order given by Adm. Frank Bradley is under scrutiny from Congress. Inside the most consequential deliberation of his career. ... Read full article

Zelenskyy to hold urgent talks with 30 nations as Trump seeks deal to end Russia-Ukraine war

Associated Press 2025-12-11 09:41:25


                            Zelenskyy to hold urgent talks with 30 nations as Trump seeks deal to end Russia-Ukraine war Author: The Associated Press
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to hold urgent talks with leaders from about 30 countries. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, aims to support Kyiv's efforts to secure fair terms in a peace agreement ending the war with Russia. Leaders from Ge… ... Read full article

Washington flooding prompts state of emergency and evacuations

Associated Press 2025-12-11 06:24:30


                            Washington flooding prompts state of emergency and evacuations Author: Cedar Attanasio, Claire Rush
Washington state is under a state of emergency from a barrage of torrential rain that's sent rivers flowing over their banks, caused a mudslide to crash down on a highway and trapped people in floodwaters. Tens of thousands of residents are under evacuation o… ... Read full article

Senate poised to reject extension of health care subsidies as costs rise

Associated Press 2025-12-11 05:08:14


                            Senate poised to reject extension of health care subsidies as costs rise Author: Mary Clare Jalonick
The Senate is poised to reject legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for millions of Americans. Thursday's planned vote is a potentially unceremonious end to a monthslong Democratic effort to prevent the COVID-era subsidies from expiring on Ja… ... Read full article

Utah judge weighs media access in Charlie Kirk assassination case

Associated Press 2025-12-11 05:06:11


                            Utah judge weighs media access in Charlie Kirk assassination case Author: Hannah Schoenbaum
The Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk is making his first in-person court appearance Thursday as his attorneys push to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case. A Utah judge has been weighing the public’s right to know details in … ... Read full article

Trump’s Indiana redistricting push is defeated by GOP-led Senate

Associated Press 2025-12-11 05:04:10


                            Trump’s Indiana redistricting push is defeated by GOP-led Senate Author: Isabella Volmert, Obed Lamy
In a resounding rejection of a pressure campaign from the White House itself, Indiana Republican Senators voted down a new congressional map created to give the GOP an advantage in the upcoming 2026 election. Twenty-one Senators from the Republican supermajor… ... Read full article

Greene says she cut deal on NDAA for vote on anti-trans bill

The Hill 2025-12-11 03:17:35


                            Greene says she cut deal on NDAA for vote on anti-trans bill Author: Ryan Mancini
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she made a deal on Wednesday to change her “no” vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to allow her anti-transgender bill to be voted on next week. “I made a deal and changed my NO vote on the rule to a … ... Read full article

Democratic Miami mayor-elect: City is ‘tip of the spear’ on affordability crisis

The Hill 2025-12-11 00:30:57


                            Democratic Miami mayor-elect: City is ‘tip of the spear’ on affordability crisis Author: Max Rego
Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins (D) vowed to get straight to work upon taking office on Wednesday, saying the city is “at the tip of the spear” of affordability concerns in the U.S. Higgins defeated Republican Emilio Gonzalez by 19 points in Tuesday’s mayora… ... Read full article

Poll: Here’s what Americans’ affordability problems look like

Politico 2025-12-10 10:55:00+00:00


                            Poll: Here’s what Americans’ affordability problems look like Author: Erin Doherty
Results from The POLITICO Poll paint a grim portrait of Americans’ spending constraints across nearly every part of their lives. ... Read full article

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