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Japan, China continue to spar at UN over Takaichi remarks on Taiwan

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-05 07:18:56


                            Japan, China continue to spar at UN over Takaichi remarks on Taiwan Author: Erin Hale
Fallout continues after prime minister said use of force against Taiwan would be ‘survival threatening’ for Japan. ... Read full article

German Factory Orders Jump on 87% Surge in Big Transport Items

Bloomberg 2025-12-05 07:11:07+00:00


                            German Factory Orders Jump on 87% Surge in Big Transport Items Author: Mark Schroers
German factory orders surged in October, supporting the prospect that Europe’s biggest economy eked out growth in the final quarter of the year. ... Read full article

MAGA Billionaires Can't Get Enough Testosterone

Bloomberg 2025-12-05 07:00:18+00:00


                            MAGA Billionaires Can't Get Enough Testosterone Author: Chris Bryant
Encouraging people to use performance-enhancing drugs to break world records — the core idea behind the Enhanced Games, aka the “Steroid Olympics” — already gave me pause. Now its billionaire backers say they’ll offer testosterone to ordinary folks, not just … ... Read full article

China, France pledge cooperation as Xi joins Macron in trip to Chengdu

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-05 06:59:48


                            China, France pledge cooperation as Xi joins Macron in trip to Chengdu Author: Al Jazeera
French leader Macron says he was ‘very touched’ by Xi’s gesture to accompany him to Chengdu – a departure from protocol. ... Read full article

China’s Baidu Is Said to Weigh Hong Kong IPO for AI Chip Unit Kunlunxin

Bloomberg 2025-12-05 06:59:17+00:00


                            China’s Baidu Is Said to Weigh Hong Kong IPO for AI Chip Unit Kunlunxin Author: Pei Li, Julia Fioretti, Dave Sebastian
Baidu Inc. is considering listing its Kunlunxin AI chip business in Hong Kong, people familiar with the matter said, as it looks to tap investor interest in China’s attempts to design products to compete with Nvidia Corp. ... Read full article

More heavy rain slows Sri Lanka’s recovery after deadly cyclone

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-05 06:57:46


                            More heavy rain slows Sri Lanka’s recovery after deadly cyclone Author: Al Jazeera
President Dissanayake has called rescue and recovery efforts the most difficult in the nation’s history. ... Read full article

Modi, Putin Meet to Deepen Economic Ties Despite US Pressure

Bloomberg 2025-12-05 06:54:01+00:00


                            Modi, Putin Meet to Deepen Economic Ties Despite US Pressure Author: Sudhi Ranjan Sen, Dan Strumpf
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi, as the two leaders look to deepen economic cooperation in the face of pressure from US President Donald Trump. ... Read full article

India’s NIIF to Consider Selling Stake in Smart Power Meter Firm IntelliSmart

Bloomberg 2025-12-05 06:31:15+00:00


                            India’s NIIF to Consider Selling Stake in Smart Power Meter Firm IntelliSmart Author: Baiju Kalesh, Ranjani Raghavan
India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund is considering selling its 51% stake in IntelliSmart Infrastructure, according to people familiar with the matter. ... Read full article

South Africa Draws Surging Demand in $3.5 Billion Eurobond Sale

Bloomberg 2025-12-05 06:30:52+00:00


                            South Africa Draws Surging Demand in $3.5 Billion Eurobond Sale Author: Ntando Thukwana
South Africa raised $3.5 billion in a sale of dollar bonds that attracted demand for almost four times that amount, the latest sign of investors flocking to the nation’s financial assets. ... Read full article

Dutch Pension Overhaul to Fuel Pivot From Long Bonds Within EU

Bloomberg 2025-12-05 06:30:00+00:00


                            Dutch Pension Overhaul to Fuel Pivot From Long Bonds Within EU Author: Greg Ritchie, Marton Eder, Laura Avetisyan
European nations look set to lower the length of their borrowing as an overhaul of the Dutch pension system reduces demand for longer-maturity bonds. ... Read full article

France to Receive New Pandas from China After Macron-Xi Meeting

Bloomberg 2025-12-05 06:29:10+00:00


                            France to Receive New Pandas from China After Macron-Xi Meeting Author: Ania Nussbaum, Colum Murphy
France will receive a new pair of giant pandas in 2027, a display of Beijing’s panda diplomacy announced just as President Emmanuel Macron is in China to meet with his counterpart Xi Jinping. ... Read full article

RSF kills dozens, mostly children, in war-torn Sudan’s Kalogi: SAF sources

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-05 06:25:22


                            RSF kills dozens, mostly children, in war-torn Sudan’s Kalogi: SAF sources Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Sudan Doctors Network says ‘deliberate suicide-drone attacks’ targeted a kindergarten and several civilian facilities. ... Read full article

South African PE Firms, Lenders Back $600 Million Congo Dry Port

Bloomberg 2025-12-05 06:12:55+00:00


                            South African PE Firms, Lenders Back $600 Million Congo Dry Port Author: Godfrey Marawanyika, Loni Prinsloo
South African private equity firms and lenders will invest $600 million in debt and equity on a dry port in the Democratic Republic of Congo to ease congestion on one of Africa’s busiest mineral corridors. ... Read full article

IndiGo Cancels Friday Domestic Flights From New Delhi Airport

Bloomberg 2025-12-05 06:01:39+00:00


                            IndiGo Cancels Friday Domestic Flights From New Delhi Airport Author: Mihir Mishra
IndiGo has canceled all domestic flights from the New Delhi airport till midnight local time on Friday as India’s largest airline continues to reel from disruption linked to the new pilot rest rules and recent technology glitches. ... Read full article

Putin, Modi kick off India summit as trade, US sanctions loom large

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-05 05:54:43


                            Putin, Modi kick off India summit as trade, US sanctions loom large Author: Joseph Stepansky
Meeting to boost ties comes as India seeks reprieve from US oil sanctions related to war in Ukraine. ... Read full article

Child poverty strategy pledges end to children living in B&Bs

BBC News 2025-12-05 05:52:26.2160311


                            Child poverty strategy pledges end to children living in B&Bs Author: BBC News
The strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit. ... Read full article

UK to deport 60 delivery riders after illegal work crackdown

BBC News 2025-12-05 05:52:24.9038577


                            UK to deport 60 delivery riders after illegal work crackdown Author: BBC News
The Home Office says the group are among 171 riders arrested over seven days in November in a national "enforcement blitz". ... Read full article

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who performed in ‘Mortal Kombat,’ dies at 75

CNN 2025-12-05 05:46:20


                            Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who performed in ‘Mortal Kombat,’ dies at 75 Author:
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, a Tokyo-born actor known for his roles in the film “Mortal Kombat” and TV series “The Man in the High Castle” has died. He was 75. ... Read full article

Activist sentenced to jail after stealing chickens from poultry plant

USA Today 2025-12-05 05:39:25+00:00


                            Activist sentenced to jail after stealing chickens from poultry plant Author: Thao Nguyen
Zoe Rosenberg, 23, was ordered to turn herself in to the county jail by Dec. 10, the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office said. ... Read full article

Cowboys’ playoff hopes in jeopardy after loss to Lions and costly late-game mistakes

Fox News 2025-12-05 05:37:22.0312944


                            Cowboys’ playoff hopes in jeopardy after loss to Lions and costly late-game mistakes Author:
The Detroit Lions defeated the Dallas Cowboys 44-30 on Thursday Night Football, moving to 8-5 and positioning themselves as top challengers for the final NFC playoff seed. ... Read full article

Russia continues tech crackdown by blocking Snapchat, FaceTime access

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-05 05:26:44


                            Russia continues tech crackdown by blocking Snapchat, FaceTime access Author: Alastair McCready
Russian internet regulator Roskomnadzor accused both platforms of being used ‘to organise and carry out terrorist acts’. ... Read full article

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know

CNN 2025-12-05 05:01:59


                            FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know Author: Don Riddell
The FIFA World Cup is only played once every four years, and it is arguably the most eagerly anticipated event in all of sports. ... Read full article

Economy & Education: U.S. trade rep. Greer and teacher's union head Weingarten | The Conversation

Politico 2025-12-05 04:55:00+00:00


                            Economy & Education: U.S. trade rep. Greer and teacher's union head Weingarten | The Conversation Author:
 ... Read full article

The Real Story of the Venezuela Drug Boats

Breitbart News 2025-12-05 04:52:18.0760551


                            The Real Story of the Venezuela Drug Boats Author:
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‘The homeland is the homeland’: Venezuelans brace for possible US attack

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-05 04:51:33


                            ‘The homeland is the homeland’: Venezuelans brace for possible US attack Author: Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Sleither Fernandez
Residents of Caracas go about their routines amid growing anxiety over the deployment of US military assets offshore. ... Read full article

DeMaio: Corrupt Republican Establishment Largely to Blame for California's Disfunction

Breitbart News 2025-12-05 04:42:23


                            DeMaio: Corrupt Republican Establishment Largely to Blame for California's Disfunction Author: Breitbart TV
On Thursday's "Alex Marlow Show," Assemblyman Carl DeMaio talked California politics. DeMaio said, "A lot of these establishment Republicans are perfectly | Clips ... Read full article

'Bitch, Hold My Beer': 'Reform California' Founder Says Newsom Responsible for Far More Fraud Than Walz

Breitbart News 2025-12-05 04:42:21


                            'Bitch, Hold My Beer': 'Reform California' Founder Says Newsom Responsible for Far More Fraud Than Walz Author: Breitbart TV
On Thursday's "Alex Marlow Show," Assemblyman Carl DeMaio discussed California's government. DeMaio said, "When the billion dollars of fraud came out | Clips ... Read full article

Marlow: 'Trump Needs to Put Pressure on Keir Starmer' over Plot to Destroy Breitbart

Breitbart News 2025-12-05 04:42:16


                            Marlow: 'Trump Needs to Put Pressure on Keir Starmer' over Plot to Destroy Breitbart Author: Breitbart TV
On Thursday's "Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about U.K. censorship. Marlow said, "Trump needs to put pressure | Clips ... Read full article

Weekly quiz: Where did the shopkeepers find the drunk raccoon?

BBC News 2025-12-05 04:37:23.9984528


                            Weekly quiz: Where did the shopkeepers find the drunk raccoon? Author: BBC News
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? ... Read full article

LED lights, student ornaments. Trump lights National Christmas Tree.

USA Today 2025-12-05 04:21:01+00:00


                            LED lights, student ornaments. Trump lights National Christmas Tree. Author: Zac Anderson, Francesca Chambers
President Donald Trump honored two members of the National Guard as he and first lady Melania Trump lit the National Christmas Tree. ... Read full article

Dem Rep. Goldman: Biden FBI Didn't Mess Up by Not Getting Pipe Bomb Suspect That 'Dreadful' Trump FBI Did

Breitbart News 2025-12-05 04:15:24


                            Dem Rep. Goldman: Biden FBI Didn't Mess Up by Not Getting Pipe Bomb Suspect That 'Dreadful' Trump FBI Did Author: Ian Hanchett
On Thursday's broadcast of MS NOW's "The Briefing," Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) said that the FBI is "doing such a poor job, because they're so focused on the | Clips ... Read full article

Tapper Misidentifies D.C. Pipe Bomb Suspect as 30-Year-Old White Man

Breitbart News 2025-12-05 03:43:47


                            Tapper Misidentifies D.C. Pipe Bomb Suspect as 30-Year-Old White Man Author: Paul Bois
CNN host Jake Tapper misidentified the D.C. pipe bomb suspect as a "30-year-old white man" just before airing photos of a black man. ... Read full article

Jessie James Decker battles bizarre illness with facial swelling and respiratory issues

Fox News 2025-12-05 03:37:14.6238939


                            Jessie James Decker battles bizarre illness with facial swelling and respiratory issues Author:
Jessie James Decker battles mysterious illness with fever and chest congestion, sharing recovery updates and health journey with fans on Instagram. ... Read full article

Noem: Biden Allowed a 'Free-for-All' for Asylum Seekers

Breitbart News 2025-12-05 03:11:18


                            Noem: Biden Allowed a 'Free-for-All' for Asylum Seekers Author: Pam Key
Thursday on Fox News Channel's "The Ingraham Angle," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that the Biden administration allowed asylum seekers to have a "free-for-all" into the United States. | Clips ... Read full article

Former Kansas art teacher accused of having sex with student in Jeep to stand trial

Fox News 2025-12-05 03:07:21.6704162


                            Former Kansas art teacher accused of having sex with student in Jeep to stand trial Author:
A Kansas judge ruled that former high school art teacher must stand trial on charges she groomed and had unlawful sexual relations with a student. ... Read full article

'Mortal Kombat' star Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa dies at 75 after stroke

USA Today 2025-12-05 03:06:30+00:00


                            'Mortal Kombat' star Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa dies at 75 after stroke Author: Anthony Robledo
"Mortal Kombat" star Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa has died from complications from a stroke in Santa Barbara on Dec. 4. He was 75. ... Read full article

Mamdani says NYPD commissioner apologized after her brother called him 'enemy' of the Jewish people at gala

Fox News 2025-12-05 02:52:19.4350822


                            Mamdani says NYPD commissioner apologized after her brother called him 'enemy' of the Jewish people at gala Author:
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch apologized to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's team after her brother reportedly called him an "enemy" of the Jewish people at a Manhattan charity dinner. ... Read full article

Why I'm terrified of motorways even though I've been driving for 20 years

BBC News 2025-12-05 02:52:18.3728475


                            Why I'm terrified of motorways even though I've been driving for 20 years Author: BBC News
A woman shares her experience of driving anxiety and a driving coach gives tips to combat this fear. ... Read full article

Harvard professor detained by ICE after Boston synagogue shooting, agrees to voluntarily leave US

Fox News 2025-12-05 02:37:17.0597447


                            Harvard professor detained by ICE after Boston synagogue shooting, agrees to voluntarily leave US Author:
ICE detains Harvard Law professor Carlos Portugal Gouvea from Brazil after BB gun shooting outside Boston synagogue. He has agreed to leave the U.S., according to DHS. ... Read full article

Honig reacts to grand jury declining to re-indict New York AG Letitia James | CNN Politics

CNN 2025-12-05 02:33:47.065


                            Honig reacts to grand jury declining to re-indict New York AG Letitia James | CNN Politics Author: Elex Michaelson
CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig joins Elex Michaelson to discuss a grand jury declining to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James after being asked to look at the mortgage fraud case against her a second time, 10 days after a federal judge threw o… ... Read full article

Pirro calls suspected DC pipe bomber ‘quiet,’ reveals insight into his ‘low-key’ personal life

Fox News 2025-12-05 02:22:23.716592


                            Pirro calls suspected DC pipe bomber ‘quiet,’ reveals insight into his ‘low-key’ personal life Author:
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro discussed details into the personal life of the suspect in connection with explosive devices planted in Washington, D.C., in 2021. ... Read full article

Mapping where the redistricting fight stands and where it’s headed

The Washington Post 2025-12-05 02:13:19.571


                            Mapping where the redistricting fight stands and where it’s headed Author: Nick Mourtoupalas
As Trump pushes for a more Republican-friendly House map, more than half a dozen states are potential targets for mid-decade tweaks to congressional boundaries. ... Read full article

My husband would still be alive if he'd received Post Office compensation

BBC News 2025-12-05 02:07:27.076489


                            My husband would still be alive if he'd received Post Office compensation Author: BBC News
The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health. ... Read full article

Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare

BBC News 2025-12-05 02:07:19.4197367


                            Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare Author: BBC News
Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site. ... Read full article

US military says it killed 4 men in strike on suspected drug boat

USA Today 2025-12-05 01:55:22+00:00


                            US military says it killed 4 men in strike on suspected drug boat Author: Thao Nguyen
The strike on Dec. 4 comes amid escalating criticism over the Trump administration's assault on alleged drug boats. ... Read full article

How a fertility gap is fuelling the rise of one-child families

BBC News 2025-12-05 01:37:18.5904913


                            How a fertility gap is fuelling the rise of one-child families Author: BBC News
The proportion of UK families with one child has grown since the turn of the century - with knock-on effects for society ... Read full article

Boat strike briefings help Hegseth - but shipwreck video release may hurt

BBC News 2025-12-05 01:22:22.7310342


                            Boat strike briefings help Hegseth - but shipwreck video release may hurt Author: BBC News
Republicans and Democrats agreed he didn't order killing everyone on an alleged drug boat. That's where the consensus ended. ... Read full article

Stephen A Smith locks horns with Whoopi, says Dems must focus on affordability and safety, not culture war

Fox News 2025-12-05 01:22:20.8564976


                            Stephen A Smith locks horns with Whoopi, says Dems must focus on affordability and safety, not culture war Author:
Stephen A. Smith debates Whoopi Goldberg on "The View" about Democratic Party strategy, arguing Democrats should focus on affordability and safety over culture war issues. ... Read full article

Newspaper headlines: Russian assets 'deal' plan and 'Joe the GOAT'

BBC News 2025-12-05 01:22:20.5284564


                            Newspaper headlines: Russian assets 'deal' plan and 'Joe the GOAT' Author: BBC News
A mixed range of stories feature on Friday's front page - but many picture England cricketer Joe Root after his heroics in the Ashes. ... Read full article

Simple nightly habit linked to healthier blood pressure, study suggests

Fox News 2025-12-05 01:07:31.2157714


                            Simple nightly habit linked to healthier blood pressure, study suggests Author:
New research reveals that a consistent bedtime can lower blood pressure without sleeping longer. Simple sleep timing changes may reduce cardiovascular risk, experts say. ... Read full article

Vance downplays concerns about antisemitism on the right

USA Today 2025-12-05 00:46:08+00:00


                            Vance downplays concerns about antisemitism on the right Author: Zac Anderson, Phillip M. Bailey
The antisemitism debate has raged on the right after conservative media figure Tucker Carlson interviewed white nationalist Nick Fuentes. ... Read full article

US military blows up alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 4 ‘narco-terrorists’

The Hill 2025-12-05 00:38:59


                            US military blows up alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 4 ‘narco-terrorists’ Author: Filip Timotija
The U.S. military blew up another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific on Thursday, killing four male “narco-terrorists” and continuing its lethal counternarcotics campaign as scrutiny over the Trump administration’s early September operation … ... Read full article

Evidence Leading to J6 Pipe Bomber Arrest 'Sitting at the FBI' 4 Years

Breitbart News 2025-12-05 00:10:39


                            Evidence Leading to J6 Pipe Bomber Arrest 'Sitting at the FBI' 4 Years Author: Bradley Jaye
Evidence leading to the arrest of a suspect for planting pipe bombs at the DNC and RNC was "sitting there collecting dust" at the FBI. ... Read full article

Halle Berry slams Gavin Newsom for 'devaluing' women's health at live event

USA Today 2025-12-05 00:02:30+00:00


                            Halle Berry slams Gavin Newsom for 'devaluing' women's health at live event Author: Anthony Robledo
Halle Berry publicly said at an event attended by California Gov. Gavin Newsom that he devalues women and should not become the next U.S. president. ... Read full article

US military kills four in latest strike on boat in the Caribbean

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-05 00:00:49


                            US military kills four in latest strike on boat in the Caribbean Author: Joseph Stepansky
Attack comes amid renewed scrutiny of Trump administration campaign against alleged drug smugglers. ... Read full article

What caused a massive die-off of penguins off the South African coast?

The Washington Post 2025-12-05 00:00:00


                            What caused a massive die-off of penguins off the South African coast? Author: Brady Dennis
There are fewer than 10,000 breeding pairs of African penguins left today. ... Read full article

DOJ fails to secure new James indictment from grand jury

The Hill 2025-12-04 23:38:31


                            DOJ fails to secure new James indictment from grand jury Author: Ella Lee
The Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) after its initial case against her was dismissed, according to The Associated Press, a blunder for prosecutors who have trained their sights on th… ... Read full article

Omar allies tied to massive Minnesota COVID meal fraud scheme involving Somali community

Fox News 2025-12-04 23:37:24.3575683


                            Omar allies tied to massive Minnesota COVID meal fraud scheme involving Somali community Author:
Investigators say Rep. Ilhan's Omar associates have benefited from Minnesota’s massive COVID children's meal fraud scheme that was recently uncovered. ... Read full article

Grand jury rejects new indictment against Letitia James

Associated Press 2025-12-04 23:29:44


                            Grand jury rejects new indictment against Letitia James Author: Alanna Durkin Richer, Olivia Diaz
The Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump. That's according to a person familiar with the m… ... Read full article

Supreme Court hands Trump victory in fight over Texas congressional map

The Washington Post 2025-12-04 23:29:08


                            Supreme Court hands Trump victory in fight over Texas congressional map Author: Justin Jouvenal, Julian Mark
The decision marks the latest development in a battle between Republican and Democratic states that seek partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterms. ... Read full article

Grand jury refuses to reindict Letitia James in mortgage fraud case

The Washington Post 2025-12-04 23:26:26


                            Grand jury refuses to reindict Letitia James in mortgage fraud case Author: Perry Stein, Gregory S. Schneider
Before a Virginia grand jury’s ruling Thursday, a judge had dismissed an earlier indictment after finding that the prosecutor had been unlawfully appointed. ... Read full article

Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms | CNN

CNN 2025-12-04 23:22:25.371


                            Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms | CNN Author: Camila Moreno-Lizarazo
CNN’s Joan Biskupic joins The Lead. ... Read full article

Grand jury declines to indict Trump target Letitia James again

USA Today 2025-12-04 23:16:04+00:00


                            Grand jury declines to indict Trump target Letitia James again Author: Aysha Bagchi
A federal grand jury declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James less than two weeks after a judge threw out an earlier indictment against her. ... Read full article

Supreme Court revives Texas’ GOP-friendly congressional map

The Hill 2025-12-04 23:09:46


                            Supreme Court revives Texas’ GOP-friendly congressional map Author: Zach Schonfeld, Caroline Vakil
The Supreme Court revived Texas’ congressional map that sparked a mid-decade redistricting war by adding up to five Republican pickup opportunities, paving the way Thursday for it to be used for the midterm elections as litigation proceeds.   Over the dissent… ... Read full article

Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

BBC News 2025-12-04 23:07:23.2173357


                            Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete Author: BBC News
There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations. ... Read full article

Supreme Court backs Texas GOP’s congressional map for 2026 elections

Associated Press 2025-12-04 23:06:46


                            Supreme Court backs Texas GOP’s congressional map for 2026 elections Author: Mark Sherman
The Supreme Court is allowing the challenged Texas congressional redistricting plan to be used in next year’s election, despite a lower-court ruling that the map likely discriminates on the basis of race. The map is favorable to Republicans and was pushed by … ... Read full article

Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms

CNN 2025-12-04 22:59:55


                            Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms Author: John Fritze
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use a congressional map that will boost President Donald Trump’s effort to keep Republicans in control of Congress, blocking a lower court decision that found the new boundaries were likely unconstitutional becau… ... Read full article

Navy commander briefs Congress on boat strike that targeted survivors: 5 takeaways

The Hill 2025-12-04 22:54:15


                            Navy commander briefs Congress on boat strike that targeted survivors: 5 takeaways Author: Filip Timotija, Mike Lillis
Navy Adm. Frank Bradley appeared on Capitol Hill on Thursday to brief bipartisan lawmakers in both chambers on the details of a September attack on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean. The meetings, held behind closed doors with the leaders of the Intellig… ... Read full article

Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James

CNN 2025-12-04 22:39:07


                            Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James Author: Katelyn Polantz, Kaitlan Collins, Holmes Lybrand
A grand jury declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James after being asked to look at the mortgage fraud case against her a second time, 10 days after a federal judge threw out the initial charges against her, according to a person familiar wit… ... Read full article

Top Trump FBI officials claimed pipe bombs were an FBI 'inside job'

USA Today 2025-12-04 22:26:53+00:00


                            Top Trump FBI officials claimed pipe bombs were an FBI 'inside job' Author: Rebecca Morin
The Department of Justice on Dec. 4 identified a suspect in the DC pipe bomb case after a nearly five-year investigation. ... Read full article

Trump fumbles African leaders' names, jokes about 'killing each other'

USA Today 2025-12-04 21:31:14+00:00


                            Trump fumbles African leaders' names, jokes about 'killing each other' Author: Kathryn Palmer
Trump hosted the leaders of Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda in an attempt to cement a peace deal to end their decades-long conflict. ... Read full article

New Mexico Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening Trump's Life on Social Media

Breitbart News 2025-12-04 21:25:59


                            New Mexico Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening Trump's Life on Social Media Author: Alana Mastrangelo
A New Mexico man has been sentenced to approximately 10 months in prison for threatening President Donald Trump's life on social media. ... Read full article

Who was Yasser Abu Shabab, Israel-backed militia leader killed in Gaza?

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-04 21:19:47


                            Who was Yasser Abu Shabab, Israel-backed militia leader killed in Gaza? Author: Abubakr Al-Shamahi
Abu Shabab became prominent last year leading an armed group operating in Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza. ... Read full article

Lions vs. Cowboys live updates: Score, highlights, where to watch Thursday Night Football Week 14

USA Today 2025-12-04 21:11:15+00:00


                            Lions vs. Cowboys live updates: Score, highlights, where to watch Thursday Night Football Week 14 Author: Tom Viera, Joe Rivera, Nick Brinkerhoff
The Dallas Cowboys visit the Detroit Lions to kickoff Week 14 in a "Thursday Night Football" matchup. Follow live updates, highlights and more here: ... Read full article

New Orleans leaders doubt immigration crackdown can reach its arrest target

Associated Press 2025-12-04 20:53:01


                            New Orleans leaders doubt immigration crackdown can reach its arrest target Author: Jack Brook, John Seewer
Trump administration officials overseeing the latest immigration crackdown are aiming to arrest 5,000 immigrants in New Orleans and across Louisiana. They say they are targeting immigrants with violent criminal pasts. But some local leaders in New Orleans say… ... Read full article

‘Signalgate’ report contradicts Hegseth’s claim of ‘total exoneration’

The Washington Post 2025-12-04 20:49:04


                            ‘Signalgate’ report contradicts Hegseth’s claim of ‘total exoneration’ Author: Dan Lamothe
The defense secretary’s actions “created a risk to operational security,” according to an independent assessment by the Pentagon’s inspector general. ... Read full article

Watch CNN live online | CNN

CNN 2025-12-04 20:37:33.1686468


                            Watch CNN live online | CNN Author:
Watch CNN live online with CNN All Access. For 24-7 news, find CNN All Access on CNN.com and in the CNN app. ... Read full article

Hegseth ousted Navy admiral who raised concerns about boat strikes

The Hill 2025-12-04 20:35:52


                            Hegseth ousted Navy admiral who raised concerns about boat strikes Author: Ellen Mitchell
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked the four-star Navy admiral overseeing the U.S. military’s strikes against boats in the Caribbean to step down after the top officer voiced concerns about the “murky” legality of the attacks. U.S. Southern Command head Adm.… ... Read full article

Read the charging document in the D.C. pipe bomb case

The Washington Post 2025-12-04 20:13:08


                            Read the charging document in the D.C. pipe bomb case Author: Washington Post staff
Brian Cole Jr. is being charged with transporting an explosive device in interstate commerce and attempted malicious destruction by means of an explosive material. ... Read full article

College lacrosse coach Liam Gleason dead at 41 after suffering head injury in fall at home

Fox News 2025-12-04 20:07:22.0607606


                            College lacrosse coach Liam Gleason dead at 41 after suffering head injury in fall at home Author:
Siena Saints men's lacrosse head coach Liam Gleason died on Wednesday after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home, the school said. ... Read full article

Admiral denied Hegseth gave ‘kill everybody’ order in briefing to lawmakers

The Hill 2025-12-04 20:00:32


                            Admiral denied Hegseth gave ‘kill everybody’ order in briefing to lawmakers Author: Filip Timotija
Navy Adm. Frank Bradley, the commander who oversaw the Sept. 2 strikes on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, denied that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered his subordinates to “kill everybody” aboard the vessel during briefings to lawmakers on Capitol… ... Read full article

Navy deployment marred by friendly fire, lost jets, collision at sea

The Washington Post 2025-12-04 19:27:50


                            Navy deployment marred by friendly fire, lost jets, collision at sea Author: Tara Copp
The Truman aircraft carrier group conducted airstrikes for 52 days straight. Investigators found that not all of its ships or crews were ready for such intensity. ... Read full article

House Democrat announces articles of impeachment against Hegseth

The Hill 2025-12-04 18:39:12


                            House Democrat announces articles of impeachment against Hegseth Author: Ryan Mancini
Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) on Thursday announced he will file articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who is at the center of two scandals at the Defense Department. “This secretary has to go,” Thanedar told Fox News host Josh Bre… ... Read full article

Preparing for the World Cup, the “greatest show on Earth” | CNN

CNN 2025-12-04 17:15:34.238


                            Preparing for the World Cup, the “greatest show on Earth” | CNN Author: Lucia Isman
The 2026 World Cup draw is just around the corner. CNN’s Amanda Davies tells us what’s ahead for FIFA’s biggest stage. ... Read full article

Top UK Gov Figure Ran Secret Campaign to Destroy Breitbart: Report

Breitbart News 2025-12-04 17:07:36


                            Top UK Gov Figure Ran Secret Campaign to Destroy Breitbart: Report Author: Oliver JJ Lane
Labour astroturfing posing as grassroots anti-"Fake News" group worked to kneecap outlets threatening its globalist worldview, says report. ... Read full article

What is the FIFA Peace Prize and why is Donald Trump expected to win?

CNN 2025-12-04 17:01:29


                            What is the FIFA Peace Prize and why is Donald Trump expected to win? Author: Ben Church
As billions of fans around the world tune in to watch the World Cup draw on Friday, they’ll also have the opportunity to watch FIFA president Gianni Infantino present a new, somewhat puzzling, award. ... Read full article

Admiral who oversaw lethal boat strikes is meeting with lawmakers

The Washington Post 2025-12-04 16:41:54


                            Admiral who oversaw lethal boat strikes is meeting with lawmakers Author: Maegan Vazquez, Noah Robertson
Adm. Frank M. Bradley’s closed-door discussions with lawmakers come after an attack on alleged drug smugglers included a follow-up strike that killed two survivors. ... Read full article

CDC vaccine committee discusses hepatitis B newborn shots

Associated Press 2025-12-04 14:50:14


                            CDC vaccine committee discusses hepatitis B newborn shots Author: Mike Stobbe
A federal vaccine advisory committee voted to delay a vote on whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born. For decades, the government has advised that all babies be vaccinated against the liver infection right after birt… ... Read full article

FBI arrests suspect in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case

The Washington Post 2025-12-04 14:31:30


                            FBI arrests suspect in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case Author: Perry Stein, Salvador Rizzo, Clarence Williams
Federal officials arrested a man believed to have planted pipe bombs in downtown D.C. the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol, according to people familiar with the matter. ... Read full article

FBI makes arrest in Jan. 6 pipe bomb incident at DNC, GOP headquarters

The Hill 2025-12-04 13:53:52


                            FBI makes arrest in Jan. 6 pipe bomb incident at DNC, GOP headquarters Author: Rebecca Beitsch
The FBI has made an arrest in its nearly five-year-old investigation into who placed pipe bombs outside the offices of the Democratic and Republican national committees the evening before Jan. 6, 2021. The arrest marks the first action in the case in years, a… ... Read full article

FBI makes arrest over pipe bombs placed in DC before Jan. 6

Associated Press 2025-12-04 13:28:14


                            FBI makes arrest over pipe bombs placed in DC before Jan. 6 Author: Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer
The FBI has made an arrest in its nearly 5-year-old investigation into who placed pipe bombs in Washington before the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. That's according to a law enforcement official who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday. The arr… ... Read full article

FBI makes arrest in DC pipe bomber investigation, sources say

CNN 2025-12-04 13:27:50


                            FBI makes arrest in DC pipe bomber investigation, sources say Author: Hannah Rabinowitz, Evan Perez, Holmes Lybrand
The FBI arrested a man on Thursday who investigators believe planted pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before the 2021 US Capitol riot, according to two law enforcement sources. ... Read full article

Inside the overlooked multi-million dollar fight to block Republicans’ Missouri gerrymander

Politico 2025-12-04 13:00:00+00:00


                            Inside the overlooked multi-million dollar fight to block Republicans’ Missouri gerrymander Author: Aaron Pellish
Allies of both parties are pouring money into the fight over a referendum to bring the state’s new congressional maps in front of voters. ... Read full article

Dems keep beating Republicans on affordability. Our new poll shows why.

Politico 2025-12-04 10:55:00+00:00


                            Dems keep beating Republicans on affordability. Our new poll shows why. Author: Erin Doherty
Americans continue to say affordability is out of control, and they place the responsibility on Trump, The POLITICO Poll found. ... Read full article

The shifting responses of Hegseth, Trump and others on the lethal boat strikes

The Washington Post 2025-12-04 10:00:25


                            The shifting responses of Hegseth, Trump and others on the lethal boat strikes Author: Maegan Vazquez
The Trump administration is facing increased scrutiny about its Sept. 2 military strikes on a boat it says was smuggling drugs to the U.S. ... Read full article

Democrats eye a red-state push even as intraparty fighting persists

Politico 2025-12-04 10:00:00+00:00


                            Democrats eye a red-state push even as intraparty fighting persists Author: Elena Schneider, Andrew Howard, Jessica Piper
“It just sort of looks like we ran a standard to progressive Democratic campaign and we got the result you would expect,” former Rep. Conor Lamb said. ... Read full article

Putin calls talks with US on ending the Ukraine war 'useful' but also 'difficult work'

Associated Press 2025-12-04 08:12:18


                            Putin calls talks with US on ending the Ukraine war 'useful' but also 'difficult work' Author: Dasha Litvinova
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his five-hour talks with U.S. envoys on ending the war in Ukraine were “necessary” and “useful,” but also “difficult work,” with some of the proposals unacceptable to the Kremlin. Putin spoke to the India Today TV channel… ... Read full article

Spain and the Netherlands pull out of 2026 Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

Associated Press 2025-12-04 08:07:14


                            Spain and the Netherlands pull out of 2026 Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete Author: Jamey Keaten, Jill Lawless
Spain and the Netherlands have announced they are pulling out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. This decision follows the organizers' choice to allow Israel to compete, despite concerns over its conduct in the Gaza war. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS stated… ... Read full article

Hearing sheds new light on how police dealt with Luigi Mangione

Associated Press 2025-12-04 05:03:34


                            Hearing sheds new light on how police dealt with Luigi Mangione Author: Jennifer Peltz
Minutes after police approached Luigi Mangione in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, he told an officer he didn’t want to talk. But police continued asking questions, and he continued answering during nearly 20 minutes before police informed him of his right to remai… ... Read full article

ID of Thai agricultural worker's remains leaves 1 final hostage in Gaza

Associated Press 2025-12-04 05:02:07


                            ID of Thai agricultural worker's remains leaves 1 final hostage in Gaza Author: Audrey Horowitz, Bassem Mroue
Israeli and Thai officials say remains that militants in Gaza handed to Israel were those of a Thai agricultural worker killed during the attack that started the war two years ago. The return of Sudthisak Rinthalak's remains leaves just one last hostage, Isra… ... Read full article

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