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Trump HHS changes transgender Biden official's nameplate back to birth name during shutdown

Fox News 2025-12-08 18:22:22.1635071


                            Trump HHS changes transgender Biden official's nameplate back to birth name during shutdown Author:
Health and Human Services changed a transgender former Biden official's portrait plaque to the official's birth name, Richard Levine. ... Read full article

European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board

BBC News 2025-12-08 18:07:24.9431535


                            European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board Author: BBC News
Europe's leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability. ... Read full article

Major earthquake strikes Japan's north-east coast

BBC News 2025-12-08 18:07:21.209706


                            Major earthquake strikes Japan's north-east coast Author: BBC News
The magnitude 7.6 tremor prompts orders to evacuate residents. ... Read full article

Zimbabwe Fires Mines Minister Chitando, Elevates Kambamura

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 18:03:02+00:00


                            Zimbabwe Fires Mines Minister Chitando, Elevates Kambamura Author: Godfrey Marawanyika
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has fired Mines Minister Winston Chitando, who had held the post for more than a year, without giving any reasons for the decision. ... Read full article

I tried Google’s prototype smart glasses and it almost made me forget about my phone

CNN 2025-12-08 18:01:58


                            I tried Google’s prototype smart glasses and it almost made me forget about my phone Author: Lisa Eadicicco
How often do you reach for your phone to get directions, answer a video call or Google something? Probably more times than you can count. ... Read full article

Google Says First AI Glasses With Gemini Will Arrive in 2026

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 18:00:39+00:00


                            Google Says First AI Glasses With Gemini Will Arrive in 2026 Author: Chris Welch
Alphabet Inc.’s Google said it’s working to create two different categories of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses to compete next year with existing models from Meta Platforms Inc.: one with screens, and another that’s audio focused. ... Read full article

Unpacking the $900 billion defense spending bill: What’s in? What’s out?

The Hill 2025-12-08 17:59:05


                            Unpacking the $900 billion defense spending bill: What’s in? What’s out? Author: Laura Kelly, Filip Timotija, Sudiksha Kochi
Congressional leaders on Sunday released the text of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a compromise defense policy bill that fully repeals sanctions on Syria, seeks to put restrictions on withdrawing service members positioned in Europe and … ... Read full article

Bill Maher clashes with progressive commentator over Israel's war in Gaza

Fox News 2025-12-08 17:37:37.1314673


                            Bill Maher clashes with progressive commentator over Israel's war in Gaza Author:
Bill Maher and Ana Kasparian engaged in a heated debate about Israel's military actions and Palestinian casualties on the latest "Club Random" podcast episode. ... Read full article

Pressure mounts on Mamdani to 'continue the fight' on illicit Chinese vapes flooding NYC

Fox News 2025-12-08 17:37:33.94476


                            Pressure mounts on Mamdani to 'continue the fight' on illicit Chinese vapes flooding NYC Author:
Socialist Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faces pressure to continue the crackdown on illicit Chinese vapes that are flooding NYC bodegas as enforcement concerns mount. ... Read full article

Congress moves to block Pentagon from cutting US troops in Europe and South Korea

Fox News 2025-12-08 17:37:30.0214357


                            Congress moves to block Pentagon from cutting US troops in Europe and South Korea Author:
Congress limits Pentagon's ability to reduce troops in Europe below 76,000 and South Korea below 28,500 in new defense bill, easing allied concerns. ... Read full article

Two more arrests after Heathrow 'pepper spray' robbery

BBC News 2025-12-08 17:37:22.8669673


                            Two more arrests after Heathrow 'pepper spray' robbery Author: BBC News
A three-year-old girl was among 21 people injured during the incident at the west London airport. ... Read full article

European Gas Market Could See Near-Round-the-Clock Trading

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 17:35:36+00:00


                            European Gas Market Could See Near-Round-the-Clock Trading Author: Priscila Azevedo Rocha
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. is in talks with European market participants about extending the trading hours of the region’s gas benchmark, a move that would align it with other global energy products. ... Read full article

Yemeni separatist group claims broad control of south

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-08 17:30:11


                            Yemeni separatist group claims broad control of south Author: Al Jazeera
STC says Aden, the base of the Saudi-backed and internationally-recognised government, also under their control. ... Read full article

Fifth Third Steps Up Branch Investments Alongside Comerica Deal

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 17:25:02+00:00


                            Fifth Third Steps Up Branch Investments Alongside Comerica Deal Author: Yizhu Wang
Fifth Third Bancorp now plans to invest a total $1.9 billion to build new branches through 2029, a substantial increase in projected investments since the Cincinnati-based regional lender began expanding into the US Southeast seven years ago. ... Read full article

Packers, Bears head coaches share icy postgame handshake following NFC North battle

Fox News 2025-12-08 17:22:23.7109272


                            Packers, Bears head coaches share icy postgame handshake following NFC North battle Author:
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson shared an icy handshake after the intense NFC North battle. ... Read full article

Mom of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew granted bond after ICE arrest

The Washington Post 2025-12-08 17:21:33


                            Mom of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew granted bond after ICE arrest Author: Maria Sacchetti
An immigration judge agreed to allow Bruna Ferreira to be released on bond as she fights potential deportation. ... Read full article

Trump Management Plan Shrinks Government, Curbs ‘Woke’ Programs

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 17:17:50+00:00


                            Trump Management Plan Shrinks Government, Curbs ‘Woke’ Programs Author: Gregory Korte
President Donald Trump’s administration will direct agencies to cut jobs, close offices and use artificial intelligence to make the government more efficient, according to a new directive. ... Read full article

Congo’s FX Reserves Fuel Currency’s 29% Rally to No.1 Spot in Africa

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 17:15:41+00:00


                            Congo’s FX Reserves Fuel Currency’s 29% Rally to No.1 Spot in Africa Author: Michael J Kavanagh, Ray Ndlovu
A surge in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s foreign-currency holdings and a shift in central-bank policy have fueled an almost 29% rally in the franc this year, making it Africa’s best-performing currency against the dollar alongside the cedi. ... Read full article

Analysis | The biggest surprises (and snubs) from the 2026 Golden Globe nominations

The Washington Post 2025-12-08 17:00:57.371


                            Analysis | The biggest surprises (and snubs) from the 2026 Golden Globe nominations Author: Sonia Rao
“One Battle After Another” dominated, as expected, while a surging “Sentimental Value” poured water all over “Wicked: For Good.” ... Read full article

Trump critic Jasmine Crockett poised for Senate run in deep-red Texas

Fox News 2025-12-08 16:52:20.9604665


                            Trump critic Jasmine Crockett poised for Senate run in deep-red Texas Author:
Rep. Jasmine Crockett is expected to launch Texas Senate campaign Monday as the filing deadline looms. The Democratic primary was shaken by Colin Allred dropping out. ... Read full article

WATCH: Zohran Mamdani Tells Illegal Aliens in New York City How to 'Stand Up' to ICE Agents

Breitbart News 2025-12-08 16:50:23


                            WATCH: Zohran Mamdani Tells Illegal Aliens in New York City How to 'Stand Up' to ICE Agents Author: Amy Furr
New York City's Democratic Socialist Mayor-elect is telling illegal immigrants in his area how to "stand up" to ICE. ... Read full article

Saudi Arabia and Qatar sign high-speed rail deal to link capitals

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-08 16:48:55


                            Saudi Arabia and Qatar sign high-speed rail deal to link capitals Author: Al Jazeera
The project, set to be completed in six years, is the first of its kind between the two Gulf nations. ... Read full article

Loomer on boat strikes: ‘Fentanyl isn’t being manufactured in Venezuela’

The Hill 2025-12-08 16:45:18


                            Loomer on boat strikes: ‘Fentanyl isn’t being manufactured in Venezuela’ Author: Max Rego
Far-right activist Laura Loomer noted inconsistencies with the Trump administration’s justification of strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats off the coast of Venezuela. Loomer said Monday on the social platform X that while she has “no sympathy for narcot… ... Read full article

Trump Says Marjorie Taylor Greene Not America First or MAGA

Breitbart News 2025-12-08 16:39:22


                            Trump Says Marjorie Taylor Greene Not America First or MAGA Author: Hannah Knudsen
Trump reacted to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) interview on 60 Minutes, asserting that the lawmaker is "not AMERICA FIRST or MAGA." ... Read full article

How the Paramount and Netflix Bids for Warner Bros. Compare

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 16:35:43+00:00


                            How the Paramount and Netflix Bids for Warner Bros. Compare Author: Molly Schuetz, Lynn Doan
Paramount Skydance Corp. and Netflix Inc. are battling for control of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., one of Hollywood’s most iconic film and entertainment companies. While Warner Bros.’ board has accepted Netflix’s bid, Paramount is taking its offer directly to… ... Read full article

France Drawing Up Plan to Shield Food Output From Rival Imports

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 16:31:26+00:00


                            France Drawing Up Plan to Shield Food Output From Rival Imports Author: Nayla Razzouk
France is racing to forge a strategy to protect the country’s food industries against growing imports and to bolster exports, as it faces the prospect of the first agricultural trade deficit in almost half a century. ... Read full article

Trump warns Netflix-Warner Bros Discovery deal could be a problem, says he’ll be ‘involved’ in decision

Fox News 2025-12-08 16:26:34


                            Trump warns Netflix-Warner Bros Discovery deal could be a problem, says he’ll be ‘involved’ in decision Author: Brian Flood
President Donald Trump raised antitrust concerns over the proposed Netflix takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery and said he'll be part of the decision process on Sunday. ... Read full article

Golden Globe nominations: One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, leads field

BBC News 2025-12-08 16:22:30.4745078


                            Golden Globe nominations: One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, leads field Author: BBC News
Hamnet and Sinners are also recognised, with Timothee Chalamet and Cynthia Erivo up for acting prizes. ... Read full article

S. Africa Says Radio DJ Masterminded Russia Military Recruitment

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 16:19:56+00:00


                            S. Africa Says Radio DJ Masterminded Russia Military Recruitment Author: Antony Sguazzin
A state radio presenter accused by prosecutors of organizing the recruitment of South Africans to fight for Russia against Ukraine was granted bail on Monday, alongside four co-accused after appearing in a court near Johannesburg. ... Read full article

Warner, Canal+ Talks on South Africa Content Renewal Stall

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 16:16:35+00:00


                            Warner, Canal+ Talks on South Africa Content Renewal Stall Author: Loni Prinsloo, Antony Sguazzin
Talks between Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. and Canal+ SA about renewing a content agreement for South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice Group have stalled over price, according to people familiar with the matter. ... Read full article

NY Times: Biden Ignored His Advisors' Warnings His Border Policy Would Bring 'Chaos.'

Breitbart News 2025-12-08 16:14:34


                            NY Times: Biden Ignored His Advisors' Warnings His Border Policy Would Bring 'Chaos.' Author: Lowell Cauffiel
Advisers for Joe Biden warned the former president in 2020 that his immigration plans could lead to “chaos” at the U.S. border but he ignored them, according to a report in Sunday’s New York Times. ... Read full article

Paul Finebaum: Notre Dame 'laughing stock of college football' for skipping bowl

USA Today 2025-12-08 16:04:14+00:00


                            Paul Finebaum: Notre Dame 'laughing stock of college football' for skipping bowl Author: Matthew Glenesk
“The crying from Notre Dame is quite frankly embarrassing," said ESPN's Paul Finebaum regarding the Irish's decision to skip a bowl after CFP snub. ... Read full article

Trump to announce $12 billion tariff relief for farmers

The Washington Post 2025-12-08 15:55:40


                            Trump to announce $12 billion tariff relief for farmers Author: Mariana Alfaro
Farmers — particularly those who produce soybeans — have felt the impact of the president’s tariff policies. ... Read full article

Paramount Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Breitbart News 2025-12-08 15:55:18


                            Paramount Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Author: John Carney
Paramount took its battle for Warner Bros. Discovery directly to shareholders Monday, launching a $30-per-share all-cash tender offer for the entertainment giant just days after Warner agreed to a deal with Netflix. | Economy ... Read full article

What is a hostile takeover bid?

CNN 2025-12-08 15:45:46


                            What is a hostile takeover bid? Author: Elisabeth Buchwald
Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, moving directly to appeal to shareholders with an all-cash offer that it says represents better value than the $72 billion deal Netflix and WBD announced Friday. ... Read full article

Zohran Mamdani swaps one-bedroom for NYC's sprawling Gracie Mansion

USA Today 2025-12-08 15:44:32+00:00


                            Zohran Mamdani swaps one-bedroom for NYC's sprawling Gracie Mansion Author: Kathryn Palmer
The incoming New York City mayor is not only switching boroughs, from Queens to Manhattan, but is also upgrading from one bedroom to five. ... Read full article

ICE warns Illinois is releasing violent criminal illegal aliens despite detainers, risking public safety

Fox News 2025-12-08 15:37:16.0690562


                            ICE warns Illinois is releasing violent criminal illegal aliens despite detainers, risking public safety Author:
ICE warns Illinois is releasing violent criminal aliens despite active detainers, putting public safety at risk with over 1,700 releases since January. ... Read full article

With flags and fireworks, Syrians celebrate one year since fall of al-Assad

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-08 15:34:35


                            With flags and fireworks, Syrians celebrate one year since fall of al-Assad Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Syrians have taken to the streets to celebrate the first anniversary of the removal of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. ... Read full article

Jake Tapper defends Kaitlan Collins after Trump rant

USA Today 2025-12-08 15:31:01+00:00


                            Jake Tapper defends Kaitlan Collins after Trump rant Author: Anna Kaufman
Jake Tapper is hitting back at President Donald Trump after he called fellow CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins "stupid and nasty." ... Read full article

Golden Globes snubs right-wing Rogan, Carlson in inaugural podcast category

USA Today 2025-12-08 15:30:20+00:00


                            Golden Globes snubs right-wing Rogan, Carlson in inaugural podcast category Author: Jay Stahl
The Golden Globes snubbed right-wing hosts Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson in the award show's inaugural podcast category. ... Read full article

Condemnation as Israel raids UNRWA HQ in East Jerusalem, removes UN flag

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-08 15:27:10


                            Condemnation as Israel raids UNRWA HQ in East Jerusalem, removes UN flag Author: Caolán Magee
The agency’s commissioner-general condemns raid as a direct violation of international law. ... Read full article

Rapper Ghetts admits causing death by dangerous driving

BBC News 2025-12-08 15:22:21.8820154


                            Rapper Ghetts admits causing death by dangerous driving Author: BBC News
Rapper Ghetts pleads guilty to causing death by dangerous driving following a hit-and-run collision. ... Read full article

Memories of liberation and hope for the future: A Damascene’s story

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-08 15:22:14


                            Memories of liberation and hope for the future: A Damascene’s story Author: Justin Salhani
When al-Assad fell, Mohamad Yamen finally felt free. On the first anniversary, he speaks of his hopes for the future. ... Read full article

White House to roll out $12 billion farm package

The Hill 2025-12-08 15:05:10


                            White House to roll out $12 billion farm package Author: Julia Manchester
President Trump is slated to roll out a $12 billion farm aid package on Monday, according to a White House official.  The aid includes $11 billion in one time payments to crop farmers as a part of the Department of Agriculture’s Farmer Bridge Assistance progr… ... Read full article

India travel chaos: Are pilots overworked?

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-08 15:02:45


                            India travel chaos: Are pilots overworked? Author: Sarah Shamim
The cancellation of thousands of flights by IndiGo has brought working conditions under the spotlight. ... Read full article

Why is Notre Dame skipping a bowl game? Season ends after CFP omission

USA Today 2025-12-08 15:02:22+00:00


                            Why is Notre Dame skipping a bowl game? Season ends after CFP omission Author: Austin Curtright
Why is Notre Dame skipping a bowl game? Here's what to know about the Fighting Irish's decision. ... Read full article

What we know about Paramount’s hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery | CNN Business

CNN 2025-12-08 15:01:20.756


                            What we know about Paramount’s hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery | CNN Business Author: Brian Stelter
Paramount has gone straight to Warner Bros. Discovery’s shareholders with an all-cash offer for the company that it says is more valuable than Netflix’s deal announced Friday. CNN’s Brian Stelter reports. ... Read full article

Trump hits Greene after ’60 Minutes’ appearance: Not America First or MAGA

The Hill 2025-12-08 15:01:05


                            Trump hits Greene after ’60 Minutes’ appearance: Not America First or MAGA Author: Brett Samuels
President Trump on Monday lashed out at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) after she appeared on “60 Minutes” to discuss her rift with the president and decision to retire from Congress in January. “The only reason Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Brown (Green turns Brown… ... Read full article

Tsunami warning issued after 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan

USA Today 2025-12-08 14:56:56+00:00


                            Tsunami warning issued after 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan Author: Christopher Cann
After a powerful earthquake rocked northeastern Japan, officials warned of a tsunami as high as 10-feet. ... Read full article

Martha Stewart reveals her plan for when she dies

USA Today 2025-12-08 14:53:34+00:00


                            Martha Stewart reveals her plan for when she dies Author: Anna Kaufman
Martha Stewart is proving she wants to be a gardener until the very end, revealing she wants her body composted when she dies. ... Read full article

DC police chief resigns amid Trump pressure and crime data manipulation probe

Fox News 2025-12-08 14:52:27.6030497


                            DC police chief resigns amid Trump pressure and crime data manipulation probe Author:
D.C. police chief Pamela Smith announced her resignation after two and a half years amid federal pressure and crime statistics controversy in Washington. ... Read full article

Paramount Skydance launches rival bid for Warner Brothers Discovery

BBC News 2025-12-08 14:52:22.1200382


                            Paramount Skydance launches rival bid for Warner Brothers Discovery Author: BBC News
Paramount says its proposal is a "superior alternative" for shareholders than the rival offer from Netflix. ... Read full article

Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros., challenging Netflix deal

The Washington Post 2025-12-08 14:50:59


                            Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros., challenging Netflix deal Author: Scott Nover
The competing offer comes days after the streaming giant and Warner Bros. Discovery announced an $83 billion merger deal, which Trump said he would be “involved” in vetting. ... Read full article

Trump to host Netanyahu at White House on December 29: Israeli government

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-08 14:44:24


                            Trump to host Netanyahu at White House on December 29: Israeli government Author: Joseph Stepansky
Prime minister has said duo will discuss ‘difficult’ phase two of Gaza ceasefire, which concerns governance of enclave. ... Read full article

Patrick Mahomes makes curious Travis Kelce comments with Chiefs' season on brink

Fox News 2025-12-08 14:37:16.711797


                            Patrick Mahomes makes curious Travis Kelce comments with Chiefs' season on brink Author:
Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes made a curious comment about Travis Kelce and his playing future after the team's loss to the Houston Texans. ... Read full article

Bomb explosion kills over 30 in eastern Congo after army clashes with pro-government militia

Associated Press 2025-12-08 14:37:11


                            Bomb explosion kills over 30 in eastern Congo after army clashes with pro-government militia Author: Justin Kabumba, Monika Pronczuk
A bomb explosion has killed more than 30 people and wounded 20 others in eastern Congo. The blast followed a clash between the Congolese army and a pro-government militia in the town of Sange on Sunday evening. The explosion occurred despite a recent U.S.-bro… ... Read full article

Supreme Court rejects free speech case over controversial vanity plate

USA Today 2025-12-08 14:34:54+00:00


                            Supreme Court rejects free speech case over controversial vanity plate Author: Maureen Groppe
A Tennessee license plate was revoked because it may have referred to sexual domination. The Supreme Court has declined to weigh in. ... Read full article

Powerful earthquake strikes off Japan, triggers tsunami warning

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-08 14:33:56


                            Powerful earthquake strikes off Japan, triggers tsunami warning Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. ... Read full article

Golden Globe nominations 2026: See the full list of nominees.

The Washington Post 2025-12-08 14:28:00


                            Golden Globe nominations 2026: See the full list of nominees. Author: Shelly Tan, Ethan Beck, Amber Ferguson
See the full list of movie and television nominations for the 2026 ceremony. ... Read full article

Trump is proposing a $12B farm aid package to soften blow of his tariffs

Associated Press 2025-12-08 14:22:14


                            Trump is proposing a $12B farm aid package to soften blow of his tariffs Author: Seung Min Kim
A White House official says President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of a broader trade war. The … ... Read full article

Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

CNN 2025-12-08 14:20:52


                            Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Author: David Goldman
Paramount has gone straight to Warner Bros. Discovery’s shareholders with an all-cash offer for the company that it says is more valuable than Netflix’s deal announced Friday. ... Read full article

Exclusive –--Georgia Sen. Colton Moore Running to Replace MTG

Breitbart News 2025-12-08 14:20:02


                            Exclusive –--Georgia Sen. Colton Moore Running to Replace MTG Author: Bradley Jaye
State Sen. Colton Moore is jumping into the race to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), giving voters in the conservative Northwest Georgia district a clear anti-establishment choice in the upcoming special election. ... Read full article

Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion bid by Netflix

Associated Press 2025-12-08 14:19:54


                            Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion bid by Netflix Author: Michelle Chapman
Paramount is making a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery just days after Netflix reached a $72 billion deal with the company. Paramount said Monday that it is offering $30 per share in cash for the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery, including its Global … ... Read full article

Prince Harry's security in UK under government review

BBC News 2025-12-08 14:07:21.4172556


                            Prince Harry's security in UK under government review Author: BBC News
It comes after he lost a legal case to have his police protection reinstated when visiting the UK. ... Read full article

Trump is the X factor in the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal. He’s already tipping the scales

CNN 2025-12-08 14:06:07


                            Trump is the X factor in the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal. He’s already tipping the scales Author: Brian Stelter
Netflix is preparing for a lengthy legal review of its bid to buy Warner Bros., and President Trump is keeping his options open. ... Read full article

Top bipartisan lawmakers support releasing video of controversial boat strikes

CNN 2025-12-08 14:03:18


                            Top bipartisan lawmakers support releasing video of controversial boat strikes Author: Alison Main
Top lawmakers who were briefed last week on the September “double-tap” strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean say they would support the release of video from the attack, with Democrats actively calling for it to be made public. ... Read full article

Advocating for the environment is risky in Colombia’s Amazon

Associated Press 2025-12-08 14:00:48


                            Advocating for the environment is risky in Colombia’s Amazon Author: Steven Grattan
Jani Silva is a renowned environmental activist in Colombia’s Amazon, but she has been unable to live in her house for nearly a decade. She has lived under threat from armed groups who forced her out and require her to have a permanent security detail. Living… ... Read full article

Live updates: Supreme Court weighs Trump’s power to fire independent boards

The Hill 2025-12-08 14:00:05


                            Live updates: Supreme Court weighs Trump’s power to fire independent boards Author: The Hill Staff
The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a major case that will test the limits of presidential power. The case stems from President Trump’s bid to fire a Federal Trade Commission member without cause and will likely determine the future of independent agencies’… ... Read full article

Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy in London as E3 talks under way

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-08 13:59:56


                            Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy in London as E3 talks under way Author: Edna Mohamed, Federica Marsi
The Ukrainian president says Donbas continues to divide negotiators, as meetings with France, Germany and the UK begin. ... Read full article

Trump expected to unveil $12 billion package of farm aid

USA Today 2025-12-08 13:51:17+00:00


                            Trump expected to unveil $12 billion package of farm aid Author: Bart Jansen
Trump is expected to announce a $12 billion package to help farmers hurt by low crop prices and tariff policies. ... Read full article

Colin Allred drops out of Texas Senate race

Politico 2025-12-08 13:50:22+00:00


                            Colin Allred drops out of Texas Senate race Author: Liz Crampton
The former Dallas Congress member will run for Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson’s seat instead. ... Read full article

Joey Barton handed suspended sentence over offensive X posts

BBC News 2025-12-08 13:37:19.6815303


                            Joey Barton handed suspended sentence over offensive X posts Author: BBC News
The ex-footballer sent "grossly offensive" posts about Jeremy Vine, Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko, a court hears. ... Read full article

Watch: Trump Signals Regulatory Trouble for Netflix’s Warner Bros. Merger

Breitbart News 2025-12-08 13:10:52


                            Watch: Trump Signals Regulatory Trouble for Netflix’s Warner Bros. Merger Author: Paul Bois
President Trump called Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos a "fantastic man" and praised his company while fearing its potential merger. ... Read full article

Thai-Cambodian border fighting rooted in longstanding dispute

Associated Press 2025-12-08 12:15:43


                            Thai-Cambodian border fighting rooted in longstanding dispute Author: Grant Peck
Thailand and Cambodia have resumed fighting over disputed territory, just months after agreeing to a ceasefire. The two nations clashed in July, resulting in civilian and military deaths and mass evacuations. On Monday, heavy fighting broke out again, with Th… ... Read full article

A Victory on Health Care Could Give Trump a Boost Ahead of Midterms

Breitbart News 2025-12-08 12:06:20


                            A Victory on Health Care Could Give Trump a Boost Ahead of Midterms Author: Sean Moran
A Republican victory on health care could give President Donald Trump a win that could serve as a significant boost ahead of the midterm elections. ... Read full article

Cold, 'super flu' and Covid symptoms: Expert advice and how to avoid the worst

BBC News 2025-12-08 11:37:18.2748909


                            Cold, 'super flu' and Covid symptoms: Expert advice and how to avoid the worst Author: BBC News
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself. ... Read full article

UN aid agency says Israeli police 'forcibly entered' its compound

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


                            UN aid agency says Israeli police 'forcibly entered' its compound Author: Megan Janetsky, Julia Frankel
Israeli police have forcibly entered the United Nations agency compound for Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem. Monday's raid escalates an Israeli campaign against the organization, which is banned from operating on Israeli territory. The U.N. Relief and … ... Read full article

Cardiff man loses £13K in 'truly terrible' car clone fraud

BBC News 2025-12-08 11:07:23.6825254


                            Cardiff man loses £13K in 'truly terrible' car clone fraud Author: BBC News
Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car. ... Read full article

NFL Week 14 winners and losers: Chiefs must confront harsh truths

USA Today 2025-12-08 11:05:33+00:00


                            NFL Week 14 winners and losers: Chiefs must confront harsh truths Author: Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
It might be premature to declare the Chiefs' dynasty dead, but it could be curtains for Kansas City this season after yet another devastating loss. ... Read full article

Hegseth in 2016 repeatedly warned of Trump issuing unlawful military orders

CNN 2025-12-08 11:00:58


                            Hegseth in 2016 repeatedly warned of Trump issuing unlawful military orders Author: Andrew Kaczynski
In 2016, as then-presidential candidate Donald Trump vowed that US troops would carry out even his most extreme battlefield orders as commander in chief — some of which former military leaders said would be illegal — Pete Hegseth warned that service members h… ... Read full article

Democrats, who bludgeoned Trump on immigration in term 1, have grown quiet

The Washington Post 2025-12-08 11:00:07


                            Democrats, who bludgeoned Trump on immigration in term 1, have grown quiet Author: Yasmeen Abutaleb
Democrats struggle to counter Trump’s tougher policies on immigration. ... Read full article

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official

CNN 2025-12-08 10:50:08


                            Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official Author: Issy Ronald
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry have appeared to confirm their relationship in the only way that matters – by going Instagram official. ... Read full article

China’s trade surplus with the world tops $1 trillion, despite tariffs

The Washington Post 2025-12-08 10:36:02


                            China’s trade surplus with the world tops $1 trillion, despite tariffs Author: Simon Elegant
Chinese exports to the United States continued to crater last month, but the drop was made up by booming sales in Southeast Asia and Europe. ... Read full article

Zelenskyy heads to London for talks with European allies on peace plan and security

Associated Press 2025-12-08 10:14:00


                            Zelenskyy heads to London for talks with European allies on peace plan and security Author: Jill Lawless, Illia Novikov
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with French, German, and British leaders in London. The talks aim to strengthen Ukraine's position in negotiations on a U.S.-backed plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Zelenskyy said discussions will focus on… ... Read full article

Indiana Republicans threaten to thwart Trump's redistricting onslaught

Politico 2025-12-08 10:01:00+00:00


                            Indiana Republicans threaten to thwart Trump's redistricting onslaught Author: Adam Wren, Brakkton Booker
The Hoosier State GOP lawmakers are poised to block the president’s mid-cycle redistricting scheme Monday. ... Read full article

Rural America relies on foreign doctors. Trump’s visa fee shuts them out.

The Washington Post 2025-12-08 10:00:16


                            Rural America relies on foreign doctors. Trump’s visa fee shuts them out. Author: David Ovalle
The Trump administration’s demand for companies to pay a $100,000 fee to hire an immigrant worker using an H1B visa has created turmoil among rural health providers. ... Read full article

The most common zodiac signs (and birthdays)

The Washington Post 2025-12-08 10:00:02


                            The most common zodiac signs (and birthdays) Author: Andrew Van Dam
Are some zodiac signs, and birthdays, more widespread? And why does it seem like all my colleagues (or neighbors) have the same sign? The Department of Data is on the case. ... Read full article

Trump pardons major drug traffickers despite his anti-drug rhetoric

The Washington Post 2025-12-08 10:00:00


                            Trump pardons major drug traffickers despite his anti-drug rhetoric Author: Meryl Kornfield, Emily Davies
The president has granted clemency to about 100 people accused of drug-related crimes during his two terms in office, a Post analysis shows. ... Read full article

Trump Jokes He Will 'Nominate' Himself for Kennedy Center Honors

Breitbart News 2025-12-08 05:53:23


                            Trump Jokes He Will 'Nominate' Himself for Kennedy Center Honors Author: Elizabeth Weibel
President Donald Trump joked that instead of hosting the Kennedy Center Honors next year, he would "nominate" himself as an honoree. ... Read full article

Supreme Court weighs Trump's power over independent agencies

Associated Press 2025-12-08 05:01:06


                            Supreme Court weighs Trump's power over independent agencies Author: Mark Sherman
The Trump administration’s push to expand control over independent federal agencies comes before a sympathetic Supreme Court that could overturn a 90-year-old decision limiting when presidents can fire board members. Lawyers for the administration are defendi… ... Read full article

Golden Globes nominations: 'One Battle After Another' tops movies

Associated Press 2025-12-08 05:00:56


                            Golden Globes nominations: 'One Battle After Another' tops movies Author: Jake Coyle
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” topped the Golden Globe nominations on Monday. It was a victory for Warner Bros. just after Netflix struck a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business. With nine nominations, the film … ... Read full article

5 takeaways from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ’60 Minutes’ interview

The Hill 2025-12-08 02:37:52


                            5 takeaways from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ’60 Minutes’ interview Author: Sarah Fortinsky
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) doubled down on her criticism of President Trump in an interview on CBS’s “60 Minutes” on Sunday, less than a month after the longtime Trump ally announced she would resign from Congress amid her public feud with the presid… ... Read full article

Thailand launches air raids along Cambodia border after deadly clashes

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-08 02:14:04


                            Thailand launches air raids along Cambodia border after deadly clashes Author: Lyndal Rowlands
Thailand launches air attacks along Cambodia border, killing four civilians, after the death of a Thai soldier. ... Read full article

Watch CNN live online | CNN

CNN 2025-12-07 23:37:43.3230398


                            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

Kaitlan Collins responds to Trump calling her ‘stupid and nasty’

The Hill 2025-12-07 23:36:03


                            Kaitlan Collins responds to Trump calling her ‘stupid and nasty’ Author: Sarah Fortinsky
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins brushed off President Trump’s pointed criticism on Saturday after he called her “stupid and nasty” for purportedly asking about his plans for the White House ballroom. Collins took a screenshot of Trump’s Truth Social message, which he p… ... Read full article

Steve Scalise: GOP 'Bringing a Number' of Healthcare Bills to House Floor

Breitbart News 2025-12-07 20:39:43


                            Steve Scalise: GOP 'Bringing a Number' of Healthcare Bills to House Floor Author: Sean Moran
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said House Republicans are introducing healthcare bills that would alleviate high costs due to Obamacare. ... Read full article

White House Trolls Pop Star Sabrina Carpenter Again After She Whines About DHS Using Her Song in ICE Video

Breitbart News 2025-12-07 17:42:28


                            White House Trolls Pop Star Sabrina Carpenter Again After She Whines About DHS Using Her Song in ICE Video Author: Alana Mastrangelo
The White House used a clip of Sabrina Carpenter on NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL) after the pop star complained about the Trump administration using one of her songs in a recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) video. ... Read full article

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth on boat strikes: ‘Everything that they have done has been illegal’ | CNN Politics

CNN 2025-12-07 16:13:44.745


                            Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth on boat strikes: ‘Everything that they have done has been illegal’ | CNN Politics Author: Dana Bash
Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth tells Dana Bash the deadly double-tap strike against an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean “certainly is illegal under domestic law” and calls it “essentially murder.” ... Read full article

Trump says he's hosting the Kennedy Center Honors

Associated Press 2025-12-07 13:06:08


                            Trump says he's hosting the Kennedy Center Honors Author: Darlene Superville, Hillel Italie
Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, and Gloria Gaynor are among the luminaries being celebrated at the annual Kennedy Center Honors. Donald Trump says he's hosting the Sunday night gala in Washington, and that'll be a presidential first. Since returning to office in Ja… ... Read full article

A MAGA World Cup? | The Playbook Podcast

Politico 2025-12-05 15:10:02+00:00


                            A MAGA World Cup? | The Playbook Podcast Author:
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