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MS NOW guest suggests Trump strike in Nigeria was racially motivated violence

Fox News 2025-12-28 00:37:21.7943906


                            MS NOW guest suggests Trump strike in Nigeria was racially motivated violence Author:
Professor Jason Johnson appeared on MS NOW Saturday, suggesting the Trump administration's strike on terror targets in Nigeria was racially motivated. ... Read full article

Walz slammed in wake of viral video that raises daycare funding questions: 'Needs to be held accountable'

Fox News 2025-12-28 00:22:20.0146872


                            Walz slammed in wake of viral video that raises daycare funding questions: 'Needs to be held accountable' Author:
Politicians demand accountability from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after viral video showed a seemingly inactive Minneapolis daycare center that reportedly received millions in state funds. ... Read full article

We used to consume twice as much beef as chicken. Not anymore

CNN 2025-12-27 23:52:42.170813


                            We used to consume twice as much beef as chicken. Not anymore Author:
 ... Read full article

Country star Megan Moroney posts Christmas bikini photos from beach getaway

Fox News 2025-12-27 23:22:19.7008943


                            Country star Megan Moroney posts Christmas bikini photos from beach getaway Author:
Country singer Megan Moroney ditched the snow for sand this Christmas, sharing stunning bikini photos from her beach getaway that have fans buzzing. ... Read full article

UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy

BBC News 2025-12-27 23:07:20.2472256


                            UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy Author: BBC News
The Home Office says Kinshasa has failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal immigrants and foreign national offenders. ... Read full article

Palestinians suffer flooded tents and debris as cold and rain lash Gaza

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-27 22:54:39


                            Palestinians suffer flooded tents and debris as cold and rain lash Gaza Author: Al Jazeera
Authorities in the enclave warn that the downpour could intensify into a full-blown storm. ... Read full article

‘Best case scenario for President Zelensky is that he would be able to get the U.S. on his side’: Col. Leighton on peace deal | CNN

CNN 2025-12-27 22:46:21.883


                            ‘Best case scenario for President Zelensky is that he would be able to get the U.S. on his side’: Col. Leighton on peace deal | CNN Author: Jamille Whitlow
CNN’s Jessica Dean talks to Col. Cedric Leighton about Russia’s strikes on Kyiv and a peace deal in the making between Ukraine and Russia. ... Read full article

Nigeria reach AFCON knockouts despite late Tunisia scare

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-27 22:35:47


                            Nigeria reach AFCON knockouts despite late Tunisia scare Author: News Agencies
Nigeria handed nervy ending by Tunisia but hold on to become second team to reach 2025 Africa Cup of Nations knockouts. ... Read full article

Former ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway child actress killed in New Jersey stabbing

CNN 2025-12-27 22:10:27


                            Former ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway child actress killed in New Jersey stabbing Author: Michelle Watson
Imani Smith, who once played a young Nala in Disney’s “The Lion King” on Broadway, has died, according to the Middlesex County, New Jersey, Prosecutor’s Office. ... Read full article

High-profile killings, Trump reinvigorate death penalty push as support wanes

The Hill 2025-12-27 22:00:00


                            High-profile killings, Trump reinvigorate death penalty push as support wanes Author: Ella Lee
First came the Manhattan shooting death of a health insurance CEO.   In the months that followed, a young couple working for the Israeli embassy, a Democratic Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, a Ukrainian refugee, a conservative activist, a National Guard m… ... Read full article

Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025

BBC News 2025-12-27 21:52:16.1846876


                            Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025 Author: BBC News
Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments. ... Read full article

College football fans poke fun at Clemson over fake punt mishap

Fox News 2025-12-27 21:52:11.6858069


                            College football fans poke fun at Clemson over fake punt mishap Author:
The Clemson Tigers faced mockery on social media after a fake punt on their first drive failed to be executed. Penn State ended up winning the game. ... Read full article

Iran president says US, Israel, Europe waging ‘full-fledged war’ on country

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-27 21:22:04


                            Iran president says US, Israel, Europe waging ‘full-fledged war’ on country Author: Al Jazeera
If Israel and the US were to attack Iran again, they would ‘face a more decisive response’, Pezeshkian warns. ... Read full article

South East rail users hit by change to peak time ticketing

BBC News 2025-12-27 20:37:26.9662928


                            South East rail users hit by change to peak time ticketing Author: BBC News
Conservative MP for Reigate Rebecca Paul says the new rules are "more expensive and confusing". ... Read full article

Large fire at Glasgow city centre hotel

BBC News 2025-12-27 20:37:22.7329743


                            Large fire at Glasgow city centre hotel Author: BBC News
Firefighters have been called to a "well-developed" blaze on the fourth floor of the building. ... Read full article

Attack on Kyiv shows 'Russia doesn't want peace', Zelensky says

BBC News 2025-12-27 20:22:23.5907816


                            Attack on Kyiv shows 'Russia doesn't want peace', Zelensky says Author: BBC News
The 10-hour missile and drone barrage directed at Ukraine's capital killed two people and left 32 injured, local authorities say. ... Read full article

Murder in small-town America: The crimes that tore quiet communities apart in 2025

Fox News 2025-12-27 20:22:22.840968


                            Murder in small-town America: The crimes that tore quiet communities apart in 2025 Author:
Small towns across the United States faced shocking violence in 2025, exposing deep vulnerabilities in quiet communities from Mississippi to Montana. ... Read full article

Musk hits Mamdani for appointing non-firefighter to FDNY post: ‘People will die’

The Hill 2025-12-27 20:14:02


                            Musk hits Mamdani for appointing non-firefighter to FDNY post: ‘People will die’ Author: Ashleigh Fields
Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Friday slammed New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) for appointing a non-firefighter to lead the city’s fire department.  “People will die because of this. Proven experience matters when lives are at stake,” the former Wh… ... Read full article

Extraordinary mass graves from centuries-old battles emerge along highway route

Fox News 2025-12-27 20:07:19.4033852


                            Extraordinary mass graves from centuries-old battles emerge along highway route Author:
A silver pocket watch and military artifacts were discovered in mass graves during Czech highway construction, revealing forgotten battles from 1745 and 1866. ... Read full article

Bad flu season getting worse; skyrocketing cases set state record

USA Today 2025-12-27 19:51:38+00:00


                            Bad flu season getting worse; skyrocketing cases set state record Author: Mike Snider
The flu season is hitting in full force, especially in New York, Colorado and Louisiana, where flu-like activity is very high, according to the CDC. ... Read full article

Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue

BBC News 2025-12-27 19:37:19.8260555


                            Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue Author: BBC News
Drummer Chuck Redd said he cancelled his annual show after Trump's name was added to the venue. ... Read full article

Harry Styles drops surprise video, fans say 2026 comeback is upon us

USA Today 2025-12-27 19:33:14+00:00


                            Harry Styles drops surprise video, fans say 2026 comeback is upon us Author: Anthony Robledo
Harry Styles fans are gearing up for a 2026 comeback after the "As It Was" singer posted an over eight-minute video titled "Forever, Forever." ... Read full article

4 feet of snow? Map tracks accumulation from storms on both coasts.

USA Today 2025-12-27 19:29:53+00:00


                            4 feet of snow? Map tracks accumulation from storms on both coasts. Author: Jeanine Santucci
Snow storms dumped snow on both ends of the country, but how much fell varied widely. Maps show snow totals across USA. ... Read full article

She fled fighting in her homeland. Now Ukrainian teen is thriving in Philadelphia | CNN

CNN 2025-12-27 19:26:17.789


                            She fled fighting in her homeland. Now Ukrainian teen is thriving in Philadelphia | CNN Author: Danny Freeman
For the thousands who fled Ukraine at the start of the war, life has changed dramatically over the past four years. CNN’s Danny Freeman spoke to Kate Sobolevska, a young woman in Philadelphia who came to the US as a timid teenager and is now thriving despite … ... Read full article

Exclusive – Andrew Kolvet on Media Cover-Up: 'Disgusting' that So Few People Believe Charlie Kirk's Assassin Was a Leftist

Breitbart News 2025-12-27 19:10:45


                            Exclusive – Andrew Kolvet on Media Cover-Up: 'Disgusting' that So Few People Believe Charlie Kirk's Assassin Was a Leftist Author: Alana Mastrangelo
Andrew Kolvet said it is "disgusting" and "absolutely vile" that a minority of people believe Charlie Kirk's assassin was a leftist. ... Read full article

Sesame Street Celebrates Fake 'Kwanzaa' Holiday with Actor Michael B. Jordan

Breitbart News 2025-12-27 19:04:51


                            Sesame Street Celebrates Fake 'Kwanzaa' Holiday with Actor Michael B. Jordan Author: Warner Todd Huston
Sesame Street was seen on social media celebrating the fake holiday Kwanzaa with actor Michael B. Jordan in a post on the day after Christmas ... Read full article

Ric Grenell: Trump Kennedy Center Filing $1M Lawsuit Against Musician Who Canceled Christmas Show as Political Protest

Breitbart News 2025-12-27 19:04:40


                            Ric Grenell: Trump Kennedy Center Filing $1M Lawsuit Against Musician Who Canceled Christmas Show as Political Protest Author: Bradley Jaye
Trump Kennedy Center President Ric Grenell is filing a lawsuit against a jazz musician who abruptly canceled this year's annual "Christmas Eve Jazz Jam" due to Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS). | Entertainment ... Read full article

Texas father rescues kidnapped daughter by tracing her phone's location, sheriff's office says

Fox News 2025-12-27 18:52:23.6077554


                            Texas father rescues kidnapped daughter by tracing her phone's location, sheriff's office says Author:
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said a father in Texas found his kidnapped 15-year-old daughter on Christmas Day by tracing her phone's location. ... Read full article

WATCH: Michigan Inmates Join Hands to Pray the Lord's Prayer

Breitbart News 2025-12-27 18:41:36


                            WATCH: Michigan Inmates Join Hands to Pray the Lord's Prayer Author: Amy Furr
A large group of inmates gathered on Christmas Eve for a special moment at the Genesee County Jail in Michigan. ... Read full article

Gloria Allred questions Trump’s reasons for ending friendship with Epstein

The Hill 2025-12-27 18:33:18


                            Gloria Allred questions Trump’s reasons for ending friendship with Epstein Author: Ryan Mancini
Attorney Gloria Allred on Friday speculated on why the friendship between President Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ended, and what the files released by the Justice Department (DOJ) could reveal about the falling out. “Well, I‘ve heard diffe… ... Read full article

Americans will get 'gigantic' tax refund next year, Treasury Secretary says

Fox News 2025-12-27 17:46:06


                            Americans will get 'gigantic' tax refund next year, Treasury Secretary says Author: Rachel Wolf
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted "gigantic" tax refunds of $1,000-$2,000 for many Americans filing in 2026 due to Trump's tax cuts. ... Read full article

What’s happening in Myanmar’s civil war as military holds elections?

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-27 17:45:00


                            What’s happening in Myanmar’s civil war as military holds elections? Author: Zaheena Rasheed, Cape Diamond
Myanmar’s military seeks to entrench rule as it begins to claw back territory and China presses for stability. ... Read full article

Texas 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos vanishes outside her home on Christmas Eve

Fox News 2025-12-27 17:37:20.2018073


                            Texas 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos vanishes outside her home on Christmas Eve Author:
Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old who "normally goes for a morning walk," was last seen outside her home on the morning of Christmas Eve, authorities said. ... Read full article

Rep. Tom Emmer Wants Answers from Tim Walz About Minneapolis 'Learning Center' with No Activity

Breitbart News 2025-12-27 17:27:16


                            Rep. Tom Emmer Wants Answers from Tim Walz About Minneapolis 'Learning Center' with No Activity Author: Lowell Cauffiel
Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) wants an explanation from Gov. Tim Walz after a video went viral of a YouTube journalist confronting employees of an alleged daycare center receiving millions in federal aid for up to 99 kids but showing no signs of activity durin… ... Read full article

Newsom has strong year in California, but is he peaking too soon?

The Hill 2025-12-27 17:00:00


                            Newsom has strong year in California, but is he peaking too soon? Author: Amie Parnes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom moved himself into front-runner status for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, emerging from a pack of contenders to clear leading status. It was a strong year for Newsom, whose combative approach to taking on Presiden… ... Read full article

Brazilian judge issues house arrest orders for 10 convicted in Bolsonaro plot

Associated Press 2025-12-27 16:54:36


                            Brazilian judge issues house arrest orders for 10 convicted in Bolsonaro plot Author: Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Manuel Rueda
A Brazilian judge has issued house arrest orders for 10 people involved in a plot to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro in power after his 2022 election loss. The decision on Saturday came after Paraguay arrested and extradited a former police commander lin… ... Read full article

Trump touts tariffs, crime crackdown as first year of second term winds down

The Hill 2025-12-27 16:24:38


                            Trump touts tariffs, crime crackdown as first year of second term winds down Author: Ryan Mancini
President Trump on Saturday touted low national crime statistics and his immigration agenda while claiming his tariffs have resulted in “no inflation” as the first year of his second term comes to a close. “Crime in the United States is at its lowest levels o… ... Read full article

Defiant TPUSA leader won't quit despite chapter facing harassment, hostility after Kirk assassination

Fox News 2025-12-27 16:07:21.7325663


                            Defiant TPUSA leader won't quit despite chapter facing harassment, hostility after Kirk assassination Author:
Northern Arizona University Turning Point USA leader Rose Lombardo is standing strong despite backlash for her right-wing activism. ... Read full article

Zohran Mandami Gives Up 'Affordable' NY Apartment, Next Renter Will Pay 35% More Due to Socialist Rent Control

Breitbart News 2025-12-27 15:48:16


                            Zohran Mandami Gives Up 'Affordable' NY Apartment, Next Renter Will Pay 35% More Due to Socialist Rent Control Author: Lowell Cauffiel
Potential renters who check out New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s rent-stabilized apartment after he heads to Gracie Mansion will be in for some sticker shock, the New York Post is reporting. | Economy ... Read full article

Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians - Breitbart

Breitbart News 2025-12-27 15:37:16.0610979


                            Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians - Breitbart Author: AP
President Donald Trump says the U.S. launched a deadly strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the the West African ... Read full article

Crockett: Trump, GOP not interested in doing anything to ‘make health care more affordable’

The Hill 2025-12-27 15:21:16


                            Crockett: Trump, GOP not interested in doing anything to ‘make health care more affordable’ Author: Ryan Mancini
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Friday said President Trump and Republican lawmakers have no interest in making “health care more affordable” as ObamaCare subsidies are set to expire, rising the monthly cost for millions. “But right now, as I go around, es… ... Read full article

Kislingbury metal detectorist looks back at decades of finds

BBC News 2025-12-27 15:07:21.0285004


                            Kislingbury metal detectorist looks back at decades of finds Author: BBC News
Dave Derby began detecting in 1964 and his finds include a Saxon warrior and a Roman villa. ... Read full article

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mourns Jeffrey R. Holland

Associated Press 2025-12-27 15:01:02


                            Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mourns Jeffrey R. Holland Author: Hannah Schoenbaum
Jeffrey R. Holland, a senior official in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died at 85. The church announced his death on Saturday from complications from kidney disease. Holland led the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a key governing body. H… ... Read full article

How Free DC became the face of the capital’s anti-Trump resistance

The Washington Post 2025-12-27 14:29:20


                            How Free DC became the face of the capital’s anti-Trump resistance Author: Jenny Gathright
Free DC, founded as Trump was returning to power, has become ubiquitous this year as it seeks to infuse resistance into the everyday fabric of the city. ... Read full article

Ohio football promotes assistant to head coach after Brian Smith firing

USA Today 2025-12-27 14:15:11+00:00


                            Ohio football promotes assistant to head coach after Brian Smith firing Author: Dan Aulbach
Ohio football defensive coordinator John Hauser will be Bobcats' full-time head coach after Brian Smith was fired for an affair with student. ... Read full article

Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty

BBC News 2025-12-27 13:52:23.5619226


                            Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty Author: BBC News
The celebrity chef says he "couldn't be a prouder dad" as his 25-year-old daughter ties the knot. ... Read full article

Israeli forces take over homes, impose curfew on West Bank’s Qabatiya

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-27 13:52:06


                            Israeli forces take over homes, impose curfew on West Bank’s Qabatiya Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Incursion follows Israeli defence minister’s order for military to ‘act forcefully’ against the Palestinian town. ... Read full article

Analysis: ISIL attacks could undermine US-Syria security collaboration

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-27 13:46:17


                            Analysis: ISIL attacks could undermine US-Syria security collaboration Author: Justin Salhani
ISIL attacks dropped after Assad regime fell. But the group is likely attempting to destabilise Syria’s new government. ... Read full article

Russia attacks Ukraine with drones before Trump-Zelenskyy talks

USA Today 2025-12-27 13:45:15+00:00


                            Russia attacks Ukraine with drones before Trump-Zelenskyy talks Author: Aysha Bagchi
Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones ahead of talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump. ... Read full article

At least 1,500 flights canceled as snow hits Northeast during holidays

Associated Press 2025-12-27 13:07:27


                            At least 1,500 flights canceled as snow hits Northeast during holidays Author: Leah Willingham
More than a thousand flights were canceled or delayed across the Northeast and Great Lakes as a winter storm disrupted one of the busiest travel weekends of the year between Christmas and New Year’s. As of Saturday morning, New York City had received just und… ... Read full article

A year on, Israel still holds Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia without charge

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-27 13:01:57


                            A year on, Israel still holds Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia without charge Author: Maram Humaid
Abu Safia’s health has deteriorated considerably since he was taken by Israeli soldiers. ... Read full article

This is ‘brain rot,’ a slang term with something to it

CNN 2025-12-27 13:00:59


                            This is ‘brain rot,’ a slang term with something to it Author: Madeline Holcombe
Teens talk about their “brain rot” online. While there isn’t data to back it up, per se, experts do have concerns about the effect on kids and adults. ... Read full article

Not sure where donations end up? These groups tell you exactly who you’re helping and how you’re changing lives

CNN 2025-12-27 12:01:01


                            Not sure where donations end up? These groups tell you exactly who you’re helping and how you’re changing lives Author: Holly Yan
Ogechi Irondi’s future teetered between two scenarios: one that would lead to dual degrees after nine years of college, and one that would leave the single mother and her young children homeless. Strangers helped seal her fate. ... Read full article

These small-business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire

CNN 2025-12-27 12:00:59


                            These small-business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire Author: Tami Luhby
When patients come to Eric Frankenfeld’s chiropractic practice with insurance woes, his wife, Lisa, the office manager, tells them not to worry because she’ll work with them to keep care affordable. ... Read full article

Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry loan to UK for estimated £800m

BBC News 2025-12-27 11:37:18.9362797


                            Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry loan to UK for estimated £800m Author: BBC News
The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK. ... Read full article

Family cremates wrong body after Glasgow hospital mistake

BBC News 2025-12-27 11:22:22.7962782


                            Family cremates wrong body after Glasgow hospital mistake Author: BBC News
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation. ... Read full article

Russia hammers Ukraine’s capital ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-27 11:08:58


                            Russia hammers Ukraine’s capital ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting Author: Stephen Quillen
Zelenskyy accuses Russia’s leadership of using ‘every opportunity’ to inflict ‘greater suffering’ on Ukraine. ... Read full article

Are timed tests too stressful? It's part of a 'math wars' controversy

USA Today 2025-12-27 11:01:07+00:00


                            Are timed tests too stressful? It's part of a 'math wars' controversy Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg
A movement to help students understand rather than memorize has had sprawling effects, including pushback on teaching methods like timed tests. ... Read full article

Congress looks to reclaim relevance after ceding power to White House

The Hill 2025-12-27 11:00:00


                            Congress looks to reclaim relevance after ceding power to White House Author: Al Weaver, Emily Brooks
Frustrated lawmakers are looking to 2026 in the hopes that they can reclaim some of the power many fear they’ve ceded to the White House under President Trump. Over the course of 2025, the Trump administration unilaterally shuttered or drastically weakened fe… ... Read full article

Kennedy, other Trump officials balk at requests to testify on Capitol Hill

The Washington Post 2025-12-27 11:00:00


                            Kennedy, other Trump officials balk at requests to testify on Capitol Hill Author: Theodoric Meyer, Dan Diamond, Noah Robertson
Democrats have suggested the lack of testimony is yet another way the administration is snubbing the legislative branch. ... Read full article

‘State aggression’: Somalia demands Israel withdraw Somaliland recognition

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-27 10:43:25


                            ‘State aggression’: Somalia demands Israel withdraw Somaliland recognition Author: Faisal Ali
Somalia’s state minister for foreign affairs tells Al Jazeera that Israeli move aims to displace Palestinians from Gaza. ... Read full article

Philadelphia lacked bus-tracking signs, “Bus Stop Banksy” stepped in

The Washington Post 2025-12-27 10:30:41


                            Philadelphia lacked bus-tracking signs, “Bus Stop Banksy” stepped in Author: Angie Orellana Hernandez
Street artists in Philadelphia have installed guerrilla transit signs to display bus arrival times, aiming to make SEPTA more accessible. ... Read full article

Mourners gather at Syria's Homs mosque for victims of deadly bombing

Associated Press 2025-12-27 10:00:01


                            Mourners gather at Syria's Homs mosque for victims of deadly bombing Author: Omar Sanadiki
Hundreds of mourners have gathered outside a mosque in Homs, Syria, after a bombing killed eight people and wounded 18. The crowd assembled next to the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood, predominantly Alawite, before driving in … ... Read full article

Bankruptcies soar as companies grapple with inflation, tariffs

The Washington Post 2025-12-27 10:00:00


                            Bankruptcies soar as companies grapple with inflation, tariffs Author: Aaron Gregg, Jaclyn Peiser
Businesses in vulnerable sectors found themselves caught between rising tariffs and beleaguered consumers. ... Read full article

The U.S. sank the alleged narco-terrorists’ boat — and let them go

The Washington Post 2025-12-27 10:00:00


                            The U.S. sank the alleged narco-terrorists’ boat — and let them go Author: Arturo Torres, Samantha Schmidt, Alex Horton
In blowing up the vessel, destroying evidence and repatriating the survivors, the U.S. cut short a process that’s helped bring down traffickers. ... Read full article

Two baby giraffes are missing. Alicia Silverstone and others want answers.

The Washington Post 2025-12-27 10:00:00


                            Two baby giraffes are missing. Alicia Silverstone and others want answers. Author: Brittany Shammas, Erin Cox
The giraffes would be around eight months old, which would make them about 9-feet tall and 700 pounds, ... Read full article

Feuding physicists and the bitter battle over the swirls in ‘The Starry Night’

The Washington Post 2025-12-27 10:00:00


                            Feuding physicists and the bitter battle over the swirls in ‘The Starry Night’ Author: Carolyn Y. Johnson
A team of scientists sparked a heated debate over whether Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night depicts turbulence, a complex physical phenomenon. ... Read full article

Kennedy Center leader rebukes musician who canceled Christmas concert

The Washington Post 2025-12-27 09:11:01


                            Kennedy Center leader rebukes musician who canceled Christmas concert Author: Frances Vinall
In a letter, Trump ally Richard Grenell criticized host Chuck Redd for calling off the Jazz Jam after the center’s renaming and threatened to seek $1 million in damages. ... Read full article

Nigerian Foreign Minister: We Have Will to Fight Terror, But May Need More Arms Sold to Us

Breitbart News 2025-12-27 09:00:08


                            Nigerian Foreign Minister: We Have Will to Fight Terror, But May Need More Arms Sold to Us Author: Ian Hanchett
On Friday's broadcast of CNN's "Early Start," Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar argued that the Nigerian government has the will to fight terrorism | Clips ... Read full article

Dem Rep. Dean: Nigeria ISIS Target Strikes 'Chaos and Distraction'

Breitbart News 2025-12-27 09:00:06


                            Dem Rep. Dean: Nigeria ISIS Target Strikes 'Chaos and Distraction' Author: Ian Hanchett
On Friday's broadcast of "CNN News Central," Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) stated that the strikes in Nigeria are the administration "making sure they sow | Clips ... Read full article

Russia hits Kyiv with missiles and drones the day before Zelenskyy and Trump meet

Associated Press 2025-12-27 07:15:53


                            Russia hits Kyiv with missiles and drones the day before Zelenskyy and Trump meet Author: Samya Kullab, Vasilisa Stepanenko
Russia struck Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones in an attack that killed at least one person. The barrage came a day before the leaders of Ukraine and the United States meet. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attack “really shows that … ... Read full article

GOP Rep. Sessions: Trump Message on Christian Persecution 'Quite Clear'

Breitbart News 2025-12-27 06:35:24


                            GOP Rep. Sessions: Trump Message on Christian Persecution 'Quite Clear' Author: Jeff Poor
In a post on his Truth Social social media platform on Thursday, President Donald Trump said he launched a "powerful and deadly strike" on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria. | Clips ... Read full article

Thailand and Cambodia sign a ceasefire to end border fighting

Associated Press 2025-12-27 05:37:16


                            Thailand and Cambodia sign a ceasefire to end border fighting Author: Wasamon Audjarint, Sopheng Cheang
Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of fighting over border disputes. The agreement, effective Saturday at noon, halts military movements and airspace violations. Thailand had conducted airstrikes in Cambodia as recently as Sa… ... Read full article

Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn them into a tavern delicacy

Associated Press 2025-12-27 05:18:24


                            Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn them into a tavern delicacy Author: Menelaos Hadjicostis
Fishermen in Cyprus are now targeting invasive lionfish, which have spread from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. These fish threaten local species and the livelihoods of about 150 fishermen. The species is spreading. Italian authorities have asked the public… ... Read full article

Millions of Afghans face hunger and homelessness as aid cuts and harsh winter take toll

Associated Press 2025-12-27 05:11:33


                            Millions of Afghans face hunger and homelessness as aid cuts and harsh winter take toll Author: Abdul Kahar Afghan
Millions of Afghans are struggling as international aid cuts sever a lifeline many relied on for food and heating. Rahimullah, a Kabul resident, earns just $4.5 to $6 a day selling socks in Kabul. He’s one of many affected by the halt in U.S. aid to programs … ... Read full article

Thailand, Cambodia Declare Ceasefire, Ending Weeks of Fighting

Bloomberg 2025-12-27 04:16:30+00:00


                            Thailand, Cambodia Declare Ceasefire, Ending Weeks of Fighting Author: Patpicha Tanakasempipat, Randy Thanthong-Knight
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate ceasefire for the second time in six months after the latest round of border clashes killed dozens of soldiers and civilians, while displacing more than half a million others. ... Read full article

Thailand and Cambodia agree on ceasefire, Cambodia defence ministry says

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-27 04:14:11


                            Thailand and Cambodia agree on ceasefire, Cambodia defence ministry says Author: Al Jazeera
Agreement follows talks aimed at ending weeks of deadly clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border. ... Read full article

'Embarrass them': Trump urges DOJ to out any Dems in Epstein files

USA Today 2025-12-27 02:45:30+00:00


                            'Embarrass them': Trump urges DOJ to out any Dems in Epstein files Author: Zac Anderson
“The Dems are the ones who worked with Epstein," Trump said in a Dec. 26 social media post. “Release all of their names, embarrass them.” ... Read full article

What happened to Maxx Crosby? Raiders shut down star edge rusher

USA Today 2025-12-27 01:46:59+00:00


                            What happened to Maxx Crosby? Raiders shut down star edge rusher Author: Ayrton Ostly
The two worst teams in the NFL by record are facing off in Week 17, but the Raiders best player won't be suiting up for it. ... Read full article

Senegal Raises $1 Billion in Oversubscribed Regional Bond Sale

Bloomberg 2025-12-27 00:53:19+00:00


                            Senegal Raises $1 Billion in Oversubscribed Regional Bond Sale Author: Katarina Hoije
Senegal raised 560 billion CFA francs ($1 billion) in a regional bond sale that was extended by several days, as the government faces funding pressures after a hidden-debt scandal limited access to international capital markets. ... Read full article

Opioid aid floods rural America, yet support falls short for many

USA Today 2025-12-27 00:00:00+00:00


                            Opioid aid floods rural America, yet support falls short for many Author: Kelly Puente
Tennessee will receive more than $1.2 billion in opioid settlement funds. Experts fear the money isn’t reaching people who need it the most. ... Read full article

From Labubus to the Coldplay kiss cam: See most viral moments of 2025

USA Today 2025-12-27 00:00:00+00:00


                            From Labubus to the Coldplay kiss cam: See most viral moments of 2025 Author: Amaris Encinas
2025's top viral moments range from the serious to the silly including renaming the Gulf of Mexico and a raccoon's drunken escapades. ... Read full article

Patel Says FBI Headquarters to ‘Permanently Close’ With Move

Bloomberg 2025-12-26 22:16:50+00:00


                            Patel Says FBI Headquarters to ‘Permanently Close’ With Move Author: Bill Faries
FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency’s historic-but-aging headquarters in Washington would be “shut down permanently” as he shifts personnel into the building once occupied by the now-defunct US Agency for International Development. ... Read full article

Brutal Year for Stock Picking Spurs Trillion-Dollar Fund Exodus

Bloomberg 2025-12-26 21:18:52+00:00


                            Brutal Year for Stock Picking Spurs Trillion-Dollar Fund Exodus Author: Isabelle Lee, Alexandra Semenova
The last thing a diversified fund manager wants is to run a portfolio dominated by just seven technology companies — all American, all megacap, clustered in the same corner of the economy. Yet as the S&P 500 pushed to fresh records this week, investors were a… ... Read full article

FaZe Clan Influencers Exit Over Contract Dispute With New Owner

Bloomberg 2025-12-26 19:53:18+00:00


                            FaZe Clan Influencers Exit Over Contract Dispute With New Owner Author: Cecilia D'Anastasio
The future of the popular influencer group FaZe Clan is in flux once again after several members announced their departures this week following failed contract talks with new management. ... Read full article

After Trump Strike on Terrorists, Nigeria Says It’s Open to More

Bloomberg 2025-12-26 17:49:31+00:00


                            After Trump Strike on Terrorists, Nigeria Says It’s Open to More Author: Ruth Olurounbi, Eric Martin
After the US warned that more strikes may follow its surprise Christmas Day attack on suspected terrorist targets in Nigeria, officials in the West African nation suggested they’d be open to continued intervention. ... Read full article

Israel Seals Recognition Deal with Breakaway Somalia Region

Bloomberg 2025-12-26 15:55:35+00:00


                            Israel Seals Recognition Deal with Breakaway Somalia Region Author: Dan Williams, Mohamed Omar Ahmed
Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, giving it a new partner on the strategic Red Sea coast. ... Read full article

Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red

Associated Press 2025-12-26 15:22:44


                            Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red Author: Ope Adetayo, Tunde Omolehin
A U.S. airstrike that targeted an alleged Islamic State camp in Nigeria has caused panic in the village of Jabo. On Thursday, residents witnessed the sky glowing red from the attack. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the strike, which was confirmed as a j… ... Read full article

Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv region kills at least two ahead of Trump-Zelensky peace talks

CNN 2025-12-26 13:11:30


                            Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv region kills at least two ahead of Trump-Zelensky peace talks Author: Christian Edwards, Svitlana Vlasova, Laura Sharman
Russia carried out one of this year’s longest sustained attacks on Ukraine overnight, the day before Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet his US counterpart Donald Trump in Florida, as efforts continue to end the nearly four-year war in Easte… ... Read full article

Can biking kill your sex life? A urologist weighs in

CNN 2025-12-26 13:00:59


                            Can biking kill your sex life? A urologist weighs in Author: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt
A urologist weighs in on whether biking can cause prostate issues or erection problems. The science-based answer is that the activity probably does not, he says. ... Read full article

ServiceNow $12 Billion Deal Spree Is ‘Deja Vu’ of CEO’s SAP Days

Bloomberg 2025-12-26 13:00:00+00:00


                            ServiceNow $12 Billion Deal Spree Is ‘Deja Vu’ of CEO’s SAP Days Author: Brody Ford
After years of eschewing big mergers, ServiceNow Inc. is on a deal spree. It has spent at least $12 billion this year on acquisitions or strategic investments. ... Read full article

Zelenskiy Expects to Meet With Trump Sunday on Peace Framework

Bloomberg 2025-12-26 12:55:40+00:00


                            Zelenskiy Expects to Meet With Trump Sunday on Peace Framework Author: Olesia Safronova, Aliaksandr Kudrytski
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he expects to meet with US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday in pursuit of a deal to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion, though the latest comments from Moscow raise doubts about how close a final agr… ... Read full article

Nigeria Secures $1.2 Billion UAE Loan to Build Coastal Highway

Bloomberg 2025-12-26 12:24:46+00:00


                            Nigeria Secures $1.2 Billion UAE Loan to Build Coastal Highway Author: Ruth Olurounbi
Nigeria secured about $1.2 billion in funding from the United Arab Emirates to help build part of a new freeway, the West African nation’s presidency announced Friday. ... Read full article

What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria

Associated Press 2025-12-26 05:37:24


                            What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria Author: Chinedu Asadu
The United States airstrikes targeting militants affiliated with the Islamic State in northwestern Nigeria are a major escalation of an offensive that Nigeria’s overstretched military has struggled with for years. U.S. President Donald Trump said the “powerfu… ... Read full article

The top 5 interview moments of 2025 | The Conversation

Politico 2025-12-26 04:55:00+00:00


                            The top 5 interview moments of 2025 | The Conversation Author:
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Bolsonaro endorses son’s presidential election bid

The Hill 2025-12-26 01:00:02


                            Bolsonaro endorses son’s presidential election bid Author: Ashleigh Fields
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday endorsed his son Flavio Bolsonaro for the 2026 presidential election from a hospital bed in Brasilia after undergoing treatment for a hernia. “With the commitment of not allowing the popular will to be sile… ... Read full article

US launches strike against ISIS in Nigeria

The Hill 2025-12-26 00:04:23


                            US launches strike against ISIS in Nigeria Author: Ashleigh Fields
The United States on Thursday launched strikes against ISIS in Nigeria, President Trump announced, citing the targeting of Christians in the region. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike again… ... Read full article

Jimmy Kimmel says ‘tyranny is booming’ in US in ‘alternative’ UK Christmas message

The Hill 2025-12-25 23:28:30


                            Jimmy Kimmel says ‘tyranny is booming’ in US in ‘alternative’ UK Christmas message Author: Ashleigh Fields
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday delivered an “Alternative Christmas Message” to a British audience, saying that “tyranny is booming” in the United States and aiming criticism at President Trump. The filmed remarks aired on Channel 4 in line with the holiday… ... Read full article

Opinions from across America on today’s news

The Washington Post 2025-12-25 10:22:37.7943865

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Watch CNN live online | CNN

CNN 2025-12-25 07:52:30.4359733


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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

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