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Equality boss expects people to 'follow rules' over single-sex spaces

BBC News 2025-12-14 06:37:21.5024834


                            Equality boss expects people to 'follow rules' over single-sex spaces Author: BBC News
Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson said "things could be sorted out if there is goodwill and recognition that everybody has rights". ... Read full article

Manhunt continues after two killed in Brown University shooting

BBC News 2025-12-14 06:37:19.2999077


                            Manhunt continues after two killed in Brown University shooting Author: BBC News
The gunman, still at large, injured nine other people in the attack at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. ... Read full article

2025 in politics: Reform’s rise, Labour’s woes and Trump

BBC News 2025-12-14 06:22:20.5811085


                            2025 in politics: Reform’s rise, Labour’s woes and Trump Author: BBC News
Reform’s rise, Labour’s woes and Trump’s presence have changed our politics. What will the next 12 months bring? ... Read full article

India Tightens Pollution Curbs in New Delhi, Halts Construction

Bloomberg 2025-12-14 06:14:20+00:00


                            India Tightens Pollution Curbs in New Delhi, Halts Construction Author: Pratik Parija
India stepped up anti-pollution curbs in New Delhi and nearby areas after a sudden spike in airborne toxins. ... Read full article

Search for Brown University shooter stretches into second day

Associated Press 2025-12-14 06:08:32


                            Search for Brown University shooter stretches into second day Author: Kimberlee Kruesi, Jennifer McDermott
Hundreds of police officers are scouring the Brown University campus and nearby neighborhoods in the hunt for a shooter who killed two people and wounded nine others in a classroom. The search stretched late into a second day after the Saturday afternoon shoo… ... Read full article

The Rags-to-Riches Capitalist Behind Britain’s Most Influential Think Tank

Bloomberg 2025-12-14 06:00:00+00:00


                            The Rags-to-Riches Capitalist Behind Britain’s Most Influential Think Tank Author: Philip Aldrick
Clive Cowdery is arguably the most influential non-politician in UK politics today. His proteges at the Resolution Foundation, a think tank he founded 20 years ago, now staff the halls of Westminster and its ideas occupy the minds of Labour’s government minis… ... Read full article

Thailand-Cambodia live: Renewed border clashes as fighting enters 2nd week

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-14 05:50:49


                            Thailand-Cambodia live: Renewed border clashes as fighting enters 2nd week Author: Fiona Kelliher, Usaid Siddiqui
Renewed border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand entered a second week. ... Read full article

Researchers uncover potential anti-aging molecule hidden in dark chocolate

Fox News 2025-12-14 05:22:27.8612182


                            Researchers uncover potential anti-aging molecule hidden in dark chocolate Author:
New research reveals that a compound in dark chocolate called theobromine may slow biological aging in adults, but experts warn against overindulging in sweets. ... Read full article

Elon Musk blasts Newsom’s office, says his son is battling mental illness due to ‘evil woke mind virus’

Fox News 2025-12-14 05:22:21.3784578


                            Elon Musk blasts Newsom’s office, says his son is battling mental illness due to ‘evil woke mind virus’ Author:
Elon Musk and California Gov. Gavin Newsom clashed on social media over transgender rights and Musk's estranged daughter in a heated public exchange. ... Read full article

Anglesey family home being raffled for £5 a ticket

BBC News 2025-12-14 05:22:20.8160992


                            Anglesey family home being raffled for £5 a ticket Author: BBC News
After failing to sell the traditional way, Jennie and John Bailey decide a different approach. ... Read full article

Iowa National Guard soldiers identified as victims in deadly Syria ISIS attack

Fox News 2025-12-14 05:22:17.6113786


                            Iowa National Guard soldiers identified as victims in deadly Syria ISIS attack Author:
Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in ISIS ambush attack in Syria as Trump vows 'very serious retaliation' against the terrorist group in response. ... Read full article

Women fleeing Mali conflict say they were sexually assaulted but silence hides more

Associated Press 2025-12-14 05:18:45


                            Women fleeing Mali conflict say they were sexually assaulted but silence hides more Author: Monika Pronczuk, Caitlin Kelly
Women and girls from Mali are alleging rape and sexual assault by Russian fighters with Africa Corps, a new military unit under Moscow's control. People have been sexually assaulted by all sides as Mali's military and Russian allies fight militants affiliated… ... Read full article

European anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies increase

Associated Press 2025-12-14 05:17:17


                            European anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies increase Author: Jill Lawless
In the past year, tens of thousands hostile to immigrants marched through London chanting “send them home!” A British lawmaker complained of seeing too many non-white faces on TV. And senior politicians advocated the deportation of longtime U.K. residents bor… ... Read full article

Chile's hard right eyes its first presidency since the dictatorship

Associated Press 2025-12-14 05:15:48


                            Chile's hard right eyes its first presidency since the dictatorship Author: Isabel DeBre
Chileans are headed to the polls and even detractors of ultra-conservative former lawmaker José Antonio Kast say the candidate is now almost certain to become Chile’s next leader. Kast has a meaningful lead in the polls over his rival in the presidential runo… ... Read full article

Spurs edge Thunder 111-109 as Victor Wembanyama returns with 22 points

Associated Press 2025-12-14 05:13:13


                            Spurs edge Thunder 111-109 as Victor Wembanyama returns with 22 points Author: Mark Anderson
Victor Wembanyama returned from a 12-game absence to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-109 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The win on Saturday night puts the Spurs in the NBA Cup final against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Oklahoma City entered on… ... Read full article

Philippines says fishermen hurt, boat damaged in China coastguard skirmish

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-14 04:53:46


                            Philippines says fishermen hurt, boat damaged in China coastguard skirmish Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The Philippine coastguard claims the vessels it deployed to aid the injured fishermen were also repeatedly blocked. ... Read full article

What Mormons really think of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

BBC News 2025-12-14 04:37:12.1739977


                            What Mormons really think of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Author: BBC News
Those in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Britain tell BBC News about their lives, after the Disney+ show was laced with scandal. ... Read full article

Jimmy Lai, ex-pro-democracy newspaper founder, to hear verdict in national security case

Associated Press 2025-12-14 04:00:26


                            Jimmy Lai, ex-pro-democracy newspaper founder, to hear verdict in national security case Author: Kanis Leung
A Hong Kong court will deliver its verdict in the national security case of former pro-democracy newspaper founder Jimmy Lai on Monday. Lai faces up to life in prison if convicted. The ruling is closely watched by foreign governments and political observers a… ... Read full article

REPORT: Biden Struggles to Raise Funds for Presidential Library

Breitbart News 2025-12-14 03:59:20


                            REPORT: Biden Struggles to Raise Funds for Presidential Library Author: Jasmyn Jordan
Despite launching his presidential library foundation a year ago, Joe Biden has struggled to raise substantial funds for the project. ... Read full article

FBI ousts reinstated whistleblower over unauthorized media talks, ‘poor judgment’

Fox News 2025-12-14 03:52:19.8940964


                            FBI ousts reinstated whistleblower over unauthorized media talks, ‘poor judgment’ Author:
FBI agent and COVID-era whistleblower Steve Friend was fired for "unprofessional conduct" just months after being reinstated by the Trump administration. ... Read full article

Erika Kirk says ‘everyone has a responsibility’ to turn down political temperature in CBS town hall

The Hill 2025-12-14 03:02:02


                            Erika Kirk says ‘everyone has a responsibility’ to turn down political temperature in CBS town hall Author: Ryan Mancini
Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, said in an interview released on Saturday that “everyone has a responsibility” to dial down intensifying violent rhetoric in the wake of her husband’s assassination in September. Kirk took questions fro… ... Read full article

Brown is the only Ivy League school in recent history to experience a mass shooting

USA Today 2025-12-14 02:32:10+00:00


                            Brown is the only Ivy League school in recent history to experience a mass shooting Author: Bailey Allen
Brown University is the first Ivy League school in recent history to experience a shooting in which multiple people were killed. ... Read full article

Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham coup plot' and UK faces 'tsunami of flu'

BBC News 2025-12-14 02:07:18.5216487


                            Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham coup plot' and UK faces 'tsunami of flu' Author: BBC News
Claims of Labour Mayor Andy Burnham's "plot" to enter Commons and a spike of flu cases leads the Sunday papers. ... Read full article

Luxury car sales in China weaken as its economy slows

Associated Press 2025-12-14 02:05:04


                            Luxury car sales in China weaken as its economy slows Author: Chan Ho-him
Chinese demand for foreign luxury cars is waning as customers opt for more affordable Chinese brand models. Those are often sold at big discounts catering to their taste for fancy electronics and comfort. That is bad news for European carmakers like Porsche, … ... Read full article

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza wins 2025 Heisman Trophy

Fox News 2025-12-14 01:52:13.1115563


                            Indiana's Fernando Mendoza wins 2025 Heisman Trophy Author:
Fernando Mendoza became the first Indiana Hoosier to win the Heisman Trophy, leading the undefeated team to the top College Football Playoff seed. ... Read full article

How do skincare dupes compare to luxury brands?

BBC News 2025-12-14 01:37:27.8461295


                            How do skincare dupes compare to luxury brands? Author: BBC News
Budget-friendly alternatives to high-end products often have similar names and packaging, but the ingredients can vary significantly. ... Read full article

'Everyone is invited to be the fourth Haim sister'

BBC News 2025-12-14 01:37:21.6914104


                            'Everyone is invited to be the fourth Haim sister' Author: BBC News
As they celebrate an historic Grammy nomination, Haim say everyone is welcome to join their band. ... Read full article

Jalen Brunson's 40 points lead Knicks past Orlando Magic in NBA Cup

Associated Press 2025-12-14 01:22:09


                            Jalen Brunson's 40 points lead Knicks past Orlando Magic in NBA Cup Author: Mark Anderson
Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 40 points to lead the Knicks past the Orlando Magic 132-120. The win put New York in the NBA Cup final. The Knicks have won five in a row and nine of their last 10 games. Brunson also had eight assists and made 16 of 27 shot… ... Read full article

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,389

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-14 01:18:36


                            Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,389 Author: Al Jazeera
These are the key developments from day 1,389 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. ... Read full article

Giffords Urges Congress to Act Before Brown U Shooting Details Known

Breitbart News 2025-12-14 01:18:23


                            Giffords Urges Congress to Act Before Brown U Shooting Details Known Author: AWR Hawkins
Gabby Giffords responded to the shooting at Brown University by urging Congress to act before specific details in the incident were known. ... Read full article

Fernando Mendoza wins Heisman Trophy, the latest step in Indiana’s stunning rise to national prominence

The Washington Post 2025-12-14 01:16:48


                            Fernando Mendoza wins Heisman Trophy, the latest step in Indiana’s stunning rise to national prominence Author: Chuck Culpepper
The quarterback won the award Saturday night in New York over Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. ... Read full article

Hollywood panics as Paramount-Netflix battle for Warner Bros

BBC News 2025-12-14 01:07:28.065036


                            Hollywood panics as Paramount-Netflix battle for Warner Bros Author: BBC News
Interviews with dozens of actors, producers and camera crews reveal an industry attempting to weigh the lesser of two horrible choices. ... Read full article

Binge-watching 2025's Christmas films: The good, the bad and the so-bad-it's-good

BBC News 2025-12-14 01:07:25.5344149


                            Binge-watching 2025's Christmas films: The good, the bad and the so-bad-it's-good Author: BBC News
Kiefer Sutherland, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kate Winslet all star in new festive films this Christmas. ... Read full article

Asia’s Rich Drive $200 Billion Revival in Complex Equity Notes

Bloomberg 2025-12-14 01:00:00+00:00


                            Asia’s Rich Drive $200 Billion Revival in Complex Equity Notes Author: Jeanny Yu
Rich Asian investors are plowing record money into complex stock bets that saddled them with big losses just a few years ago. ... Read full article

Church puts zip tie on baby Jesus in nativity scene | CNN

CNN 2025-12-14 00:52:23.0805765


                            Church puts zip tie on baby Jesus in nativity scene | CNN Author: Jasmine Amjad
A church outside of Chicago has sparked mixed reactions after displaying a nativity scene showing baby Jesus in zip ties and ICE agents with gas masks, aiming to protest recent immigration raids. ... Read full article

Australia Flags $13.3 Billion Savings as Budget Pressures Mount

Bloomberg 2025-12-14 00:43:12+00:00


                            Australia Flags $13.3 Billion Savings as Budget Pressures Mount Author: Jason Gale
Australia will book A$20 billion ($13.3 billion) in savings in Wednesday’s mid-year budget update as the government works to offset rising spending pressures, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said. ... Read full article

Navy tops Army with late touchdown as Trump's attendance in Baltimore sparks protests

Fox News 2025-12-14 00:37:27.3630208


                            Navy tops Army with late touchdown as Trump's attendance in Baltimore sparks protests Author:
Navy edged Army in a dramatic win while President Donald Trump’s appearance drew protests throughout Baltimore, adding political friction to the storied Army-Navy matchup. ... Read full article

Trump attends, handles coin toss at Army-Navy college football game

The Hill 2025-12-14 00:13:53


                            Trump attends, handles coin toss at Army-Navy college football game Author: Ryan Mancini
President Trump on Saturday attended the annual Army-Navy college football game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, where he handled the coin toss and met with players before the game. Before he arrived, Trump said he was asked which side he supported, he wrote… ... Read full article

Police Seek Suspect 'Dressed in Black' After Shooting at Brown University

Breitbart News 2025-12-14 00:13:06


                            Police Seek Suspect 'Dressed in Black' After Shooting at Brown University Author: AWR Hawkins
At least two people are dead following a shooting at Brown University Saturday shortly after 4:00 p.m., according to the Associated Press. ... Read full article

ServiceNow Said to Near Deal to Buy Armis for Up to $7 Billion

Bloomberg 2025-12-14 00:03:31+00:00


                            ServiceNow Said to Near Deal to Buy Armis for Up to $7 Billion Author: Andrew Martin, Ryan Gould, Brody Ford
ServiceNow Inc. is in advanced talks to buy the cybersecurity startup Armis in a deal that may be valued at as much as $7 billion and would represent the tech company’s largest acquisition to date. ... Read full article

Hong Kong, India Fuel Blockbuster Year for Asia Fundraising

Bloomberg 2025-12-14 00:00:00+00:00


                            Hong Kong, India Fuel Blockbuster Year for Asia Fundraising Author: Dave Sebastian, Julia Fioretti
Not long ago, Hong Kong’s share-sale market was a symbol of China’s slowdown: Deal books were thin, investor sentiment was sour and bankers were fleeing the industry. This year, the script has flipped. ... Read full article

WATCH: Trump Gets Hero's Welcome at Army-Navy Game, Participates in Coin Toss

Breitbart News 2025-12-13 23:58:31


                            WATCH: Trump Gets Hero's Welcome at Army-Navy Game, Participates in Coin Toss Author: Nick Gilbertson
Trump received a hero's welcome at the Army-Navy football game in Baltimore on Saturday, where he tossed the coin to decide the kickoff. ... Read full article

Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins among 7* QBs NFL teams should target

USA Today 2025-12-13 23:46:08+00:00


                            Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins among 7* QBs NFL teams should target Author: Nate Davis
Teams in need of a new passer next season might have a fairly narrow set of options on the QB menu. ... Read full article

Trump Responds to Shooting at Brown University: Suspect 'Not in Custody'

Breitbart News 2025-12-13 23:45:04


                            Trump Responds to Shooting at Brown University: Suspect 'Not in Custody' Author: Elizabeth Weibel
President Donald Trump responded to reports of a shooting at Brown University and clarified that the "suspect is NOT in custody." ... Read full article

Multiple dead, several wounded after mass shooting at Brown University

Fox News 2025-12-13 23:44:10


                            Multiple dead, several wounded after mass shooting at Brown University Author: Alexandra Koch
Multiple people are dead and several others are hurt after a mass shooting Saturday at Brown University in Rhode Island. ... Read full article

At least 2 dead in shooting at Brown University

The Hill 2025-12-13 23:25:04


                            At least 2 dead in shooting at Brown University Author: Ryan Mancini
At least two people were killed on Saturday in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island, according to authorities. The university initially said that multiple people were shot and transported to local hospitals, and later confirmed at least two deaths. … ... Read full article

'Too Big to Regulate': Anti-Trust Expert Warns Conservatives New Corporate Mergers Pose Threat to Speech, Culture, or Markets

Breitbart News 2025-12-13 23:22:42


                            'Too Big to Regulate': Anti-Trust Expert Warns Conservatives New Corporate Mergers Pose Threat to Speech, Culture, or Markets Author: Breitbart TV
On Friday on "The Alex Marlow Show," Joel Thayer, President of the Digital Progress Institute, talked about mergers Thayer said, "Conservatives don't | Clips ... Read full article

Marlow: This Might Be Newsom's Most Retarded Take Yet

Breitbart News 2025-12-13 23:22:37


                            Marlow: This Might Be Newsom's Most Retarded Take Yet Author: Breitbart TV
On Friday on "The Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed Gavin Newsom. Marlow stated, "He's just having a full-on | Clips ... Read full article

OpenAI to End Equity Vesting Period for Employees, WSJ Says

Bloomberg 2025-12-13 23:12:10+00:00


                            OpenAI to End Equity Vesting Period for Employees, WSJ Says Author: Vincent Lee
OpenAI told staff that it was ending its policy requiring employees to work for at least six months at the company before their equity vests, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. ... Read full article

Brown University in US reports ‘active shooter’ situation on campus

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-13 23:00:51


                            Brown University in US reports ‘active shooter’ situation on campus Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Multiple people have been reported injured in a shooting near the Ivy League campus in Providence, Rhode Island. ... Read full article

Shots fired at Brown University: Photos show the scene

USA Today 2025-12-13 22:56:36+00:00


                            Shots fired at Brown University: Photos show the scene Author:
Police responded to reports of an active shooter on campus at Brown University, an Ivy League school in Providence, Rhode Island. ... Read full article

Suspect at large after multiple people shot around Brown University, police say

The Washington Post 2025-12-13 22:50:52


                            Suspect at large after multiple people shot around Brown University, police say Author: Gaya Gupta, Angie Orellana Hernandez
According to a campus alert, shots were reported at the Barus and Holley Engineering building, a popular place for students to study. ... Read full article

Senegal Plans to Tap Regional Debt Market to Bridge Budget Gap

Bloomberg 2025-12-13 22:39:40+00:00


                            Senegal Plans to Tap Regional Debt Market to Bridge Budget Gap Author: Katarina Hoije
Senegal will rely on West Africa’s regional debt market to close its 2026 budget gap after uncovering billions of dollars in unreported borrowings, leaving it effectively shut out of international markets. ... Read full article

Dem Rep. Delia Ramirez Initiates Impeachment Push Against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

Breitbart News 2025-12-13 22:33:13


                            Dem Rep. Delia Ramirez Initiates Impeachment Push Against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Author: Jasmyn Jordan
A Democrat congresswoman from Illinois has formally called for an investigation into Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. ... Read full article

One person killed after U-Haul truck explodes in Idaho retail shopping center parking lot

Fox News 2025-12-13 22:07:27.3307965


                            One person killed after U-Haul truck explodes in Idaho retail shopping center parking lot Author:
One dead after U-Haul truck explodes outside Old Navy in Idaho. Blast damages nearby businesses as multiple agencies respond to Saturday incident. ... Read full article

Multiple Victims in Shooting at Brown University, Police Say

Bloomberg 2025-12-13 22:00:33+00:00


                            Multiple Victims in Shooting at Brown University, Police Say Author: María Paula Mijares Torres
Multiple people were shot near the Brown University campus in Rhode Island on Saturday, police said. ... Read full article

Why Trump is edging toward a serious conflict with Venezuela

The Hill 2025-12-13 22:00:00


                            Why Trump is edging toward a serious conflict with Venezuela Author: Filip Timotija
President Trump is turning up the pressure against Venezuela and its strongman leader Nicolás Maduro, seizing a massive oil tanker en route to Cuba this week and slapping additional sanctions against his leadership.  The seizure of the sanctioned ship, called… ... Read full article

Two U.S. Army Soldiers and Interpreter Killed in Syria, Three Wounded; Trump Promises Retaliation

Breitbart News 2025-12-13 21:12:01


                            Two U.S. Army Soldiers and Interpreter Killed in Syria, Three Wounded; Trump Promises Retaliation Author: Lowell Cauffiel
In the same week Syrians were celebrating a new chapter in their country, an ambush has killed two U.S. soldiers and an interpreter in Syria, the Pentagon announced. ... Read full article

Man uncovers missing father’s bones buried beneath family home, unleashing ‘a thousand' other secrets

Fox News 2025-12-13 21:07:13.9084875


                            Man uncovers missing father’s bones buried beneath family home, unleashing ‘a thousand' other secrets Author:
True crime documentary "Secrets We Bury" explores family's quest to find missing father George Carroll, uncovering dark secrets buried in Long Island home basement. ... Read full article

Rich World’s Rate-Cut Momentum Is Fading Away

Bloomberg 2025-12-13 21:00:00+00:00


                            Rich World’s Rate-Cut Momentum Is Fading Away Author: Craig Stirling
The final flurry of global monetary policy decisions for 2025 is likely to showcase how the easing cycle in advanced economies either lacks fresh impetus or is effectively over. ... Read full article

Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old, but says a century 'is not enough'

USA Today 2025-12-13 20:34:14+00:00


                            Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old, but says a century 'is not enough' Author: KiMi Robinson
With Dick Van Dyke turning 100 on Dec. 13, he vowed to live longer with wife Arlene Silver at his side because "100 years is not enough." ... Read full article

Alaves vs Real Madrid: La Liga – team news, start time, lineups

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-13 19:57:56


                            Alaves vs Real Madrid: La Liga – team news, start time, lineups Author: Kevin Hand
Real Madrid have only won two of their last eight matches piling pressure on their manager Xabi Alonso for Alaves trip. ... Read full article

Trump vows response after US service members killed in Syria attack

The Hill 2025-12-13 19:45:31


                            Trump vows response after US service members killed in Syria attack Author: Ryan Mancini
President Trump told reporters on Saturday that “we will retaliate” after two U.S. service members and one civilian were killed with several others injured in an ISIS ambush in Syria. The president expressed his condolences to the families of those killed, wh… ... Read full article

Exclusive — Jason Miller: Economy Will 'Take Off Like a Rocket Ship' in 2026

Breitbart News 2025-12-13 19:37:14


                            Exclusive — Jason Miller: Economy Will 'Take Off Like a Rocket Ship' in 2026 Author: Hannah Knudsen
An economic boom is coming in the first two quarters of 2026, Jason Miller, senior advisor to President Trump, said during an appearance on Breitbart News Saturday, predicting the economy will "take off like a rocket ship" in 2026. | Radio ... Read full article

Colts put Philip Rivers on roster for Sunday’s game, completing NFL return for 44-year-old grandfather

CNN 2025-12-13 19:31:00


                            Colts put Philip Rivers on roster for Sunday’s game, completing NFL return for 44-year-old grandfather Author: Kevin Dotson
The Indianapolis Colts anounced Saturday that Philip Rivers has been signed to the team’s 53-man active roster ahead of a Sunday showdown against the Seattle Seahawks. ... Read full article

Hungarian protesters demand PM Viktor Orban quits over child abuse scandals

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-13 19:19:06


                            Hungarian protesters demand PM Viktor Orban quits over child abuse scandals Author: Al Jazeera
Orban’s government has been rocked by several child-abuse scandals in recent years. ... Read full article

Sherrone Moore accuser told police 'she has never been more terrified in her life'

USA Today 2025-12-13 19:04:07+00:00


                            Sherrone Moore accuser told police 'she has never been more terrified in her life' Author: Dave Boucher, Tony Garcia, John Wisely
Details from statements made by Sherrone Moore's accuser, an executive assistant to the head coach, were used Friday to charge the ex-Michigan coach. ... Read full article

2 U.S. soldiers, civilian interpreter killed in attack in central Syria

The Washington Post 2025-12-13 17:38:02


                            2 U.S. soldiers, civilian interpreter killed in attack in central Syria Author: Kareem Fahim, Dan Lamothe
A joint U.S.-Syrian security patrol was attacked in the city of Palmyra, the Pentagon and Syria’s state news agency reported. ... Read full article

Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza, threatening fragile truce

The Washington Post 2025-12-13 17:34:48


                            Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza, threatening fragile truce Author: Yeganeh Torbati
The Israel Defense Forces said Raed Saad had worked to reestablish Hamas’ capabilities and weapons manufacturing. Hamas said the strike violated ceasefire. ... Read full article

US service members, civilian killed in Syria ambush attack: CENTCOM

The Hill 2025-12-13 17:13:05


                            US service members, civilian killed in Syria ambush attack: CENTCOM Author: Ashleigh Fields
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed Saturday that two U.S. service members and one civilian were killed, and several others injured, after a gunman tied to ISIS launched an ambush. “On Dec. 13, two U.S. service members and one U.S. civilian were killed, … ... Read full article

Two US soldiers, one interpreter killed in Syria.Trump vows to retaliate

USA Today 2025-12-13 17:09:46+00:00


                            Two US soldiers, one interpreter killed in Syria.Trump vows to retaliate Author: Phillip M. Bailey
Three others were wounded, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said. ... Read full article

Arctic air chills northern US as Northwest braces for possible mudslides

Associated Press 2025-12-13 17:08:07


                            Arctic air chills northern US as Northwest braces for possible mudslides Author:
An arctic air blast is plunging south from Canada, spreading into the northern United States. Meanwhile, residents of the Pacific Northwest are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures as floodwaters slowly recede. Thousands of people have been evacu… ... Read full article

Trump leans into isolation as challenges mount at home

The Washington Post 2025-12-13 17:06:10


                            Trump leans into isolation as challenges mount at home Author: Naftali Bendavid
As the administration enters choppy political waters, it has redoubled its pushback against foreign people, products and cultures. ... Read full article

5 things to watch after the Senate’s failed health care votes

The Hill 2025-12-13 17:00:00


                            5 things to watch after the Senate’s failed health care votes Author: Al Weaver, Nathaniel Weixel
The Senate this week failed to pass dueling bills from Republicans and Democrats to address a looming spike in health insurance costs for people who buy Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. The result was expected. Now, without a last-ditch bipartisan miracle, en… ... Read full article

Jimmy Kimmel tears into Time's AI-focused Person of the Year cover featuring Musk, Altman and other tech CEOs

Fox News 2025-12-13 16:52:16.540991


                            Jimmy Kimmel tears into Time's AI-focused Person of the Year cover featuring Musk, Altman and other tech CEOs Author:
On Thursday's episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live," host Jimmy Kimmel tore into Time magazine's 2025 Person of the Year cover featuring the "Architects of AI." ... Read full article

A big change in US weather is coming after weekend snow storm

USA Today 2025-12-13 15:51:49+00:00


                            A big change in US weather is coming after weekend snow storm Author: Jeanine Santucci
Bitter cold and snow will be replaced with above-average temperatures for much of the country, forecasters say. ... Read full article

Israel says it hit ‘key’ Hamas member in Gaza City

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-13 15:16:49


                            Israel says it hit ‘key’ Hamas member in Gaza City Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The army claims the member was working to re-establish Hamas’s capabilities in the Strip. ... Read full article

Belarus frees 123 prisoners including Ales Bialiatski as US lifts sanctions

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-13 15:10:16


                            Belarus frees 123 prisoners including Ales Bialiatski as US lifts sanctions Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. ... Read full article

Assailant opens fire on Syrian and US forces in central Syria

Associated Press 2025-12-13 15:06:45


                            Assailant opens fire on Syrian and US forces in central Syria Author: Samar Kassabali, Bassem Mroue
Two U.S. service members and one American civilian have been killed and three other people wounded in an ambush by the Islamic State group in central Syria, the U.S. Central Command said. Saturday's attack on U.S. troops in Iraq is the first to inflict casual… ... Read full article

Pinched by higher prices, many Trump voters say: Don't blame him

USA Today 2025-12-13 14:31:22+00:00


                            Pinched by higher prices, many Trump voters say: Don't blame him Author: Julia Harte, USA TODAY
Affordability is front and center in voters’ minds as both parties gear up for next year’s congressional midterm elections. ... Read full article

Democrats gather in California feeling sunny once again

Politico 2025-12-13 14:03:07+00:00


                            Democrats gather in California feeling sunny once again Author: Elena Schneider, Melanie Mason, Liam Dillon
At the Democratic National Committee’s winter meetings in L.A., party leaders are feeling good for the first time in a year. ... Read full article

Is Victor Wembanyama playing today? Injury update for Spurs star

USA Today 2025-12-13 14:01:11+00:00


                            Is Victor Wembanyama playing today? Injury update for Spurs star Author: James H. Williams, Lorenzo Reyes
Victor Wembanyama could provide a boost for the Spurs this week with a possible return. Here's the latest on his calf injury. ... Read full article

Joint Syrian-US patrol comes under attack near Palmyra: State media

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-13 13:56:44


                            Joint Syrian-US patrol comes under attack near Palmyra: State media Author: Al Jazeera
The gunman involved has been killed, with no information on motives as of yet. ... Read full article

Is Snoopy a sellout?

CNN 2025-12-13 13:00:59


                            Is Snoopy a sellout? Author: Scottie Andrew
Peanuts’ star beagle shows up everywhere: on slow cookers, sweaters and luxury goods. Yet somehow, as “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and shopping season come around again, he seems to be the one entity who can’t be overcommercialized. ... Read full article

These sick kids can't be home for the holidays. This influencer is trying to help.

USA Today 2025-12-13 13:00:24+00:00


                            These sick kids can't be home for the holidays. This influencer is trying to help. Author: Madeline Mitchell
Meghan Gallagher, a home and lifestyle influencer, teamed up with the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia this year to surprise families. ... Read full article

As Epstein releases near, Americans think Trump knew about Epstein’s alleged crimes

CNN 2025-12-13 12:55:15


                            As Epstein releases near, Americans think Trump knew about Epstein’s alleged crimes Author: Aaron Blake
Friday featured yet another drop in the drip-drip-drip of new information from the Jeffrey Epstein files. This time: new pictures released by House Democrats that feature Donald Trump and other powerful people like Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon and Richard Brans… ... Read full article

Residents emerge in DR Congo’s tense Uvira after M23 rebel takeover

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-13 11:39:07


                            Residents emerge in DR Congo’s tense Uvira after M23 rebel takeover Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Al Jazeera gains exclusive access to Uvira where fighting has killed hundreds. ... Read full article

The forensic archaeologist on the hunt for trafficked antiquities

CNN 2025-12-13 11:15:45


                            The forensic archaeologist on the hunt for trafficked antiquities Author: Lianne Kolirin
Christos Tsirogiannis has spent almost two decades trawling through inventories of museums, auction houses and other collections for illegally trafficked antiquities. ... Read full article

He leaned right in high school. Now he’s the Trump-trolling Portland Chicken.

The Washington Post 2025-12-13 11:00:39


                            He leaned right in high school. Now he’s the Trump-trolling Portland Chicken. Author: Casey Parks
The protests against ICE gave Jack Dickinson a taste of national celebrity, but more important they gave him a community he’d never had before. ... Read full article

Dr. Oz took over Medicare. It hasn’t been the disaster his critics feared.

The Washington Post 2025-12-13 11:00:38


                            Dr. Oz took over Medicare. It hasn’t been the disaster his critics feared. Author: Paige Winfield Cunningham
The former TV doctor running the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Washington’s wonky health agency, has garnered positive reviews — even from some Democrats. ... Read full article

With dumb names and no stakes, bowl games’ days are numbered

The Washington Post 2025-12-13 11:00:21


                            With dumb names and no stakes, bowl games’ days are numbered Author: Barry Svrluga
Bowl games, once considered rewards, are no longer worth the time for not only individual players but also full teams. ... Read full article

Sherrone Moore’s firing and its shocking aftermath raises tough questions about the culture of Michigan’s athletic department

CNN 2025-12-13 10:00:58


                            Sherrone Moore’s firing and its shocking aftermath raises tough questions about the culture of Michigan’s athletic department Author: Dana O’Neil
A series of scandals over the last several years begs a simple, yet critical question: Is what happened with Sherrone Moore a serious, but isolated, incident or a symbol of a broader, cultural problem within the walls of Michigan athletics? ... Read full article

With an army of yes-men, how Putin’s world turned into an echo chamber

The Washington Post 2025-12-13 10:00:23


                            With an army of yes-men, how Putin’s world turned into an echo chamber Author: Mary Ilyushina
The Russian president has little incentive to compromise in the ongoing peace talks because everyone around him keeps reassuring him that Russia is winning. ... Read full article

VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs

The Washington Post 2025-12-13 10:00:00


                            VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs Author: Meryl Kornfield, Hannah Natanson, Lisa Rein
Strains on the system could grow with the elimination of as many as 35,000 mostly unfilled health care positions, including doctors, nurses and support staff. ... Read full article

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.1 billion after there were no big winners in Saturday’s drawing

CNN 2025-12-13 09:00:59


                            Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.1 billion after there were no big winners in Saturday’s drawing Author: Toni Odejimi
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow, reaching an estimated $1.1 billion after there were no big winners in Saturday night’s drawing. ... Read full article

Wisconsin redistricting lawsuits may get ruling after 2026 elections

The Hill 2025-12-13 00:01:12


                            Wisconsin redistricting lawsuits may get ruling after 2026 elections Author: Ryan Mancini
Two lawsuits urging Wisconsin to redraw its congressional maps that currently favor the GOP may not be resolved until after the 2026 midterm elections, which could help President Trump’s push for red state redistricting in order for Republicans to keep contro… ... Read full article

Democrat: Latest Epstein photo cache shows ‘people engaged in sexual acts’

The Hill 2025-12-12 23:10:59


                            Democrat: Latest Epstein photo cache shows ‘people engaged in sexual acts’ Author: Ryan Mancini
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) on Friday said some of the photos found in the home of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein depict “people engaged in sexual acts.” The Virginia Democrat made the confirmation when asked on “The Arena with Kasie Hunt” on CNN. … ... Read full article

Indiana GOP’s Trump rebuke could lead to temporary redistricting detente

Politico 2025-12-12 22:24:12+00:00


                            Indiana GOP’s Trump rebuke could lead to temporary redistricting detente Author: Brakkton Booker
It doesn’t mean the redistricting wars are over. ... Read full article

Carville: Crockett broke ‘first rule of politics’ with Senate campaign launch

The Hill 2025-12-12 21:19:16


                            Carville: Crockett broke ‘first rule of politics’ with Senate campaign launch Author: Ryan Mancini
Democratic strategist James Carville mapped out on Thursday what he sees are possible problems with Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s (D-Texas) announcement to run for Senate, saying she broke the “first rule of politics.” “First of all, she seems like she’s well-educa… ... Read full article

GOP health care chaos spills into battleground midterm races

Politico 2025-12-12 16:46:05+00:00


                            GOP health care chaos spills into battleground midterm races Author: Lisa Kashinsky, Alec Hernandez
Republican Senate candidates aren’t on the same page about extending Obamacare subsidies, reflecting a broader tension that is creeping into House and Senate races. ... Read full article

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