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Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island

BBC News 2025-12-28 08:52:17.561685


                            Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island Author: BBC News
The Coral Adventurer is under investigation for the death of Suzanne Rees, who was found dead on a remote island after being left behind by the ship. ... Read full article

Central African Republic votes as Touadera seeks third presidential term

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-28 08:31:30


                            Central African Republic votes as Touadera seeks third presidential term Author: Al Jazeera
In office since 2016, President Faustin-Archange Touadera is projected to win the first round of vote. ... Read full article

Kosovo votes in snap election to end a year of political deadlock

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-28 07:10:33


                            Kosovo votes in snap election to end a year of political deadlock Author: Al Jazeera
The Balkan nation votes again as PM Albin Kurti seeks majority to break the stalemate and form a government. ... Read full article

Brazil court orders house arrest for Bolsonaro accomplices

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-28 07:08:32


                            Brazil court orders house arrest for Bolsonaro accomplices Author: Al Jazeera
Move comes after a former police chief convicted in the coup plot was caught in Paraguay trying to flee to El Salvador. ... Read full article

Starmer criticised for welcoming return of Egyptian activist

BBC News 2025-12-28 06:07:17.1239548


                            Starmer criticised for welcoming return of Egyptian activist Author: BBC News
Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted. ... Read full article

The TAZARA turns 50: Riding the railway that bridges Tanzania and Zambia

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-28 05:57:08


                            The TAZARA turns 50: Riding the railway that bridges Tanzania and Zambia Author: Paul Stremple
Businesspeople, students, tourists among those sharing space on the 1,860km TAZARA railway built by China in the 1970s. ... Read full article

California: Gas Line Explosion Shuts Down 5 Freeway Near Castaic

Breitbart News 2025-12-28 05:48:21


                            California: Gas Line Explosion Shuts Down 5 Freeway Near Castaic Author: Paul Bois
The Interstate 5 Freeway near Castaic, California, was subject to an immediate shutdown on Saturday following a gas line explosion. ... Read full article

Why Netanyahu’s visit to Mar-a-Lago is the opening act to Israeli Prime Minister’s reelection bid

CNN 2025-12-28 05:01:59


                            Why Netanyahu’s visit to Mar-a-Lago is the opening act to Israeli Prime Minister’s reelection bid Author: Tal Shalev
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago this week, the encounter will mark more than a diplomatic reunion. ... Read full article

UK curbs DRC visas, announces migrant return deals with Angola, Namibia

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-28 04:40:15


                            UK curbs DRC visas, announces migrant return deals with Angola, Namibia Author: Al Jazeera
Home Office announces visa restrictions on DRC for alleged failure to cooperate with UK’s new migrant return policy. ... Read full article

Ravens ride Derrick Henry's four touchdowns to keep playoff hopes alive

Fox News 2025-12-28 04:37:20.3425672


                            Ravens ride Derrick Henry's four touchdowns to keep playoff hopes alive Author:
Baltimore Ravens star Derrick. Henry ran for 216 yards and four touchdowns, helping his team to a 41-24 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. ... Read full article

Iranian president says his country is at 'total war' with the US, Israel and Europe: reports

Fox News 2025-12-28 03:37:22.1237703


                            Iranian president says his country is at 'total war' with the US, Israel and Europe: reports Author:
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country is at 'total war' with the U.S., Israel and Europe, claiming the conflict is more complex than Iran's 1980s war with Iraq. ... Read full article

NFL teams should expect 'Ricky Williams-type' price tag in potential Joe Burrow trade talks: report

Fox News 2025-12-28 03:22:23.7635745


                            NFL teams should expect 'Ricky Williams-type' price tag in potential Joe Burrow trade talks: report Author:
NFL insiders reported it would take a haul of multiple first-round picks for the Cincinnati Bengals to consider including star quarterback Joe Burrow in any potential deal. ... Read full article

Iran’s president says country is in ‘full-scale war’ with US, Israel, Europe

The Hill 2025-12-28 03:07:53


                            Iran’s president says country is in ‘full-scale war’ with US, Israel, Europe Author: Ashleigh Fields
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday said his nation is at war with the United States and Israel, as well as Europe more broadly.  “We are in a full-scale war with the U.S., Israel and Europe; they don’t want our country to remain stable,” Pezeshki… ... Read full article

Elon Musk warns 'people will die' over Mamdani's FDNY commissioner pick, Lillian Bonsignore

Fox News 2025-12-28 03:07:21.9199285


                            Elon Musk warns 'people will die' over Mamdani's FDNY commissioner pick, Lillian Bonsignore Author:
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appointed Lillian Bonsignore as FDNY commissioner, and Elon Musk criticized her qualifications and background. ... Read full article

Zelensky looks to close out Ukraine peace deal at Trump meet - Breitbart

Breitbart News 2025-12-28 02:52:24.5136958


                            Zelensky looks to close out Ukraine peace deal at Trump meet - Breitbart Author: AFP
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sit down Sunday with Donald Trump and seek to secure the US president’s stamp of approval for a new ... Read full article

Film lookahead: Twenty highlights to watch out for in 2026

BBC News 2025-12-28 02:52:21.3426114


                            Film lookahead: Twenty highlights to watch out for in 2026 Author: BBC News
We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters. ... Read full article

Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war

BBC News 2025-12-28 02:37:23.9034296


                            Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war Author: BBC News
Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers. ... Read full article

BBC News Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 4: Who was the mysterious Fedora man pictured outside the Louvre?

BBC News 2025-12-28 02:37:21.0916307


                            BBC News Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 4: Who was the mysterious Fedora man pictured outside the Louvre? Author: BBC News
Test your memory of 2025 in the final part of our quiz. What happened from October to December? ... Read full article

Vance Praises YouTuber Nick Shirley Reporting on Minnesota Fraud

Breitbart News 2025-12-28 02:27:09


                            Vance Praises YouTuber Nick Shirley Reporting on Minnesota Fraud Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Vice President JD Vance praised YouTube journalist Nick Shirley's reporting on fraud in the state of Minnesota. ... Read full article

Polls open in Myanmar as military stages first election since 2021 coup

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-28 02:13:01


                            Polls open in Myanmar as military stages first election since 2021 coup Author: Al Jazeera Staff
UN, human rights groups and opposition parties say political process exercise is not is not free, fair or credible. ... Read full article

Dark Energy may be changing and with it the fate of the Universe

BBC News 2025-12-28 02:07:19.0131216


                            Dark Energy may be changing and with it the fate of the Universe Author: BBC News
A mysterious force called Dark Energy might be changing, in a way that challenges our current understanding of the nature of time and space. ... Read full article

Pop-Tarts pastry bails on celebration and 4 other wild moments from bowl game

Fox News 2025-12-28 01:52:22.7627317


                            Pop-Tarts pastry bails on celebration and 4 other wild moments from bowl game Author:
The Protein Slammin' Strawberry Pop-Tarts pastry had no interest in being cooked on Saturday and bailed out of the bowl game festivities at the end. ... Read full article

Joe Tracini: Finding out I've got ADHD has saved my life

BBC News 2025-12-28 01:52:16.3268404


                            Joe Tracini: Finding out I've got ADHD has saved my life Author: BBC News
The actor says starting ADHD medication has allowed him to put on a one-man show about his life. ... Read full article

Massive blaze engulfs historic New England wharf; firefighters race to contain flames

Fox News 2025-12-28 01:22:21.5929624


                            Massive blaze engulfs historic New England wharf; firefighters race to contain flames Author:
Fire crews in Portland, Maine, battled a major blaze at Custom House Wharf, containing flames by 7:22 p.m. One building was destroyed, and boats were damaged in the area. ... Read full article

Newspaper headlines: 'War and peace' and 'Ramsay and Peaty take the plunge'

BBC News 2025-12-28 01:22:17.10728


                            Newspaper headlines: 'War and peace' and 'Ramsay and Peaty take the plunge' Author: BBC News
Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay's wedding dominate Sunday's papers. ... Read full article

Mamdani claps back at Musk over criticism of FDNY chief pick

The Hill 2025-12-28 00:59:19


                            Mamdani claps back at Musk over criticism of FDNY chief pick Author: Ashleigh Fields
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) on Saturday rejected Elon Musk’s argument that his appointment to head up the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) is inexperienced. “Experience does matter, which is why I appointed the person who spent more than 30 year… ... Read full article

C.J. Stroud leads Texans to 20-16 victory over Chargers, clinching playoff spot

Associated Press 2025-12-28 00:46:15


                            C.J. Stroud leads Texans to 20-16 victory over Chargers, clinching playoff spot Author: Beth Harris
C.J. Stroud threw two long touchdowns on Houston's first two drives, leading the Texans to a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. This win clinched a third consecutive playoff berth for the Texans for the first time in franchise history. The Texans im… ... 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

Marlow Honored by C-SPAN for 'Breaking the Law,' Honors Andrew Breitbart as 'Singular, the Web Pioneer of the Right'

Breitbart News 2025-12-27 23:35:29


                            Marlow Honored by C-SPAN for 'Breaking the Law,' Honors Andrew Breitbart as 'Singular, the Web Pioneer of the Right' Author: Breitbart TV
During an interview with C-SPAN, "The Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Andrew Breitbart. ... Read full article

Breakdown: Marlow Explains How Biden's DOJ Unconstitutionally Conspired to Destroy Trump Live on C-SPAN

Breitbart News 2025-12-27 23:29:31


                            Breakdown: Marlow Explains How Biden's DOJ Unconstitutionally Conspired to Destroy Trump Live on C-SPAN Author: Ian Hanchett
During an interview with C-SPAN, "The Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow and media coverage. Marlow stated, "All six of the ... 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

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

Next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies

USA Today 2025-12-27 21:51:13+00:00


                            Next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies Author: Raphael Satter and Jasper Ward
Jeffrey Holland, 85, was next in line to lead the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had been on the church's governing body since 1994. ... Read full article

Canada apologizes for handshake snub after world juniors win vs. Czechia

USA Today 2025-12-27 21:06:37+00:00


                            Canada apologizes for handshake snub after world juniors win vs. Czechia Author: Reuters
Hockey Canada issued an apology on Saturday after its players skipped the post-game handshakes. ... Read full article

Zelensky confirms new Canadian aid package after talks with European leaders

The Hill 2025-12-27 21:01:46


                            Zelensky confirms new Canadian aid package after talks with European leaders Author: Ryan Mancini
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday confirmed that Canada will give his country a new assistance package after he spoke with European leaders amid peace talks. Zelensky stopped in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and thanked Canadian Prime Minister Mark C… ... 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

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

GOP Rep. Cammack: Congress Needs to Vote on Any Further Africa Action

Breitbart News 2025-12-27 19:42:12


                            GOP Rep. Cammack: Congress Needs to Vote on Any Further Africa Action Author: Ian Hanchett
On Friday's broadcast of the Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria," Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) said that she hopes extremists will be deterred by the | Clips ... 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

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

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

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

Brace for bad weather. 2025 ends with a chaotic forecast.

USA Today 2025-12-27 16:52:37+00:00


                            Brace for bad weather. 2025 ends with a chaotic forecast. Author: Jeanine Santucci
The last days of 2025 include all sorts of potential bad weather: Blizzard conditions, a brewing bomb cyclone and "Blue Norther." Here's what to know. ... Read full article

Saudi coalition will counter Yemen separatists undermining de-escalation

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-27 16:36:33


                            Saudi coalition will counter Yemen separatists undermining de-escalation Author: Al Jazeera
Saudi defence minister urges Yemen’s STC to withdraw “peacefully” from seized provinces, Hadramout and al-Mahra. ... Read full article

Fmr. Trump Africa Envoy: Working with Nigerian Gov't Is Risk, Parts 'Are Suspect'

Breitbart News 2025-12-27 16:26:58


                            Fmr. Trump Africa Envoy: Working with Nigerian Gov't Is Risk, Parts 'Are Suspect' Author: Ian Hanchett
On Friday's "PBS NewsHour," Atlantic Council Distinguished Fellow J. Peter Pham, who served as United States Special Envoy for the Sahel Region of Africa, | Clips ... 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

Man opens fire on officers during child custody exchange, police say

USA Today 2025-12-27 15:30:37+00:00


                            Man opens fire on officers during child custody exchange, police say Author: Eduardo Cuevas
Police fatally shot a man who opened fire on officers, wounding two, during a Dec. 26 child custody exchange in suburban Charlotte, officials said. ... 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

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

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

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

China Revises Foreign Trade Law to Safeguard National Interests

Bloomberg 2025-12-27 11:59:21+00:00


                            China Revises Foreign Trade Law to Safeguard National Interests Author:
China’s legislature approved revisions to the country’s foreign trade law, incorporating provisions to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported Saturday. ... 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

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

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

To see America’s greatest living painter, you’ll have to cross the pond

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


                            To see America’s greatest living painter, you’ll have to cross the pond Author: Sebastian Smee
A Kerry James Marshall retrospective traveling across Europe reveals the extraordinary power of his art. ... 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

Analysis: Donald Trump’s top 25 lies of 2025

CNN 2025-12-27 09:00:59


                            Analysis: Donald Trump’s top 25 lies of 2025 Author: Daniel Dale
It was hard to pick only 25. But it was easier than it used to be. ... Read full article

China Issues Draft Rules to Govern Use of Human-Like AI Systems

Bloomberg 2025-12-27 08:40:32+00:00


                            China Issues Draft Rules to Govern Use of Human-Like AI Systems Author:
China plans to tighten rules around the use of human-like artificial intelligence by requiring providers to ensure their services are ethical, secure and transparent. ... 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

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

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

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

Fed Data Show December Surge in 10-Year Treasury Delivery Fails

Bloomberg 2025-12-26 19:51:55+00:00


                            Fed Data Show December Surge in 10-Year Treasury Delivery Fails Author: Elizabeth Stanton
Delivery fails involving 10-year Treasury notes surged to the highest level in eight years this month, a result of the Federal Reserve’s move to shrink its bond portfolio since 2022. ... Read full article

Flights Canceled, Roads Closed as Storms Snarl US Travel

Bloomberg 2025-12-26 18:36:22+00:00


                            Flights Canceled, Roads Closed as Storms Snarl US Travel Author: Naureen S Malik, John Gittelsohn
Major storms on both US coasts and into the upper Midwest are disrupting travel plans during the busy post-holiday period when many Americans are making their way back home. ... 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

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

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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CNN 2025-12-25 07:52:30.4359733


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‘We’d be cooked’: Trump, Lindell test Minnesota GOP’s optimism

Politico 2025-12-24 17:00:00+00:00


                            ‘We’d be cooked’: Trump, Lindell test Minnesota GOP’s optimism Author: Aaron Pellish
The president and the Minnesota GOP see an opportunity to unseat Gov. Tim Walz. But some Republicans worry Trump could hurt their chances. ... Read full article

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