GOP rep to party: Doing nothing on health care ‘is not an option’ | CNN Politics
CNN 2025-12-09 16:52:39.7304707
Author: Natalie Yarbor
Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R) speaks with CNN’s Manu Raju about the political impact of the Republican party’s approach to health care and affordability. For more of the interview, watch “Inside Politics Sunday with Manu Raju” on Sunday at 8a and 11… ... Read full article
Bipartisan lawmakers unveil Obamacare extension as pressure grows on Johnson for play call
Fox News 2025-12-09 16:52:24.3701165
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Bipartisan House lawmakers introduce bill to extend COVID-era Obamacare subsidies for two years as millions face skyrocketing healthcare premiums in 2026. ... Read full article
New Jersey twins charged in threats to kill DHS official, ‘shoot ICE on sight’
Fox News 2025-12-09 16:52:16.3384728
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Twin brothers from Absecon, New Jersey, posted threats on social media to "shoot ICE agents on sight" amid an 8,000% increase in death threats against immigration officers. ... Read full article
Federal Judge Grants Justice Department Request to Unseal Ghislaine Maxwell Sex Trafficking Case Records
Breitbart News 2025-12-09 16:52:16.1510195
Author: AP
A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein ... Read full article
‘They broke his neck’: Families of Syria’s disappeared still seek closure
Al Jazeera English 2025-12-09 16:43:22
Author: Caolán Magee
Syria’s new government has pledged to uncover the truth, but hope is fading for the return of the missing. ... Read full article
Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases
BBC News 2025-12-09 16:37:23.6818331
Author: BBC News
Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances. ... Read full article
Opinions from across America on today’s news
The Washington Post 2025-12-09 16:22:36.4479596Author: Opinions from across America, powered by the Washington Post ... Read full article
MI5 closely involved in handling of IRA spy Stakeknife, says report
BBC News 2025-12-09 16:22:20.6815314
Author: BBC News
The final report of Operation Kenova says the security service had "greater knowledge" of Stakeknife than it had first stated. ... Read full article
GOP lawmaker unveils bill to ensure fathers shoulder 50% of pregnancy expenses
Fox News 2025-12-09 16:07:31.4788381
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Rep. Ashley Hinson has developed a package of bills aimed at helping new mothers financially navigate pregnancy and childbirth. ... Read full article
TV faithful Claudia Winkleman made MBE by the King at Windsor Castle
BBC News 2025-12-09 16:07:20.9165915
Author: BBC News
The Traitors and Strictly presenter was recognised on Tuesday for services to broadcasting. ... Read full article
Opponents of Trump-backed Missouri redistricting seek to force a vote
Associated Press 2025-12-09 16:04:56
Author: David A. Lieb
Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map have submitted thousands of petition signatures calling for a statewide referendum on the plan backed by President Donald Trump. Organizers of the petition drive said they turned in about 300,000 signatures Tuesda… ... Read full article
Parkinson’s disease is on the rise. 5 expert tips to reduce your risk of developing it
CNN 2025-12-09 16:01:00
Author: Andrea Kane
Researchers are developing a greater understanding of Parkinson’s disease, the fastest growing neurodegenerative disease globally. Here are ways to reduce your risk. ... Read full article
Hungarian Opposition Demands Orban Resign Over Abuse Scandal
Bloomberg 2025-12-09 15:57:57+00:00
Author: Zoltan Simon
Hungary’s opposition leader called on Prime Minister Viktor Orban to resign and call early elections after a video was published showing the physical abuse at a state-run juvenile detention center in Budapest. ... Read full article
Ed Burns credits 'two-week rule' with wife Christy Turlington for keeping their 22-year marriage strong
Fox News 2025-12-09 15:52:21.8224522
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Actor Ed Burns discusses his sequel "The Family McMullen," empty nesting experiences with Christy Turlington and why he avoids big-budget Hollywood films. ... Read full article
Trump criticises 'weak' European leaders over Ukraine and immigration
BBC News 2025-12-09 15:52:21.0101546
Author: BBC News
In his latest public criticism of Europe, the US president claims countries are "decaying". ... Read full article
Congo Conflict Forces 200,000 to Flee Despite Trump Peace Deal
Bloomberg 2025-12-09 15:51:35+00:00
Author: Michael J Kavanagh
More than 200,000 people have fled renewed fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in the past week, according to the United Nations, as rebels continue to advance just days after US President Donald Trump declared peace had been reached in the long-… ... Read full article
Spot Silver Tops Record $60 as Traders Bet on Lower Rates
Bloomberg 2025-12-09 15:50:17+00:00
Author: Yvonne Yue Li
Silver topped $60 an ounce for the first time as traders bet on further monetary easing by the Federal Reserve and continued supply tightness. Gold also climbed. ... Read full article
World’s Largest Airline Caterer Gategroup Said to Ready for IPO
Bloomberg 2025-12-09 15:46:11+00:00
Author: Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro, Allegra Catelli, Eyk Henning, Jan-Henrik Foerster
The world’s biggest in-flight caterer Gategroup Holding AG is preparing for an initial public offering as soon as the second half of next year, people familiar with the matter said. ... Read full article
France’s prime minister faces crunch vote in parliament
Al Jazeera English 2025-12-09 15:39:36
Author: Caolán Magee
Sébastien Lecornu faces a vital test to his premiership over the social security budget bill. ... Read full article
Watch Live: Senate Hearing on Protecting Children from Online Predators
Breitbart News 2025-12-09 15:25:28
Author: Breitbart News
The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on protecting children from online predators on Tuesday, December 9. ... Read full article
Judge orders release of ‘voluminous’ records in Ghislaine Maxwell case
The Washington Post 2025-12-09 15:20:24
Author: Shayna Jacobs
A federal judge ordered the release of “voluminous” material gathered for the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of aiding Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article
KeyCorp CEO Says Bank Aligned With Activist on Some Major Points
Bloomberg 2025-12-09 15:17:14+00:00
Author: Katherine Chiglinsky
KeyCorp Chief Executive Officer Chris Gorman said the bank is “still digesting” the points raised by HoldCo Asset Management, but is aligned with the activist investor on some major key points. ... Read full article
Hassett Says Room Now for Fed to Cut More Than 25 Basis Points
Bloomberg 2025-12-09 15:17:06+00:00
Author: Amara Omeokwe
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said he sees plenty of room to substantially lower the Federal Reserve’s benchmark interest rate. ... Read full article
Tanzania tightens security, outlaws protests over disputed election
Al Jazeera English 2025-12-09 15:16:57
Author: Al Jazeera
Tanzania’s prime minister asked all non-essential workers to stay home, and public transport was also stopped. ... Read full article
Crypto’s Liquidity Engine Breaks Down With $5 Billion ETF Exodus
Bloomberg 2025-12-09 15:11:43+00:00
Author: Sidhartha Shukla
Bitcoin is struggling to turn recent good news into a substantive rebound, highlighting the ongoing weakness and thin liquidity in digital asset markets that have played a role in keeping prices subdued. ... Read full article
Finland’s Stubb Says ‘Quite Close’ to Peace Deal in Ukraine
Bloomberg 2025-12-09 15:10:02+00:00
Author: Kati Pohjanpalo
Peace is closer for Ukraine now than at any time since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in early 2022, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said. ... Read full article
CyrusOne Mulls €600 Million of Debt Tied to Europe Data Centers
Bloomberg 2025-12-09 15:06:56+00:00
Author: Abhinav Ramnarayan, Vinicy Chan
Data center operator CyrusOne is considering selling about €600 million ($697 million) of debt tied to its European data centers, according to people familiar with the plans. ... Read full article
Judge orders release of mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew
The Hill 2025-12-09 15:02:56
Author: Ashleigh Fields
An immigration judge on Monday ordered the release of the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew. Bruna Ferreira, a 33-year-old immigrant from Brazil, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last month in Revere, Mas… ... Read full article
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died
Associated Press 2025-12-09 15:01:30
Author: The Associated Press
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60. He was battling colon cancer and later leptomeningeal disease, a rare complication when cancer spreads to membranes around the brain and spinal cord. Malo co-founded The Mavericks… ... Read full article
Zimbabwe to Start Constructing Floating Solar Project Next Year
Bloomberg 2025-12-09 15:01:25+00:00
Author: Godfrey Marawanyika
Zimbabwe plans to start building a floating solar plant on the world’s largest human-made lake next year. ... Read full article
We’re in a ‘windchill’ economy, where things feel worse than they are
CNN 2025-12-09 14:59:34
Author: David Goldman
Most Americans agree: This economy stinks. ... Read full article
Judge grants DOJ request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell records
The Hill 2025-12-09 14:53:05
Author: Ella Lee
A federal judge on Tuesday granted the Justice Department’s request to publicly release scores of records from a sex-trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the accomplice of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer’s rul… ... Read full article
University of Oklahoma removes professor for alleged discrimination related to TA who gave Christian student 0
Fox News 2025-12-09 14:52:19.2872257
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OU professor accused of viewpoint discrimination for excusing certain protesters but denying same benefit to conservative counter-protesters on campus. ... Read full article
Australia's Social Media Shutdown for Under-16's Takes Effect
Breitbart News 2025-12-09 14:51:53
Author: Simon Kent
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s has begun with millions of children and teenagers losing access to their accounts. ... Read full article
How India plans to continue buying Russian oil despite sanctions
Al Jazeera English 2025-12-09 14:46:08
Author: Sarah Shamim
Indian imports of Russian oil have soared since the start of the war in Ukraine. ... Read full article
Federal judge strikes down Trump executive order blocking wind energy projects
Fox News 2025-12-09 14:29:44
Author: Rachel Wolf
A federal judge struck down President Donald Trump's wind energy ban after 17 states sued, calling the executive order "arbitrary and capricious." ... Read full article
How did China’s trade surplus hit $1 trillion?
Al Jazeera English 2025-12-09 14:28:39
Author: Alex Kozul-Wright
Donald Trump’s trade tariffs have failed to hold back China’s export dominance, which scaled new heights in November. ... Read full article
Judge grants request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell records
Associated Press 2025-12-09 14:26:37
Author: Michael R. Sisak
A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer ruled Tuesday after the Justice Department in N… ... Read full article
Chargers' Justin Herbert has awkward interaction with sideline reporter after OT win
Fox News 2025-12-09 14:07:44.1478766
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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had an awkward exchange with ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge on Monday night after their win. ... Read full article
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will vote 'NO' on proposed NDAA, blasts foreign aid spending
Fox News 2025-12-09 14:07:35.7882221
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While House Speaker Mike Johnson has spoken highly of the proposed NDAA; GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia noted in a post on X that she will vote against it. ... Read full article
Federal judge refuses to release pro-Trump clerk convicted in 2020 election scheme
Fox News 2025-12-09 14:07:20.1311061
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A federal judge denied a release request for former clerk Tina Peters, who is serving nine years for scheming to breach Colorado voting systems in 2020. ... Read full article
Amid the affordability crisis, here's where the minimum wage will rise
USA Today 2025-12-09 14:07:20+00:00
Author: Andrea Riquier
Dozens of cities, states, and counties will raise the wage floor in 2026, helping somewhat offset the spiraling cost of living. ... Read full article
LIVE: Gaza’s displaced brace for winter storm as Israel kills one
Al Jazeera English 2025-12-09 14:05:02
Author: Joseph Stepansky
Authorities warn incoming storm will affect hundreds of thousands living in tents, makeshift shelters in the Strip. ... Read full article
What to know about rare drug that saves babies from botulism
Associated Press 2025-12-09 14:03:45
Author: JoNel Aleccia
An infant botulism outbreak has sickened at least 39 babies across the U.S. and underscored the crucial role of a medication that treats the rare disease. BabyBIG, an IV drug, is made from blood plasma donated by a small group of scientists and other voluntee… ... Read full article
Pete Davidson reflects on his late father meeting his first child
USA Today 2025-12-09 14:02:04+00:00
Author: Anthony Robledo
Pete Davidson is expecting his first child with model girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, and the two have everything ready for their baby — except a name. ... Read full article
This country banned social media for young teens. Here’s how they’re defying it.
The Washington Post 2025-12-09 13:55:11
Author: Tatum Hunter, Frances Vinall
Pulling the plug on the biggest social media apps has broad support in parliament and the public at large. Most kids say they plan by whatever means to skirt it. ... Read full article
Former children's commissioner Baroness Anne Longfield to lead grooming gangs inquiry
BBC News 2025-12-09 13:52:16.5854028
Author: BBC News
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said Baroness Longfield had "devoted her life to children's rights". ... Read full article
It's Blakeman v. Stefanik for governor in NY GOP primary
Associated Press 2025-12-09 13:49:58
Author: Anthony Izaguirre, Philip Marcelo
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is running for governor of New York. Blakeman announced his candidacy on Tuesday. His entrance into the race kicks off what is expected to be a heated Republican primary contest against Rep. Elise Stefanik. Bo… ... Read full article
Germany: Afghan and Syrians 10 Times More Likely to Be Suspected of Crimes
Breitbart News 2025-12-09 13:48:35
Author: Kurt Zindulka
Afghan and Syrian nationals are significantly overrepresented among suspects of violent crimes in Germany, according to official statistics. ... Read full article
Trump Vows that Texas Farmers Won’t Be Cheated, Slaps Mexico with Tariff over Broken Water Deal
Breitbart News 2025-12-09 13:47:49
Author: Bob Price
President Donald Trump blasted Mexico for “stealing America’s water.” He announced a five percent tariff on Mexican imports after the country failed to honor its treaty obligations, vowing to force compliance and promising Texas farmers that “relief is coming… ... Read full article
Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner match in orange at 'Marty Supreme' premiere
USA Today 2025-12-09 13:39:37+00:00
Author: Anna Kaufman
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner donned matching fitted leather orange looks for the "Marty Supreme" premiere. ... Read full article
Trump trashes ‘weak’ European leaders: ‘They want to be politically correct’
The Hill 2025-12-09 13:39:19
Author: Brett Samuels
President Trump in an interview published Tuesday railed against what he called “weak” leaders from Europe, complaining that they did not know what to do on migration and trade. Trump sat down with Politico after the outlet declared him the most influential p… ... Read full article
Trump demands more water from Mexico under threat of 5% higher tariffs
USA Today 2025-12-09 13:35:35+00:00
Author: Bart Jansen
Trump demanded Mexico provide more water under a 1944 treaty and threatened to hike tariffs 5% if the country doesn't comply. ... Read full article
Live updates: Supreme Court hears campaign spending case; Trump heads to Pa. to tout economy
The Hill 2025-12-09 13:25:41
Author: The Hill Staff
President Trump on Tuesday evening will travel to Pennsylvania, where he will deliver remarks as the White House tries to gain control of the narrative on affordability and the economy. Trump said in an interview published ahead of the trip that the economy u… ... Read full article
Parking fines issued after disabled bay painted around car
BBC News 2025-12-09 13:07:11.0075737
Author: BBC News
Four tickets were placed on the car in south London whilst the owner was away on holiday. ... Read full article
Trump Approval Rating up as Republicans Applaud Focus on Affordability
Breitbart News 2025-12-09 13:01:49
Author: Simon Kent
President Donald Trump's approval moved up to 41 percent in the past week as Republicans applauded his handling of the cost of living. ... Read full article
The Movement: Warning signs emerge for MAGA populism over ObamaCare
The Hill 2025-12-09 13:00:00
Author: Emily Brooks
The Movement is a weekly newsletter tracking the influence and debates steering politics on the right. Sign up here or in the box below. Republicans in Congress are on a path to letting enhanced ObamaCare subsidies expire at the end of the year, a result that… ... Read full article
Hamas wants more pressure on Israel before ceasefire's next phase
Associated Press 2025-12-09 12:59:16
Author: Megan Janetsky, Julia Frankel
A Hamas leader has threatened to not move forward with the Gaza ceasefire's next phase unless Israel is pressured to open a key border crossing, cease deadly strikes and allow more aid. Tuesday's comment came as Israel’s government says it is ready to move in… ... Read full article
New Cambodia-Thailand clash: What’s up with the other wars Trump ‘ended’?
Al Jazeera English 2025-12-09 12:50:49
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The US president claimed credit for ending eight wars but not all peace deals have survived. ... Read full article
Trump will address affordability concerns during remarks in Pennsylvania
CNN 2025-12-09 12:41:22
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President Donald Trump is heading to Pennsylvania to tout the economy as the administration faces pressure on affordability. Follow for live updates. ... Read full article
Latest administration news: Trump gives himself high marks on economy and defends boat strikes
CNN 2025-12-09 12:41:22
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President Donald Trump is touting the economy and defending boat strikes amid scrutiny. He will head to Pennsylvania to make remarks on cost of living concerns as the administration faces pressure on affordability. Follow for live updates. ... Read full article
Look of the Week: Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner know how to promote a movie
CNN 2025-12-09 12:39:24
Author: Leah Dolan
The pair’s matching orange outfits were an exercise in clever marketing, and will no doubt go down in the celebrity couple dressing hall of fame. ... Read full article
Mother collects degree for Glasgow student who took his life after marking error
BBC News 2025-12-09 12:22:21.5389084
Author: BBC News
Ethan Scott Brown was told he would not be eligible to graduate from the University of Glasgow after being awarded the wrong grade in one course. ... Read full article
Much of £10.9bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
BBC News 2025-12-09 12:22:17.6312688
Author: BBC News
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says. ... Read full article
Trump’s team sees Europe’s ‘erasure.’ Europeans see a hostile U.S.
The Washington Post 2025-12-09 12:03:21
Author: Ellen Francis
Relations between the U.S. and Europe hit a low point as President Donald Trump’s security strategy slams Europe but largely ignores threats from Russia and China. ... Read full article
Watch live: Underserved & Overwhelmed — Fixing the Financial Crisis Facing Family Caregivers
The Hill 2025-12-09 12:00:00
Author: The Hill
One in four Americans today is a family caregiver – someone who helps an aging parent, a spouse, or a loved one with a disability live as independently as possible. They manage everything from meals and doctor’s visits to bills and daily care, often while jug… ... Read full article
Teenage Afghan Migrants Convicted of Raping 15-Year-Old in England
Breitbart News 2025-12-09 11:50:42
Author: Kurt Zindulka
Two teenage illegal migrants from Afghanistan have been sentenced to prison for the rape of a 15-year-old girl in a park in England. ... Read full article
Trump tries to flip the script on affordability
The Hill 2025-12-09 11:45:00
Author: Jared Gans
President Trump is attempting to shift the narrative on affordability with a speech in Pennsylvania, while Supreme Court hears a campaign finance case, Jasmine Crockett targets Trump with Senate bid, and voters head to polls in Miami and Albuquerque. ... Read full article
Lansing fire chief ordered men to monitor if female firefighter wore bra, lawsuit claims
USA Today 2025-12-09 11:12:13+00:00
Author: Matt Mencarini
An attorney for the firefighter said the incident "harkens back to a 50s-era outlook on women" and that Lansing fire officials singled out her client. ... Read full article
President Donald Trump | The Conversation
Politico 2025-12-09 11:07:39+00:00
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Ex-FBI agents just sued Kash Patel. Why their case could prove complex
USA Today 2025-12-09 11:06:06+00:00
Author: BrieAnna J. Frank
The unnamed former agents were fired after taking a knee during protests over George Floyd's murder in June 2020, according to the lawsuit. ... Read full article
GLP-1s may weaken the pelvic floor, impacting women's health –– and their sex lives
USA Today 2025-12-09 11:04:14+00:00
Author: Alyssa Goldberg
GLP-1 side effects like constipation and muscle mass loss can lead to uncomfortable pelvic floor symptoms like bladder leakage and painful sex. ... Read full article
A Texas murder case went cold. Then college students found a suspect
USA Today 2025-12-09 11:04:04+00:00
Author: Amanda Lee Myers
As part of a new and remarkable partnership, detectives gave a cold case file to students in a criminology class at the University of Texas at Arlington. ... Read full article
What China gets from Trump for buying some U.S. soybeans
The Washington Post 2025-12-09 11:00:21
Author: Jim Geraghty
The president is buddy-buddy with Xi and won’t let cyberattacks or saber-rattling get in the way. ... Read full article
How Jared Kushner became Trump’s indispensable second peace envoy
The Washington Post 2025-12-09 11:00:18
Author: Karen DeYoung, Michael Birnbaum, Siobhán O'Grady
Despite promising to stay on the sidelines this administration, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has become enmeshed in critical diplomatic negotiations. ... Read full article
Adolescence lasts into your 30s, and other surprises about the brain
The Washington Post 2025-12-09 11:00:17.138
Author: Maggie Penman
We may consider 18- or 21-year-olds adults, but new research suggests the brain isn’t fully developed or stable until our late 20s or even early 30s. ... Read full article
Can zinc shorten your cold? Here’s how to take it the right way.
The Washington Post 2025-12-09 11:00:11.974
Author: Lindsey Bever
It’s no cure — or even a way to prevent colds — but if taken correctly, zinc might help stop symptoms a bit earlier. ... Read full article
How this tiny island nation plays a key role in the Trump-Maduro standoff
The Hill 2025-12-09 11:00:00
Author: Filip Timotija
Trinidad and Tobago’s military comprises fewer than 6,000 soldiers, placing it among the smallest on the South American continental shelf. Still, located just 7 miles from Venezuela at their closest point, the tiny dual-island nation is playing a key role in … ... Read full article
McMahon’s first year has decimated the Education Department, but full elimination hovers out of reach
The Hill 2025-12-09 11:00:00
Author: Lexi Lonas Cochran
President Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon have spent the first year of the second Trump administration working hard to fulfill his campaign promise to close the Education Department. From mass layoffs to moving programs to other federal agencies… ... Read full article
Rahm Emanuel says U.S. should follow Australia's youth social media ban
Politico 2025-12-09 10:55:00+00:00
Author: Lisa Kashinsky
The potential 2028 presidential contender doesn't want kids under 16 on popular social platforms, citing health and safety concerns. ... Read full article
Bad H3N2 flu season: Should I buy a flu vaccine this year?
BBC News 2025-12-09 10:52:20.7725889
Author: BBC News
Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating. ... Read full article
DRC accuses Rwanda of peace deal violations as M23 advances in the east
Al Jazeera English 2025-12-09 10:46:58
Author: Al Jazeera
DRC President Tshisekedi alleges Rwanda has violated newly signed accord as M23 reportedly advances towards Uvira. ... Read full article
OKC parents now charged with first-degree murder in toddler's dog mauling death
USA Today 2025-12-09 10:39:30+00:00
Author: Josh Kelly
The Oklahoma County District Attorney says the parents maliciously failed to protect their child, which led to her death by dog mauling. ... Read full article
Trump Warns Europe Heading in 'Very Bad Directions'
Breitbart News 2025-12-09 10:16:57
Author: Simon Kent
President Donald Trump warned Europe is heading in "very bad directions" just days after he excoriated the continent over its mass migration flood. ... Read full article
Trump, GOP face test in Miami mayor runoff: Meet the candidates
USA Today 2025-12-09 10:08:59+00:00
Author: Rebecca Morin
The fight to fill Miami’s mayoral office comes to a head on Tuesday evening during a special runoff election that has high stakes for national politics ... Read full article
Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela
CNN 2025-12-09 10:00:59
Author: Kylie Atwood, Alayna Treene, Jennifer Hansler, Kristen Holmes
Months into a pressure campaign that has seen the US military move thousands of troops and a carrier strike group into the Caribbean and President Donald Trump issue repeated threats against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, the Trump administration is workin… ... Read full article
The 10 best TV shows of 2025
The Washington Post 2025-12-09 10:00:43
Author: Lili Loofbourow
It’s been a very tricky year for an embattled industry, but at least we got to watch Diego Luna, Michelle Williams, Jason Momoa and Nathan Fielder. ... Read full article
What religious leaders think is behind a growing group of young and very devout adults
The Washington Post 2025-12-09 10:00:00
Author: Michelle Boorstein
Religious affiliation has been dropping among young people for decades, but examples abound of surging interest on college campuses and in cities like D.C. ... Read full article
Zelenskyy refuses to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support
Associated Press 2025-12-09 09:14:12
Author: Paolo Santalucia, Illia Novikov
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his refusal to cede territory, resisting U.S. pressure for compromise with Russia. He emphasized Ukraine's legal and moral stance against giving up land. On Tuesday, Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV and pl… ... Read full article
Death toll rises as renewed hostilities flare along Thai-Cambodia border
Al Jazeera English 2025-12-09 08:12:43
Author: Al Jazeera
Both sides have decided to continue the fighting, as the Thai navy launches an operation to expel Cambodian troops. ... Read full article
Record numbers of Ukrainians desert army amid losses to Russia
Al Jazeera English 2025-12-09 08:10:12
Author: Al Jazeera
Thousands of soldiers have fled the army despite the threat of jail or social isolation. ... Read full article
Supreme Court hears Republican-led drive to change political spending rules
Associated Press 2025-12-09 05:07:57
Author: Mark Sherman
The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive, backed by President Donald Trump’s administration, to overturn a quarter-century-old decision and erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and pr… ... Read full article
Why Trump is giving a speech in Pennsylvania on affordability
Associated Press 2025-12-09 05:01:36
Author: Josh Boak, Marc Levy
President Donald Trump will road-test his claims he's fixing Americans' affordability woes at a nighttime rally in Pennsylvania. He's heading Tuesday to Mount Pocono, in a county that flipped his way in 2024, helping him win the swing state and return to offi… ... Read full article
Media Give Trump Rare Nod for Kennedy Center Hosting Debut
Breitbart News 2025-12-09 02:54:57
Author: Jasmyn Jordan
Trump became the first sitting president to host the Kennedy Center Honors, and media sites included notably favorable commentary about it. ... Read full article
Family sues Royal Caribbean after man allegedly served 33 drinks dies aboard cruise ship
Fox News 2025-12-09 02:07:18.4294517
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Family sues Royal Caribbean after man dies on cruise following 33 drinks and alleged crew force. Autopsy ruled death a homicide in shocking case. ... Read full article
Off-grid living 'not a dream, it's a nightmare'
BBC News 2025-12-09 01:22:16.9442386
Author: BBC News
Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high. ... Read full article
Syria's Jihadi President Dons Militant Uniform on Anniversary of Assad Fleeing to Remind Everyone: I Will F*cking Kill You
Breitbart News 2025-12-09 00:24:43
Author: Frances Martel
On December 8, 2024, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa was known as "Abu Mohammed al-Jolani." A year later, he returned to his jihadi uniform. ... Read full article
Fact check: Trump denies saying something he said on camera five days ago
CNN 2025-12-08 22:29:27
Author: Daniel Dale
President Donald Trump on Monday falsely denied making a comment he had made on camera just five days prior. Then he launched a personal attack against the reporter who had accurately repeated his previous remark. ... Read full article
DC pipe bomb mystery begins to unfurl
The Hill 2025-12-08 22:27:49
Author: Ella Lee, Rebecca Beitsch
The most elusive mystery of the days surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack has for years been the two pipe bombs planted outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee offices on the eve of the riot. Clues emerged, like the suspect’s height … ... Read full article
Congress will vote on limiting Hegseth’s travel budget unless he releases unedited video of boat strikes
CNN 2025-12-08 20:01:35
Author: Annie Grayer
Tucked into Congress’ massive defense policy bill is a provision that would limit Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget unless he provides the House and Senate Armed Services committees with unedited video of US military strikes in the Caribbean. ... Read full article
