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New images show an interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth

CNN 2025-12-08 21:03:40


                            New images show an interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth Author: Ashley Strickland
New images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and a Jupiter-bound mission showcase interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS ahead of its close pass by Earth. ... Read full article

Trump defers to Hegseth on releasing boat strike video in apparent shift

The Hill 2025-12-08 20:46:09


                            Trump defers to Hegseth on releasing boat strike video in apparent shift Author: Brett Samuels
President Trump said Monday he would defer to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on whether to release video of a controversial military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, shifting his stance from last week. ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott asked… ... Read full article

Trump announces $12bn package to aid farmers hurt by his tariffs

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-08 20:41:34


                            Trump announces $12bn package to aid farmers hurt by his tariffs Author: Joseph Stepansky
Farmers have been dogged by trade wars that have seen reduced purchases and increased prices on seeds and fertiliser. ... Read full article

CDC reports 21st cruise ship norovirus outbreak this year, with nearly 100 people infected

Fox News 2025-12-08 20:37:24.4758852


                            CDC reports 21st cruise ship norovirus outbreak this year, with nearly 100 people infected Author:
The CDC confirms a norovirus outbreak on an AIDAdiva cruise ship sickened 95 passengers and six crew members during a November voyage from Germany to multiple destinations. ... Read full article

Luigi Mangione pumps fist in court as body cam allegedly reveals loaded magazine found inside wet underwear

Fox News 2025-12-08 20:37:20.6931928


                            Luigi Mangione pumps fist in court as body cam allegedly reveals loaded magazine found inside wet underwear Author:
Luigi Mangione pumps fist in court as body camera footage reveals loaded magazine hidden in wet underwear found in his backpack during Pennsylvania arrest. ... Read full article

Jimmy Kimmel Extends Deal With Disney’s ABC for at Least a Year

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 20:30:28+00:00


                            Jimmy Kimmel Extends Deal With Disney’s ABC for at Least a Year Author: Lucas Shaw
Walt Disney Co. is bringing Jimmy Kimmel back for at least one more year. ... Read full article

Medical Supplies Manufacturer Medline Seeks $5.37 Billion in IPO

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 20:23:18+00:00


                            Medical Supplies Manufacturer Medline Seeks $5.37 Billion in IPO Author: Bailey Lipschultz
Medline Inc. is seeking to raise as much as $5.37 billion in a US initial public offering, setting the stage for what would be among the biggest-ever private equity backed listings. ... Read full article

How the Battle Over Warner Bros. Turned Into a Blockbuster

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 20:20:35+00:00


                            How the Battle Over Warner Bros. Turned Into a Blockbuster Author: Christopher Palmeri
Who ends up with the assets of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., the owner of one of Hollywood’s largest and most venerable film studios, is likely to impact the entertainment industry for decades to come. On Dec. 5, the company announced that Netflix Inc., the wo… ... Read full article

Vermont School District Raises Somali Flag Next to American Flag

Breitbart News 2025-12-08 20:16:09


                            Vermont School District Raises Somali Flag Next to American Flag Author: Katherine Hamilton
A Vermont school district hoisted a Somali flag on Friday as Democrats around the country defend Somali migrants amid President Trump's immigration crackdown and a growing fraud scandal in Minnesota's Somali community. ... Read full article

Teen asylum seekers from Afghanistan sentenced for rape

BBC News 2025-12-08 20:07:22.5388657


                            Teen asylum seekers from Afghanistan sentenced for rape Author: BBC News
A judge has lifted reporting restrictions on naming the attackers, Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niaza. ... Read full article

Trump Urges Tractor Makers to Cut Costs as Vexed Farmers Get Aid

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 20:05:06+00:00


                            Trump Urges Tractor Makers to Cut Costs as Vexed Farmers Get Aid Author: Skylar Woodhouse
President Donald Trump pressured farm-equipment manufacturers to drop prices for tractors as he announced $12 billion in farmer relief, his latest efforts to address Americans’ concerns about shaky economic conditions under his leadership. ... 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


                            Congress will vote on limiting Hegseth’s travel budget unless he releases unedited video of boat strikes 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

Trump’s near-death redistricting push in Indiana appears to have a lifeline

Politico 2025-12-08 20:01:25+00:00


                            Trump’s near-death redistricting push in Indiana appears to have a lifeline Author: Adam Wren
State Senate GOP leader Rodric Bray mollified his stance on the likelihood of his caucus approving the new maps. ... Read full article

Jasmine Crockett set to announce Texas Senate bid

Politico 2025-12-08 19:59:32+00:00


                            Jasmine Crockett set to announce Texas Senate bid Author: Liz Crampton, Nicholas Wu, Jessica Piper
Democrats believe they can finally unseat a Republican in the Lone Star State. ... Read full article

US, Greenland Pledge ‘Mutual Respect’ at Talks Over the Arctic

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 19:58:03+00:00


                            US, Greenland Pledge ‘Mutual Respect’ at Talks Over the Arctic Author: Sara Sjolin
The US and Greenland pledged “mutual respect” on Monday as they convened with Denmark for annual talks on cooperation in the High North. ... Read full article

White House calls report about Trump considering firing Noem 'total Fake News'

Fox News 2025-12-08 19:52:29.0385042


                            White House calls report about Trump considering firing Noem 'total Fake News' Author:
The White House denied reports that President Donald Trump is considering firing fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday. ... Read full article

Nvidia Set to Win US Approval to Export H200 AI Chips to China

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 19:45:28+00:00


                            Nvidia Set to Win US Approval to Export H200 AI Chips to China Author: Maggie Eastland, Ian King
The Trump administration is poised to allow Nvidia Corp. to sell its H200 artificial intelligence chip to China, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that would mark a major lobbying win for the world’s most valuable company and potentially le… ... Read full article

FBI agents allege wrongful termination for kneeling during US protest

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-08 19:45:23


                            FBI agents allege wrongful termination for kneeling during US protest Author: Al Jazeera
Lawsuit claims FBI agents were terminated for de-escalating crowd, perceived as anti-Trump stance during 2020 protests. ... Read full article

Watch Live: Donald Trump Holds Roundtable Meeting on Aid for American Farmers

Breitbart News 2025-12-08 19:35:07


                            Watch Live: Donald Trump Holds Roundtable Meeting on Aid for American Farmers Author: Breitbart News
President Donald Trump holds a roundtable discussion at the White House as he is expected to announce a $12 billion aid package for American farmers. ... Read full article

Netflix Sinks as Concerns Mount Over Risks of Warner Bros. Deal

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 19:33:40+00:00


                            Netflix Sinks as Concerns Mount Over Risks of Warner Bros. Deal Author: Felice Maranz, Ryan Vlastelica
Netflix Inc. investors were already skeptical about its $72 billion deal for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Now the threat of having to pay even more and potentially face a protracted regulatory fight is making matters worse. ... Read full article

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Investors Came Late to the Crypto Party

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 19:31:20+00:00


                            BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Investors Came Late to the Crypto Party Author: Isabelle Lee
BlackRock Inc.’s flagship Bitcoin ETF has delivered strong returns since its launch — but for most investors, the outcome has been far more modest. ... Read full article

U.S. Average Gas Price Dips Again, Under $3 a Gallon

Breitbart News 2025-12-08 19:24:56


                            U.S. Average Gas Price Dips Again, Under $3 a Gallon Author: Hannah Knudsen
The average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline in the United States dipped again this week, now standing at under $3 per gallon. ... Read full article

Alina Habba, Trump’s embattled New Jersey prosecutor, says she will leave role

The Washington Post 2025-12-08 19:23:05


                            Alina Habba, Trump’s embattled New Jersey prosecutor, says she will leave role Author: Jeremy Roebuck, Perry Stein
In a statement, Habba said she resigned “to protect the stability and integrity of the office which I love.” ... Read full article

Finland Says ‘Trump’s Peace’ in Ukraine Must Be Just and Lasting

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 19:17:05+00:00


                            Finland Says ‘Trump’s Peace’ in Ukraine Must Be Just and Lasting Author: Kirsi Heikel, Joe Mathieu
President Donald Trump should make sure any deal with Russia to end its war in Ukraine leads to a lasting peace, said Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen. ... Read full article

Mangione Concealed a Gun Magazine in Underwear in His Backpack

Bloomberg 2025-12-08 19:16:26+00:00


                            Mangione Concealed a Gun Magazine in Underwear in His Backpack Author: Patricia Hurtado, David Voreacos
Police debated whether they needed a warrant to continue searching Luigi Mangione’s backpack after they arrested him and found a gun magazine wrapped in his underwear in the bag, an officer testified Monday. ... Read full article

FBI agents fired for taking the knee sue over termination

USA Today 2025-12-08 19:13:47+00:00


                            FBI agents fired for taking the knee sue over termination Author: Natalie Neysa Alund
The wrongful termination suit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, names FBI Director Kash Patel as one of the defendants. ... Read full article

Ecuadorean ex-President Lenin Moreno to stand trial for bribery charges

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-08 19:12:36


                            Ecuadorean ex-President Lenin Moreno to stand trial for bribery charges Author: Al Jazeera
The former South American leader is accused of receiving bribes connected to the construction of a power plant. ... Read full article

Alina Habba resigns as New Jersey federal prosecutor amid court ruling

Associated Press 2025-12-08 19:07:55


                            Alina Habba resigns as New Jersey federal prosecutor amid court ruling Author: Jake Offenhartz
President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Alina Habba, announced her resignation as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey. This decision comes after an appeals court disqualified her from the role. Habba was appointed in March to serve a temporary term.… ... Read full article

Notre Dame legend Joe Theismann questions why Alabama got into CFP over Fighting Irish: 'It's so wrong'

Fox News 2025-12-08 19:07:22.6151865


                            Notre Dame legend Joe Theismann questions why Alabama got into CFP over Fighting Irish: 'It's so wrong' Author:
The decision to allow the Alabama Crimson Tide into the College Football Playoff with three losses was called into question by Notre Dame legend Joe Theismann. ... Read full article

Alina Habba steps down as at top federal prosecutor in New Jersey

The Hill 2025-12-08 19:02:33


                            Alina Habba steps down as at top federal prosecutor in New Jersey Author: Ella Lee
Alina Habba, the former personal attorney to President Trump, is stepping down from her contested position atop the federal prosecuting office in New Jersey after federal courts ruled she was unlawfully appointed. She said in a post on X that she’ll continue … ... Read full article

All the ways the Trump administration has changed its story on the boat strikes

CNN 2025-12-08 18:57:49


                            All the ways the Trump administration has changed its story on the boat strikes Author: Aaron Blake
Shortly after the Trump administration carried out its first known attack on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean in early September, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared with his old colleagues on Fox News’s “Fox and Friends” to brag about the precisio… ... Read full article

Supreme Court appears ready to OK Trump’s firing of FTC commissioner in major shift for independent agencies

The Hill 2025-12-08 18:52:00


                            Supreme Court appears ready to OK Trump’s firing of FTC commissioner in major shift for independent agencies Author: Ella Lee, Zach Schonfeld
A majority of justices on the Supreme Court on Monday appeared ready to let President Trump fire a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) member without cause, significantly limiting the independence of independent agencies.   The court’s conservative majority seemed… ... Read full article

Partial victory for nurse in NHS trans changing room row

BBC News 2025-12-08 18:37:20.3971657


                            Partial victory for nurse in NHS trans changing room row Author: BBC News
A tribunal said NHS Fife harassed Sandie Peggie but dismissed other claims she made against the health board and a transgender doctor. ... Read full article

Trump unloads on CBS' '60 Minutes' over Marjorie Taylor Greene's interview, demands apology and rips ownership

Fox News 2025-12-08 18:37:19.3505509


                            Trump unloads on CBS' '60 Minutes' over Marjorie Taylor Greene's interview, demands apology and rips ownership Author:
President Donald Trump slammed CBS and "60 Minutes" after Lesley Stahl's interview with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her a traitor amid their ongoing public feud. ... Read full article

Taylor Swift to appear on 'Colbert' ahead of documentary release

USA Today 2025-12-08 18:30:33+00:00


                            Taylor Swift to appear on 'Colbert' ahead of documentary release Author: Bryan West
The showgirl's return to late night comes with a playful "Hey, Stephen" social media tease ahead of her docuseries release. ... Read full article

Police describe arrest of Luigi Mangione, suspected in killing of UnitedHealthCare CEO

Associated Press 2025-12-08 18:27:13


                            Police describe arrest of Luigi Mangione, suspected in killing of UnitedHealthCare CEO Author: Michael R. Sisak
Moments after Luigi Mangione was put in handcuffs at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, a police officer searching his backpack found a loaded gun magazine wrapped in a pair of underwear. The discovery, recounted in court Monday as Mangione fights to exclude evidence… ... Read full article

Report says Trump did same 'mortgage fraud' he accuses his targets of

USA Today 2025-12-08 18:26:32+00:00


                            Report says Trump did same 'mortgage fraud' he accuses his targets of Author: Aysha Bagchi
President Donald Trump engaged in a similar arrangement to what he has called potentially criminal "mortgage fraud," according to a ProPublica report. ... Read full article

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

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


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

Supreme Court poised to expand Trump’s power over independent agencies

The Washington Post 2025-12-08 18:13:50


                            Supreme Court poised to expand Trump’s power over independent agencies Author: Justin Jouvenal
A ruling in favor of Trump’s position has been expected by legal experts because the justices have been chipping away at a precedent known as Humphrey’s Executor. ... Read full article

The fight for Warner Bros. gets hostile. Consumers have a lot to lose.

USA Today 2025-12-08 18:11:00+00:00


                            The fight for Warner Bros. gets hostile. Consumers have a lot to lose. Author: Kelly Lawler
As companies, executives and politicians fight over the future of legendary movie studio Warner Bros., audiences will be left behind. ... Read full article

Earthquake prompts tsunami warnings in Japan. Will the US see impacts?

USA Today 2025-12-08 18:09:40+00:00


                            Earthquake prompts tsunami warnings in Japan. Will the US see impacts? Author: Christopher Cann
The United States is not expected to experience any tsunamis after a powerful earthquake rocked northern Japan on Dec. 8, officials said. ... Read full article

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

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


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

Major earthquake strikes Japan's north-east coast

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


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

Arizona the new No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

Associated Press 2025-12-08 18:02:42


                            Arizona the new No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's basketball poll Author: Dave Skretta
Arizona has taken the top spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll. This comes after a perfect start to the season. Purdue, previously No. 1, dropped to sixth after losing to Iowa State. The Wildcats received 33 of 60 first-place votes, marking the… ... Read full article

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

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


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

Nolte: Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Is Awful News for Movie Theaters and Movie Lovers

Breitbart News 2025-12-08 17:50:59


                            Nolte: Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Is Awful News for Movie Theaters and Movie Lovers Author: John Nolte
If you love movies, the merger of Netflix and Warner Bros. is about as bad as the news can get. | Entertainment ... Read full article

Donald Trump slams '60 Minutes' for Marjorie 'Traitor' Greene interview

USA Today 2025-12-08 17:41:48+00:00


                            Donald Trump slams '60 Minutes' for Marjorie 'Traitor' Greene interview Author: Jay Stahl
President Donald Trump slammed "60 Minutes" and Lesley Stahl for an interview featuring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who he calls a "traitor." ... Read full article

Trump is signing an order on federal AI rules. Here's why.

USA Today 2025-12-08 17:37:40+00:00


                            Trump is signing an order on federal AI rules. Here's why. Author: Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy
All 50 states and DC have introduced AI legislation this year, with 38 states adopting around 100 measures in 2025. ... Read full article

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

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


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

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

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


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

Two more arrests after Heathrow 'pepper spray' robbery

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


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

College basketball rankings get shakeup with Michigan new No. 1 in USA TODAY Sports poll

USA Today 2025-12-08 17:36:10+00:00


                            College basketball rankings get shakeup with Michigan new No. 1 in USA TODAY Sports poll Author: Eddie Timanus
There's a new No. 1 team in the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball poll after Purdue was dealt its first loss of the season in emphatic fashion. ... Read full article

Yemeni separatist group claims broad control of south

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


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

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

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


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

Another restaurant in beleaguered San Francisco mall closing

Fox News 2025-12-08 17:16:54


                            Another restaurant in beleaguered San Francisco mall closing Author: Daniella Genovese
Shake Shack closes San Francisco Westfield location Dec. 14, affecting 26 workers as new mall owners force all tenants out of struggling downtown property. ... Read full article

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

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


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

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

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


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

Supreme Court won't hear Texas book ban case, keeping titles off shelves

USA Today 2025-12-08 16:41:01+00:00


                            Supreme Court won't hear Texas book ban case, keeping titles off shelves Author: BrieAnna J. Frank
The decision means that the 17 disputed titles, which cover topics including transgender and race issues, can remain off public library shelves. ... Read full article

Trump Says Marjorie Taylor Greene Not America First or MAGA

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


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

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

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


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

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

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


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

Trump to announce $12 billion tariff relief for farmers

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


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

What is a hostile takeover bid?

CNN 2025-12-08 15:45:46


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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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


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

Rapper Ghetts admits causing death by dangerous driving

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


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

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

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


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

India travel chaos: Are pilots overworked?

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


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

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

CNN 2025-12-08 15:01:20.756


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

Paramount Skydance launches rival bid for Warner Brothers Discovery

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


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

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

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


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

Powerful earthquake strikes off Japan, triggers tsunami warning

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


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

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

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


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

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

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


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

Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

CNN 2025-12-08 14:20:52


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

Hope Walz: Trump slur against father unleashed ‘s‑‑‑storm’ toward family

The Hill 2025-12-08 14:20:02


                            Hope Walz: Trump slur against father unleashed ‘s‑‑‑storm’ toward family Author: Sarah Fortinsky
The daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said President Trump’s targeted attack on her father has released a firestorm of negativity aimed at her family in recent days. In a since-deleted TikTok video posted Saturday, Hope Walz fiercely defended her family… ... Read full article

Jasmine Crockett launches US Senate bid in Texas

Associated Press 2025-12-08 14:12:07


                            Jasmine Crockett launches US Senate bid in Texas Author: Bill Barrow, John Hanna
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas. Crockett’s announcement Monday came after fellow Democrat and former Rep. Colin Allred ended his Senate campaign to run for a House seat. Texas is critical to Democrats’ lo… ... Read full article

Prince Harry's security in UK under government review

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


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

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

CNN 2025-12-08 14:06:07


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

Top bipartisan lawmakers support releasing video of controversial boat strikes

CNN 2025-12-08 14:03:18


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

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

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


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

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

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


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

Colin Allred drops out of Texas Senate race

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


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

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

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


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

Zelensky rules out ceding land to Russia, refusing to bow to Putin or Trump

The Washington Post 2025-12-08 12:45:56


                            Zelensky rules out ceding land to Russia, refusing to bow to Putin or Trump Author: Steve Hendrix, Lizzie Johnson
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country would not give up territory, not to hasten peace talks, not to satisfy Washington and not under pressure from Moscow. ... Read full article

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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


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

Hegseth in 2016 repeatedly warned of Trump issuing unlawful military orders

CNN 2025-12-08 11:00:58


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

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

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


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

Trump takes center stage at Kennedy Center Honors

The Hill 2025-12-08 10:42:31


                            Trump takes center stage at Kennedy Center Honors Author: Judy Kurtz
It had the look of a traditional Kennedy Center Honors ceremony — but following President Trump’s unprecedented overhaul of the D.C. arts institution earlier this year and with the commander in chief making history as the show’s host, change was in the air at… ... Read full article

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

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


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

Indiana Republicans threaten to thwart Trump's redistricting onslaught

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


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

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

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


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

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

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


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

Supreme Court weighs Trump's power over independent agencies

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


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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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CNN 2025-12-07 23:37:43.3230398


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Watch CNN live online with CNN All Access. For 24-7 news, find CNN All Access on CNN.com and in the CNN app. ... Read full article

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