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USA
US District Judge
Paul Engelmayer
authorized the DOJ to unseal thousands of pages of grand jury transcripts and investigative documents related to
Ghislaine Maxwell
's prosecution, as mandated by the recently enacted...
4h
/10m
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Norway
Venezuelan opposition leader
María Corina Machado
is set to receive the
Nobel Peace Prize
in Oslo for her efforts in promoting democracy and facilitating a peaceful transition from dictatorship. Her attendance at the...
4h
/44m
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USA
Skydance Media
, led by
David Ellison
, has made a $108.4 billion all-cash takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (
WBD
), surpassing an earlier $83 billion offer from
Netflix
. Ellison's proposal, offering $30 per share...
28h
/19h
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USA
Alina Habba
, former personal lawyer for
Donald Trump
, resigned on Monday, December 8, 2025, as the acting US Attorney for the District of New Jersey. This resignation follows federal appeals court rulings that declared...
24h
/19h
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Australia
Australia will implement a nationwide ban on social media for individuals under 16, becoming the first nation to enforce such a measure, with the law set to be effective December 10-11, 2025. Prime Minister Anthony...
6h
/31m
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Ukraine
Former
Donald Trump
is intensifying pressure on Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky
to accept a peace deal involving territorial concessions, arguing Russia has the upper hand and Ukraine is losing. Trump expressed...
5h
/28m
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USA
Donald Trump
announced a $12 billion aid package for American farmers facing trade disputes, rising costs, and tariffs. The plan allocates $11 billion for one-time payments through the
Department of Agriculture
's Farmer...
26h
/19h
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USA
Donald Trump
strongly criticized Europe's immigration policies and its leaders, labeling them "weak" and "stupid," while declaring Europe is "decaying." He specifically cited Sweden as having become an unsafe nation,...
6h
/12m
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USA
Nominations for the 83rd
Golden Globe Awards
were announced on December 8, 2025, with
Paul Thomas Anderson
's "
One Battle After Another
" leading the pack with nine nods. "
Sentimental Value
" and "
Sinners
" followed with...
29h
/23h
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USA
Twelve former
FBI
agents are suing the agency and Director
Kash Patel
, alleging their constitutional rights were violated when they were fired for kneeling during a 2020 protest. The lawsuit claims the decision to...
24h
/20h
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USA
Donald Trump
made history on December 7-8, 2025, by becoming the first sitting president to host the
Kennedy Center Honors
. The 48th annual ceremony celebrated actors
Sylvester Stallone
and
Michael Crawford
, country...
28h
/19h
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USA
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on December 8, 2025, regarding the scope of presidential authority to remove officials from independent agencies. The case challenges the precedent protecting agency heads from...
24h
/19h
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USA
Mayor-elect
Zohran Mamdani
announced on December 8, 2025, that he and his wife,
Rama Duwaji
, will move into
Gracie Mansion
on January 1, 2026. Mamdani, who won the November election with 50.4% of the vote, cited family...
25h
/21h
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Argentina
Judicial authorities in Argentina conducted over 30 simultaneous searches at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and at least 12 clubs, including San Lorenzo and
Independiente
. The operations, ordered by Federal...
1h
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Italy
A 23-year-old woman was raped by three men near Rome's
Jonio
metro station in the
Val Melaina-Tufello
area. The assault occurred in the early hours of December 7, 2025, after midnight, as she was leaving the metro...
2h
/1h
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USA
Pamela Anderson
revealed a past romantic relationship with her "
The Naked Gun
" co-star
Liam Neeson
. Anderson shared details of their brief involvement after filming, including an intimate week at Neeson's home and his...
1h
/42m
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USA
Raul Malo
, co-founder and frontman of
The Mavericks
, died following a diagnosis of colon cancer that had spread. The band announced his passing the following day via an
Instagram
statement, praising his "towering...
1h
/39m
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USA
Spotify
launched its music video feature in beta for Premium users in the US and Canada on December 9, 2025, resolving earlier licensing issues through a deal with the National Music Publishers' Association (
NMPA
). This...
2h
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Bolivia
Scientists discovered a record-breaking 16,600 theropod fossilized footprints in
Toro Toro National Park
, Bolivia, including 1,378 dinosaur swim tracks, the world's longest. These three-toed theropod tracks are...
5h
/3h
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Congo
Renewed fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (
DRC
) has jeopardized a US-brokered peace agreement signed in Washington D.C. on December 4, 2025, challenging President
Donald Trump
's peacemaking efforts. The...
26h
/22h
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Ukraine
A member of the British armed forces died in Ukraine during a tragic accident while observing equipment testing. The
Ministry of Defence
confirmed the service member's death, which Defence Secretary
John Healey
and...
14m
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USA
The
Supreme Court
is hearing arguments on December 9, 2025, in two pivotal cases that could reshape American politics. One case,
NRSC v. FEC
, challenges federal limits on political party spending in coordination with...
3h
/2h
#
France
Ford
and
Renault
have formed a strategic alliance to co-develop and manufacture affordable electric vehicles for the European market, aiming to counter the growing threat from Chinese automakers and revive
Ford
's...
7h
/2h
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UK
Dame
Judi Dench
, who turns 91 in December 2025, has effectively retired from acting due to deteriorating eyesight and memory lapses. "Age-related macular degeneration" causes her vision to be blurred, making...
26h
/19h
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Netherlands
Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman
, known as
Ali Kushayb
, a
Janjaweed militia
leader, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the International Criminal Court (
ICC
) for war crimes and crimes against humanity in
Darfur
,...
9h
/4h
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Lithuania
Lithuanian Prime Minister
Inga Ruginienė
characterized the nationwide state of emergency, enacted due to security risks from meteorological balloons and drones originating from Belarus, as a "Belarusian hybrid attack."...
11h
/19m
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USA
Opponents of a new congressional map in Missouri, a plan backed by
Donald Trump
, submitted thousands of petition signatures. Organizers claim they gathered over 300,000 signatures, significantly exceeding the...
55m
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USA
Google Photos
introduces a significant update to its video editing features, bringing five new tools and a redesigned editor. Users can now create highlight reels with templates, add custom text and music, and enjoy a...
21m
#
USA
Google
is rolling out significant software updates for the
Pixel Watch 4
, which it launched in October, introducing gesture-based interactions like "double pinch" and "wrist turn." These features enable users to control...
50m
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Indonesia
A devastating fire ripped through a seven-story office building housing
Terra Drone Indonesia
in Jakarta, Indonesia, claiming the lives of at least 22 people. The blaze began around midday and quickly spread, trapping...
8h
/4h
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USA
Meta is rolling out a series of updates to
Facebook
, aiming to simplify the user experience and increase engagement with features like a standardized photo grid and full-screen content viewing. Users will also gain more...
25m
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Ukraine
Donald Trump
urged Ukraine to hold elections, stating it is "time" for the country to organize them and accusing Kyiv of "using the war" to avoid democratic processes. Trump previously called Ukrainian President...
57m
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Israel
Israeli police and municipal officials forcibly entered the
UNRWA
headquarters in East Jerusalem on December 8, 2025, removing the UN flag and raising an Israeli one in a debt-collection procedure for municipal taxes....
27h
/22h
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UK
Visual effects producer
Tom Paton
launched "
Non Player Combat
," a limited series where six
AI
-controlled contestants compete on a remote island for 500,000 coins. The show, which released its first episode, used
AI
for...
1h
#
Kenya
A UN report, the Global Environment Outlook (
GEO7
), warns of catastrophic climate change, environmental devastation, and deadly pollution due to a lack of immediate and rapid systemic changes. The report, compiled by...
8h
/2h
#
USA
Joshua Aaron
, developer of the
iPhone
app
ICEBlock
, sued Trump administration officials for allegedly violating his
First Amendment
rights by coercing
Apple
into removing the app. The lawsuit, filed on December 8, 2025,...
25h
/21h
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Venezuela
Human Rights Watch
and UN High Commissioner
Volker Türk
condemned the US administration's "
Operation Southern Sword
," calling the bombings of Caribbean and Pacific vessels "extrajudicial executions" that have caused at...
4h
#
Italy
Forensic analysis by the Carabinieri's scientific department (
RIS
) has introduced new evidence suggesting the 2013 death of
David Rossi
, former head of communications for Monte dei Paschi di Siena (
MPS
), was a homicide,...
1h
#
USA
President
Donald Trump
's administration faces mounting pressure from
Congress
and ethics officials regarding the release of videos and legal justifications for recent US military strikes on suspected drug-running boats....
1h
#
USA
The
Los Angeles Dodgers
finalized a three-year, $69 million contract with
All-Star
closer
Edwin Díaz
, significantly bolstering their bullpen after back-to-back
World Series
titles. Díaz, considered the best relief...
1h
#
USA
Former
Colleton County
Clerk of Court
Mary Rebecca "Becky" Hill
pleaded guilty to felony charges including obstruction of justice, perjury, and misconduct in office, stemming from her actions during the
Alex Murdaugh
...
27h
/21h
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USA
Donald Trump
is closely monitoring a potential merger between
Warner Bros. Discovery
and
Paramount
, expressing concerns about market share control. Trump indicated that government involvement would be crucial in...
24h
/20h
#
USA
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has launched a free expansion integrating the
Netflix
series '
Stranger Things
', available now. Players can explore a detailed recreation of
Hawkins
, Indiana, featuring over 40 iconic...
4h
/1h
#
Thailand
Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military targets today, escalating a border conflict that intensified yesterday. Thailand reported that Cambodian forces killed one Thai soldier and injured four, prompting...
37h
/27h
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Italy
Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky
met with Italian Prime Minister
Giorgia Meloni
to discuss diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Meloni's government is providing a new aid...
5h
/40m
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Algeria
The USA has sanctioned Álvaro Quijano Becerra,
Claudia Oliveros Forero
,
Mateo Duque Botero
, and entities including the International Services Agency (A4SI) and
Maine Global
, for their involvement in a network recruiting...
1h
#
USA
Google
is advancing its
Android XR
operating system with new
AI
-powered glasses set for a 2026 release, aiming to compete with Meta. Demonstrations at The Android Show: XR Edition featured
Samsung
's
Galaxy XR
headset,...
24h
/22h
#
USA
Cheryl Hines
states that her husband,
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
, is not planning a presidential run in 2028, despite recent speculation. Kennedy previously ran as an independent in 2024, withdrew from the race, and endorsed...
1h
#
USA
Shohei Ohtani
has been named the
Associated Press
Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying him with
Lance Armstrong
,
LeBron James
, and
Tiger Woods
for the most honors among male recipients. The Dodgers won...
2h
#
Israel
Reporters Without Borders (
RSF
) reported a grim year for journalists in 2025, with 67 killings worldwide marking a third consecutive annual increase, many due to wars or organized crime. Palestine, particularly
Gaza
,...
14h
/6h
#
Italy
A new collective labor agreement for domestic workers in Italy, effective November 1, 2025, has been finalized, bringing significant financial and organizational changes for families employing over 800,000 workers. The...
8h
/2h
#
USA
Jemele Hill
of
The Atlantic
pointed out a significant double standard in college sports, contrasting how coaches like
Lane Kiffin
receive lucrative contracts and lenient treatment for job changes, while players face...
2h
#
USA
Amazon
is enhancing Alexa+'s shopping capabilities with new features, including proactive price monitoring and automatic purchasing when prices meet user-defined targets. The revamped "Shopping Essentials" center on...
2h
#
France
Claire Tabouret
has been chosen to design the new stained glass windows for
Notre-Dame Cathedral
in Paris, with her contemporary themes of
Pentecost
and unity set to replace the 19th-century works by Eugène...
2h
#
USA
The US Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Texas library book removals, allowing books on sensitive topics to remain off shelves. The case centered on residents' objections to books covering transgender...
25h
/20h
#
Ukraine
Four Russian soldiers have been sentenced to prison for the murder of American
Russell Bentley
, 64, who had been fighting with pro-Moscow forces in Ukraine since 2014. Soldiers detained Bentley while he was filming the...
27h
/19h
#
France
Miss Provence,
Julie Zitouni
, and Miss Aquitaine,
Aïnhoa Lahitete
, have been stripped of their
Miss France
2026 titles following a leaked backstage video. The footage showed Zitouni making offensive remarks about other...
2h
#
Russia
A Russian
Antonov An-22
military transport aircraft crashed in the Ivanovo region on December 9, 2025, after reportedly falling apart mid-air during a test flight following repairs. Wreckage was found floating in the...
8h
/5h
#
Italy
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (
MPS
) has initiated the acquisition of
Mediobanca
, a move involving two major Italian financial institutions and significant political debate. The Italian government, led by Prime...
3h
#
USA
Janice Combs
, mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs, has denounced the
Netflix
docuseries "
Sean Combs: The Reckoning
," calling it "full of lies" and damaging to their reputation. She specifically denies allegations made by Kirk...
25h
/21h
#
India
Microsoft
announced its largest-ever investment in Asia, committing $17.5 billion to India over the next four years to advance the country's cloud and
AI
infrastructure. CEO
Satya Nadella
shared the news following a...
3h
#
Japan
Tony Award
-nominated playwright
Jeremy O. Harris
was released from custody in Japan three weeks after his arrest on
November
16. Harris was detained by Japanese customs officials in
Okinawa
after they discovered 780...
2h
#
Honduras
Honduras's electoral body resumed vote counting on December 8, 2025, after a pause for verification, with provisional data showing
Nasry Asfura
leading and
Salvador Nasralla
closely behind. The ruling
Libre party
, led...
22h
#
Guatemala
On December 7, 2025, Guatemala celebrated "La Quema del Diablo," a tradition symbolizing the departure of evil before Christmas, this year featuring an effigy of
Donald Trump
that was burned. The event, which saw...
3h
#
Armenia
Armenia and Azerbaijan have announced substantial progress in their peace process, with
Hikmet Hajiev
and
Armen Grigoryan
highlighting "another brick in the wall of trust." This initiative, facilitated by
Donald Trump
...
3h
#
USA
A significant decline in adolescents' writing and speaking skills, exacerbated by the pandemic and the rise of
AI
, is a growing concern among educators and parents in Silicon Valley and at
Stanford University
. Experts...
3h
#
Spain
Four people died and one remains missing after a powerful wave swept over the
Charco de Isla Cangrejo
natural pool in Los Gigantes, Tenerife, on Sunday, December 8, 2025. The incident, which involved approximately 20...
32h
/24h
#
Italy
An operating room assistant in
Marano
, near
Naples
, was arrested on December 9, 2025, for allegedly assaulting and drugging his partner. Responding
Carabinieri
found the woman bleeding and heard her screams, discovering...
6h
/3h
#
Germany
Voith
, a Heidenheim-based mechanical engineering company, announced that it will eliminate approximately 2,500 jobs globally, representing about a tenth of its workforce. CEO
Dirk Hoke
cited underperformance compared to...
3h
#
USA
Jimmy Kimmel
has extended his contract to host "
Jimmy Kimmel
Live!" through May 2027, a one-year renewal reportedly influenced by considerations for "
The Late Show
" with
Stephen Colbert
ending in May 2026. Kimmel's...
20h
/2h
#
USA
Donald Trump
approved
Nvidia
's export of
H200 AI chips
to approved customers in China, incorporating a 25% revenue share for the US This decision aims to balance export controls with supporting competition and jobs,...
19h
/30m
#
UK
Operation Kenova
concluded that
MI5
excessively protected
IRA
agent Stakeknife, identified as
Freddie Scappaticci
, for 50 years, despite his involvement in abductions and murder. The final report revealed
MI5
was aware...
7h
/4h
#
Ecuador
Thirteen inmates were found dead at a southern Ecuadorian prison in Machala on December 7, 2025, announced by the country’s prison service
SNAI
. Police believe an explosive device detonated nearby was intended to...
26h
/21h
#
USA
Republicans are divided over extending enhanced
Affordable Care Act
(
ACA
) premium tax credits, which expire on December 31, risking significant premium increases for millions and potential political fallout in the 2026...
29h
/20h
#
Mexico
Donald Trump
has threatened a 5% tariff on Mexican imports if Mexico fails to release at least 200,000 acre-feet of water owed under a 1944 treaty by December 31, 2025. Trump asserts that Mexico owes the US...
14h
/4h
#
USA
The UN has launched a $47 billion humanitarian appeal for 2026, with Under-Secretary-General
Tom Fletcher
describing the situation as a global crisis exacerbated by interconnected conflicts and climate change. The...
29h
/22h
#
USA
Gwyneth Paltrow
, 53, attended the Los Angeles premiere of her new film, "
Marty Supreme
," on December 8, 2025, at the
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
. She was accompanied by her 19-year-old son, musician
Moses Martin
, who made...
7h
/6h
2
#
USA
Bruna Ferreira
, who has family ties to White House Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt
, is set to be released from
ICE
custody on a $1,500 bond while challenging deportation. Ferreira was arrested by
ICE
agents on November...
8h
/1h
#
USA
Lucía López Belloza
, a freshman at
Babson College
, was deported to Honduras by immigration enforcement agents despite a court order. Officials from the
Trump administration
labeled her a "criminal," while her attorney...
24h
#
Syria
Syrians are celebrating the first anniversary of the fall of the
Bashar al-Assad
regime, marking over 13 years of devastating civil war. The collapse of the 53-year rule followed a rapid rebel offensive led by Hayat...
37h
/19h
#
USA
Kris Jenner
showed public support for her daughter
Kylie Jenner
and
Timothée Chalamet
's relationship by wearing a "
Marty Supreme
" bomber jacket from Chalamet's new film, sharing the moment on
Instagram Stories
. The...
15h
/2h
#
Mexico
Mexico has emerged as a significant center for Russian spies, especially after expulsions from European nations and the US following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. US officials are concerned that Russia is exploiting...
5h
#
USA
Washington D.C. Mayor
Muriel Bowser
announced Police Chief
Pamela Smith
is stepping down at the end of the year. Smith's tenure saw significant challenges, including conflict with
Donald Trump
and efforts to reduce...
29h
/20h
#
Greece
In
Turkey
, two separate incidents occurred on December 8, 2025, involving law enforcement. In Soke, Officer
A.A.
was struck by a vehicle while unloading his car, with the driver later posting an image of the unconscious...
24h
#
Germany
Germany's domestic intelligence chief,
Sinan Selen
, warned on December 8th, 2025, that Russia may escalate sabotage and disinformation campaigns in 2026. Selen stated that Germany is a prime target for Moscow due to its...
24h
#
Jamaica
Miss Jamaica
, Dr.
Gabrielle Henry
, sustained severe injuries including an intracranial hemorrhage and facial lacerations following a significant fall during the preliminary competition in Thailand. The Miss Universe...
24h
#
USA
The Hollywood Reporter
(
THR
) dominated the
Los Angeles Press Club
's 18th annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, securing 13 first-place honors, including TV Critic of the Year for
Angie Han
. Seth...
24h
#
USA
Sydney Sweeney
addressed rumors about cosmetic surgery, stating she has never had work done due to a fear of needles. She also explained that comparisons of her younger self to her current appearance are due to...
24h
#
USA
IBM
announced today a definitive agreement to acquire data streaming platform
Confluent
for $11 billion in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition, expected by mid-2026, aims to bolster
IBM
's
AI
and cloud computing...
27h
#
USA
Blizzard Entertainment
is enhancing
Overwatch 2
with major updates focused on player experience, accessibility, and competitive integrity, having banned over one million cheaters through its
Defense Matrix
system. The...
24h
#
USA
New York Mayor-elect
Zohran Mamdani
released a video on December 7, 2025, detailing how immigrants can interact with US
ICE
agents, stating, "New York will always welcome immigrants." The video, which has garnered over...
27h
/22h
#
USA
Analogue
is releasing limited-edition "Funtastic" translucent variants of its
Analogue 3D
console on December 10th for $299. These models, inspired by the original Funtastic
N64
series, took over a year to perfectly...
25h
#
Tanzania
Tanzania is facing a severe crisis, transforming from a tourist haven into a state where fear prevails, as described by
Erik Esbjörnsson
in
Dagens Nyheter
. President
Samia Suluhu Hassan
's administration has been marked...
6h
#
USA
iFixit
has released a new app featuring
FixBot
, an
AI
-enabled chatbot trained on over 125,000 repair guides to help users with device repairs. The app guides users through repair processes, diagnoses problems, and...
5h
#
France
France is returning a 70-million-year-old
Tarbosaurus bataar
skeleton to Mongolia, an Asian relative of the
Tyrannosaurus rex
. This fossil, looted from the
Gobi Desert
and trafficked via South Korea, was seized by...
25h
#
Germany
Thyssenkrupp
's shares dropped Tuesday as the German industrial giant forecast significant financial losses for the current fiscal year, citing persistent weak trends in the automotive sector, high energy costs in...
6h
#
USA
Uber
is launching a new insights platform for marketers called
Uber Intelligence
on Monday, December 8, 2025. The platform leverages a partnership with
LiveRamp
, utilizing its clean room technology to allow advertisers...
24h
#
USA
Coldplay
has been named the most popular touring artist of the new millennium by
Pollstar
, selling 24.8 million tickets between January 1, 2001, and the end of 2025.
Ed Sheeran
followed with 19.6 million tickets sold,...
25h
#
USA
Donald Trump
warned on
Truth Social
that a negative US Supreme Court decision on tariffs would be the greatest threat in history to US national security, asserting that the nation would be "financially defenseless." The...
5h
#
Italy
A fatal head-on collision occurred this morning on
Regional Road 464
near Maniago when a car attempting to overtake a tractor collided with an oncoming bus carrying students. The 43-year-old male driver of the car died...
10h
/9h