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USA
Eileen Higgins achieved a historic victory in the Miami mayoral election, becoming the city's first female mayor, the first Democrat in nearly 30 years, and the first non-Hispanic person in the role since the 1990s....
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USA
Donald Trump campaigned in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, asserting the U.S. economy under his administration deserved an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" rating and prioritizing "making America affordable again." During the...
8h
/13m
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Belgium
The EU has reached a binding agreement on a new climate target, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. This deal, finalized by negotiators from EU member states and the...
7h
/1h
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USA
Rod Paige, the nation's first Black Secretary of Education and a key architect of the No Child Left Behind law, died at 92. Appointed by President George W. Bush, Paige led the Education Department from 2001 to 2005,...
2h
/4m
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Belgium
The German research institute Kiel Institute warned that military aid to Ukraine could reach its lowest level in 2025, as European efforts struggle to compensate for the cessation of US aid following Donald Trump's...
17m
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Brazil
Brazil's
Chamber of Deputies
approved a bill to significantly reduce prison sentences, a legislative action that could impact former President
Jair Bolsonaro
and others convicted for the attacks on government buildings...
5h
/2h
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Australia
Australia has implemented a nationwide ban on social media access for individuals under 16, a move championed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as "world-leading" to empower families and protect youth. Online Safety...
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Venezuela
María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, will not attend the award ceremony at Oslo City Hall; her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa Machado, will accept the prize on her behalf and deliver her mother's...
18h
/3m
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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, under the recently enacted Epstein...
18h
/12h
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Ukraine
USA
Donald Trump
urged Ukraine to hold elections, suggesting the prolonged absence of a vote undermined its democratic claims. Trump also raised the possibility of reducing USA support if the conflict persisted, while...
15h
/5h
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USA
The Federal Reserve begins its two-day monetary policy meeting, with markets widely expecting a 25 basis point interest rate cut, the third this year. The institution faces significant internal disagreement compounded...
48m
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Ukraine
Donald Trump
reportedly pressures Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky
to cede territory to Russia as part of a peace deal, asserting that Moscow holds the "upper hand" and urging Kyiv to "play ball" for a potential...
19h
/7h
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USA
Taylor Swift enjoyed a night out in New York City with Este Haim, dining at Chez Margaux while sporting a Louis Vuitton ensemble. Separately, Blake Lively was also in the city for a promotional event, with reports...
4h
/32m
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USA
The Supreme Court is considering arguments in a case that could redefine how intellectual disability is assessed in death penalty cases, potentially making it more challenging for convicted murderers like Joseph Clifton...
1h
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Italy
State police in Palermo conducted a large-scale anti-mafia operation, resulting in 50 arrests and thwarting the reorganization of Cosa Nostra clans involved in drug trafficking and extortion. The investigation, led by...
1h
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Belgium
Donald Trump's recent characterization of Europe as a "decaying" group of nations with "weak" leaders has drawn mixed reactions from European officials, with Nicola Procaccini finding the statements "harsh but fair"...
2h
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USA
Donald Trump intensified his attacks against Representative Ilhan Omar at a Pennsylvania rally, reiterating claims that she illegally entered the USA by marrying her brother and urging her deportation. Omar responded on...
1h
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USA
A Beechcraft 55 plane executed an emergency landing on Interstate 95 in Florida, colliding with a Toyota Camry. The incident, which occurred near Cocoa after the pilot reported both engines lost power during an...
5h
/24m
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USA
Jubilant Sykes
, the
Grammy
-nominated baritone singer, was fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica home, leading to the arrest of his 31-year-old son,
Micah Sykes
, on suspicion of homicide. Officers found Sykes deceased with...
9h
/6h
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Italy
Italy's second installment of the IMU property tax for 2025 will be due on December 16, applying to second homes and luxury primary residences. A UIL study reveals extreme variations in property tax burdens across...
1h
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USA
Jacob Lee Bard
faces charges of murder and first-degree assault after a fatal shooting at
Kentucky State University
's
Young Hall
left one student dead and another in critical condition. Police arrested Bard, identified...
12h
/6h
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USA
Washington Governor
Bob Ferguson
activated the state’s Emergency Operations Center to its highest level as
Pacific Northwest
residents brace for continued heavy rain following a powerful storm. The atmospheric river...
3h
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USA
Carrie Elizabeth Romney
, sister-in-law of
Mitt Romney
, died by suicide in October from injuries sustained in a fall from a five-story parking structure in Valencia, California. The L.A. County Medical Examiner's office...
8h
/6h
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China
A fire in a four-story residential building in Shantou,
Guangdong Province
, killed twelve people. The blaze reportedly started on the ground floor, and an investigation is underway according to the
Xinhua news agency
.
3h
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Canada
Kirsten Hillman
, Canada's ambassador to the US, announced she will step down in early 2026 after eight years of service. Hillman stated her departure allows Canada to establish a new team for the upcoming mandatory...
7h
/6h
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USA
Hip-hop artist and social media influencer
Clinton Adams
faces felony charges from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for allegedly sexually assaulting two women earlier this year. District Attorney...
3h
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USA
Donald Trump
sharply criticized European leaders in a
Politico
interview, labeling them "weak, foolish, and paralyzed by political correctness." He asserted that their immigration policies are causing Europe's "decay"...
20h
/3h
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USA
Army gynecologist Maj. Blaine McGraw faces 54 charges of indecent visual recording among other offenses, stemming from alleged actions against 44 female patients and one non-patient at Fort Hood, Texas, and a private...
9h
/1h
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Ukraine
Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky
is engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts across Europe to discuss a potential peace agreement and secure continued aid. He met with Italian Prime Minister
Giorgia Meloni
, Pope...
19h
/3h
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Italy
Charles De Ketelaere
proved instrumental in Atalanta's dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea in the
Champions League
. Atalanta, despite trailing to a
Joao Pedro
goal in the first half, rallied with second-half...
10h
/6h
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USA
Donald Trump
admitted using the phrase “shithole countries” to describe Haiti and
African nations
, bragging about a comment that sparked global outrage during his first term. Trump relived the incident during a rally,...
4h
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USA
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering in mid to late 2026, aiming for a valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion and seeking to raise over $30 billion. The funds are intended...
10h
/35m
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Denmark
Denmark's military intelligence identifies the USA as a threat for the first time in its annual assessment, marking a significant shift in Danish security perception. This change moves from an "ideal of democracy"...
10h
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USA
Christina Aguilera
revealed on
The Jennifer Hudson Show
that her 10-year-old daughter,
Summer Rain
, prefers her mother without makeup, often asking her to remove it after filming. The singer's upcoming film, Christina...
4h
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USA
Elon Musk
described his tenure leading the Trump administration's
DOGE
as "somewhat successful" in recent remarks but indicated he would not undertake such an initiative again. Musk stated that while
DOGE
managed to...
4h
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Palestine
Reporters Without Borders
(
RSF
) reported a significant rise in journalist killings, totaling 67 globally, and 503 journalists detained. Palestine, especially Gaza, stands as the deadliest location, with
RSF
identifying...
28h
/11h
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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."...
25h
/14h
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USA
Kyle Schwarber
is returning to the
Philadelphia Phillies
on a five-year, $150 million contract, a deal confirmed during
MLB
's
Winter Meetings
. Schwarber, who will turn 33 in March, had a standout 2025 season leading the...
8h
/6h
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USA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has controversially removed all explicit mentions of human activity's role in climate change from its website, now attributing climate shifts primarily to natural phenomena like...
11h
/19m
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USA
Blake Lively
's civil trial against
Justin Baldoni
, stemming from her sexual harassment lawsuit filed in December 2024, has been postponed by over two months. The proceeding, originally set for March 9, 2026, will now...
9h
/8h
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USA
MacKenzie Scott
will donate $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, representing a substantial increase from her $2.6 billion in 2024 and $2.1 billion in 2023 contributions. Her total philanthropic giving, which emphasizes...
9h
/4h
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Australia
Russell Crowe has strongly criticized "Gladiator II," asserting that the sequel betrays the moral core of the original 2000 film and the integrity of his character, Maximus Decimus Meridius. Crowe, an Oscar winner for...
9h
/53m
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USA
Donald Trump
provided an uplifting update on
Andrew Wolfe
, a West Virginia National Guard member critically injured in a
Washington D.C.
shooting incident. Trump announced Wolfe "stood up" and recounted conversations...
5h
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Greece
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's trip to Santorini, Greece, is fraught with high tensions and interpersonal conflicts, primarily an ongoing rift between
Heather Gay
and
Meredith Marks
over the "
plane-gate
"...
6h
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USA
OpenAI
appointed
Denise Dresser
, formerly CEO of
Slack
and a
Salesforce
executive, as its first chief revenue officer. Dresser will oversee
OpenAI
's global revenue strategy, including customer success and enterprise...
13h
/10h
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USA
Former Vice President
Kamala Harris
, known for her historic position, will have a marble bust displayed in
Congress
, with similar honors planned for
Joe Biden
,
Mike Pence
, and
JD Vance
. Harris recently released her book...
6h
/3h
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USA
GoFundMe
's 2025 Year in Help report highlights significant generosity from donors and growing concern over the rising cost of living in the USA. The platform observed a 20% increase in fundraisers for essential needs...
10h
/9h
#
USA
Bryan Fuller
, creator of the mystery-fantasy series "
Pushing Daisies
," has confirmed that a third season is being considered, with a pitch ready. The entire cast of the
Emmy
-winning show is eager to return for new...
6h
#
CNN
“
Bernie Sanders reacts to
JD Vance
's praise about him
”
52m
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USA
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on campaign finance laws, considering whether to overturn limits on political party spending in coordination with candidates. The National Republican Senatorial Committee and JD...
17h
/7h
#
USA
US Secretary of State
Marco Rubio
ordered diplomats to revert to using the
Times New Roman
font in official communications, reversing a decision made by his predecessor. Rubio described the earlier switch to
Calibri
,...
6h
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Ireland
Fabio Panetta
, Governor of the
Bank of Italy
, emphasized Europe's need to act decisively to strengthen its international monetary role. Panetta highlighted Europe's potential to play a larger role in the international...
7h
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USA
Raul Malo
, co-founder and frontman of
The Mavericks
, died following a battle with cancer. His wife,
Betty Malo
, announced his passing, noting his long public struggle with colon cancer and leptomeningeal disease (
LMD
),...
16h
/9h
#
UK
Nnena Kalu
has made history as the first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious
Turner Prize
. The 59-year-old artist, who has autism and limited verbal communication, was honored for her "bold and...
10h
1
#
USA
Pamela Anderson
has revealed a past romantic relationship with her "
The Naked Gun
" co-star
Liam Neeson
. Anderson shared in an interview with
People
magazine that they were briefly involved after filming concluded,...
15h
/8h
#
USA
The US military launched
GenAI.mil
, a new custom-built
AI
platform, fulfilling a directive from
Donald Trump
to achieve
AI
dominance. Secretary of War
Pete Hegseth
announced the platform, stating it puts "the world's...
8h
#
USA
Former
San Diego Chargers
cornerback
Quentin Jammer
revealed he played in at least eight games during the 2011 season while heavily intoxicated, attributing the behavior to a difficult divorce. Jammer admitted to having...
8h
#
Ukraine
A member of the British armed forces has died in Ukraine due to a "tragic accident" while observing the testing of new defensive capabilities away from the front lines. The
Ministry of Defence
confirmed the death and...
14h
/9h
#
USA
Ryan Serhant
, CEO of
SERHANT
, is addressing conflicts from season 2 of
Netflix
's '
Owning Manhattan
,' stating he only saw the final cuts of the show like other viewers.
Serhant
admitted in an
Instagram
video that he...
8h
#
USA
A
Pew Research Center
study revealed 64% of American teenagers have used
AI
chatbots, with a significant portion engaging daily or almost constantly. This widespread adoption raises concerns among educators and parents...
18h
/8h
#
Italy
Liverpool secured a crucial 1-0 victory against
Inter Milan
in the
Champions League
, with
Florian Wirtz
converting an 88th-minute penalty after being fouled by
Alessandro Bastoni
. This win temporarily propelled...
8h
#
USA
The American Civil Liberties Union (
ACLU
) and other civil rights organizations filed a lawsuit against the
Trump administration
, demanding the release of legal documents that justify lethal US military strikes on boats...
15h
/9h
#
UK
The UK announced new sanctions targeting Russian media and information outlets, including the Telegram channel
Rybar
, along with China-based firms
i-Soon
and Integrity Technology Group, for their roles in information...
9h
#
USA
Donald Trump
has approved
Nvidia
's export of
H200
AI
chips to China under specific conditions, including a 25% revenue share to the USA. This decision aims to balance export controls with the need to maintain...
34h
/10h
#
USA
A collaborative investigation by
Consumer Reports
and
Groundwork Collaborative
revealed
Instacart
conducted pricing experiments that charged different users varying amounts for identical items from the same store, with...
9h
#
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...
34h
/16h
#
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...
28h
/18h
#
USA
US stock markets posted mixed results, with the
S&P 500
seeing a slight gain and the
Nasdaq Composite
rising, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell.
JP Morgan
's stock dropped significantly after its consumer...
13h
/10h
#
USA
San Joaquin Sheriff
Patrick Withrow
leads the investigation into a mass shooting in Stockton last month that killed three children—
Maya Lupian
,
Journey Rose Reotutar Guerrero
,
Amari Peterson
—and 21-year-old Susano...
9h
#
UK
Tottenham Hotspur
relocated its official
LGBTQ+
supporters' group,
Proud Lilywhites
, rainbow flag at
Tottenham Hotspur
Stadium following a request from
Slavia Prague
to
UEFA
. The decision, made on security grounds,...
10h
#
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...
29h
/16h
#
Ukraine
Serhiy Koretskyi
, CEO of
Naftogaz
, warned that Russian forces have intensified their methodical attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing significant power outages, particularly in the Kyiv region....
16h
/3h
#
Fox
“
Tyrus: This is my favorite part of the whole thing
”
4h
#
Italy
Italy's Antitrust authority has fined
Sky Italia
4.2 million euros for three unfair commercial practices, including deceptive communication about TV subscription cost increases.
Sky Italia
expressed surprise at the...
10h
#
USA
Bolivia and Israel re-established diplomatic relations, two years after Bolivia severed ties over the Gaza conflict. Israeli Minister
Gideon Saar
and Bolivian Foreign Minister
Fernando Aramayo
signed the agreement,...
10h
#
USA
US
ICE
faces scrutiny over reports of holding hundreds of immigrant children and pregnant women, including asylum seekers, in custody for extended periods exceeding legal limits. Advocates, including the
ACLU
, allege...
27h
/9h
#
Belgium
Olympique Marseille
secured a crucial 3-2 victory against
Union Saint-Gilloise
in the
Champions League
, with goals from
Mason Greenwood
and
Igor Paixao
. Goalkeeper
Gerónimo Rulli
made a pivotal save in stoppage time to...
10h
#
USA
Opponents of Missouri's new congressional map, backed by
Donald Trump
, submitted over 300,000 petition signatures to trigger a statewide referendum. This effort by
People Not Politicians
seeks to block a...
15h
/14h
#
UnitedArabEmirates
Mary Carole McDonnell
, former CEO of
Bellum Entertainment LLC
, is wanted by the
FBI
for allegedly defrauding US banks and financial institutions of nearly $30 million by posing as an heiress to the McDonnell aircraft...
11h
#
USA
Luigi Mangione
faces state and federal murder charges for the December 2024 killing of
UnitedHealthcare
CEO
Brian Thompson
outside a Manhattan hotel. Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in December 2024,...
36h
/9h
#
USA
Nick Fuentes
reiterated he is a virgin during an interview with
Piers Morgan
on "
Piers Morgan Uncensored
," describing women as "difficult to be around" and stating they "talk too much." Fuentes, who previously denied a...
11h
#
USA
Salesforce
CEO
Marc Benioff
switched from using
OpenAI
's
ChatGPT
to
Google
's
Gemini 3
chatbot, publicly stating, "Holy shit. I’m not going back. The leap is insane." Benioff's shift underscores the intense competition...
11h
#
USA
Skydance Media
, led by
David Ellison
, has launched an all-cash takeover bid of $108.4 billion for
Warner Bros. Discovery
, directly challenging an earlier $82.7 billion proposal from
Netflix
. Ellison asserts Skydance's...
42h
/9h
#
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...
24h
/23h
#
Indonesia
A devastating fire at an office building in Jakarta, housing
Terra Drone Indonesia
, caused at least 22 fatalities. The blaze originated on the first floor from an exploding drone battery and rapidly ascended, trapping...
22h
/13h
#
USA
Donald Trump
received the inaugural
FIFA Peace Prize
last week at a ceremony in Washington DC. Late-night hosts
Jon Stewart
,
Seth Meyers
, and
Stephen Colbert
publicly mocked the former president for receiving the award....
24h
/15h
#
CNN
“
Drone delivery attempt to prison thwarted
”
6h
#
USA
Michael Virgil
's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against
Royal Caribbean
, alleging negligence contributed to his death aboard the
Navigator of the Seas
last year. The lawsuit claims Virgil was served at least 33...
33h
/12h
#
USA
The US Department of Education announced a proposed settlement agreement to end the Saving on a Valuable Education (
SAVE
) student loan repayment plan following legal challenges. The agreement will stop enrolling new...
11h
#
USA
Bill Maher
and
Ana Kasparian
debated tax money allocation and Western women's comfort in the Middle East on the
Club Random
podcast. Kasparian ultimately conceded that Tel Aviv would be the most comfortable option for a...
12h
#
USA
Alina Habba
resigned as the acting US Attorney for the District of New Jersey, following federal appeals court rulings that declared her appointment unlawful. The
Third Circuit
's ruling stated the
Donald Trump
...
38h
/13h
#
Bulgaria
Ukraine escalated its strategy to disrupt Russia's oil sales by targeting "shadow fleet" vessels, with naval drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (
SBU
) striking the sanctioned crude oil tanker
Kairos
last...
12h
#
USA
Civic freedoms are declining globally, with the USA and Italy both downgraded to an "obstructed" civic space rating by the civil society watchdog
Civicus
. The US has seen a "rapid authoritarian shift" following...
24h
/19h
#
USA
A comprehensive study by
UN Women
and its partners reveals that over two-thirds of women journalists, rights defenders, and activists have experienced online violence. The report, which gathered input from over 6,900...
15h
/12h
#
Switzerland
FIFA
President
Gianni Infantino
faces formal complaints with the
FIFA Ethics Committee
regarding his public support for
Donald Trump
and a
FIFA Peace Prize
awarded to Trump. The human rights organization
FairSquare
...
12h
#
USA
Howard Stern
denied claims by
Kim Kardashian
that he mocked her 2016 Paris robbery, presenting footage from an October 2016 episode of "
The Stern Show
" where he discussed the incident and expressed belief it was...
12h
#
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...
16h
/15h
#
USA
The
Indianapolis Colts
have signed veteran quarterback
Philip Rivers
to their practice squad. This move comes after starting quarterback
Daniel Jones
suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, and backup Riley...
27h
/14h
#
Italy
A 23-year-old student experienced a sexual assault by three men near the
Jonio metro station
in Rome. The victim reported being immobilized by two assailants while a third committed the assault before they fled,...
16h
/2h
#
USA
Sony Interactive Entertainment launches the
PlayStation 2025 Wrap-Up
, a personalized recap of players' gaming activity.
PS5
and
PS4
owners can view metrics such as their most played games, total hours, and trophy...
13h