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Donald Trump authorized the deployment of 350 National Guard members to New Orleans for New Year's Eve security following a request from Jeff Landry.The troops will support the DOJ and DHS through February to combat violent crime despite data showing a significant decline in homicides within the city.Critics argue the federal intervention is unjustified and creates community fear while coinciding with intensified immigration enforcement operations by Border Patrol.
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Russia

Investigators in Moscow launched a criminal probe into trafficking and attacks on law enforcement after an explosion killed two police officers and a suspect on Wednesday. The blast on Eletskaia Street occurred near...

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USA

The Supreme Court blocked the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago after the Trump administration failed to provide a legal basis for the move. The 6-3 ruling in the case of Donald Trump against Illinois cited...

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USA

The White House is downplaying new Jeffrey Epstein investigation files mentioning Donald Trump while the DOJ rushes to redact and release 700,000 remaining pages. This shift in strategy follows the administration's...

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Türkiye

Libyan officials describe the crash of a private jet near Ankara as a tragic accident as investigators examine reports of a mid-air explosion. Mohamed al-Haddad and seven others were killed when their aircraft vanished...

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USA

Marco Rubio announced visa bans against five Europeans accused of pressuring USA tech companies to censor content following a new immigration-based policy. The list of sanctioned individuals includes former European...

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USA

Search for five missing residents continues after a dual gas explosion killed two people at a Pennsylvania nursing home on December 23. Josh Shapiro confirmed that utility workers from PECO were investigating gas odors...

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USA

Letitia James led a coalition of 19 states in a lawsuit against Robert Kennedy Jr after the federal government declared gender-affirming care for minors unsafe. The legal challenge filed in Oregon argues that the...

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Greenland

Jeff Landry clarified that the USA does not intend to conquer Greenland following Donald Trump's reiterated desire to acquire the autonomous territory for national security reasons. Landry emphasized that his mission...

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UK

Russell Brand faces two new charges of rape and sexual assault following an indictment announced by the Metropolitan Police this week. The 50-year-old comedian is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on...

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Italy

Global festivities continue as Bethlehem celebrates Christmas for the first time since 2022 following the isolation caused by the Gaza war. Melania Trump oversaw extensive White House decorations while Leo XIV attended...

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USA

Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern Santa Claus image in 1863 as scholars like Jens Rydström examine the figure's role as a patriarchal symbol. These historical records clarify that Nast's illustrations for...

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Venezuela

Nicolás Maduro led defiant festive celebrations in Caracas as Donald Trump warned of deeper pressure and announced plans for a new USA Navy warship. The escalation follows a maritime blockade where the USA seized four...

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Germany

Germany is preparing for its coldest Christmas in 15 years as Nico Bauer of the DWD predicts average temperatures around minus three degrees Celsius. This cold snap coincides with a weather anomaly where Lasse Rydqvist...

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USA

The Federal Reserve announced a return to Quantitative Easing by purchasing $40 billion in securities monthly following a complex economic period. This strategic shift occurs after Donald Trump criticized previous...

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USA

Brooks Koepka has become the first high-profile star to depart LIV Golf following a mutual agreement announced on December 23, 2025. Koepka cited a desire to prioritize family life following a difficult personal period...

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UK

Greta Thunberg has been released on bail until March 2026 after her arrest in London for supporting a prohibited organization. Authorities detained Thunberg under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign in solidarity with...

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UK

Charles Mountbatten-Windsor stripped Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his royal titles and evicted him from his residence after thousands of DOJ documents linked him further to Jeffrey Epstein. The released files reveal...

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USA

Travelers are being urged to cancel Christmas plans as a series of powerful atmospheric rivers bring life-threatening floods and heavy snow across California. Michael Johnson declared a state of emergency in Shasta...

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USA

Daniel Curtis Lee and fellow actors are establishing a long-term assistance plan for Tylor Chase following a viral search for the former Nickelodeon star in Los Angeles. Lee secured a motel room and food for Chase on...

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USA

Donald Trump authorized the deployment of 350 National Guard members to New Orleans for New Year's Eve security following a request from Jeff Landry. The troops will support the DOJ and DHS through February to combat...

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USA

Cristina Biffle sent a final text message stating "We're in trouble" moments before a plane crash in North Carolina killed NASCAR champion Greg Biffle and five others. The revelation follows the arrival of family...

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Russia

Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian ministers Asaad al-Shaibani and Murhaf Abu Qasra in Moscow to discuss military modernization and economic reconstruction in the war-torn nation. The high-level meeting follows interim leader...

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USA

Michael Douglas discussed the immense pressure of parenting a child with addiction after Nick Reiner was charged with murdering his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The LAPD confirmed responding to...

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USA

Supreme Court justices blocked Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard to Chicago as the DOJ released thousands of new documents detailing his past travel on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet. The document release,...

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USA

Attorneys for Sean Combs filed an expedited appeal to the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals seeking his immediate release from a 50-month prison sentence. The legal team argues that Arun Subramanian improperly considered...

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USA

DOJ is investigating the validity of a handwritten letter from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar containing crude references to Donald Trump after the release of 30,000 investigative pages. The unsealed FBI records reveal...

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USA

Ashlee Buzzard faces murder charges after forensic evidence linked her to the death of her 9-year-old daughter Melodee Buzzard. Investigators discovered the skeletal remains of the child in rural Utah following her...

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USA

Donald Trump asserts global dominance through a massive military blockade against Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela and new peace initiatives for the fifth year of war in Ukraine. The aggressive foreign policy follows Trump's...

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Greenland

European leaders are exploring military and diplomatic strategies to defend Greenland after Donald Trump appointed Jeff Landry to oversee a potential annexation. Emmanuel Macron visited Nuuk to affirm support for...

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Venezuela

Venezuela's National Assembly approved a law mandating 20-year prison terms for maritime interference after Donald Trump vowed to escalate military strikes against the nation. This legislation responds to a four-month...

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USA

Kimberlee Singler arrives in the USA following her extradition from the UK to face charges for the 2023 murders of two of her children. Singler allegedly killed her nine-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son during a...

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USA

Players anticipate the Christmas Eve drawing as the Powerball jackpot reaches a staggering $1.7 billion after 46 consecutive rollovers. This prize marks the fourth-largest in the history of the game and follows a...

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Russia

Two traffic police officers died following an explosion in Moscow near a general's death site as Leo XIV expressed deep regret over Russia's rejection of a Christmas truce. The diplomatic setback occurred alongside a...

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Venezuela

Venezuela's National Assembly approved a law imposing 20-year prison sentences for supporting maritime blockades after Donald Trump announced the seizure of two oil tankers. The legislation follows the interception of...

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USA

Donald Trump unveiled a $125 billion naval expansion titled the Golden Fleet, featuring a new class of heavily armed battleships named after himself. The initiative includes building up to 25 vessels, such as the lead...

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France

Passengers waited for a replacement aircraft after a Vueling flight from Paris to Ibiza made an emergency landing in Clermont-Ferrand due to technical issues. The diversion of flight VY6936 follows a similar...

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USA

Todd Lyons defended the deportation of approximately 250 Venezuelan nationals to a high-security prison in El Salvador following the withdrawal of a "60 Minutes" segment. Lyons criticized CBS News for misrepresenting...

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USA

Donald Trump is canceling thousands of asylum claims through safe third country agreements while his administration, including Stephen Miller, questions birthright citizenship. This strategy follows the tripling of...

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USA

Ro Khanna and other lawmakers are criticizing Bari Weiss after the CBS News editor-in-chief shelved a "60 Minutes" report documenting torture in an El Salvador prison. The segment, titled "Inside CECOT," detailed the...

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USA

Harriet Hageman announced her candidacy for the 2026 US Senate race following the decision by Cynthia Lummis not to seek reelection. Donald Trump quickly endorsed the Wyoming representative, praising her focus on energy...

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USA

Education Department officials will send initial collection notices to approximately 1,000 borrowers in January 2026 after Donald Trump moved to reinstate wage garnishments. Linda McMahon confirmed that the...

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USA

Chevy Chase says he was deeply hurt after being excluded from the stage during the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special despite being a founding cast member. The 82-year-old comedian reveals his disappointment...

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USA

Novo Nordisk shares surged by 8% as Goldman Sachs projected $22 billion in revenue by 2030 following FDA approval of the first oral version of Wegovy. The pill will be available in January for $149 per month under the...

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USA

Andy Reid addressed retirement rumors surrounding Travis Kelce as the tight end leads fan voting for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games. Kelce faces questions about his future with the Kansas City Chiefs after the team was...

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USA

Democratic governors and Dominion Energy are launching legal challenges after Donald Trump suspended construction on five major offshore wind projects citing national security concerns. The 90-day pause affects...

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Italy

Ryanair launched an immediate appeal after the Italian Antitrust Authority imposed a 256 million euro fine for abusing its dominant market position. The regulator concluded that the airline implemented technical...

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UK

British police announced that Bobby Vylan will not face charges for leading chants against the IDF during a performance at the Glastonbury Festival. Authorities from the Avon and Somerset Police concluded there was no...

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USA

Jake Paul expressed his determination to return to the ring and potentially face Canelo Alvarez despite suffering a fractured jaw during his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua. The Netflix broadcast of the Miami bout...

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PuertoRico

Donald Trump warned that ground operations could begin shortly in Venezuela following a massive USA military deployment across the Caribbean region. At least sixteen C-17 transport flights and special operations CV-22...

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USA

Ben Sasse announced a terminal stage-four pancreatic cancer diagnosis while expressing a determination to live fully despite the prognosis. Sasse represented Nebraska from 2015 to 2023 and became one of seven...

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USA

Leo XIV expressed profound disappointment after JB Pritzker signed the Medical Aid in Dying Act despite a personal request from the pontiff to veto the bill. The legislation, which is scheduled to take effect in...

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USA

EA confirmed the death of legendary game developer Vince Zampella following a high-speed car crash in Southern California over the weekend. Zampella was test-driving a Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway when the...

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USA

AHA announces a one million dollar donation from Taylor Swift to honor Scott Swift following his recent heart surgery. This gift forms half of a two million dollar holiday contribution that includes another million for...

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USA

University of Oklahoma officials terminated instructor Mel Curth after an investigation determined she arbitrarily assigned a failing grade to student Samantha Fulnecky. Fulnecky received a zero on a psychology paper...

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USA

The Donald Trump administration delayed additional tariffs on Chinese semiconductor chips for at least 18 months as the S&P 500 approached new record territory on Tuesday. Strong US GDP growth of 4.3% dampened...

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Ecuador

José Antonio Kast met Daniel Noboa in Quito to form a regional alliance against drug trafficking and irregular migration. The diplomatic visit occurs as investigations reveal Balkan traffickers allegedly used shipping...

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USA

Investigators from the NTSB and FAA have launched probes after a Mexican Navy medical transport plane crashed into Galveston Bay, killing at least five people. The aircraft was carrying eight individuals, including a...

32h/18h
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USA

Draymond Green will reportedly face no further discipline after an intense on-court argument with Steve Kerr during a game against the Orlando Magic. The veteran player met with general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. to...

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USA

Gold prices reached a new record high of $4,531 per ounce as silver and copper also surged to unprecedented levels amid global market volatility. The rally follows a significant 2025 trend where gold increased by over...

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Italy

The sports world is mourning after Sivert Guttorm Bakken was found dead in his hotel room during a training camp in Italy. The 27-year-old Norwegian biathlete was preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics following a...

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USA

Steve Bannon labeled Ben Shapiro a cancer at a Turning Point USA conference as the MAGA movement fractures over USA military support for Israel. This escalation follows skepticism from Tucker Carlson regarding the...

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Italy

Leo XIV expressed deep sorrow after Russia apparently rejected his proposal for a 24-hour worldwide Christmas truce. The American-born Leo XIV urged people of goodwill to respect a day of peace while addressing...

13h/10h
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USA

Hunter Biden labeled the military withdrawal from Afghanistan an obvious failure during a five-hour interview addressing Joe Biden's policy challenges. He further critiqued current immigration resource allocation and...

8h
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Italy

Military personnel must now scrupulously omit the final "Sì!" exclamation from the national anthem following a December directive enforcing a presidential decree. Giorgia Meloni, representing Brothers of Italy,...

14h/1h
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Israel

Israel Katz clarified that the Israeli government will not re-establish civilian settlements in the Gaza Strip after his earlier remarks about a permanent military presence sparked international backlash. These...

17h/13h
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USA

Chris Evans confirms his return as Steve Rogers in the first “Avengers: Doomsday” teaser which depicts the iconic character as a potential father. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the Marvel Studios production...

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Italy

The Italian Senate approved the 2026 budget law following a tortuous legislative process and intense criticism from opposition leaders Giuseppe Conte and Stefano Patuanelli. The approximately 23 billion euro package...

26h/15h
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Fox

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Money that has been looted from you, says Texas congressman”
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USA

Donald Trump invited the leaders of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the 2026 G20 summit in Florida following separate telephone calls where he described bilateral relations as spectacular. The diplomatic outreach aims to...

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Ukraine

Serhiy Tarakanov warned that Russian missile strikes could trigger a mini-earthquake and collapse the internal radiation shield at the Chernobyl facility. Following a critical assessment by Rafael Grossi of the IAEA,...

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Netherlands

Belgium has officially joined the legal proceedings initiated by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice following allegations of genocide in the Gaza Strip. This development comes as Turkey...

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Denmark

IO Interactive announced a two-month delay for "007 First Light," shifting the release date of the highly anticipated James Bond title to May 27, 2026. Narrative director Martin Emborg stated that the independent studio...

13h/8h
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USA

Serena Williams shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram celebrating her sister Venus Williams as her built-in best friend following her wedding to Andrea Preti. The couple legally finalized their union at Miami City...

15h/6h
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Palestine

Palestinian Christians attempted to find holiday joy in Gaza and Bethlehem following a fragile ceasefire and years of conflict that devastated the local economy. Maher Canawati oversaw the lighting of a massive...

18h/12h
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USA

Kristi Noem announced a tripled 3,000 dollar incentive and free flights for undocumented immigrants who choose voluntary deportation before the end of the year. The initiative follows the rapid implementation of a mass...

35h/13h
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UK

Greta Thunberg was arrested in London for supporting the banned group Palestine Action as its members reached a critical 52-day point in a hunger strike. Police detained Thunberg near Aspen Insurance during a protest...

36h/15h
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UK

Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein face sentencing in February 2026 after being convicted for plotting what detectives called the deadliest terrorist attack in UK history. The ISIS-inspired conspiracy involved a planned...

17h/12h
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USA

Retailers report resilient demand and a 4.2 percent spending increase as US holiday sales are projected to surpass 1 trillion dollars for the first time. Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof noted robust physical traffic driven by...

19h/14h
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France

Paris prosecutors launched an investigation after a cyberattack disrupted La Poste services during the peak holiday delivery season. The hacktivist group NoName057(16) claimed responsibility for the denial of service...

10h
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UK

Charles Windsor shared positive updates regarding his cancer treatment as the British royal family prepares for a traditional holiday gathering at Sandringham. This festive season follows a challenging year for both...

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Italy

Mattia Missiroli resigned as Mayor of Cervia after an investigation into alleged domestic mistreatment against his wife became public. The probe began following a hospital visit by his wife for an arm injury which...

14h
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USA

The NWSL Players Association is challenging the league's new High Impact Player rule after officials unilaterally introduced a million-dollar spending allowance to retain stars like Trinity Rodman. While NWSL...

11h
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USA

American consumers face immediate restrictions on purchasing new foreign-made drones after the FCC banned future models from the agency Covered List on December 23, 2025. The ruling follows a mandate from the 2025...

27h/12h
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USA

Steve Bannon called Ben Shapiro a cancer as the TPUSA AmericaFest in Arizona descended into public infighting following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Ben Shapiro accused Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson of spreading...

11h
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USA

The 2025 annual box office is projected to reach approximately 8.9 billion dollars as "Avatar: Fire and Ash" continues its global dominance with nearly 400 million dollars in earnings. New releases like "Anaconda" and...

12h
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CNN

“
Who’s staying in North Korea’s luxury hotels”
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Ukraine

Ukrainian forces withdrew from Siversk following a relentless Russian offensive and a claim by Moscow that the town was captured on December 11. The Ukrainian General Staff cited the need to preserve personnel and...

15h/14h
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USA

Library checkouts of Rachel Reid's "Heated Rivalry" surged over 10,000% following the premiere of its television adaptation on HBO Max and Crave. The NHL publicly welcomed the massive influx of new fans as the series,...

15h/12h
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USA

Kylie Minogue achieved her 11th number one album in the UK as Mariah Carey became the first artist to spend 100 cumulative weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. Carey reached this historic milestone following the continued...

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Nigeria

Nigerians welcomed 230 freed kidnap victims, including 130 St. Mary's School students and teachers, following their release in Niger State. Mohammed Bago confirmed all captives were safe after they were seized during a...

31h/12h
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Montenegro

Former clubs and teammates are paying tribute after Sebastian Hertner died following a 70-meter fall during a ski lift accident in Montenegro. The 34-year-old ETSV Hamburg captain was vacationing with his wife at the...

16h/5m
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USA

Extensive memorial lists for 2025 honor music legends Brian Wilson and Ozzy Osbourne alongside major political figures like Dick Cheney. The year-end obituaries also commemorate the deaths of Francis and actor Gene...

11h
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UnitedArabEmirates

Emmanuel Macron released a fitness video featuring influencer Tibo InShape while visiting French troops in the United Arab Emirates for his forty-eighth birthday. The choreographed display of strength aims to boost the...

12h
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USA

JoJo Siwa shared a heartfelt tribute for boyfriend Chris Hughes' 33rd birthday on December 22, calling him her favorite person during a soccer-themed celebration. The 22-year-old entertainer and Hughes have openly...

12h
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USA

Health officials in Boston warn of a 114 percent surge in flu cases as a severe nationwide outbreak driven by a new viral variant arrives earlier than expected. This rapid increase follows CDC data reporting 4.6 million...

15h
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MorningJoe

“
New Epstein email reveals feds tried to contact 10 co-conspirators”
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USA

Saturday Night Live colleagues joined Jimmy Fowlie in a public appeal after his sister Christina Downer went missing in Los Angeles. Downer was last contacted in late November, prompting the LAPD to issue a missing...

12h
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Sudan

Survivors report systematic massacres and ethnic targeting by the Rapid Support Forces in El-Fasher as Kamil Idris appeals to the UN for a sovereign peace initiative. The ongoing siege has forced civilians to eat animal...

28h/25h
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Venezuela

Donald Trump issued a final ultimatum to Nicolas Maduro while announcing the construction of a nuclear-capable Golden Fleet of warships to secure American interests. The announcement follows the seizure of 1.9 million...

39h/33h
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Palestine

Marco Rubio expresses confidence in securing donors for Project Sunrise, a 112 billion dollar USA proposal to transform Gaza into a futuristic smart city as detailed in a leaked presentation by Jared Kushner and Steve...

27h/10h