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Donald Trump's administration plans to redesign national park passes for 2026, replacing the traditional photo with a closeup of Trump’s face alongside George Washington, a move defended by the Interior Department as honoring the nation's 250th anniversary.The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a federal lawsuit to block this redesign, arguing it violates the Federal Lands Act by not featuring the annual photo contest winner and politicizes public lands.
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US forces, including the Navy and Coast Guard, seized the oil tanker "Skipper" off Venezuela's Caribbean coast in what officials described as the largest such operation ever. The vessel, previously sanctioned by the US...

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Russia

Ukraine claimed responsibility for a drone strike on Lukoil's Filanovsky oil platform in the Caspian Sea, marking the first attack on an energy facility in the region, which reportedly knocked out oil and gas...

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USA

DHS proposed stricter US travel security mandates, requiring Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) applicants from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries to provide extensive personal data. The proposed rules...

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Venezuela

Donald Trump confirmed the US Coast Guard and FBI recently seized a Venezuelan oil tanker carrying two million barrels of crude oil, valued at over $90 million, off Venezuela’s coast, an action Nicolás Maduro swiftly...

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Australia

An unnamed skydiver was dramatically entangled with his reserve parachute on a plane’s tail during a jump over North Queensland. He was left dangling at 15,000 feet after his parachute unexpectedly deployed and caught...

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USA

Sherrone Moore was fired by the University of Michigan after an internal investigation found credible evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, leading to a $5.5 million contract forfeiture. Moore...

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USA

The Federal Reserve, led by Jerome Powell, implemented its third 0.25 percentage-point cut to its benchmark interest rate, setting the target range between 3.50% and 3.75%. Donald Trump criticized this decision as...

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USA

Donald Trump's second-term global tariff push has raised US import taxes to their highest level since the 1930s, inflicting economic pain on American consumers and international economies. Economists and Democrats on...

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USA

Oracle's shares tumbled 11% after the cloud computing company reported lower-than-expected revenue and significantly increased capital spending projections for AI infrastructure, fueling investor fears of an AI bubble....

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USA

The "South Park" season 28 finale, "The Crap Out," depicted Donald Trump in a satirical plot attempting to abort his Antichrist baby with the help of JD Vance, while maintaining a contentious relationship with Satan....

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Italy

Milan prosecutors widened a corruption inquiry into the city’s urban-building program, leading to the seizure of the Unico-Brera construction project with 30 people under investigation for alleged building violations...

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Italy

Italian cuisine officially received UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status, becoming the first entire national gastronomic style to earn this global recognition at a committee meeting in New Delhi. The landmark...

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Italy

Christmas decorations and traditions are sparking widespread disputes across Italy, with a condo in Senigallia experiencing a formal removal order for "birthday-like" Christmas balls. National debates also encompass...

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USA

Jelly Roll recently discussed his nearly 200-pound weight loss on "The Joe Rogan Experience", detailing its profound impact on his sex life with wife Bunnie Xo and his ability to engage with his children, Noah Buddy and...

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Italy

Diana Canevarolo, 49, was found fatally injured in her Torri di Quartesolo home courtyard last week and died days later, with an autopsy confirming her death as a homicide. Investigators are reviewing surveillance...

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USA

Tom Jung's iconic "Star Wars" original movie poster painting sold for $3.875 million at Heritage Auctions, setting a new record for both franchise memorabilia and any movie poster artwork. The artwork, which first...

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USA

Eileen Higgins achieved a historic victory in the Miami mayoral election, becoming the city's first female mayor and the first Democrat to hold the office in nearly 30 years. Higgins secured approximately 59% of the...

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Myanmar

Myanmar's military junta conducted an airstrike on a hospital in Mrauk U, Rakhine State, killing at least 31 people and injuring 68, according to an aid worker. This attack occurred weeks before legislative elections...

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Morocco

Two adjacent four-story residential buildings collapsed in Fez, Morocco, resulting in 22 fatalities and 16 injuries. The structures, which housed eight families and showed signs of instability, were reportedly built...

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Bolivia

Luis Arce, former Bolivian president and finance minister under Evo Morales, was arrested in La Paz amid a broad corruption investigation into the alleged misappropriation of public funds. The accusations detail the...

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USA

Donald Trump publicly called for the sale of CNN, labeling the news network "corrupt or incompetent" amid high-stakes takeover bids for its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix offered $72 billion for Warner...

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USA

SZA criticized the White House for "rage baiting artists" and using her song "Big Boys" in an ICE arrest video, labeling the tactic "evil and boring." Her manager, Punch, echoed this sentiment, calling it "nasty...

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USA

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, a prequel based on Suzanne Collins' novel, is in active development with Joseph Zada cast as a young Haymitch Abernathy. Francis Lawrence returns to direct, while Jennifer...

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Venezuela

Nicolás Maduro maintains a calm public persona despite escalating US pressure, which includes a significant military presence in the Caribbean and the recent seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker. The US, under Donald...

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USA

Donald Trump's administration plans to redesign national park passes for 2026, replacing the traditional photo with a closeup of Trump’s face alongside George Washington, a move defended by the Interior Department as...

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USA

Austen Kroll's friendships with "Southern Charm" cast members Craig Conover and Shep Rose are fracturing amidst on-air accusations, leading to a visible deterioration of their bonds. The ongoing conflict stems from...

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USA

Donald Trump publicly acknowledged and reiterated his controversial 2018 "shithole countries" remarks at a Pennsylvania rally, specifically targeting nations like Haiti and Somalia while advocating for a "permanent...

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USA

Donald Trump strongly refuted recent media reports questioning his physical stamina and cognitive abilities, labeling such inquiries "seditious" and "fake news." This renewed scrutiny stemmed from various incidents,...

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USA

Ruthie Ann Miles, a Tony-winning actress, continues to transform her profound personal grief into powerful stage performances, seven years after a March 2018 car crash tragically killed her daughter Abigail Blumenstein...

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TheDaily

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The Cracking of the Trump Coalition”
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USA

The US House approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a $901 billion defense bill that includes $800 million in aid for Ukraine and a 4% pay raise for service members. This bipartisan legislation, now...

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SaudiArabia

The Red Sea Film Festival, currently in its fifth edition in Jeddah and guided by Shivani Pandya Malhotra, has solidified its status as a major global film event, supporting regional cinema through its Red Sea Souk...

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USA

Donald Trump officially launched a "gold card" visa program at the White House, allowing wealthy foreign individuals to buy US residency for $1 million, with a "platinum card" version for $5 million also proposed....

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Brazil

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved a controversial bill that could significantly reduce the prison sentence of Jair Bolsonaro for his role in the January 8, 2023 coup attempts. Championed by Paulinho da Força, the...

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USA

Donald Trump campaigned in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, asserting his administration delivered an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" economy and that his "affordability" agenda would address high prices. Trump dismissed...

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USA

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health and Human Services secretary, faced articles of impeachment from Representative Haley Stevens, who accused him of imperiling public health and eroding trust in institutions. He also...

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Iceland

Iceland's public broadcaster RÚV announced its withdrawal from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, joining Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands in boycotting the event. RÚV director-general Stefan Eiriksson cited...

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USA

Jacob Myers-Norys, a California high school teacher, gained viral attention after Khloe Kardashian responded flirtatiously to his social media post seeking a date for his staff holiday party. Myers-Norys, who had...

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UK

Sophie Kinsella, the renowned British author celebrated for her "Shopaholic" series, passed away at 55 after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer diagnosed in 2022. Her family, including...

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USA

A pregnant woman gave birth inside a Waymo driverless taxi while en route to UCSF in San Francisco. Waymo's remote Rider Support team detected unusual activity, alerted 911, and ensured the safe arrival of both mother...

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Reuters

“
Zelenskiy talks to Ukrainian lawmakers over ways to hold election”
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Fox

“
Ted Cruz blasts Democrats on Hannity”
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USA

Donald Trump announced the USA seized a large tanker off Venezuela's coast, as US District Judge Charles R. Breyer ordered his administration to end the California National Guard deployment in Los Angeles. Governor...

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UK

Scientists in eastern Britain uncovered the earliest known evidence of deliberate human fire-making, dating back at least 400,000 years, pushing back previous estimates significantly. The discovery at the Barnham site,...

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USA

Marco Rubio, serving as Secretary of State, ordered the US State Department to revert its official communications font to Times New Roman, reversing a 2023 directive. He characterized the previous switch to Calibri,...

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Taylor Swift recently screened her forthcoming Disney+ projects, the six-part docuseries "End of an Era" and the concert film "Eras Tour Final Show," both of which intimately chronicle "The Eras Tour" and will premiere...

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A Beechcraft 55 aircraft made an emergency landing on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, Florida, colliding with a Toyota Camry and injuring its 57-year-old driver. The twin-engine plane, owned by Tailwinds Flying and...

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Belgium

The EU recently provisionally agreed to a landmark climate target, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, with Denmark's climate minister Lars Aagaard playing a key...

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USA

Democrats continued their strong electoral performance by flipping a state House seat in Georgia, building on gains in several states and intensifying their focus on state legislative contests nationwide. Representative...

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USA

Ilhan Omar faced renewed criticism after Donald Trump called for her deportation at a Pennsylvania rally and Elon Musk suggested her past comments amounted to treason. Trump reiterated unsubstantiated claims about her...

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USA

Rod Paige, the nation's first Black Secretary of Education, died at 92 in Houston. Appointed by George W. Bush, Paige was instrumental in developing and implementing the landmark No Child Left Behind Act, a signature...

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UK

The "Abba Voyage" show in London has generated over 25 billion Swedish kronor for the British economy since its May 2022 premiere, attracting more than three million attendees. Featuring hologram versions of ABBA...

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USA

Donald Trump's administration outlined a controversial "National Security Strategy" last week, advocating for US engagement with "patriotic parties" to reshape Europe while also focusing on Latin America and Asia. The...

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Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky expressed conditional readiness to hold presidential elections in Ukraine, driven by pressure from Donald Trump and the White House's shifting security strategy. His willingness is contingent on...

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UK

Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, died at age 76 in July from cardiac arrest after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease and other health issues. His wife, Sharon Osbourne, shared on "Piers...

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USA

The Trump administration announced a new militarized zone along California’s border with Mexico, transferring jurisdiction of much of the international border to the Navy to enhance national security. This move,...

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Norway

María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize, with her daughter Ana Corina Sosa accepting the award in Oslo earlier today, after Machado herself successfully defied a travel ban to arrive in the city. Machado...

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TheHill

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Musk reflects on Doge, says he wouldn't lead agency again”
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Palestine

The US aims to deploy an International Stabilization Force (ISF) to Gaza in early 2026 as part of the ceasefire's second phase, with Turkey training troops and seeking US support despite Israeli objections. Conflicting...

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UK

The UEFA Champions League group stage saw key results unfold on the sixth match day, with Arsenal securing a dominant 3-0 victory over Club Brugge to near automatic qualification, while Manchester City overcame Real...

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Netherlands

Europol's Operation Grimm has led to 193 arrests across Europe, significantly advancing efforts against "violence as a service" (VaaS), a phenomenon where criminal networks outsource violent acts. The six-month...

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USA

Federal Judge Charles Breyer blocked the Trump administration's deployment of California National Guard troops in Los Angeles, directing control back to Gavin Newsom. Breyer criticized the federalization for immigration...

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USA

The US Supreme Court recently allowed Texas's mid-decade redistricting plan to proceed, a decision influencing the 2026 midterm elections and leading to criticism from legal experts like Erwin Chemerinsky and Justice...

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USA

Wenne Alton Davis, the actress known for her role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, recently died after being struck by an SUV in New York. Police reported that the 60-year-old, also known by her birth name Wendy Davis, had...

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USA

The DHS secured a $140 million contract with Daedalus Aviation to acquire six Boeing 737 jets for ICE deportation operations. This initiative, supported by Donald Trump and DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin, aims to...

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CNN

“
Machado makes first public appearance in nearly a year”
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Germany

Bayer Leverkusen secured a late 2-2 home draw against Newcastle United in a Champions League group match, with Alejandro Grimaldo netting an 88th-minute equalizer after the visitors had taken the lead. The match at...

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Germany

An estimated 200,000 liters of crude oil spilled from a PCK refinery pipeline near Gramzow, Brandenburg, during maintenance, erupting in a 25-meter fountain. The incident occurred on the Rostock–Schwedt pipeline, which...

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Italy

Italy's complex tax system includes various deadlines, with the second installment of the Imposta Municipale Unica (IMU) property tax for 2025 due on December 16, primarily affecting owners of second homes and luxury...

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France

Benjamin Haddad, France's Minister Delegate for Europe, has urged the European Commission to investigate allegations that EU funds for NGOs in Palestinian territories may have been diverted to the Palestinian Islamist...

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NewZealand

Spotify launched "Prompted Playlists" for Premium listeners in New Zealand, allowing users to direct the music algorithm with custom text prompts based on their extensive listening history. This new beta feature aims to...

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USA

Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman, and Anna Wintour will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala on May 4, an event serving as a crucial fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute. The gala will precede the...

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USA

A grand jury in Los Angeles continues to hear testimony in the death investigation of Celeste Rivas, whose body was found in singer D4vd's impounded car, with D4vd named as a suspect. Robert Morgenroth, D4vd's manager,...

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Italy

Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly agreed to a transfer to Roma, with the Italian club now accelerating negotiations with Manchester United to finalize the deal. Roma aims to secure Zirkzee as a January...

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USA

Elon Musk reflected on his "somewhat successful" tenure leading the Trump administration's DOGE, stating he would not repeat the experience. Speaking on "The Katie Miller Podcast", Musk acknowledged DOGE halted...

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Greenland

Denmark reached a deal to compensate thousands of Indigenous women and girls in Greenland for forcible contraception practices implemented by health authorities between 1960 and 1991. Mette Frederiksen publicly...

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Australia

Australia recently implemented a nationwide ban preventing individuals under 16 from accessing social media, a measure championed by Anthony Albanese to protect youth from online harms. The legislation, inspired by...

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USA

Sam Asghari, known as Britney Spears’ ex-husband, posed nude for the December 2025 issue of Playgirl, featuring multiple steamy shots including one with a strategically placed towel and another in a bathtub. The...

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UK

SAS Connect cabin crew in London announced a four-day Christmas strike, starting December 22, threatening to disrupt flights to and from Scandinavia during the holiday period. Over 130 Unite the Union members demand a...

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USA

The Epstein Transparency Act, a federal law signed by Donald Trump last month, mandates the DOJ to release all comprehensive files related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell by December 19. Federal judges,...

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USA

Taylor Swift recently enjoyed a night out in New York with Este Haim, dining at Chez Margaux, while separate reports highlighted Blake Lively's promotional event and rumored estrangement from Swift. Swift and Travis...

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USA

Donald Trump expressed skepticism about US involvement in the Ukraine conflict, stating the country does not want to "waste time" and would decide on attending a weekend meeting in Europe based on input from European...

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USA

An atmospheric river brought severe weather, including heavy rain and widespread flooding, to the Pacific Northwest, prompting Washington Governor Bob Ferguson to activate the state’s Emergency Operations Center. The...

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Italy

The Villa Silvestri Rivaldi, a 16th-century Renaissance complex in Rome, is set to reopen after decades of neglect following an agreement between the Lazio Region and the Ministry of Culture, with Minister Alessandro...

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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...

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USA

SpaceX is reportedly preparing for an IPO in mid-to-late 2026, targeting a valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion and aiming to raise over $30 billion for developing space-based data centers. Founder Elon Musk...

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USA

Jacob Lee Bard faces murder and first-degree assault charges following a shooting at Kentucky State University’s Whitney M. Young Jr. Hall earlier this week. The incident resulted in the death of 19-year-old student...

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Fox

“
They say ignorance is bliss: Laura Ingraham”
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USA

The NFL announced the launch and funding of a new professional flag football league, investing up to $32 million for men's and women's divisions, a move Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent Sr....

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USA

Grammy-nominated baritone Jubilant Sykes was fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica home two days ago, leading to the arrest of his 31-year-old son, Micah Sykes, on suspicion of homicide. Santa Monica Police officers...

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Italy

A major anti-mafia operation in Palermo, led by Chief Prosecutor Maurizio De Lucia, resulted in 50 precautionary measures against individuals linked to Cosa Nostra clans and extensive drug trafficking networks,...

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USA

Jen Shah, a former cast member of "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City", was released from federal prison in Texas and has returned to Salt Lake City under community confinement. Shah, who served 33 months of her original...

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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...

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Belgium

The European Commission introduced a "Grids Package" to revamp the EU's energy infrastructure law, aiming to accelerate permits and strengthen interconnections across member states. The initiative, which follows a major...

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Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky's administration has intensified Ukraine's strategy to disrupt Russia's oil sales, targeting "shadow fleet" vessels like the tanker Dashan in the Black Sea. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)...

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Italy

Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts across Europe, meeting with Giorgia Meloni, Leo XIV, and leaders in Britain, France, and Germany to refine a peace proposal for US partners. Leo XIV emphasized...

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USA

Mary Carole McDonnell, former CEO of Bellum Entertainment, has been added to the FBI's Most Wanted list for allegedly orchestrating a $30 million bank fraud scheme targeting financial institutions in California. She is...

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USA

Kamala Harris, former Vice President, is extending her bestselling memoir tour for "107 Days" into 2026, with planned stops in key swing states and new regions. Her book, detailing her 2024 presidential campaign and...

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Denmark

Denmark's military intelligence, DDIS, identified the USA as a security threat for the first time in its annual assessment. The report, released today, indicates a shift from viewing the US as an "ideal of democracy" to...

37h/17h
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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.

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