Gary Davenport and other experts provide picks for NFL Week 17 as the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants battle for the top draft pick.The upcoming schedule also features the Baltimore Ravens fighting for playoff survival and Myles Garrett chasing the single-season sack record against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Experts express skepticism as Volodymyr Zelensky awaits a Russian response to a comprehensive 20-point peace plan drafted in collaboration with Donald Trump. The proposal includes freezing current front lines,...

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UK

Russell Brand faces two new criminal charges of rape and sexual assault following an announcement by the Crown Prosecution Service on December 23, 2025. These latest allegations from 2009 bring the total counts against...

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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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Palestine

Bethlehem celebrates Christmas with full public festivities for the first time in two years after a USA-brokered ceasefire ended major regional combat. Pierbattista Pizzaballa led the traditional procession to Manger...

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Russia

Investigators in Moscow are reviewing forensic evidence after a bombing on Yeletskaya Street killed two police officers and a civilian on December 24, 2025. The explosion occurred just days after Fanil Sarvarov, a...

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Palestine

Negotiations for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire have stalled after Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of violating the truce following an explosion that injured an Israeli soldier in Rafah. Talik Gvili, the mother...

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NORAD officially launched its annual Santa tracker at 6 a.m. EST on Christmas Eve, marking the 70th anniversary of a tradition that now utilizes satellite sensors and AI. The program originated in 1955 when Harry Shoup...

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The Pentagon released an annual report indicating a slowdown in the rate of China's nuclear buildup even as the Department of Defense adopts a more conciliatory tone toward Beijing. While China is still projected to...

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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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Libya

Gian Carlo Perego condemned a "bloody Christmas Eve" following a catastrophic shipwreck in the Mediterranean that left 116 migrants dead. A single survivor rescued by Tunisian fishermen reported that the wooden boat...

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Comedian and actor Pat Finn, known for his roles on The Middle and Seinfeld, passed away at age 60 following a three-year battle with bladder cancer. Finn died on December 22 at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by...

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Russia stripped journalist Roman Anin of citizenship and intensified airstrikes as Volodymyr Zelensky prepared peace frameworks following meetings with Donald Trump's circle. Zelensky confirmed a strategic retreat from...

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Players across the USA are purchasing tickets as the Powerball jackpot reaches a massive 1.7 billion dollars for the Christmas Eve drawing following 46 consecutive games without a top prize winner. This prize represents...

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Nayib Bukele offers to release El Salvador's entire prison population to any willing country following human rights criticism from Hillary Clinton regarding the Terrorism Confinement Center. This provocative proposal...

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Democratic senators are urging Donald Trump to retract his decision to recall nearly 30 career ambassadors, warning that the move creates a dangerous leadership void. This mass recall leaves more than 100 ambassadorial...

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The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.7 billion for the Christmas Eve drawing after no grand prize winner emerged on Monday night. This historic cycle has reached a record 47 consecutive drawings without...

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French MEP Nathalie Loiseau proposed banning Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from the EU after the Trump administration sanctioned five European figures over digital regulations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Thierry...

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France

French intelligence agencies investigate pro-Russian hackers after a distributed denial-of-service attack crippled La Poste services during the busy Christmas season. The group Noname057 claimed responsibility for the...

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Major US stock indexes reached record closing highs on December 24, 2025, as Nike shares surged 4.6 percent after Tim Cook purchased three million dollars in stock. While Intel shares declined following a report that...

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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...

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Türkiye

Turkish authorities have recovered the flight recorders and initiated an investigation after a private jet crashed near Ankara, killing Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and seven others. The aircraft reportedly experienced...

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Venezuela

Nobel Prize laureate María Corina Machado requested immediate international monitoring following reports that Venezuelan officials threatened political prisoners with extrajudicial execution at El Rodeo prison. The...

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Benjamin Netanyahu announced a $110 billion investment to build an independent arms industry after regional conflicts and international supply restrictions increased pressure on Israel. The ten-year initiative aims to...

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Tributes follow the death of Palestinian filmmaker Mohammed Bakri who passed away at 72 due to heart and lung complications in an Israeli hospital. Bakri gained international notoriety for his documentary “Jenin, Jenin”...

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France

Jérémie Patrier-Leitus suspended summonses for the parliamentary inquiry into public broadcasting until January 6, 2026, amid rising tensions and accusations of distorted testimonies. The decision followed formal...

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The University of Oklahoma terminated Mel Curth following an investigation into a grading dispute where a student cited the Bible to argue against multiple gender identities. Officials determined Curth acted arbitrarily...

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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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Thailand

Thailand and Cambodia resumed border negotiations in Chanthaburi on Wednesday after intense conflict displaced approximately one million people and killed at least 86 others. Surasant Kongsiri expressed hope for a...

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USA

Other jurisdictions may resist future federal interventions after the Supreme Court blocked Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago. The 6-3 ruling upheld a stay against federalizing approximately...

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Italy

Four individuals remain in custody in Milan after Tommaso Perna validated the arrests of an adult and three minors following a violent robbery. Perna highlighted the extremely high criminal capacity of the 20-year-old...

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USA

Experts suggest acts of kindness can mitigate rising holiday stress as a recent poll shows 41 percent of Americans expect more pressure this season. While 31 percent anticipate gift-giving according to the American...

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Donald Trump has initiated a significant revamp of the H-1B visa program to prioritize higher-skilled workers after a federal judge upheld a $100,000 application fee. The new selection process replaces the random...

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Russia

Russia has officially contracted the Lavochkin Association to develop a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2036 to support a joint research station with China. Roscosmos head Dmitry Bakanov confirmed the initiative...

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Box office projections reach 15 million dollars as a diverse slate of acclaimed films, including "Marty Supreme" and "The Testament of Ann Lee", prepares for the 2025 Christmas holiday release. Timothée Chalamet and...

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Kris Jenner admitted that Kim Kardashian is the most difficult family member to shop for during an interview about her elaborate annual holiday gift-giving traditions. The revelation comes as Kourtney Kardashian shared...

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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...

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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...

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Venezuela

Brazil demands the immediate cessation of the USA naval blockade against Venezuela after Donald Trump ordered a total maritime embargo to stop oil exports. Ambassador Sérgio Danese told the UN Security Council that the...

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USA

DOJ seeks volunteers over Christmas to fix redaction errors as Donald Trump estimates a week to release remaining Epstein files. Technical reviews by The New York Times confirmed that sensitive data was recoverable from...

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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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USA

Vogue Weddings featured the official Florida marriage of Venus Williams and Andrea Preti following their earlier unofficial ceremony in Italy. The 45-year-old tennis champion finalized the legal process in Miami after a...

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UK

Analyses suggest Ebenezer Scrooge provides a blueprint for overcoming trauma as Charles Dickens remains the primary architect of modern Christmas celebrations. While various adaptations like the 1951 film starring...

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Gary Davenport and other experts provide picks for NFL Week 17 as the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants battle for the top draft pick. The upcoming schedule also features the Baltimore Ravens fighting for playoff...

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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...

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Reviewers praise Bradley Cooper for directing "Is This Thing On?" following the comedic drama's release on December 24, 2025. Will Arnett stars as a man attempting to process a divorce from his wife played by Laura Dern...

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Angela White confirmed she is ending the year single after rumors circulated about a potential reconciliation with Rob Kardashian. The announcement follows a cryptic October post where White expressed eternal love for...

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Investigators recovered flight recorders after a private jet crash killed Mohamed al-Haddad and seven others near Ankara on Tuesday. The Dassault Falcon 50, carrying senior Libyan military officials and French crew...

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USA

Nathan Hochman will seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner following the release of death certificates confirming Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died from stab wounds. The official documents reveal Rob Reiner was...

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Italy

Giorgia Meloni warned her staff that 2026 will be much worse as she prepares for major structural reforms and a referendum on judicial changes. The prime minister emphasized traditional identity through her Nativity...

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Syria

Armed guards and neighborhood committees are patrolling Damascus as Christians celebrate Christmas under heightened security following the ouster of Bashar Assad. The new Syrian government led by Ahmed al-Charaa has...

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USA

Construction crews and emergency teams are searching through wreckage after a gas explosion at Bristol Health & Rehab Center killed two people and injured 20 others. Josh Shapiro confirmed that utility workers from PECO...

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Italy

Military personnel express dismay after Giorgia Meloni approved the removal of the word "Sì" from the Italian national anthem. The decision, formalized by a 2025 presidential decree, restores the 1847 lyrics by Goffredo...

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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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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...

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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...

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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

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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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,...

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Algeria

Algeria passed legislation on December 24, 2025, that designates French colonial rule between 1830 and 1962 as a state crime after Abdelmadjid Tebboune endorsed the bill. The new laws authorize the state to strip...

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USA

Whitney Purvis avoided arrest in a child support case by paying a 4,000 dollar lump sum while already facing involuntary manslaughter charges. Purvis paid the amount to resolve a warrant involving 23,000 dollars in...

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Late-night satire targets conservatives in 92% of jokes as Stephen Colbert prepares to end his program following industry-wide cancellations and pressure. A Media Research Center study found Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel...

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Michael Abatti was arrested in El Centro after an Arizona grand jury indicted him for the first-degree murder of his estranged wife, Kerri Ann Abatti. Authorities allege Abatti drove from Southern California to a remote...

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UK

Thames Water issued a public warning after discovering a massive 100-ton fatberg measuring 100 meters in length within a Whitechapel sewer. Tim Davies explained that the blockage, caused by oils and wet wipes, follows...

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Palestine

Global communities from Myanmar to Northern Ireland observe Christmas festivities as Bethlehem returns to holiday prominence following isolation caused by the Gaza war. Leaders like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are...

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USA

Donald Trump announced an eighteen-month delay for new tariffs on Chinese semiconductors after a federal investigation concluded that Beijing uses unfair trade practices. The USTR found that China provides massive state...

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Mary McElroy ordered DHS to reinstate over 233 million dollars in funding after the Donald Trump administration tried to penalize states for not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. The ruling follows a...

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19 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit on December 23 to block a federal declaration that labels gender-affirming care for minors as unsafe and ineffective. The legal challenge, led by Letitia James and...

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Italy

Working mothers face mixed outcomes under Italy's finalized 2026 Budget Law as the "Opzione donna" pension scheme is abolished amid new family support measures. The legislation, which the Chamber of Deputies must...

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Spain

Spanish special forces arrested two Polish nationals following a 20-hour standoff after the brutal beating deaths of two German citizens in Elche. The Guardia Civil intervened on Tuesday after the suspects, who have...

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USA

Donald Trump deployed federal troops to five cities as his approval rating fell to 36 percent amid rising economic concerns. Public scrutiny intensified following reports of Trump falling asleep during official meetings...

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Yemen

Yemen's Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized government have reached a landmark agreement to release 2,900 detainees following 12 days of UN-brokered talks in Oman. The deal involves the release of 1,700...

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Portugal

Portuguese ground handlers announce strikes for New Year's Eve as labor unrest continue to affect major European airports this holiday season. Unions Sitava and STHAA demand job security for 3,700 workers amid licensing...

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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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Italy

Carabinieri launched an extensive manhunt after Nicola Ambresi was killed in a hit-and-run accident during heavy rain in Casalgrande. Ambresi died instantly while taking out trash as the driver fled the scene without...

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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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USA

Nicki Minaj declared her support for Donald Trump and JD Vance during a Turning Point USA conference, calling them great role models for young men. The endorsement follows years of criticism from the rapper and has...

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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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Italy

Italian teachers and school staff will receive retroactive salary increases after the definitive signing of the 2022-2024 collective contract. Giuseppe Valditara welcomed the agreement providing average monthly raises...

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Israel

International concern for Gaza dissipates as world powers embrace Donald Trump's peace plan despite reports of ongoing military strikes and a humanitarian crisis. Following the implementation of the 20-point plan,...

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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

Garmin's Autoland technology successfully guided a Beechcraft Super King Air 200 to a safe landing at Broomfield Airport after the pilot became incapacitated shortly after takeoff from Aspen. This incident on December...

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USA

Donald Trump influenced the sports landscape through executive orders as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA title. These major American victories followed a record-breaking financial year...

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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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USA

Sony Pictures sets a December 2025 release for the “Anaconda” reboot as Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in the meta-comedy. The film, directed by Tom Gormican, features two struggling filmmakers who travel to the Amazon...

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Netflix announced that the finale of Stranger Things will feature a runtime of 128 minutes as Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer conclude the hit series with its fifth season. The reveal of the episode lengths follows...

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Italy

Mauro Caliste and Francesco Rocca inaugurated the 1.89 million euro Bresadola Community House in Rome as the third such facility in the district. This new integrated health center in Centocelle utilizes PNRR funds to...

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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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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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Italy

Seventeen people are under investigation after Carabinieri dismantled a smishing scam that stole 96,000 euros through fraudulent text messages across several Italian cities. The operation follows the arrest of a...

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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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USA

ICE reveals plans for industrial warehouses holding 80,000 people following the deportation of 605,000 migrants since January 2025. Donald Trump is utilizing a 45 billion dollar allocation to convert massive facilities...

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Morocco

Senegal, Nigeria, and Tunisia secured crucial opening victories in the Africa Cup of Nations as Cameroon prepares to face Gabon in Agadir. Nicolas Jackson scored twice for Senegal in a dominant three-goal win over...

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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...

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Italy

Carabinieri officers arrested Ciro Andolfi in Naples after discovering him concealed in a brick hideout walled up behind a radiator. Wanted since 2022 and listed among the 100 most dangerous fugitives, Andolfi faces...

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USA

Kate Hudson earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in “Song Sung Blue” following news of the biographical film's Christmas Day release. Directed by Craig Brewer and co-starring Hugh Jackman, the movie...

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USA

Severe weather conditions and a fatal plane crash have disrupted record-breaking holiday travel following a year of economic uncertainty and government shutdowns. More than 5,000 flights were delayed as storms hit the...

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Italy

Michael Guyette confirmed VSP Vision completed its acquisition of Italian eyewear group Marcolin from PAI Partners as luxury industry consolidation accelerates. The deal valued at over 1 billion euros integrates brands...

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Italy

Giuseppe Calì faces charges after allegedly shooting Valentina Peonio in Palermo while another man in Verona was reported for firing at cyclists. Calì claims the rifle discharge was accidental, whereas Verona...

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