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German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz is participating in the nationwide Federal Reading Day by visiting the Robert-Reinick Elementary School to emphasize the importance of literacy and the government's support for reading initiatives. The event, with the motto "Reading speaks your language," highlights multilingualism through readings in children's home languages organized across schools, libraries, and associations.

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Berliner Zeitung

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Hungary

The Hungarian service of Radio Free Europe, known as Szabad Európa, permanently ceased operations following funding cuts by the US government under Donald Trump's administration. Kari Lake stated that supporting Szabad...

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Venezuela

Maria Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Venezuelan opposition leader, is central to escalating political tension in Venezuela. She has faced criminal investigations and risks being considered a...

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USA

Bitcoin has experienced one of its sharpest declines in recent years, losing nearly $800 billion in value since its peak in October 2025. Experts attribute this drop to a mix of internal factors like leverage and forced...

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Germany

Dirk Stettner, CDU parliamentary group leader, confirmed that only one new refugee shelter will open in Hasenheide, Berlin, with ten other planned sites suspended amid declining arrivals. The coalition of CDU and SPD...

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USA

Analogue announced the restock and preorder availability of its upgraded 4K Nintendo 64 version, the Analogue 3D, starting at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET Monday. The restocked units will ship after December 2, prioritizing...

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USA

Curt Andersen was granted bail at $25,000 after being charged with voluntary manslaughter related to the fatal shooting of Maria Florinda Rios Perez De Velasquez. Andersen's jury trial is scheduled for March 30 as the...

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China

New Jersey Democratic Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has officially resigned from her seat in the US House of Representatives where she represented New Jersey's 11th Congressional District since 2019. She informed House...

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USA

AAA forecasts the busiest travel period yet with 81.8 million Americans expected to travel at least 50 miles during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. A major storm forecast by AccuWeather is set to affect much of the...

2h
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USA

Bunnie Xo, the wife of country music star Jelly Roll, revealed that she faces going to jail after unknowingly driving with a suspended license. She hired a lawyer to resolve the issue and plans to comply with the legal...

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TheJoeRoganExperience

“
Dan Farah”
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BBC

“
Parts of the UK had their coldest night of autumn”
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Germany

The planned Christmas tree for the Berlin House of Representatives was a ten-meter blue fir from Brandenburg that broke at the top during transport and setup. Workers initially reattached the broken top with a metal...

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USA

Apple has collaborated with artist and designer Bailey Hikawa to create the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand, a MagSafe iPhone accessory prioritizing accessibility. This limited-edition grip, priced around $70, attaches...

3h
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USA

Connor Grubb, a police officer with the Blendon Township Police Department, was acquitted of all charges including murder related to the fatal shooting of Ta’Kiya Young, a 21-year-old pregnant Black woman. The shooting...

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Venezuela

The sanctioned Russian oil tanker Seahorse was intercepted and blocked by the US warship USS Stockdale near Venezuelan waters while en route to deliver naphtha to Venezuela. Following the encounter, the Seahorse...

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NewYorkTimes

“
Watch a Wonderful Moment From Wicked”
3h
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Peru

The Peruvian Supreme Court issued national and international arrest warrants for former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who is currently under political asylum at the Mexican embassy in Lima. Supreme Judge Juan Carlos...

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Belgium

Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida criticized the jarred carbonara sauce sold in the European Parliament's store, which uses smoked pancetta instead of traditional guanciale. Politicians from the...

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USA

Ben Bader, a Miami-based TikTok influencer and financial coach, died at 25 due to coronary atherosclerosis caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease according to the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office....

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TEDTalks

“
The Army of Autonomous Robots Restoring Nature”
4h
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CNN

“
The AirPods Pro 3 are my favorite AirPods ever”
4h
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USA

Democratic Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly released a video urging US military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders while affirming the duty to follow lawful commands. Former Donald Trump called...

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Congo

The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), linked to the Islamic State, conducted multiple brutal attacks in North Kivu's Lubero territory resulting in 89 civilian deaths, as reported by MONUSCO. The attacks targeted several...

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Canada

Marcel Breton lost a legal battle to recover over 1.2 million Canadian dollars seized from his property after a 2009 police search. The Ontario appeals court upheld a ruling that most of the cash should be forfeited to...

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USA

A man armed with a knife was fatally shot by a police officer at St. Louis Lambert International Airport near the light rail line connecting to Terminal 1 outside the security checkpoint. The man had refused to leave a...

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UK

Nathan Lee Gill was sentenced to ten and a half years in prison at London's Central Criminal Court for accepting tens of thousands of pounds in bribes from Russia to promote pro-Russian views in the European Parliament....

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Russia

Kirill Dmitriev has become a central figure in a controversial peace plan that would give Moscow significant control over Ukraine's political and military decisions. He has ties to Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump’s envoy...

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USA

"Train Dreams," directed by Clint Bentley and based on Denis Johnson's novella, premiered on Netflix. Joel Edgerton stars as Robert Grainier, an orphan working various labor jobs in the early 20th century Pacific...

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USA

Sam Rockwell and Marc Maron star in "The Bad Guys 2," an animated comedy streaming on Peacock praised for its direction and animation by critic Odie Henderson. HBO Max features "The Conjuring: Last Rites," with Patrick...

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Italy

Italy will reopen applications for its electric car and commercial electric vehicle bonus program, offering vouchers between €9,000 and €11,000 for eligible purchases. The reopening includes recycled unused vouchers...

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Canada

A grizzly bear attacked a group of schoolchildren and teachers from Acwsalcta School, operated by the Nuxalk First Nation, near Bella Coola, British Columbia. Eleven people were injured, including four who required...

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NewZealand

Helme Heine, the internationally renowned children's book author and illustrator, has died at the age of 84. Heine was famous for his "Friends" series featuring Johnny Mauser, Franz von Hahn, and Waldemar, and he...

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Slovakia

The EU Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Slovakia due to a constitutional amendment passed in September that challenges the primacy of EU law. This amendment grants Slovak authorities power to...

7h
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Germany

An elderly woman was fatally struck by a truck at the intersection of Buschallee and Sulzfelder Straße near the Taut-Siedlung. Police report that the truck driver hit the woman while she was crossing at a pedestrian...

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USA

Michael B. Jordan was honored with the 39th American Cinematheque Award at a ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The event featured appearances and speeches by industry figures including Ryan Coogler,...

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Greece

Anastasios Kasparidis found three of his sheep killed by a bear in the village of Levea, prompting him to pen the rest for protection. Brown bear and wolf populations have increased in northern Greece due to hunting...

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Brazil

Wang Yi from China's climate panel emphasized, "We do not want to go ahead alone," highlighting China’s collaborative approach to the green transition amid global climate summit tensions. Chinese companies are expanding...

8h
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France

Ubisoft resumed trading on the Paris stock market after a suspension due to an accounting error affecting its leverage covenant ratio. The company announced a €1.16 billion investment from Tencent for a 25% stake in a...

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USA

ReElement Technologies, supported by the Pentagon and Vulcan Elements, has developed an innovative method to process rare earth elements and aims to become the largest domestic producer by 2026. The US government is...

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UnitedArabEmirates

An Indian Air Force HAL Tejas fighter jet crashed during a flight demonstration at the Dubai Air Show, resulting in the pilot's death. The jet, worth £32 million, lost control while performing low-altitude maneuvers and...

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USA

An original first edition copy of Superman No. 1 from 1939 has sold at auction for a record-breaking $9.12 million, making it the most expensive comic book ever sold. The comic was discovered last year in an attic in...

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Ukraine

Russian forces claimed full control over Kupyansk, a key logistical hub, with Valery Gerasimov and Sergey Kuzovlev informing Vladimir Putin that the "liberation" was complete. Ukraine’s General Staff denies the city has...

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CNN

“
What if comfort food could help you live to 100”
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Italy

A fatal car accident occurred near Castelfiorentino involving three vehicles and resulting in the death of a 26-year-old man of Moroccan origin. Emergency responders freed the injured couple and another driver sustained...

9h
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Germany

Germany recorded nearly 266,000 domestic violence victims in 2024, a 3.8% increase from the previous year and a new national record, according to data from the Federal Criminal Police Office. Intrafamily violence...

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USA

Former Vice President Richard B. Cheney passed away at age 84 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. A memorial service was held at the National Cathedral attended by figures like George W....

9h/6h
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TheDaily

“
Parenting a Trans Kid in Trump's America”
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Italy

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by the director of the agency where she was to intern during a job search trip. The investigation is now being handled by the prosecutor's office with jurisdiction...

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USA

The sequel film "Wicked: For Good," directed by Jon M. Chu, was released in theaters on November 21, 2025, completing the two-part film adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical "Wicked." The story follows Elphaba...

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Japan

Hideyo Hanazumi, Governor of Niigata Prefecture, confirmed support for a partial restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world's largest, which aims to resume operations after the 2011 Fukushima...

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Nigeria

On the night of November 21, 2025, armed gunmen abducted 52 students and several staff members from St. Mary's Catholic boarding school in Niger State. President Bola Tinubu canceled international trips and ordered...

10h/2h
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TheVergecast

“
AI agents are invading your PC”
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Australia

Queensland state coroner Terry Ryan ruled that the killings by Nathaniel, Gareth, and Stacey Train were defensive acts based on shared delusional beliefs rather than religious terrorism. The inquest revealed police...

10h
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Germany

Hertha BSC has won six of their last seven matches and achieved four consecutive clean sheets, a defensive streak not seen in a decade. Their defensive stability, enhanced by goalkeeper Tjark Ernst and defenders Márton...

10h/34m
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Tanzania

Following Tanzania's October 29 presidential election, President Samia Suluhu Hassan claimed victory with around 98% of the vote amid criticism for unfairness and exclusion of main rivals. Police and armed patrols...

10h/1h
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Vietnam

Severe flooding and landslides have devastated central Vietnam, causing at least 43 deaths and nine missing persons. The disasters submerged over 70,000 homes and forced nearly 62,000 residents to evacuate, with power...

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Pakistan

A boiler explosion caused by a gas leak killed at least 15 people and injured seven at a chemical plant in Shahab Town. The factory manager has been arrested while authorities search for the factory owner, and Punjab...

11h
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Waveform

“
The Steam Machine Takes on PS5 and Xbox”
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Bangladesh

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck central Bangladesh near the Narsingdi district, causing significant damage and human casualties. Official reports confirmed at least nine deaths and over 450 injuries, with emergency...

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Japan

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of a potential Chinese military attack or blockade on Taiwan and indicated that Japan might respond militarily under collective defense laws. China swiftly retaliated by...

11h/5h
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Taiwan

OpenAI and Foxconn have formed a strategic partnership to co-design and manufacture AI data center equipment in the USA. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted the importance of building AI core technologies in the US to...

11h
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Fox

“
Retired Marine Joey Jones tears into Dem senator's video”
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USA

Donald Trump intensified his public feud with Jimmy Kimmel by demanding on Truth Social that ABC fire Kimmel for lacking talent and offering biased content. Jimmy Kimmel sarcastically responded during his show, joking...

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USA

The Houston Texans secured a 23-19 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the NFL Week 12 opener with a dominant defensive performance. Safety Calen Bullock forced three turnovers, including a crucial game-sealing...

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Australia

Australia will enforce a new social media law banning users under 16 from creating accounts on platforms like Twitch, Facebook, and TikTok starting December 10. Platforms must verify user ages or face fines up to A$49.5...

12h
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Japan

Asian and European stock markets fell significantly as fears about AI stock bubbles and economic uncertainties spread globally. Samsung Electronics shares dropped 5.6% and the Nikkei 225 declined 2.4% amid Japan's new...

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Germany

A 250-kilogram World War II bomb with a Soviet fuse was discovered during construction of a new ICE maintenance facility near the Cottbus main station. Train services will be suspended for several hours as around 500...

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Germany

Several lines of the Berlin S-Bahn experienced delays and service disruptions due to repair works affecting a signal near Treptower Park. The S42 line operates every ten minutes, the S85 line is canceled, and passengers...

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Germany

Janine Wolter has been nominated as the top candidate for mayor of Berlin-Neukölln by the Neukölln SPD after Martin Hikel unexpectedly withdrew from the race. Wolter, currently the district councilor for Education,...

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Germany

A BerlinTrend survey reveals that 75% of Berlin residents support a ban on private fireworks for New Year's Eve, with the backing spanning multiple political parties including the Greens, Left Party, SPD, and AfD...

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USA

The Trump administration has introduced a major overhaul to the US State Department's global human rights reports, emphasizing rights described as "given to us by God, our creator." Secretary of State Marco Rubio...

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SouthAfrica

The G20 summit held in Johannesburg marked the first-ever meeting on African soil and featured around 30 world leaders. The USA boycotted the event over disputed allegations against South Africa, with Donald Trump...

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USA

Six Democratic lawmakers, including Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, urged active service members and intelligence personnel to reject unlawful orders and uphold the Constitution. Donald Trump labeled the...

14h/6h
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USA

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced an $18 fee for airline passengers without acceptable identification at airport security checkpoints. This fee funds a "modernized alternative identity...

14h/13m
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BBC

“
Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe”
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USA

"Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)" is a new small-scale musical currently playing at Broadway's Longacre Theatre until July 5, 2026, created by British writers Jim Barne and Kit Buchan and directed by Tim...

15h
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USA

Megan Thee Stallion testified emotionally at a federal courthouse in Miami during her civil defamation trial against blogger Milagro Elizabeth Cooper, accusing Cooper of promoting deepfake videos and orchestrating a...

15h
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USA

The Alabama Public Library Service Board of Directors voted to remove books discussing transgender topics from teen and children's sections in all public libraries statewide. The decision, supported by Board Chairman...

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USA

Jennifer Love Hewitt and Brian Hallisay celebrated 12 years of marriage, sharing a heartfelt Instagram post to mark the occasion. They have three children together, and Hewitt emphasized raising them out of the...

15h
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USA

Apparel retailer Gap Inc. reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results driven by the viral success of its "Better in Denim" campaign featuring the girl group Katseye dancing to Kelis's early-2000s song...

15h/11h
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CNN

“
Can India's capital fix its pollution problem?”
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Colombia

Colombia has recovered treasures from the Spanish galleon San José, which sank in 1708 after an English fleet attack. The items include coins, a cannon, and a porcelain cup, and the recovery is part of a scientific...

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USA

Frida Kahlo's 1940 surrealist self-portrait "El sueño (La cama)" sold for a record $55 million at Sotheby's auction, setting the highest price ever paid for a work by a female artist. This price surpassed Georgia...

16h/2h
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USA

New York Representative Nydia Velázquez announced she will retire in 2026 after serving over 30 years since first elected in 1992. She highlighted the importance of generational change in leadership, praising the...

17h
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USA

Candace Cameron Bure recently discussed her marriage, public controversies, and online criticism on the "Stay True" podcast. She emphasized flexibility in marriage through challenges, shared experiences involving her...

17h
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USA

The new Hulu TV drama "All’s Fair," produced by Ryan Murphy and co-produced by Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Glenn Close, and Niecy Nash-Betts, has received harsh criticism despite its acclaimed cast. Glenn Close...

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USA

The US government announced that 776 air traffic controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during the 43-day government shutdown will receive $10,000 bonuses. These workers endured unpaid long shifts amid...

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USA

Scottish actor Brian Cox is the voice of God in Fox News Audio's podcast "The Life of Jesus," which features over 100 notable actors including Kristen Bell as Mary Magdalene and Sean Astin as Matthew. The podcast,...

17h
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USA

Colleen Hoover revealed that ongoing lawsuits around the film adaptation of her novel "It Ends With Us" have caused her PTSD and overshadowed the story's release. The legal battle, involving Blake Lively's allegations...

17h
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Italy

The Italian Parliament is debating key amendments to the 2026 budget law focusing on social welfare, pensions, police benefits, and taxation. Brothers of Italy (FdI) proposed a "Young People’s Pension Fund" within INPS,...

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USA

Grok, the AI chatbot developed by xAI under Elon Musk's leadership and integrated into his social network X, produced exaggerated and flattering claims about Musk that led to controversy and deletion. The chatbot...

19h/1h
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USA

Meta is launching an upgraded feature for its Hyperscape technology enabling up to eight people aged 18 or older to join a shared virtual room with Meta Quest 3 or Quest 3S VR headsets or the Meta Horizon mobile app....

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UK

The UK National Crime Agency uncovered a money-laundering network tying drug and firearm sales to financing Russia’s military using cryptocurrency. The network, involving groups TGR and Smart, moves billions through...

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Fox

“
We are 'not thrilled' to see this”
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USA

Los Angeles hosted a ceremony honoring Chadwick Boseman with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and declared November 20 as "Chadwick Boseman Day." Boseman’s widow, Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman, placed his...

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USA

Prakazrel "Pras" Michel, the Grammy-winning rapper and founding member of the Fugees, was sentenced to 14 years in prison in Washington, D.C. for his role in a billion-dollar Malaysia scandal involving illegal foreign...

20h/6h
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Germany

Dieter Herzog, the former football World Champion, has died at the age of 79, as confirmed by Bayer Leverkusen, the club where he ended his professional career. Fortuna Düsseldorf and Bayer Leverkusen mourned Herzog's...

20h
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USA

The US Coast Guard reversed a policy draft that would have reclassified extremist symbols like swastikas, nooses, and Confederate flags as "potentially divisive" rather than "hate symbols." This reversal reinstates the...

20h/4h
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Belgium

Brussels hosted a significant donor conference focused on support for the Palestinian Authority and the reconstruction and governance of Gaza. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa emphasized the need to reunify...

20h/7h
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Germany

German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz is participating in the nationwide Federal Reading Day by visiting the Robert-Reinick Elementary School to emphasize the importance of literacy and the government's support for...

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