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USA
The
House Oversight Committee
, led by
James Comer
, warned
Bill Clinton
and
Hillary Clinton
they face contempt of
Congress
charges for failing to testify about their connections to
Jeffrey Epstein
. This threat follows...
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USA
House Republicans
, led by
Mike Johnson
, unveiled a healthcare proposal to reform the
ACA
, aiming to eliminate enhanced subsidies set to expire on December 31, 2025, which could double premiums for 24 million Americans....
4h
/1h
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USA
Amy Schumer
and
Chris Fischer
announced their amicable divorce after more than seven years of marriage. The couple affirmed their commitment to co-parenting their son,
Gene
, and expressed continued love and respect for...
1h
/30m
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USA
Donald Trump
is actively seeking a new
Federal Reserve
chair, with
Kevin Warsh
emerging as his top candidate after a recent interview. Trump has consistently criticized current chair
Jerome Powell
for his reluctance to...
5h
/1h
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Iran
Narges Mohammadi
, a
Nobel Prize
laureate, was violently arrested in Mashhad, Iran, while attending a memorial for human rights lawyer
Khosrow Alikordi
, who was found dead under suspicious circumstances earlier this...
14h
/1h
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USA
Donald Trump faces a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation over his $300 million White House ballroom project, which involved demolishing parts of the historic East Wing. The lawsuit, filed in US...
2h
/5m
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USA
Hailee Steinfeld
and
Josh Allen
announced they are expecting their first child, sharing the joyful news on
Instagram
and through Steinfeld's "
Beau Society
" newsletter. The couple, who married earlier this year after...
5h
/2h
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USA
Donald Trump
dismissed recently released photos showing him with
Jeffrey Epstein
as "not a big deal," asserting he had no knowledge of the financier's criminal activities. House Democrats released these images, which...
2h
/31m
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Brazil
The USA lifted financial sanctions on
Brazilian Supreme Court
minister
Alexandre de Moraes
, his wife
Vivianne Barci
, and their company
Lex
, following diplomatic efforts between
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
and Donald...
5h
/1h
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Thailand
Donald Trump
announced a renewed ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, effective this evening, following urgent discussions with
Anutin Charnvirakul
and
Hun Manet
to halt deadly border hostilities. This...
13h
/34m
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Cambodia
Donald Trump
announced a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, but Cambodia immediately reported that Thailand continued its attacks, alleging that two Thai fighter jets dropped seven bombs over its...
11h
/6m
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USA
JB Pritzker
signed the
Medical Aid in Dying Act
, making Illinois the 12th US jurisdiction to permit terminally ill patients, with less than six months to live, to request and self-administer life-ending medication. The...
6h
/3h
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Colombia
Donald Trump
warned of impending military ground operations against drug traffickers in Latin American nations, specifically labeling Colombia a "cocaine factory." Trump stated that any drug-producing country selling to...
8h
/2h
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USA
Indiana's Republican-controlled Senate rejected a redistricting plan supported by
Donald Trump
, which aimed to secure two additional US House seats for the party. The decision followed Trump's public criticism of state...
5h
/36m
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Congo
The US and
DRC
accuse Rwanda of fueling conflict in eastern Congo by backing
M23
rebels, whose recent offensive has caused hundreds of civilian deaths and displaced around 200,000 people. US Ambassador
Mike Waltz
warned...
34m
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Bolivia
Former Bolivian President
Luis Arce
was ordered into five months of preventive detention in La Paz on charges of mismanagement of funds from the Indigenous Development Fund. Judge
Mario Helmer Laura
issued the order...
3h
/2h
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USA
Quinn Hughes
, the former
Norris Trophy
winner and
Vancouver Canucks
captain, has been traded to the
Minnesota Wild
in a significant move shaking up the
NHL
. In exchange, the Canucks received
Marco Rossi
,
Liam Öhgren
,...
1h
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USA
Alvin Holsey
unexpectedly retired from
US Southern Command
after just one year, transferring leadership to
Evan Pettus
amid controversy over US military strikes. His early departure followed reported disagreements with...
8h
/2h
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Germany
Police
evacuated a
Christmas market
in Duderstadt, Lower Saxony, the previous evening after reports of a potential threat, including sightings of a young man with a long gun. Despite a calm and orderly evacuation of...
54m
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USA
Jordan Firstman
, known for his role in "
I Love LA
," criticized the
HBO
Max-acquired series "
Heated Rivalry
" for its unrealistic portrayal of gay sex scenes, stating they felt overly staged and not authentic. Firstman...
34m
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USA
John Cena
will conclude his illustrious
WWE
career this weekend, headlining "
WWE
Saturday Night's Main Event" in his final match against
Gunther
, streamed on
Peacock
. The event follows "
WWE
SmackDown" yesterday, which...
1h
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USA
Powerball
's jackpot has reached $1 billion for the second time this year, with the upcoming Saturday drawing offering a cash value of $457.7 million; this follows a $1.787 billion jackpot split last month. Separately,...
1h
#
USA
Fans of the "
Stuart Little
" film series are surprised to learn that the titular character, in
E.B. White
's original 1945 book, is a human boy who resembles a mouse rather than an actual mouse. This revelation sparked...
1h
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France
A 38-year-old woman accidentally drove her
Jaguar
into a municipal swimming pool in La Ciotat, France, after mistaking the gas pedal for the brake. She and her 5-year-old daughter were quickly rescued unharmed by...
5h
/4h
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Belgium
EssilorLuxottica
, the French-Italian eyewear giant, is expanding its medical technology division by acquiring
Signifeye
, a Belgian ophthalmology platform with 15 eye care centers in the Flanders region. Francesco...
2h
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Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky
visited Kupyansk, a frontline town, after Ukrainian forces successfully regained control of parts of the city, directly contradicting earlier Russian claims of full capture. The Ukrainian military's...
10h
/5h
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Venezuela
US forces seized the oil tanker "Skipper" off the coast of Venezuela, disrupting an illicit oil-shipping network that used "spoofing" to evade US sanctions. The "Skipper", previously sanctioned for ties to Iran's...
2h
#
USA
Sherrone Moore
was fired as head football coach by the
University of Michigan
and subsequently arrested on felony home invasion and misdemeanor stalking charges following an alleged inappropriate relationship with a...
1h
#
USA
Donald Trump
faces a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which seeks to halt his
White House
ballroom construction plans. The preservationists allege that Trump violated regulations by...
2h
#
Canada
A bus transporting the
Athabasca Rivermen
Junior A Hockey Club, composed of teenage players, crashed into a wooded area on an icy highway in Alberta, causing injuries to all 17 occupants. Two teenagers required...
2h
#
Norway
María Corina Machado
, a Venezuelan opposition leader, successfully completed a perilous secret sea escape from Venezuela to Norway to attend the
Nobel Prize
events.
Bryan Stern
, founder of Grey Bull Rescue Foundation,...
14h
/1h
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USA
Kerri Aherne
faces charges including attempted murder and assault after allegedly stabbing a mother multiple times in a
Macy's
bathroom in New York. The unprovoked attack occurred while the 38-year-old
victim
, an...
8h
/2h
#
USA
Donald Trump
recently honored the 1980 US Olympic men's ice hockey team at the
White House
, signing a bipartisan bill to award them
Congressional Gold Medals
for their historic "
Miracle on Ice
" victory. The ceremony,...
8h
/3h
#
Switzerland
Lindsey Vonn
achieved a historic comeback victory in a
World Cup
downhill race in St. Moritz, becoming the oldest skier at 41 to win a
World Cup
event. This remarkable triumph marked her 83rd career win and her first...
14h
/3h
#
UK
Charles III
announced a reduction in his cancer treatment starting next year, attributing the positive development to early diagnosis and effective medical intervention. The monarch used his health update to champion...
3h
#
Belgium
The EU indefinitely froze €210 billion in Russian sovereign assets, primarily held by
Euroclear
in Belgium, to collateralize significant loans aimed at supporting Ukraine's financial and military needs in 2026 and 2027....
18h
/5h
#
USA
HBO
's popular series "
Euphoria
" will return for its third season in April 2026, featuring a five-year time jump that sees Rue Bennett in Mexico struggling with addiction and debt, while Cassie Howard and Nate Jacobs are...
3h
#
Germany
RB Leipzig
suffered a 3-1 defeat against
Union Berlin
in a
Bundesliga
match, marking a significant setback for Leipzig's
Champions League
qualification hopes and putting their second-place position at risk. Oliver...
3h
#
USA
California Attorney General
Rob Bonta
, joined by 18 other
US states
, filed a lawsuit against the
Trump administration
challenging a new $100,000 fee for
H-1B visa
applications. The lawsuit argues that the fee, which...
6h
/5h
#
Canada
Hallmark Channel is expanding its popular series "
When Calls The Heart
" with a new prequel titled "
Hope Valley: 1874
," starring
Bethany Joy Lenz
and
Benjamin Ayres
, which begins production next week in Vancouver and...
3h
#
USA
The
Justice Department
filed lawsuits against 18 states and
Fulton County
, Georgia, seeking sensitive voter data and records from the 2020 election. These actions demand access to ballots, absentee ballot signature...
9h
/5h
#
USA
The Trump administration is embroiled in a legal battle with the National Association for the Deaf over mandatory real-time American Sign Language (
ASL
) interpretation at
White House
events. The administration argues...
6h
/2h
#
USA
"Zootopia 2" quickly surpassed $1 billion globally, becoming the fastest animated film in Hollywood history to reach this milestone and
Disney
's second billion-dollar release this year. The film continued its box office...
3h
#
USA
Donald Trump
recently defended US military actions against Venezuela, initially citing drug smuggling concerns, but also suggesting broader motives including economic interests, oil, and immigration. These operations,...
3h
#
USA
Major leadership shifts are impacting the fashion and beauty industries, with
Calvin McDonald
stepping down as CEO of
Lululemon
and
Peter Harf
and
Sue Nabi
departing from
Coty
amid a 52% share drop. These executive...
4h
#
USA
The
DHS
terminated Temporary Protected Status for 5,000 Ethiopian citizens and ended humanitarian family reunification programs for nationals from several Latin American and Caribbean countries. Secretary
Kristi Noem
...
7h
#
USA
Jamie-Lynn Sigler
returns to television, joining "
Grey's Anatomy
" for its 22nd season as Dr. Laura Kaplan, a urologist with multiple sclerosis in a role specifically created to reflect Sigler's own health journey....
4h
#
Denmark
The Danish Defense Intelligence Service (DDIS) has for the first time identified the US as a threat in its annual assessment, citing its use of economic power and threats of military action under
Donald Trump
. Concerns...
8h
#
Belgium
EU finance ministers approved a temporary 3 € customs duty on small packages valued under 150 € imported from outside the bloc, effective July 1, 2026. This interim measure targets billions of parcels, predominantly...
14h
/4h
#
USA
Dan Driscoll
, US Secretary of the Army, was removed from Ukraine peace negotiations by Defense Secretary
Pete Hegseth
, who cited Driscoll's overstepping of authority amid reports of internal power struggles within the...
4h
#
Australia
Australia recently implemented a new law banning users under 16 from social media platforms like
Facebook
,
Instagram
, and
TikTok
, a measure
Anthony Albanese
's government defends for youth protection.
Reddit
launched a...
14h
/4h
#
USA
Aubrey O'Day
was hospitalized for severe illness and re-traumatization after watching the
Netflix
docuseries "
Sean Combs
: The Reckoning", causing her to miss a
Danity Kane
reunion show in Los Angeles. O'Day alleged she...
5h
#
Netherlands
Germany defeated France 29-23 in the Handball World Championship semi-finals in Rotterdam, securing their first final appearance since 1993. In the other semi-final, Norway advanced to the final by overcoming host...
8h
/7h
#
USA
Ashley Wasielewski
suffered severe second- and third-degree burns after an unknown assailant poured a corrosive chemical on her head while she was walking in Forsyth Park, Savannah.
Savannah police
, with assistance from...
5h
#
USA
Independent film studio
Neon
is making significant waves in the current awards season, securing 21
Golden Globe
nominations primarily from five international films, including
Jafar Panahi
's acclaimed "It Was Just An...
6h
#
USA
Under
Donald Trump
's administration, the
DHS
is aggressively pursuing the deportation of undocumented immigrants through new initiatives like the "
CBP Home
" app and enhanced data sharing. The "
CBP Home
" app, promoted by...
5h
#
USA
Donald Trump
recently signed an executive order establishing a national framework for
AI
regulation, aiming to preempt diverse state-level laws and ensure American global
AI
dominance over competitors like China. The...
26h
/5h
#
USA
The US stock market is bracing for crucial economic data releases, including delayed jobs, retail sales, and inflation figures, which will significantly influence a potential year-end rally or a market correction....
5h
#
France
French farmers, led by
Confédération Paysanne
, escalated protests across the nation against the government's mandatory culling policy for cattle infected with
Lumpy Skin Disease
. The protests, which include calls for...
13h
/9h
#
USA
Google
has significantly upgraded its
AI
models, including
Gemini
and
Flash Text-to-Speech
, to enhance audio generation, real-time speech-to-speech translation, and language learning tools within its ecosystem. These...
9h
/8h
#
Germany
Volodymyr Zelensky
will attend a summit in Berlin on Monday where security guarantees for Ukraine and future peace negotiations will be central topics. France emphasized that clear security guarantees from Europe and...
7h
#
USA
Andy Dick
was found unresponsive on a Los Angeles street earlier in the week, reportedly after a suspected overdose that required
Narcan
administration. Despite initially refusing hospitalization and claiming he was...
14h
/32m
#
Italy
Mahmoud Abbas
met with
Giorgia Meloni
in Italy to discuss regional developments, emphasizing a Gaza ceasefire, the Trump
Peace Plan
, and Italy's role in stabilization and rebuilding. Abbas later spoke at the
Atreju
...
6h
#
USA
Rustem Umerov
, Ukraine's chief peace negotiator, held secret meetings in the US with
FBI
Director
Kash Patel
, Deputy Director
Dan Bongino
, and
Donald Trump
's envoy
Steve Witkoff
, sparking concerns among Western...
10h
/3h
#
CNN
“
Special forces veteran who rescued Machado begs her not to return to Venezuela
”
1h
#
Ukraine
Kyiv residents face a brutal fourth winter of war, enduring relentless Russian attacks on energy infrastructure that cause frequent power outages and force them into shelters. Amidst these hardships, diplomatic efforts...
7h
#
Israel
Hanukkah
, the Jewish "festival of lights," will begin at sundown on December 14 and continue for eight nights, commemorating the rededication of the
Temple
in Jerusalem about 2,200 years ago after its liberation by...
7h
#
USA
Sean Duffy
may withhold $73 million in highway funds from New York, citing improper issuance of commercial driver's licenses to immigrants that remain valid long after their legal authorization to be in the country has...
7h
#
USA
FEMA
announced over $1 billion in federal funding for Georgia, including $350 million for recovery from
Hurricane Helene
and
Tropical Storm Debby
, and $671 million for
COVID-19
healthcare facility protective measures....
8h
#
USA
T.J. Watt
underwent successful surgery for a partially collapsed lung today after a dry needling treatment at the
Pittsburgh Steelers
' facility. His brother,
J.J. Watt
, announced that T.J. is expected to be released...
8h
#
USA
Wall Street analysts issued numerous upgrades and initiations for companies across various sectors, including tech, travel, energy, and real estate, while the S&P 500 saw value stocks outperform growth stocks. Major...
8h
#
USA
Todd Bowles
expressed intense frustration after the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
' 29-28 "
Thursday Night Football
" loss to the
Atlanta Falcons
, criticizing the team's collapse from a 28-14 lead.
Baker Mayfield
took...
12h
/11h
#
USA
Emma Mackey
stars in
James L. Brooks
' new film "
Ella McCay
," portraying a 34-year-old lieutenant governor navigating complex personal and political challenges. The film, described by critics like
Alison Willmore
as a...
11h
/6h
#
Germany
Germany accused Russia of conducting cyberattacks on its air traffic control and spreading disinformation campaigns targeting its upcoming 2025
Bundestag
elections and political figures. The
German Foreign Ministry
...
13h
/8h
#
USA
Bijan Robinson
, a running back for the
Atlanta Falcons
, apologized on
X
for an insensitive comment he made during the
Prime Video
postgame show following his team's victory over the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
. The comment,...
8h
#
Italy
Fulvio Rigotti
defended the decision to use helicopters to transport artificial snow to Monte Bondone's ski slopes in Trento, Italy, citing economic necessity to prevent potential losses of up to $500,000 for Trento...
9h
#
Spain
Pedro Sánchez
and his government are facing a severe political crisis in Spain, embroiled in multiple corruption cases and sexual harassment allegations within his
PSOE
party. These scandals, involving figures like José...
9h
#
USA
The
Pittsburgh Penguins
traded two-time All-Star goaltender
Tristan Jarry
and forward
Sam Poulin
to the
Edmonton Oilers
for goaltender
Stuart Skinner
, defenseman
Brett Kulak
, and a 2029
NHL
Draft second-round pick. This...
10h
#
Italy
Pope Leo XIV
met with
Italian intelligence
officials at the
Vatican
, urging them to uphold ethical standards, respect human rights, and avoid using confidential information to target journalists, politicians, or civil...
10h
#
USA
Rian Johnson
's "Wake Up Dead Man: A
Knives Out
Mystery," the third installment in the series, is now streaming on
Netflix
, featuring
Daniel Craig
as Detective Benoit Blanc and
Josh O’Connor
as Reverend Jud Duplenticy....
19h
/3h
#
USA
Donald Trump
is reportedly moving forward with reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance under federal law, a significant policy shift discussed with
Mike Johnson
,
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
, and...
26h
/6h
#
UK
Mohamed Salah
's future at
Liverpool FC
remains highly uncertain following public outbursts, recent benching by coach
Arne Slot
, and exclusion from a
Champions League
squad. Salah expressed deep frustration, stating he...
17h
/9h
#
Norway
María Corina Machado
, Venezuelan opposition leader and
Nobel Prize
laureate, expressed strong confidence in a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela, stating that
Nicolás Maduro
's departure from power is...
24h
/9h
#
USA
Tyler Robinson
appeared in a Utah court facing aggravated murder charges for the fatal shooting of conservative leader
Charlie Kirk
last year. The proceedings focused on media access, with defense lawyers requesting...
33h
/8h
#
USA
The highly anticipated "
Street Fighter
" film adaptation, directed by
Kitao Sakurai
, debuted its first trailer on December 12, featuring
Andrew Koji
as Ryu and
Noah Centineo
as Ken Masters. The trailer, which premiered...
14h
/8h
#
NewYorkTimes
“
Stuck in quicksand a hiker has his SOS answered
”
5h
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USA
Carl Erik Rinsch
was convicted of wire fraud and money laundering for diverting $11 million from
Netflix
, funds originally allocated for his unfinished sci-fi series "
White Horse
". The director, known for "
47 Ronin
",...
24h
/7h
#
Italy
Italy's
government
approved a reform package for its
armed forces
, aiming to increase personnel to 160,000 by 2033 with an operational start date of January 1, 2027. Defence Minister
Guido Crosetto
emphasized the need...
12h
#
USA
Donald Trump
issued a symbolic federal pardon for
Tina Peters
, a former Colorado elections clerk convicted of state charges related to breaching voting machine equipment in support of his 2020 election fraud claims....
26h
/21h
#
USA
Bronwyn Newport
and
Todd Bradley
, stars of "The
Real Housewives
of Salt Lake City," have confirmed their separation and impending divorce after nine years of marriage. Their marital struggles, marked by allegations of...
12h
#
Venezuela
The Venezuelan government announced the US had unilaterally suspended a deportation flight scheduled for today, though a US administration official denied this, stating flights would continue. This development follows a...
13h
#
Japan
Japan is on high alert for a potentially catastrophic megathrust earthquake, following a powerful 7.5 magnitude quake that injured at least 34 people and damaged infrastructure, prompting the
JMA
to issue its first-ever...
23h
/13h
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Germany
A German World War II bomb, initially misidentified as an incendiary device but containing explosives, was safely detonated in Hanau, causing less damage than initially feared. City officials, including
Claus Kaminsky
...
12h
#
UK
Stanley Baxter
, the acclaimed Scottish actor and comedian, passed away at 99, prompting tributes from
John Swinney
and the
King's Theatre
in Glasgow. Baxter was celebrated for his unique impersonations, extravagant TV...
12h
#
USA
A gas explosion in Ashland, California, injured six people, including three
PG&E
workers, and caused extensive damage after a construction crew struck an underground gas line. The blast, which occurred after gas leaked...
21h
/11h
#
TheHill
“
Is
AI
Feeding Children's Narcissism?
”
7h
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UK
The beauty industry is experiencing a "skinification" trend in haircare, treating the scalp like facial skin, which has led to a 4.2% growth in scalp-targeting products and a scientific approach championed by brands...
13h
#
USA
Donald Trump
faces widespread public skepticism regarding his handling of the
Jeffrey Epstein
scandal, with only 23% of Americans approving, though his approval among Republicans has risen to 53%. An
Ipsos
poll for...
14h
#
Mexico
Millions of pilgrims gathered in Mexico City for the annual feast day of Guadalupe, commemorating the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary, a central figure in Mexican national identity. Mexican President Claudia...
17h
/9h
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Fox
“
Carville calls out Crockett: Violates 'FIRST RULE' of politics
”
8h