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The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.7 billion for the upcoming Christmas Eve drawing after no grand prize winner emerged for the 46th consecutive time.Matt Strawn noted that nine tickets earned $1 million each during the Monday drawing, even as the jackpot remains unclaimed for a record-breaking 47th pursuit.
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Analysts warn of economic stagnation in New York as national GDP growth reached a surprising 4.3 percent in the third quarter of 2025. Donald Trump attributed the record expansion to his trade and deregulation policies...

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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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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

Kim Kardashian documented her failed attempts at a family holiday photo while Khloe Kardashian shared a more successful celebration with children at Disneyland. Posting to Instagram with the caption "I really tried,"...

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Kate Winslet advocates for body positivity following revelations about youthful disordered eating while promoting her directorial debut “Goodbye June” alongside her son Joe Anders. The Oscar winner recalled how a drama...

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Ukrainian forces damaged Russian oil terminals and military aircraft during a series of precision strikes on Monday following a partisan operation. These recent attacks targeted infrastructure in the Krasnodar region...

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USA

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Australia

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France

Approximately 200,000 households face higher income taxes after French lawmakers failed to approve the 2026 state budget. Sébastien Lecornu is seeking approval for an emergency stopgap law by Tuesday to prevent a...

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Gold and silver prices reached new all-time highs on Monday as investors sought safe-haven assets following the USA blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers. The surge comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over...

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Bill Belichick is finalizing the hiring of Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator at the University of North Carolina. Petrino replaces Freddie Kitchens as Belichick seeks to overhaul an offense that ranked among the...

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Russia

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Italy

Students in Vicenza organized a counter-assembly on December 23 after Maria Rosa Puleo, principal of Liceo Fogazzaro, canceled a planned discussion on Palestine. Puleo cited a Ministry of Education directive following...

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Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed awareness of Iranian nuclear energy exercises while preparing to brief Donald Trump during an upcoming Florida meeting. This discussion follows reports of Iran rebuilding facilities despite...

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Israel

Israeli authorities demolished a thirteen-apartment residential building in East Jerusalem, displacing approximately ninety Palestinian residents despite a scheduled negotiation meeting. Rights groups including Ir Amim...

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BBC

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James Boasberg ordered the return of 137 Venezuelan men after ruling their deportation by Donald Trump unlawful amid a mass revocation of legal status for 1.6 million people. The ruling follows a controversial ICE...

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Inside an immigration raid that swept up U.S. citizens”
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China

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Analysts predict a shift toward AI adopters after Madhav Thattai reported Salesforce reached five hundred million dollars in recurring revenue. Scott Chronert anticipates market leadership from traditional firms as...

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Canada

Enthusiastic fans praise Heated Rivalry for its emotional depth after the penultimate episode achieved record-high ratings on IMDb. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie star as professional hockey players navigating a...

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USA

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Italy

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USA

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