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A $31.5 million settlement was reached in a lawsuit concerning the starvation death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack, with payments from the City of San Diego, San Diego County, Pacific Coast Academy, and Rock Church.The settlement benefits Arabella's two younger sisters, while her adoptive parents, Leticia McCormack, Adella Tom, and Stanley Tom, face murder and child abuse charges amid accusations of systemic failures by agencies.
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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....

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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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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...

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Donald Trump faces a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation over his $300 million White House ballroom project. The lawsuit alleges Trump violated federal laws, including the Administrative Procedures...

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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...

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Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, but renewed fighting immediately erupted along their shared border. Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul denied any agreement, stating military...

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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...

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Jordan Firstman criticized the HBO Max series "Heated Rivalry" for its inauthentic portrayal of gay sex scenes, stating they felt overly staged and not representative of real gay experiences. Firstman, known for his...

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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...

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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...

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Quinn Hughes, former Norris Trophy winner and Vancouver Canucks captain, has been traded to the Minnesota Wild in a blockbuster NHL move aimed at bolstering their Stanley Cup contention. The Canucks received Marco...

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John Cena, a 17-time World Champion, will conclude his 23-year WWE career with his final match against Gunther at "WWE Saturday Night's Main Event" in Washington, D.C. The event, streaming live on Peacock in the US and...

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Bruna Ferreira, the mother of Karoline Leavitt's nephew, was arrested by ICE near Boston last month and held for 26 days, despite her claims of no criminal history and prior DACA status. After her release on a $1,500...

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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...

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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...

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Washington state is grappling with severe flooding and ongoing evacuation orders as multiple atmospheric rivers bring historic rainfall, with Bob Ferguson reporting around 1,000 residents evacuated and significant...

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A federal judge ruled that the Justice Department violated Daniel Richman's constitutional rights by unlawfully accessing his computer files, which were intended for a potential criminal case against James Comey. This...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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FIFA opened a lottery for 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, receiving five million requests within 24 hours amid high demand from fans globally, including Australia. Despite tickets for matches like those in the Bay Area...

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A $31.5 million settlement was reached in a lawsuit concerning the starvation death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack, with payments from the City of San Diego, San Diego County, Pacific Coast Academy, and Rock Church....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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Norway

María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, successfully completed a daring secret sea escape from Venezuela to Oslo, Norway, to accept the Nobel Peace Prize. Bryan Stern, CEO of Grey Bull Rescue, led the...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Germany

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Belgium

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Germany

Volodymyr Zelensky will attend a summit in Berlin on Monday, where he is scheduled to meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The discussions will focus on security guarantees for Ukraine, the status of peace...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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USA

Andy Dick was found unresponsive on a Hollywood sidewalk earlier in the week, reportedly suffering a suspected drug overdose that required Narcan administration by the LAFD. Initially refusing hospitalization and...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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CNN

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Special forces veteran who rescued Machado begs her not to return to Venezuela”
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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USA

The Game Awards celebrated a landmark year for gaming in Los Angeles, with Sandfall Interactive's "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" dominating the night by winning nine awards, including the coveted Game of the Year....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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USA

Rian Johnson's "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," the third film in the Benoit Blanc series, is now streaming on Netflix and stars Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Josh Brolin, and Mila Kunis. The mystery unfolds...

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USA

Churches in Massachusetts and Illinois have sparked widespread debate by reimagining traditional Nativity scenes to protest federal immigration enforcement actions, particularly those by ICE under the Trump...

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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...

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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...

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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",...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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NewYorkTimes

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Stuck in quicksand a hiker has his SOS answered”
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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...

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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...

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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...

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USA

Braxton Berrios and Alix Earle's recent breakup has garnered significant public attention, following reports confirming their separation last week. Berrios responded to speculation on Instagram, humorously questioning...

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USA

The US House passed a bipartisan bill reversing Donald Trump’s executive orders that had stripped federal workers of their collective bargaining rights. Led by Jared Golden and Brian Fitzpatrick, the measure passed...

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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...

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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...

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