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The NFL announced the launch and funding of a new professional flag football league, investing up to $32 million for men's and women's divisions, a move Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent Sr. stated would accelerate the sport's global growth, capitalizing on its 2028 Los Angeles Olympics debut.Simultaneously, USA Football is conducting nationwide identification camps to scout talent for the Olympics, with Senior Director Callie Brownson leading the initiative to build a robust athlete pipeline that includes current national team members and interested NFL players.
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Venezuela

Donald Trump announced the US Coast Guard seized a large oil tanker, identified as "AZURE" or "Skipper," off Venezuela's coast, escalating US pressure on Nicolás Maduro. This action, described as the largest tanker...

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USA

A pregnant woman gave birth inside a Waymo driverless taxi while en route to UCSF in San Francisco. Waymo's remote Rider Support team detected unusual activity, alerted 911, and ensured the safe arrival of both mother...

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USA

Donald Trump's administration proposed stricter US travel security mandates, requiring Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) applicants to provide extensive personal data, including five years of social...

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Iceland

Iceland's public broadcaster RÚV announced its withdrawal from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, joining Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands in a boycott. This decision by RÚV, following remarks by...

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UK

Sophie Kinsella, the bestselling author known for her "Shopaholic" series, passed away at 55 after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Her family announced her peaceful passing, surrounded...

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UK

Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, died at age 76 in July from cardiac arrest after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease and other health issues. His wife, Sharon Osbourne, shared on "Piers...

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UK

Scientists in Suffolk, England, uncovered the earliest known evidence of deliberate human fire-making, dating back an astonishing 400,000 to 415,000 years ago. This groundbreaking discovery, detailed in Nature by a team...

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USA

The DHS secured a $140 million contract with Daedalus Aviation to acquire six Boeing 737 jets for ICE deportation operations. This initiative, supported by Donald Trump and DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin, aims to...

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USA

The Federal Reserve, led by Jerome Powell, reduced its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point to a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%, marking the third cut this year amidst a cooling labor market and persistent...

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Germany

An estimated 200,000 liters of crude oil spilled from a PCK refinery pipeline near Gramzow, Brandenburg, during maintenance, erupting in a 25-meter fountain. The incident occurred on the Rostock–Schwedt pipeline, which...

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Bolivia

Luis Arce, former Bolivian president and economy minister, was detained in La Paz by authorities as part of a corruption investigation, about a month after leaving office. While Vice President Edman Lara welcomed the...

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USA

Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman, and Anna Wintour will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala on May 4, an event serving as a crucial fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute. The gala will precede the...

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USA

Sam Asghari, known as Britney Spears’ ex-husband, posed nude for the December 2025 issue of Playgirl, featuring multiple steamy shots including one with a strategically placed towel and another in a bathtub. The...

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Germany

Bayer Leverkusen secured a late 2-2 home draw against Newcastle United in a Champions League group match, with Alejandro Grimaldo netting an 88th-minute equalizer after the visitors had taken the lead. The match at...

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USA

University of Michigan fired head football coach Sherrone Moore immediately following an internal investigation that found credible evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The termination came as...

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Italy

Italian cuisine officially received UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status, becoming the first entire national gastronomic style to earn this global recognition at a committee meeting in New Delhi. The landmark...

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USA

Federal Judge Charles Breyer blocked the Trump administration's deployment of California National Guard troops in Los Angeles, ordering their control returned to Gavin Newsom. Breyer criticized the federalization for...

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USA

A grand jury in Los Angeles continues to hear testimony in the death investigation of Celeste Rivas, whose body was found in singer D4vd's impounded car, with D4vd named as a suspect. Robert Morgenroth, D4vd's manager,...

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USA

Donald Trump reiterated his stance that CNN should be sold, criticizing the news outlet's leadership and stating it is "imperative" the network be divested during the ongoing acquisition talks for its parent company,...

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NewZealand

Spotify launched "Prompted Playlists" for Premium listeners in New Zealand, allowing users to direct the music algorithm with custom text prompts based on their extensive listening history. This new beta feature aims to...

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UK

SAS Connect cabin crew in London announced a four-day Christmas strike, starting December 22, threatening to disrupt flights to and from Scandinavia during the holiday period. Over 130 Unite the Union members demand a...

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Greenland

Denmark reached a deal to compensate thousands of Indigenous women and girls in Greenland for forcible contraception practices implemented by health authorities between 1960 and 1991. Mette Frederiksen publicly...

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USA

Taylor Swift introduced her six-part docuseries, "The End of an Era," and concert film, "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show," at a New York screening. She became emotional discussing the extensive effort...

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Morocco

Two adjacent four-story residential buildings collapsed in Fez, Morocco, resulting in 22 fatalities and 16 injuries. The structures, which housed eight families and showed signs of instability, were reportedly built...

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USA

The NFL announced the launch and funding of a new professional flag football league, investing up to $32 million for men's and women's divisions, a move Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent Sr....

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USA

Eileen Higgins achieved a historic victory in the Miami mayoral election, becoming the city's first female mayor and the first Democrat to hold the office in nearly 30 years. Higgins secured approximately 59% of the...

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Belgium

The European Commission introduced a "Grids Package" to revamp the EU's energy infrastructure law, aiming to accelerate permits and strengthen interconnections across member states. The initiative, which follows a major...

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USA

Jen Shah, known from "Real Housewives SLC", was released from federal prison in Texas and moved to community confinement, nearly four years early from her original 6.5-year sentence. Shah pleaded guilty to conspiracy to...

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Palestine

A severe storm, named Byron, is bringing heavy rains and strong winds to the Gaza Strip and Israel, causing widespread flooding in hundreds of refugee camps and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The adverse weather...

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USA

Donald Trump, speaking at a Pennsylvania rally, admitted to and reiterated his controversial 2018 "shithole countries" remarks, specifically targeting nations like Haiti and Somalia. He advocated for a "permanent pause...

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NewYorkTimes

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C.E.O.s reveal their time management hacks”
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USA

Donald Trump campaigned in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, rating the US economy under his administration an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" despite polls showing high voter negativity and disapproval of his economic handling....

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USA

Donald Trump strongly refuted recent media reports questioning his physical stamina and cognitive abilities, labeling such inquiries "seditious" and "fake news." This renewed scrutiny stemmed from various incidents,...

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Italy

A 20-year-old man was charged with aggravated theft in Reggio Emilia, Italy, after allegedly using Face ID to unlock his sleeping ex-girlfriend's phone and transfer €25,000 to his account. The victim reported the theft...

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CNN

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Rubio brings back Times New Roman font ousting wasteful Calibri”
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Brazil

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved a controversial bill that could significantly reduce the prison sentence of Jair Bolsonaro for his role in the January 8, 2023 coup attempts. Championed by Paulinho da Força, the...

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USA

Adobe has integrated its popular Photoshop, Acrobat, and Adobe Express applications into ChatGPT, allowing users to edit images and PDFs directly within the chat interface for free starting December 10, 2025. This...

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USA

Kim Kardashian recently shared a series of never-before-seen selfies on Instagram, prominently featuring a bed photo with Britney Spears and Khloé Kardashian that offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse of an earlier...

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Italy

The Italian government plans to introduce an economic aid package in 2026, offering a 55 euro yearly electricity bill bonus to approximately 4.5 million vulnerable families. This initiative, funded by 1 billion euros...

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USA

Marco Rubio, serving as Secretary of State, ordered the US State Department to revert its official communications font to Times New Roman, reversing a 2023 directive. He characterized the previous switch to Calibri,...

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France

Sébastien Lecornu secured a significant political victory by passing his government's social security budget through the National Assembly with a 247-234 vote. This marks the first time since 2022 that a minority...

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USA

Diana Ross will headline "Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve With Ryan Seacrest", performing a medley of hits including "I'm Coming Out" and "Upside Down" live from Times Square in New York. The special, featuring a...

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USA

Jimmy Kimmel humorously criticized Donald Trump's proposal to host a UFC event on the White House lawn in 2026, likening Trump to "a child" for the idea. The comedian questioned the appropriateness of the event, which...

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USA

A Beechcraft 55 aircraft made an emergency landing on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, Florida, colliding with a Toyota Camry and injuring its 57-year-old driver. The twin-engine plane, owned by Tailwinds Flying and...

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UK

Jordan Bardella met with Nigel Farage in London to discuss a "patriotic alliance" focused on radical immigration reforms and reshaping Europe. Bardella proposed joint French-British Channel patrols, allowing Border...

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Belgium

The EU recently provisionally agreed to a landmark climate target, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, with Denmark's climate minister Lars Aagaard playing a key...

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France

A new report from the World Inequality Lab reveals the wealthiest 0.001% of the global population, approximately 56,000 individuals, now control three times the wealth of the poorest 2.8 billion adults. Co-directed by...

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USA

Democrats continued their strong electoral performance by flipping a state House seat in Georgia, building on gains in several states and intensifying their focus on state legislative contests nationwide. Representative...

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USA

Ilhan Omar faced renewed criticism after Donald Trump called for her deportation at a Pennsylvania rally and Elon Musk suggested her past comments amounted to treason. Trump reiterated unsubstantiated claims about her...

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Italy

Flavio Filoni, Mayor of Galatone, discovered a 38-year-old man from Ghana hiding within a Nativity scene in the town square. The individual, identified as a fugitive wanted in Bologna for resisting arrest and aggravated...

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USA

Rod Paige, the nation's first Black Secretary of Education, died at 92 in Houston. Appointed by George W. Bush, Paige was instrumental in developing and implementing the landmark No Child Left Behind Act, a signature...

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UK

The "Abba Voyage" show in London has generated over 25 billion Swedish kronor for the British economy since its May 2022 premiere, attracting more than three million attendees. Featuring hologram versions of ABBA...

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USA

Donald Trump's administration outlined a controversial "National Security Strategy" last week, advocating for US engagement with "patriotic parties" to reshape Europe while also focusing on Latin America and Asia. The...

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Norway

María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize, with her daughter Ana Corina Sosa accepting the award in Oslo earlier today, after Machado herself successfully defied a travel ban to arrive in the city. Machado...

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Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky expressed conditional readiness to hold presidential elections in Ukraine, driven by pressure from Donald Trump and the White House's shifting security strategy. His willingness is contingent on...

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Germany

Christine Lagarde stated the eurozone economy performs better than expected but faces an "existential crisis" due to internal trade barriers and a fragmented financial market, hindering competitiveness and productivity....

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USA

The US House of Representatives is scheduled to hold a floor vote on the $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive defense policy bill that includes an $8 billion increase over the...

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USA

Gavin Newsom is positioning himself for a potential 2028 presidential bid by adopting a dual strategy of fierce criticism against Donald Trump and simultaneously seeking federal aid for California. This approach, which...

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Netherlands

Europol's Operation Grimm has led to 193 arrests across Europe, significantly advancing efforts against "violence as a service" (VaaS), a phenomenon where criminal networks outsource violent acts. The six-month...

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TheJoeRoganExperience

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Jelly Roll”
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USA

The US Supreme Court recently allowed Texas's mid-decade redistricting plan to proceed, a decision influencing the 2026 midterm elections and leading to criticism from legal experts like Erwin Chemerinsky and Justice...

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Italy

Italy's complex tax system includes various deadlines, with the second installment of the Imposta Municipale Unica (IMU) property tax for 2025 due on December 16, primarily affecting owners of second homes and luxury...

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NewYorkTimes

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How Crypto Casinos Lure in Young Gamblers”
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Italy

The Villa Silvestri Rivaldi, a 16th-century Renaissance complex in Rome, is set to reopen after decades of neglect following an agreement between the Lazio Region and the Ministry of Culture, with Minister Alessandro...

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Australia

Australia became the first country to implement a nationwide ban preventing individuals under 16 from accessing social media, a measure championed by Anthony Albanese to shield youth from online harms. The legislation,...

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TEDTalks

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Why I attempt the world's most dangerous stunts”
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USA

Elon Musk reflected on his "somewhat successful" tenure leading the Trump administration's DOGE, stating he would not repeat the experience. Speaking on "The Katie Miller Podcast", Musk acknowledged DOGE halted...

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France

Benjamin Haddad, France's Minister Delegate for Europe, has urged the European Commission to investigate allegations that EU funds for NGOs in Palestinian territories may have been diverted to the Palestinian Islamist...

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USA

An atmospheric river brought severe weather, including heavy rain and widespread flooding, to the Pacific Northwest, prompting Washington Governor Bob Ferguson to activate the state’s Emergency Operations Center. The...

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USA

Taylor Swift recently enjoyed a night out in New York with Este Haim, dining at Chez Margaux, while separate reports highlighted Blake Lively's promotional event and rumored estrangement from Swift. Swift and Travis...

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Italy

Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly agreed to a transfer to Roma, with the Italian club now accelerating negotiations with Manchester United to finalize the deal. Roma aims to secure Zirkzee as a January...

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Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to submit a revised 20-point peace plan to the USA, following pressure from Donald Trump, delivered by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, for Ukraine to cede territory by a Christmas...

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CNN

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Ukraine expected to send revised peace proposal to US today”
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USA

The Epstein Transparency Act, a federal law signed by Donald Trump last month, mandates the DOJ to release all comprehensive files related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell by December 19. Federal judges,...

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Belgium

The German research institute Kiel Institute warned that military aid to Ukraine could reach its lowest level in 2025, as European efforts struggle to compensate for the cessation of US aid following Donald Trump's...

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USA

SpaceX is reportedly preparing for an IPO in mid-to-late 2026, targeting a valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion and aiming to raise over $30 billion for developing space-based data centers. Founder Elon Musk...

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USA

Jacob Lee Bard, 48, was charged with murder and first-degree assault after a shooting at Kentucky State University's Whitney M. Young Jr. Hall on Tuesday. The incident resulted in the death of 19-year-old student De’Jon...

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USA

Grammy-nominated baritone Jubilant Sykes was fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica home two days ago, leading to the arrest of his 31-year-old son, Micah Sykes, on suspicion of homicide. Santa Monica Police officers...

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USA

The Supreme Court is considering arguments in a case that could redefine how intellectual disability is assessed in death penalty cases, potentially making it more challenging for convicted murderers like Joseph Clifton...

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Italy

A major anti-mafia operation in Palermo, led by Chief Prosecutor Maurizio De Lucia, resulted in 50 precautionary measures against individuals linked to Cosa Nostra clans and extensive drug trafficking networks,...

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Italy

Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts across Europe, meeting with Giorgia Meloni, Leo XIV, and leaders in Britain, France, and Germany to refine a peace proposal for US partners. Leo XIV emphasized...

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USA

Kamala Harris, former Vice President, is extending her bestselling memoir tour for "107 Days" into 2026, with planned stops in key swing states and new regions. Her book, detailing her 2024 presidential campaign and...

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USA

Mary Carole McDonnell, former CEO of Bellum Entertainment, has been added to the FBI's Most Wanted list for allegedly orchestrating a $30 million bank fraud scheme targeting financial institutions in California. She is...

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China

A fire in a four-story residential building in Shantou, Guangdong Province, killed twelve people. The blaze reportedly started on the ground floor, and an investigation is underway according to the Xinhua news agency.

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USA

Hip-hop artist and social media influencer Clinton Adams faces felony charges from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for allegedly sexually assaulting two women earlier this year. District Attorney...

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Denmark

Denmark's military intelligence, DDIS, identified the USA as a security threat for the first time in its annual assessment. The report, released today, indicates a shift from viewing the US as an "ideal of democracy" to...

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BBC

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Ukraine ready for elections if partners guarantee security, Zelensky says”
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Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky's administration has intensified Ukraine's strategy to disrupt Russia's oil sales, targeting "shadow fleet" vessels like the tanker Dashan in the Black Sea. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)...

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USA

Carrie Elizabeth Romney, sister-in-law of Mitt Romney, died by suicide in October from injuries sustained in a fall from a five-story parking structure in Valencia, California. The L.A. County Medical Examiner's office...

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Canada

Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the US, announced she will step down in early 2026 after eight years of service. Hillman stated her departure allows Canada to establish a new team for the upcoming mandatory...

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USA

GoFundMe's "Year in Help" report details a 20% surge in campaigns for essential needs like food, housing, and utilities across English-speaking markets, reflecting widespread concerns over rising living costs. This...

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USA

Donald Trump sharply criticized European leaders in a Politico interview, labeling them "weak, foolish, and paralyzed by political correctness." He asserted that their immigration policies are causing Europe's "decay"...

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Italy

Charles De Ketelaere proved instrumental in Atalanta's dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea in the Champions League. Atalanta, despite trailing to a Joao Pedro goal in the first half, rallied with second-half...

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TheDaily

“
The liberal justices aren’t as united as you might think”
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USA

Maj. Blaine McGraw, an Army gynecologist, faces dozens of criminal charges and numerous civil lawsuits alleging he indecently recorded and sexually assaulted scores of female patients during examinations at military...

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USA

Christina Aguilera revealed on The Jennifer Hudson Show that her 10-year-old daughter, Summer Rain, prefers her mother without makeup, often asking her to remove it after filming. The singer's upcoming film, Christina...

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UK

Nnena Kalu, a 59-year-old artist with autism and limited verbal communication, made history by becoming the first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize, receiving the $25,000 award in...

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USA

OpenAI appointed Denise Dresser, formerly CEO of Slack and a Salesforce executive, as its first chief revenue officer. Dresser will oversee OpenAI's global revenue strategy, including customer success and enterprise...

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NewYorkTimes

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Prosecutors release footage from Luigi Mangione's arrest”
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USA

Donald Trump provided an uplifting update on Andrew Wolfe, a West Virginia National Guard member critically injured in a Washington D.C. shooting incident. Trump announced Wolfe "stood up" and recounted conversations...

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