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Venezuela
USA Coast Guard personnel are pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker amid an intensified maritime blockade ordered by
Donald Trump
against Venezuela. The operation follows the recent seizures of vessels Centuries and...
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Venezuela
Donald Trump
has escalated military pressure on Venezuela after USA forces intercepted the tanker Centuries carrying 1.8 million barrels of oil. The operation follows a total naval blockade aimed at forcing Nicolás...
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Australia
Anthony Albanese
faced boos at Bondi Beach after fifteen people died in a mass shooting inspired by
ISIS
. Survivor
Chaya
called for hope while thousands observed a minute of silence for those killed by
Sajid Akram
and...
6h
/50m
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USA
Critics labeled the
Anthony Joshua
and
Jake Paul
boxing match as a cynical spectacle after Joshua secured a decisive sixth-round knockout in Miami. Paul underwent surgery for a double jaw fracture following the bout at...
30h
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USA
James Cameron
warns the
Avatar
franchise future is uncertain after the latest installment earned a mixed 345 million dollar global debut. While performing strongly internationally with 257 million dollars, the domestic...
1h
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SouthAfrica
Authorities launch a massive manhunt after twelve gunmen killed nine people at a tavern in Bekkersdal on Sunday.
Fred Kekana
and
Brenda Muridili
reported that the attackers used assault rifles before firing...
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USA
Michaela Benthaus
became the first wheelchair user to cross the Kármán Line following a successful launch on December 20, 2025. The 33-year-old German engineer traveled aboard a
Blue Origin
New Shepard rocket from West...
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UnitedArabEmirates
Emmanuel Macron
launched the construction phase for a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier during a military gathering in the United Arab Emirates. Scheduled to enter service in 2038, the 80,000-ton vessel will replace...
3h
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Israel
Bezalel Smotrich
announced that the
Israeli Cabinet
formally authorized 19 new settlements in the West Bank, effectively reversing a 20-year-old commitment to withdraw from parts of the territory. This decision brings...
9h
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USA
The Los Angeles County
Medical Examiner
confirmed
James Ransone
died from apparent suicide following his discovery on December 19. Ransone achieved widespread recognition for his portrayal of Ziggy Sobotka in the
HBO
...
29m
/11m
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USA
Nick Reiner
faces potential death penalty charges after being arrested for the stabbing deaths of his parents,
Rob Reiner
and
Michele Singer Reiner
, at their Brentwood home. The 32-year-old suspect, who previously...
24h
/21h
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USA
Saturday Night Live
honored
Rob Reiner
with a memorial tribute following the arrest of his son
Nick Reiner
for murder. Authorities charged
Nick Reiner
with two counts of first-degree murder after the bodies of his...
1h
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USA
Lawmakers
Ro Khanna
and
Thomas Massie
may pursue impeachment against
Pam Bondi
after the
DOJ
allegedly withheld records from the
Jeffrey Epstein
investigation.
Todd Blanche
defended the incomplete release of 300,000...
17h
/5m
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Italy
Investigations continue after
Diego Di Domenico
killed partner
Anna Tagliaferri
and then committed suicide in Cava de' Tirreni. Tagliaferri's elderly mother suffered non-life-threatening injuries while attempting to...
1h
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Australia
Josh Frydenberg
blamed radical Islam and government inaction for the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15 people during a Hanukkah celebration. The former minister criticized security screenings for migrants after...
29h
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UK
English Heritage
reported approximately 8,500 attendees as thousands gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the annual winter solstice.
Sophie McCarthy
and others welcomed the sunrise following comments from curator Win...
9m
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USA
Lawmakers and survivors are demanding answers after at least 16 investigative files concerning Jeffrey Epstein vanished from a DOJ website less than 24 hours after their mandated release. The missing records reportedly...
40h
/20h
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USA
Paramount+
renewed Landman for a third season following record viewership as
Sam Elliott
reveals a tragic backstory in Season 2.
Billy Bob Thornton
will return as Tommy Norris while
Demi Moore
takes a larger role...
13m
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France
Three men face trial in February after a steward allegedly stole valuable national heritage items from the French Élysée Palace. Investigators recovered approximately 100 objects including
Sèvres porcelain
and a René...
34m
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USA
Jake Paul
underwent surgery for a double-broken jaw after a knockout loss to
Anthony Joshua
during their heavyweight bout in Miami.
Joshua
dominated the crossover event at the Kaseya Center, knocking
Paul
down four...
3h
/2h
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Pakistan
Imran Khan
and
Bushra Bibi
were sentenced to 17 years in prison after being convicted of illegally retaining and selling state gifts in the Toshakhana corruption case. The verdict follows international alarms raised by...
32h
/25h
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USA
Ukraine human rights ombudsman
Dmytro Lubinets
demands the return of 50 civilians after Russian forces allegedly transferred them from the Sumy region. The accusations come as
Kremlin
envoy
Kirill Dmitriev
meets with...
11h
/20m
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USA
Adam Mockler
leads a new wave of progressive debaters reaching young voters following the assassination of conservative activist
Charlie Kirk
. These influencers, including streamer
Hasan Piker
, aim to reclaim the
Gen Z
...
41m
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Italy
Columnist
Emiliano Di Giambattista
described Roma as failing another major test after
Juventus
secured a victory in their recent league clash. Former coach
Luciano Spalletti
praised the win but warned that
Juventus
must...
23m
/16m
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USA
Digital ministries are reaching millions as young American Christians seek practical guidance on social media following a decline in traditional church attendance. Influencers like
Megan Ashley
,
Angela Halili
, and...
4h
/3h
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USA
Jeffrey Hirsch
monitors potential Santa Claus rally prospects for the
S&P 500
after volatile holiday trading impacted
AI
stocks. While US and U.K. exchanges operate half-day sessions on Wednesday, markets in Sweden and...
58m
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USA
Nick Reiner
appeared in
Los Angeles County
court wearing a suicide-prevention smock after being charged with murdering
Rob Reiner
and
Michele Singer
. The stabbings occurred shortly after
Conan O’Brien
reportedly stopped...
23m
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USA
Republicans predict record 2026 tax refunds following
Donald Trump
signing the massive tax cut bill known as the
OBBB
.
Scott Bessent
urges states to adopt the new rules as several governors resist potential budget...
1h
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USA
Shane Newman
faces attempted murder charges after his handgun jammed during a shooting attempt on an officer in Canton. A
Walmart
employee intervened as
Newman
drew the weapon while being questioned for shoplifting by...
1h
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France
Eric Perrot
consolidated his second place in the overall standings after finishing second in the Annecy mass start. Perrot hit all twenty targets but lost to
Tommaso Giacomel
who displayed superior speed despite missing...
4h
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Palestine
Pierbattista Pizzaballa
led a Christmas Mass in Gaza following his arrival to support a community facing hunger and Storm Byron. The visit occurred while
Gabriel Romanelli
warned of "silent deaths" from medicine...
1h
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China
Christo Popov
pledges to maintain his elite momentum after becoming the first French badminton player to win the
World Tour Finals
. Popov defeated world number one
Shi Yuqi
in straight games on Sunday despite playing...
4h
/2h
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USA
Waymo
suspended its autonomous ride-hailing services in San Francisco after a massive power outage left several driverless taxis immobilized at intersections. The blackout began Saturday following a fire at a
PG&E
...
17h
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Italy
Marco Schwarz
claimed a remarkable
World Cup
giant slalom victory in Alta Badia after overcoming a severe knee injury in 2023. Schwarz edged out
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen
by 0.18 seconds as defending champion Marco...
2h
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Italy
Tea Dubois
and other activists condemned
Giuseppe Laterza
after the apostolic nuncio claimed that Mary was free because she obeyed. The remarks delivered during a Christmas service in Conversano sparked intense national...
2h
/1h
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Brazil
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
and
Javier Milei
clashed over Venezuela after US air strikes and a naval blockade by
Donald Trump
escalated regional tensions during the
Mercosur
summit.
Lula
warned of a humanitarian...
32h
/23h
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USA
A New York judge is set to rule on May 18 whether key evidence against
Luigi Mangione
can be used in his trial for the December 2024 killing of
Brian Thompson
. Defense attorneys argue that a 3D-printed gun and notebook...
31h
/25h
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UK
Morgan Rogers
scored twice as
Aston Villa
defeated
Manchester United
2-1 on Dec 21, following an injury to
Bruno Fernandes
. The victory keeps the side managed by
Unai Emery
third in the
Premier League
while
Ruben Amorim
...
1h
#
USA
House Oversight Committee
members are considering impeachment articles against
Pam Bondi
after the
DOJ
removed files featuring
Donald Trump
from a public database of
Jeffrey Epstein
records. The missing documents, which...
44h
/22h
#
USA
Studios announced a massive slate of literary adaptations for 2026 featuring stars
Margot Robbie
,
Matt Damon
, and
Nicole Kidman
on
Netflix
and
Apple TV+
. These upcoming projects follow a diverse winter 2025 programming...
2h
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UK
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
faces pressure for ignoring a
US Congress
deadline after the
DOJ
released photos of
Jeffrey Epstein
at royal estates. The photographs document the extensive access the convicted sex offender...
2h
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Egypt
Hassan Moustafa
secured a seventh term as International Handball Federation president following a controversial election process in Cairo on December 21, 2025. The 81-year-old official received 129 votes to defeat...
5h
#
USA
Kevin Hassett
stated that
Donald Trump
plans a formal proposal for two thousand dollar tariff-funded checks following improved fiscal data. This initiative joins other measures like the
Warrior Dividend
and Trump...
3h
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USA
Benjamin Netanyahu
is scheduled to meet
Donald Trump
at Mar-a-Lago on December 29 to discuss military actions against Iran's reconstructed missile and nuclear programs. The briefing follows reports that Tehran has...
26h
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Spain
Citizens in Extremadura cast ballots in a historic snap election following corruption and harassment scandals involving
Pedro Sánchez
and the
PSOE
. The conservative
PP
leads polls as
María Guardiola
seeks a majority...
3h
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USA
Legal challenges and family backlash follow the renaming of the
Kennedy Center
to include
Donald Trump
after a controversial board vote. Trustees cited revitalization efforts for the addition, though board member Joyce...
26h
/23h
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USA
George Retes
was detained as
Donald Trump
moves to restrict birthright citizenship and weaken the 14th Amendment. Experts like
Tess Bridgeman
warn that subordinates lack immunity and could face prosecution for illegal...
4h
#
USA
Timothy Loehmann
was fired from a West Virginia ranger position following public outcry regarding his 2014 fatal shooting of
Tamir Rice
. This termination marks the fourth time Loehmann has left a law enforcement role...
3h
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Italy
Darren Star
defends the escapist nature of
Emily in Paris
after the fifth season premiered on
Netflix
to polarized reviews and record viewership. Star explained that
Emily Cooper
, portrayed by
Lily Collins
, ultimately...
27h
/22h
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USA
Entry prices for the
Steam Deck
have risen to $549 after
Valve
officially discontinued the production of its final remaining LCD model.
Jackson Chen
reported that the 256GB version is no longer being manufactured and...
27h
/26h
#
Brazil
Mercosur
leaders postponed signing the EU trade agreement until January after
Ursula von der Leyen
canceled her trip amid farmer protests.
Javier Milei
criticized the trade bloc for inefficiency while aligning with...
4h
#
USA
Jared Kushner
re-emerges as a central diplomatic figure following concerns over
Steve Witkoff
's performance in high-stakes negotiations regarding Ukraine and Gaza. The pairing follows weekend talks in Miami with Russian...
7h
/2h
#
UK
Lily Allen
confirmed she does not interfere with her daughters' ongoing relationship with
David Harbour
after being seen with
Jonah Freud
. Allen told
The Observer
that her children from her first marriage to
Sam Cooper
...
27h
/22h
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UK
Chelsea remains in fourth place after a 2-2 draw against
Newcastle United
where
Nick Woltemade
scored his first
Premier League
brace.
Reece James
and
Joao Pedro
led the second-half comeback for the visitors after the...
29h
/20h
#
Italy
Italian police arrested 384 people and seized 1.4 tonnes of narcotics following a massive nationwide crackdown on organized crime and drug trafficking. The operation targeted over 300 cannabis shops and resulted in the...
28h
/27h
#
Italy
Lazio extended their unbeaten streak to three matches after playing to a scoreless draw against
Cremonese
at the Stadio Olimpico.
Maurizio Sarri
and
Davide Nicola
saw their sides struggle to create scoring opportunities...
24h
#
USA
Dave Chappelle
mocked comparisons between the recently murdered internet personality
Charlie Kirk
and
Martin Luther King Jr.
during his new
Netflix
special “The Unstoppable”. While some conservative figures likened the...
24h
#
Italy
A court in La Spezia authorized a 13-year-old boy to legally change his gender following a four-year therapeutic journey.
Stefano Genick
stated that judges ordered birth certificate corrections for the youth known as...
5h
#
USA
JD Vance
and
Gavin Newsom
emerge as early frontrunners for the 2028 presidential election following a recent
CNN
voter survey. The poll reveals that nearly half of Americans are already considering the race while...
5h
#
Italy
The Italian government must pay approximately one billion euros to
Tim
after the Court of Cassation rejected an appeal regarding a contested 1998 concession fee. This final ruling concludes a legal battle spanning over...
25h
#
USA
Colin Jost
faced humiliating comments about his wife
Scarlett Johansson
after
Michael Che
wrote surprise jokes for their annual segment. The segment returned during
Saturday Night Live
as Jost read crude lines regarding...
4h
#
USA
Investors weigh potential year-end gains against
AI
spending concerns after a forty-three day government shutdown distorted key economic data.
Nigel Tupper
and his team identified twenty stocks including
Microsoft
and...
4h
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France
Paris officials led by
Anne Hidalgo
passed a resolution to offer €300 million for the historic
BHV Marais
building as
Galeries Lafayette
enters exclusive negotiations with an unnamed Anglo-Saxon investor. The potential...
24h
#
USA
Amanda Seyfried
and
Sydney Sweeney
star in "
The Housemaid
" which concludes by setting up a sequel after deviating from the original ending of the
Freida McFadden
novel.
Paul Feig
opted for a more cinematic finale where...
24h
#
France
Lou Jeanmonnot
secured the yellow leader's bib after winning the women's pursuit at the
Biathlon World Cup
in Annecy-Le Grand-Bornand. Jeanmonnot finished ahead of
Suvi Minkkinen
and
Dorothea Wierer
as Sweden's Hanna...
25h
#
USA
Blake Toppmeyer
defends the College Football Playoff format after
Tulane
and
James Madison
suffered lopsided first-round losses.
Toppmeyer
argues that postseason blowouts are inevitable and feel more significant because...
5h
#
USA
Speculation grows over the future of
Jonathan Gannon
and the
Arizona Cardinals
as the team faces another losing season under
Steve Bidwill
. This instability comes amid a broader wave of coaching changes across the
NFL
,...
25h
#
USA
Volodymyr Zelensky
reports that diplomatic efforts are moving quickly as negotiations continue at a luxury golf club in Miami hosted by
Donald Trump
. Russian envoy
Kirill Dmitriev
described the progress as constructive...
21h
/1h
#
USA
Karolyn Grimes
visited Seneca Falls amid landfill disputes as critics recommend alternative holiday films like "Little Women" for seasonal viewing.
Ted Koppel
explored the town's link to "It's a Wonderful Life" while...
6h
#
USA
Lawmakers demand full transparency after
Donald Trump
signed a $901 billion defense budget and the
DOJ
released heavily redacted files from the Epstein Library.
Thomas Massie
and
Ro Khanna
accused
Pam Bondi
of a...
40h
/27h
#
USA
Activists like
April Ajoy
and
Tia Levings
warn that vertical morality justifies harsh policies amid
Donald Trump
's rising influence. Pastors
Doug Pagitt
and
Lori Walke
organize local resistance against what they...
5h
#
Morocco
Morocco faces Comoros as the
Africa Cup
begins under a multi-billion euro investment strategy driven by
Mohammed VI
.
Walid Regragui
faces intense pressure to win the trophy while
Achraf Hakimi
returns to the lineup...
8h
/7h
#
Italy
Authorities arrested a 37-year-old man in Ferno after a woman signaled for help to escape kidnapping and sexual violence. This follows a separate case in Caserta where a 23-year-old suspect was detained for stalking and...
6h
#
Denmark
Private firm
Dao
will handle Danish mail after
PostNord
ends its 400-year letter service on December 30, 2025. The decision to cut 1,500 jobs follows a significant volume drop amid digitalization while
Erik Slottner
...
6h
#
USA
Saturday Night Live mocked
Donald Trump
and his Patriot Games initiative as Democrats questioned missing evidence in the
Jeffrey Epstein
files. Actor
James Austin Johnson
portrayed Trump joking about heavily redacted...
10h
/4h
#
Germany
Blaise Metreweli
warned that the West is in a "space between peace and war" as Russia intensifies a campaign of sabotage and hybrid attacks across Europe. These warnings come after Germany approved a 50 billion euro...
32h
/27h
#
USA
TikTok
will remain in the USA under a new majority-local ownership structure following an agreement that coincided with
Keith Lee
being named Creator of the Year. The deal involving
Oracle
and
Silver Lake
aims to...
26h
#
Ukraine
Russian forces deploy jam-resistant fiber-optic drones with 65-kilometer ranges as technological warfare intensifies across Ukraine. These developments follow the successful use of ground-based evacuation robots to...
7h
#
Portugal
Thiago Silva
has joined
FC Porto
on a contract until the end of the season following the mutual termination of his deal with
Fluminense
. The 41-year-old defender returns to the Portuguese club 20 years after his first...
27h
#
USA
Federal Aviation Administration reports indicate three passenger aircraft faced extreme safety risks after a
SpaceX
Starship rocket exploded over the Caribbean. Pilots declared fuel emergencies and issued distress calls...
7h
#
USA
Donald Trump
announced a symbolic pardon for
Tina Peters
following her nine-year sentence for election-related crimes in Colorado. The
DOJ
previously failed to secure her release because presidential pardon power does...
7h
#
SaudiArabia
Federico Bernardeschi
is expected to be sidelined until 2026 after suffering a fractured collarbone during
Bologna
's
Super Cup
semi-final against
Inter
. The midfielder will undergo surgery on Tuesday following an aerial...
27h
#
Italy
Four individuals face charges after
Carabinieri
uncovered an illegal used clothing trafficking network involving forty seized bins in Udine. The enforcement action follows a simultaneous crackdown on unauthorized...
7h
#
USA
Paige DeSorbo
highlights fashion and beauty favorites as
Amazon
launches its Super Saturday Sale with discounts of up to 52 percent. The retail event features tech accessories like
Beats
headphones and the new color...
28h
/25h
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France
Olympique de Marseille
and other elite clubs face lower-league underdogs as the Coupe de France round of 64 concludes this Sunday. The draw for the upcoming round of 32 will take place tonight following matches...
7h
#
Belgium
Bill Browder
criticized the EU for granting Ukraine a 90 billion euro loan instead of confiscating 210 billion euros in frozen Russian assets following the withdrawal of US military support under
Donald Trump
. Browder...
31h
/20h
#
SaudiArabia
Wealthy non-Muslim foreigners holding
Premium Residency
may now purchase alcohol after Saudi Arabia expanded access to its only legal store. The Riyadh establishment originally served only diplomats following a total...
7h
#
USA
Bowen Yang
bid an emotional farewell to Saturday Night Live after announcing his departure via an Instagram post before the broadcast. The Christmas episode hosted by
Ariana Grande
featured sketches mocking
Donald Trump
...
22h
/3h
#
BBC
“
Engineer from Germany becomes first wheelchair user to go to space
”
2h
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Cambodia
ASEAN
foreign ministers convene in Kuala Lumpur on Monday after renewed Thailand and Cambodia border fighting displaced nearly one million residents. Cambodian officials reported fresh Thai attacks at dawn on Sunday as...
12h
/2h
#
USA
Erika Kirk
endorsed
JD Vance
for the 2028 presidency during the Turning Point USA AmericaFest convention in Phoenix. The formal endorsement follows the assassination of founder
Charlie Kirk
and highlights Vance as the...
12h
/47m
#
CNN
“
Bowen Yang
bids adieu to
SNL
”
3h
#
USA
American negotiators met with Russian officials in Miami to broker a peace deal for
Donald Trump
as
Volodymyr Zelensky
expressed support for a trilateral negotiation format involving the USA and Russia. These...
46h
/24h
#
USA
Analysts released predictions for the College Football Playoff quarterfinals after four teams advanced following high-stakes first-round victories on Saturday. Top-seeded Indiana faces Alabama in the
Rose Bowl
while...
13h
/2h
#
USA
Valuations for
AI
startups like
Cursor
and
Mercor
have reached billions as
Glenn Danas
pursues a lawsuit against
Surge AI
and
Mercor
over alleged labor violations. This financial boom is driven by young entrepreneurs...
29h
#
UK
Finn Wolfhard
directed the first official music video for
George Harrison
's 1973 song following a collaboration with the late musician's family. The stop-motion project features
Dhani Harrison
as executive producer and...
10h
#
CNN
“
Anthony Joshua
KOs
Jake Paul
to win heavyweight bout
”
24h
#
UK
Cruz Beckham
asserts
David Beckham
and
Victoria Beckham
were blocked on social media by
Brooklyn Beckham
following rumors of an unfollow. The younger brother addressed the speculation by clarifying that the parents and...
17h
/1h
#
UK
Timothée Chalamet
acknowledges his relationship with
Kylie Jenner
in a new rap verse for the "4 Raws" remix alongside
EsDeeKid
. The music video, filmed in North London, aims to debunk rumors that Chalamet and the masked...
39h
/22h
#
USA
World War II
veteran
Ira Schab
died in Oregon at age 105 as one of the last survivors of Pearl Harbor. The former sailor was serving as a tuba player on the
USS Dobbin
when the 1941 Japanese attack began. Schab later...
18h
/1h