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Tony Award-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris was released from custody in Japan three weeks after his arrest on November 16.Harris was detained by Japanese customs officials in Okinawa after they discovered 780 milligrams of Ecstasy in his carry-on bag, and he is now staying in Japan to research an upcoming project.
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US District Judge Paul Engelmayer authorized the DOJ to unseal thousands of pages of grand jury transcripts and investigative documents related to Ghislaine Maxwell's prosecution, as mandated by the recently enacted...

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is set to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo for her efforts in promoting democracy and facilitating a peaceful transition from dictatorship. Her attendance at the...

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Skydance Media, led by David Ellison, has made a $108.4 billion all-cash takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), surpassing an earlier $83 billion offer from Netflix. Ellison's proposal, offering $30 per share...

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Alina Habba, former personal lawyer for Donald Trump, resigned on Monday, December 8, 2025, as the acting US Attorney for the District of New Jersey. This resignation follows federal appeals court rulings that declared...

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Donald Trump announced a $12 billion aid package for American farmers facing trade disputes, rising costs, and tariffs. The plan allocates $11 billion for one-time payments through the Department of Agriculture's Farmer...

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Australia will implement a nationwide ban on social media for individuals under 16, becoming the first nation to enforce such a measure, with the law set to be effective December 10-11, 2025. Prime Minister Anthony...

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Donald Trump strongly criticized Europe's immigration policies and its leaders, labeling them "weak" and "stupid," while declaring Europe is "decaying." He specifically cited Sweden as having become an unsafe nation,...

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Former Donald Trump is intensifying pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept a peace deal involving territorial concessions, arguing Russia has the upper hand and Ukraine is losing. Trump expressed...

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Nominations for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards were announced on December 8, 2025, with Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" leading the pack with nine nods. "Sentimental Value" and "Sinners" followed with...

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Twelve former FBI agents are suing the agency and Director Kash Patel, alleging their constitutional rights were violated when they were fired for kneeling during a 2020 protest. The lawsuit claims the decision to...

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Donald Trump made history on December 7-8, 2025, by becoming the first sitting president to host the Kennedy Center Honors. The 48th annual ceremony celebrated actors Sylvester Stallone and Michael Crawford, country...

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The US Supreme Court heard arguments on December 8, 2025, regarding the scope of presidential authority to remove officials from independent agencies. The case challenges the precedent protecting agency heads from...

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced on December 8, 2025, that he and his wife, Rama Duwaji, will move into Gracie Mansion on January 1, 2026. Mamdani, who won the November election with 50.4% of the vote, cited family...

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Raul Malo, co-founder and frontman of The Mavericks, died following a diagnosis of colon cancer that had spread. The band announced his passing the following day via an Instagram statement, praising his "towering...

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Judicial authorities in Argentina conducted over 30 simultaneous searches at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and at least 12 clubs, including San Lorenzo and Independiente. The operations, ordered by Federal...

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Pamela Anderson revealed a past romantic relationship with her "The Naked Gun" co-star Liam Neeson. Anderson shared details of their brief involvement after filming, including an intimate week at Neeson's home and his...

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A 23-year-old woman was raped by three men near Rome's Jonio metro station in the Val Melaina-Tufello area. The assault occurred in the early hours of December 7, 2025, after midnight, as she was leaving the metro...

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Spotify launched its music video feature in beta for Premium users in the US and Canada on December 9, 2025, resolving earlier licensing issues through a deal with the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA). This...

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Renewed fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has jeopardized a US-brokered peace agreement signed in Washington D.C. on December 4, 2025, challenging President Donald Trump's peacemaking efforts. The...

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Ford and Renault have formed a strategic alliance to co-develop and manufacture affordable electric vehicles for the European market, aiming to counter the growing threat from Chinese automakers and revive Ford's...

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Scientists discovered a record-breaking 16,600 theropod fossilized footprints in Toro Toro National Park, Bolivia, including 1,378 dinosaur swim tracks, the world's longest. These three-toed theropod tracks are...

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Meta is rolling out a series of updates to Facebook, aiming to simplify the user experience and increase engagement with features like a standardized photo grid and full-screen content viewing. Users will also gain more...

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A member of the British armed forces died in Ukraine during a tragic accident while observing equipment testing. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the service member's death, which Defence Secretary John Healey and...

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Google Photos introduces a significant update to its video editing features, bringing five new tools and a redesigned editor. Users can now create highlight reels with templates, add custom text and music, and enjoy a...

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Dame Judi Dench, who turns 91 in December 2025, has effectively retired from acting due to deteriorating eyesight and memory lapses. "Age-related macular degeneration" causes her vision to be blurred, making...

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Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman, known as Ali Kushayb, a Janjaweed militia leader, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur,...

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The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on December 9, 2025, in two pivotal cases that could reshape American politics. One case, NRSC v. FEC, challenges federal limits on political party spending in coordination with...

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Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė characterized the nationwide state of emergency, enacted due to security risks from meteorological balloons and drones originating from Belarus, as a "Belarusian hybrid attack."...

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has launched a free expansion integrating the Netflix series 'Stranger Things', available now. Players can explore a detailed recreation of Hawkins, Indiana, featuring over 40 iconic...

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Visual effects producer Tom Paton launched "Non Player Combat," a limited series where six AI-controlled contestants compete on a remote island for 500,000 coins. The show, which released its first episode, used AI for...

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Israeli police and municipal officials forcibly entered the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem on December 8, 2025, removing the UN flag and raising an Israeli one in a debt-collection procedure for municipal taxes....

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Joshua Aaron, developer of the iPhone app ICEBlock, sued Trump administration officials for allegedly violating his First Amendment rights by coercing Apple into removing the app. The lawsuit, filed on December 8, 2025,...

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Opponents of a new congressional map in Missouri, a plan backed by Donald Trump, submitted thousands of petition signatures. Organizers claim they gathered over 300,000 signatures, significantly exceeding the...

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Google is rolling out significant software updates for the Pixel Watch 4, which it launched in October, introducing gesture-based interactions like "double pinch" and "wrist turn." These features enable users to control...

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Former Colleton County Clerk of Court Mary Rebecca "Becky" Hill pleaded guilty to felony charges including obstruction of justice, perjury, and misconduct in office, stemming from her actions during the Alex Murdaugh...

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The USA has sanctioned Álvaro Quijano Becerra, Claudia Oliveros Forero, Mateo Duque Botero, and entities including the International Services Agency (A4SI) and Maine Global, for their involvement in a network recruiting...

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Forensic analysis by the Carabinieri's scientific department (RIS) has introduced new evidence suggesting the 2013 death of David Rossi, former head of communications for Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), was a homicide,...

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Israel

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reported a grim year for journalists in 2025, with 67 killings worldwide marking a third consecutive annual increase, many due to wars or organized crime. Palestine, particularly Gaza,...

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Donald Trump urged Ukraine to hold elections, stating it is "time" for the country to organize them and accusing Kyiv of "using the war" to avoid democratic processes. Trump previously called Ukrainian President...

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Human Rights Watch and UN High Commissioner Volker Türk condemned the US administration's "Operation Southern Sword," calling the bombings of Caribbean and Pacific vessels "extrajudicial executions" that have caused at...

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Donald Trump is closely monitoring a potential merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount, expressing concerns about market share control. Trump indicated that government involvement would be crucial in...

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Cheryl Hines states that her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is not planning a presidential run in 2028, despite recent speculation. Kennedy previously ran as an independent in 2024, withdrew from the race, and endorsed...

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Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military targets today, escalating a border conflict that intensified yesterday. Thailand reported that Cambodian forces killed one Thai soldier and injured four, prompting...

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A devastating fire ripped through a seven-story office building housing Terra Drone Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia, claiming the lives of at least 22 people. The blaze began around midday and quickly spread, trapping...

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Meloni's government is providing a new aid...

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President Donald Trump's administration faces mounting pressure from Congress and ethics officials regarding the release of videos and legal justifications for recent US military strikes on suspected drug-running boats....

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The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a three-year, $69 million contract with All-Star closer Edwin Díaz, significantly bolstering their bullpen after back-to-back World Series titles. Díaz, considered the best relief...

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Google is advancing its Android XR operating system with new AI-powered glasses set for a 2026 release, aiming to compete with Meta. Demonstrations at The Android Show: XR Edition featured Samsung's Galaxy XR headset,...

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A UN report, the Global Environment Outlook (GEO7), warns of catastrophic climate change, environmental devastation, and deadly pollution due to a lack of immediate and rapid systemic changes. The report, compiled by...

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Jemele Hill of The Atlantic pointed out a significant double standard in college sports, contrasting how coaches like Lane Kiffin receive lucrative contracts and lenient treatment for job changes, while players face...

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Tony Award-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris was released from custody in Japan three weeks after his arrest on November 16. Harris was detained by Japanese customs officials in Okinawa after they discovered 780...

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Shohei Ohtani has been named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying him with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James, and Tiger Woods for the most honors among male recipients. The Dodgers won...

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Italy

A new collective labor agreement for domestic workers in Italy, effective November 1, 2025, has been finalized, bringing significant financial and organizational changes for families employing over 800,000 workers. The...

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Miss Provence, Julie Zitouni, and Miss Aquitaine, Aïnhoa Lahitete, have been stripped of their Miss France 2026 titles following a leaked backstage video. The footage showed Zitouni making offensive remarks about other...

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USA

The US Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Texas library book removals, allowing books on sensitive topics to remain off shelves. The case centered on residents' objections to books covering transgender...

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Ukraine

Four Russian soldiers have been sentenced to prison for the murder of American Russell Bentley, 64, who had been fighting with pro-Moscow forces in Ukraine since 2014. Soldiers detained Bentley while he was filming the...

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Russia

A Russian Antonov An-22 military transport aircraft crashed in the Ivanovo region on December 9, 2025, after reportedly falling apart mid-air during a test flight following repairs. Wreckage was found floating in the...

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Guatemala

On December 7, 2025, Guatemala celebrated "La Quema del Diablo," a tradition symbolizing the departure of evil before Christmas, this year featuring an effigy of Donald Trump that was burned. The event, which saw...

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USA

Janice Combs, mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs, has denounced the Netflix docuseries "Sean Combs: The Reckoning," calling it "full of lies" and damaging to their reputation. She specifically denies allegations made by Kirk...

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USA

Donald Trump approved Nvidia's export of H200 AI chips to approved customers in China, incorporating a 25% revenue share for the US This decision aims to balance export controls with supporting competition and jobs,...

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India

Microsoft announced its largest-ever investment in Asia, committing $17.5 billion to India over the next four years to advance the country's cloud and AI infrastructure. CEO Satya Nadella shared the news following a...

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USA

Amazon is enhancing Alexa+'s shopping capabilities with new features, including proactive price monitoring and automatic purchasing when prices meet user-defined targets. The revamped "Shopping Essentials" center on...

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Germany

Voith, a Heidenheim-based mechanical engineering company, announced that it will eliminate approximately 2,500 jobs globally, representing about a tenth of its workforce. CEO Dirk Hoke cited underperformance compared to...

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France

Claire Tabouret has been chosen to design the new stained glass windows for Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, with her contemporary themes of Pentecost and unity set to replace the 19th-century works by Eugène...

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Honduras

Honduras's electoral body resumed vote counting on December 8, 2025, after a pause for verification, with provisional data showing Nasry Asfura leading and Salvador Nasralla closely behind. The ruling Libre party, led...

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Spain

Four people died and one remains missing after a powerful wave swept over the Charco de Isla Cangrejo natural pool in Los Gigantes, Tenerife, on Sunday, December 8, 2025. The incident, which involved approximately 20...

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Italy

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) has initiated the acquisition of Mediobanca, a move involving two major Italian financial institutions and significant political debate. The Italian government, led by Prime...

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Italy

An operating room assistant in Marano, near Naples, was arrested on December 9, 2025, for allegedly assaulting and drugging his partner. Responding Carabinieri found the woman bleeding and heard her screams, discovering...

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Armenia

Armenia and Azerbaijan have announced substantial progress in their peace process, with Hikmet Hajiev and Armen Grigoryan highlighting "another brick in the wall of trust." This initiative, facilitated by Donald Trump...

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Mexico

Donald Trump has threatened a 5% tariff on Mexican imports if Mexico fails to release at least 200,000 acre-feet of water owed under a 1944 treaty by December 31, 2025. Trump asserts that Mexico owes the US...

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UK

Operation Kenova concluded that MI5 excessively protected IRA agent Stakeknife, identified as Freddie Scappaticci, for 50 years, despite his involvement in abductions and murder. The final report revealed MI5 was aware...

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Ecuador

Thirteen inmates were found dead at a southern Ecuadorian prison in Machala on December 7, 2025, announced by the country’s prison service SNAI. Police believe an explosive device detonated nearby was intended to...

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USA

Republicans are divided over extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, which expire on December 31, risking significant premium increases for millions and potential political fallout in the 2026...

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USA

A significant decline in adolescents' writing and speaking skills, exacerbated by the pandemic and the rise of AI, is a growing concern among educators and parents in Silicon Valley and at Stanford University. Experts...

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Jimmy Kimmel has extended his contract to host "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" through May 2027, a one-year renewal reportedly influenced by considerations for "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert ending in May 2026. Kimmel's...

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USA

Gwyneth Paltrow, 53, attended the Los Angeles premiere of her new film, "Marty Supreme," on December 8, 2025, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. She was accompanied by her 19-year-old son, musician Moses Martin, who made...

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The UN has launched a $47 billion humanitarian appeal for 2026, with Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher describing the situation as a global crisis exacerbated by interconnected conflicts and climate change. The...

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USA

Lucía López Belloza, a freshman at Babson College, was deported to Honduras by immigration enforcement agents despite a court order. Officials from the Trump administration labeled her a "criminal," while her attorney...

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Syrians are celebrating the first anniversary of the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, marking over 13 years of devastating civil war. The collapse of the 53-year rule followed a rapid rebel offensive led by Hayat...

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USA

Bruna Ferreira, who has family ties to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, is set to be released from ICE custody on a $1,500 bond while challenging deportation. Ferreira was arrested by ICE agents on November...

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iFixit has released a new app featuring FixBot, an AI-enabled chatbot trained on over 125,000 repair guides to help users with device repairs. The app guides users through repair processes, diagnoses problems, and...

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Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Police Chief Pamela Smith is stepping down at the end of the year. Smith's tenure saw significant challenges, including conflict with Donald Trump and efforts to reduce...

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Greece

In Turkey, two separate incidents occurred on December 8, 2025, involving law enforcement. In Soke, Officer A.A. was struck by a vehicle while unloading his car, with the driver later posting an image of the unconscious...

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Kris Jenner showed public support for her daughter Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's relationship by wearing a "Marty Supreme" bomber jacket from Chalamet's new film, sharing the moment on Instagram Stories. The...

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Germany

Germany's domestic intelligence chief, Sinan Selen, warned on December 8th, 2025, that Russia may escalate sabotage and disinformation campaigns in 2026. Selen stated that Germany is a prime target for Moscow due to its...

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Jamaica

Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, sustained severe injuries including an intracranial hemorrhage and facial lacerations following a significant fall during the preliminary competition in Thailand. The Miss Universe...

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USA

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) dominated the Los Angeles Press Club's 18th annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, securing 13 first-place honors, including TV Critic of the Year for Angie Han. Seth...

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USA

Sydney Sweeney addressed rumors about cosmetic surgery, stating she has never had work done due to a fear of needles. She also explained that comparisons of her younger self to her current appearance are due to...

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USA

IBM announced today a definitive agreement to acquire data streaming platform Confluent for $11 billion in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition, expected by mid-2026, aims to bolster IBM's AI and cloud computing...

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Mexico

Mexico has emerged as a significant center for Russian spies, especially after expulsions from European nations and the US following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. US officials are concerned that Russia is exploiting...

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USA

Blizzard Entertainment is enhancing Overwatch 2 with major updates focused on player experience, accessibility, and competitive integrity, having banned over one million cheaters through its Defense Matrix system. The...

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USA

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani released a video on December 7, 2025, detailing how immigrants can interact with US ICE agents, stating, "New York will always welcome immigrants." The video, which has garnered over...

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USA

Analogue is releasing limited-edition "Funtastic" translucent variants of its Analogue 3D console on December 10th for $299. These models, inspired by the original Funtastic N64 series, took over a year to perfectly...

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France

France is returning a 70-million-year-old Tarbosaurus bataar skeleton to Mongolia, an Asian relative of the Tyrannosaurus rex. This fossil, looted from the Gobi Desert and trafficked via South Korea, was seized by...

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USA

Donald Trump warned on Truth Social that a negative US Supreme Court decision on tariffs would be the greatest threat in history to US national security, asserting that the nation would be "financially defenseless." The...

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USA

Uber is launching a new insights platform for marketers called Uber Intelligence on Monday, December 8, 2025. The platform leverages a partnership with LiveRamp, utilizing its clean room technology to allow advertisers...

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USA

Coldplay has been named the most popular touring artist of the new millennium by Pollstar, selling 24.8 million tickets between January 1, 2001, and the end of 2025. Ed Sheeran followed with 19.6 million tickets sold,...

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USA

Weeks before Christmas, a drone delivered a package containing steak, marijuana, crab legs, cigarettes, and Old Bay seasoning into the yard of Lee Correctional Institution. Prison officials discovered the contraband,...

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Tanzania

Tanzania is facing a severe crisis, transforming from a tourist haven into a state where fear prevails, as described by Erik Esbjörnsson in Dagens Nyheter. President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration has been marked...

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SouthKorea

South Korea scrambled fighter jets in response to the detection of Russian and Chinese military aircraft within its Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). This incident, involving nuclear-capable bombers, marks the...

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