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Italy
Italian cuisine secured
UNESCO
Intangible Cultural Heritage status, a landmark decision making it the first entire national gastronomic style to receive such global recognition.
Giorgia Meloni
and
Francesco Lollobrigida
...
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Australia
Australia became the first nation to implement a nationwide ban on social media for individuals under 16, with ten major platforms agreeing to use age verification technology to block new underage users and suspend...
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USA
Eileen Higgins
secured a historic victory in the Miami mayoral election, becoming the city's first female mayor, the first Democrat in nearly 30 years, and the first non-Hispanic person in the role since the 1990s....
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USA
Donald Trump
intensified his criticism of European leaders, labeling them as weak, foolish, and paralyzed by political correctness, and specifically cited Sweden as becoming unsafe and called London's Mayor
Sadiq Khan
a...
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UK
British author
Sophie Kinsella
, beloved for her "Shopaholic" series, passed away at 55 after a courageous battle with aggressive brain cancer. Her family shared that Kinsella, whose real name was
Madeleine Wickham
, died...
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Morocco
At least 22 people died and 16 sustained injuries early today when two adjacent four-story residential buildings collapsed in Fez, Morocco, prompting ongoing search and rescue efforts by local authorities and Civil...
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USA
Donald Trump's administration proposed a new security mandate requiring travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries to submit extensive personal data, including five years of social media history, when applying for an...
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USA
The
Federal Reserve
is widely expected to announce its final interest rate decision of 2025 today, with markets anticipating a 25 basis point reduction after a two-day monetary policy meeting. This projected cut, which...
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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
Donald Trump
recently campaigned in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, vigorously defending his administration's economic record and rating the US economy an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus," despite widespread public concern over...
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USA
Donald Trump
's physical stamina and cognitive abilities faced renewed scrutiny after recent events, including an incident where he was reminded of a prior statement he denied making and reports of him dozing off during...
2h
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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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Brazil
Brazil's
Chamber of Deputies
approved a controversial bill, spearheaded by
Paulo Pereira da Silva
, that could significantly reduce
Jair Bolsonaro
's 27-year sentence for coup attempts and affect over a hundred...
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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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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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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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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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Belgium
The EU reached an agreement on a new climate target, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, a deal finalized by EU member states and the European Parliament. This...
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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...
1h
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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...
1h
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Venezuela
María Corina Machado
, a Venezuelan opposition leader, received the Nobel Peace Prize but was unable to attend the ceremony in Oslo due to a travel ban imposed by
Nicolás Maduro
's government. Her daughter, Ana Corina...
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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...
2h
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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...
5h
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Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky
has expressed conditional readiness to hold presidential elections in Ukraine, proposing a timeframe by February if the US and EU provide robust security guarantees and amendments to martial law...
19h
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USA
Rod Paige, the nation's first Black Secretary of Education and a key architect of the No Child Left Behind law, died at 92. Appointed by President George W. Bush, Paige led the Education Department from 2001 to 2005,...
6h
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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...
2h
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Indonesia
A devastating fire at an office building in Jakarta, housing
Terra Drone Indonesia
, caused at least 22 fatalities. The blaze originated on the first floor from an exploding drone battery and rapidly ascended, trapping...
27h
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USA
Donald Trump
attacked
Ilhan Omar
at a Pennsylvania rally, reiterating unsubstantiated claims that she illegally entered the USA by marrying her brother and urging her deportation. Trump used inflammatory language,...
6h
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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...
3h
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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...
3h
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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...
3h
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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...
9h
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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...
7h
/22m
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USA
Democrats continued their successful streak in special elections, flipping a Georgia state House seat on Tuesday with Eric Gisler projected to defeat Republican Mack "Dutch" Guest in the 121st House District. This win,...
3h
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Kenya
The UN Global Environment Outlook (GEO7) report warns the world is facing catastrophic climate change, environmental devastation, and deadly pollution, stemming from a lack of immediate and rapid systemic changes....
27h
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USA
A
Beechcraft
55 plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, Florida, today, colliding with a
Toyota
Camry after both engines lost power. The 57-year-old Camry driver sustained minor injuries,...
9h
/18m
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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...
4h
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USA
Marco Rubio
ordered US diplomats to revert to using
Times New Roman
for official communications, undoing a previous directive from
Antony Blinken
. Rubio characterized Blinken's January 2023 switch to
Calibri
, a...
11h
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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...
14h
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Netherlands
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
,...
28h
/23h
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France
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...
26h
/21h
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USA
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, under the recently enacted Epstein...
23h
/17h
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USA
Donald Trump
recently reaffirmed and celebrated his controversial "shithole countries" remarks from 2018 at a rally in Pennsylvania, reiterating disparaging comments about Haiti, Afghanistan, and Somalia. He announced a...
8h
/5m
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Ukraine
Donald Trump
recently pressured
Volodymyr Zelensky
to accept a peace deal requiring Ukraine to cede territory to Russia by a Christmas deadline, with envoys
Jared Kushner
and
Steve Witkoff
delivering the message....
23h
/48m
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Palestine
Reporters Without Borders
(
RSF
) reported a significant rise in journalist killings, totaling 67 globally, and 503 journalists detained. Palestine, especially Gaza, stands as the deadliest location, with
RSF
identifying...
32h
/16h
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Lithuania
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."...
30h
/18h
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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...
5h
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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,...
5h
/2h
#
Belgium
Andrew Puzder, the U.S. Ambassador to the EU, defended the US National Security Strategy in an interview, asserting that its criticisms of Europe's "civilizational demise" risk are aimed at fostering "European...
6h
/3h
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USA
Jacob Lee Bard
faces charges of murder and first-degree assault after a fatal shooting at
Kentucky State University
's
Young Hall
left one student dead and another in critical condition. Police arrested Bard, identified...
16h
/11h
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USA
SpaceX
is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (
IPO
) in mid-to-late 2026, aiming to raise over $30 billion with an ambitious valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion, which would make it one of history's...
14h
/3h
1
#
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
.
7h
#
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...
13h
/11h
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BBC
“
Ukraine ready for elections if partners guarantee security, Zelensky says
”
2h
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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...
11h
/10h
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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...
26h
/21h
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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...
7h
#
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...
27h
/23h
#
Italy
Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky
has engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts across Europe, meeting leaders including
Pope Leo XIV
and Italian Prime Minister
Giorgia Meloni
to refine a peace proposal, with...
23h
/2h
#
USA
Army gynecologist Maj. Blaine McGraw faces 54 charges of indecent visual recording among other offenses, stemming from alleged actions against 44 female patients and one non-patient at Fort Hood, Texas, and a private...
14h
/5h
#
SouthKorea
South Korea scrambled fighter jets after detecting nine Russian and Chinese military aircraft, including nuclear-capable bombers, entering its Air Defense Identification Zone (
ADIZ
) east and south of the country. The...
25h
/17h
#
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...
14h
/10h
#
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...
25h
/21h
#
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...
26h
/24h
2
#
Denmark
Denmark's military intelligence identifies the USA as a threat for the first time in its annual assessment, marking a significant shift in Danish security perception. This change moves from an "ideal of democracy"...
14h
#
USA
Donald Trump
has approved
Nvidia
's export of
H200
AI
chips to China under specific conditions, including a 25% revenue share to the USA. This decision aims to balance export controls with the need to maintain...
38h
/15h
#
TheDaily
“
The liberal justices aren’t as united as you might think
”
3h
#
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...
8h
#
USA
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...
39h
/20h
#
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...
32h
/22h
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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...
15h
/3h
1
#
USA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has controversially removed all explicit mentions of human activity's role in climate change from its website, now attributing climate shifts primarily to natural phenomena like...
15h
/4h
#
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...
25h
/23h
#
USA
Kyle Schwarber
is returning to the
Philadelphia Phillies
on a five-year, $150 million contract, a deal confirmed during
MLB
's
Winter Meetings
. Schwarber, who will turn 33 in March, had a standout 2025 season leading the...
12h
/11h
#
Brazil
A biopic titled "
Dark Horse
" about former Brazilian President
Jair Bolsonaro
began filming in Brazil in September. Directed by
Cyrus Nowrasteh
and written by
Mário Frias
, the English-language film stars
Jim Caviezel
as...
26h
/13h
#
USA
Elon Musk
described his tenure leading the Trump administration's
DOGE
as "somewhat successful" in recent remarks but indicated he would not undertake such an initiative again. Musk stated that while
DOGE
managed to...
9h
#
NewYorkTimes
“
Prosecutors release footage from
Luigi Mangione
's arrest
”
4h
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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...
27h
/19h
#
USA
Blake Lively
's civil trial against
Justin Baldoni
, stemming from her sexual harassment lawsuit filed in December 2024, has been postponed by over two months. The proceeding, originally set for March 9, 2026, will now...
13h
#
Australia
Russell Crowe has strongly criticized "Gladiator II," asserting that the sequel betrays the moral core of the original 2000 film and the integrity of his character, Maximus Decimus Meridius. Crowe, an Oscar winner for...
13h
/5h
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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...
17h
/14h
#
USA
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...
34h
/21h
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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,...
24h
#
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...
10h
#
USA
Raul Malo
, co-founder and frontman of
The Mavericks
, died following a battle with cancer. His wife,
Betty Malo
, announced his passing, noting his long public struggle with colon cancer and leptomeningeal disease (
LMD
),...
20h
/13h
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CNN
“
Bernie Sanders reacts to
JD Vance
's praise about him
”
5h
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USA
MacKenzie Scott
will donate $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, representing a substantial increase from her $2.6 billion in 2024 and $2.1 billion in 2023 contributions. Her total philanthropic giving, which emphasizes...
14h
/8h
#
USA
Former Vice President
Kamala Harris
, known for her historic position, will have a marble bust displayed in
Congress
, with similar honors planned for
Joe Biden
,
Mike Pence
, and
JD Vance
. Harris recently released her book...
10h
/7h
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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...
24h
#
Ukraine
George Hooley
, a British Special Forces soldier, died in Ukraine after a tragic training accident while observing the testing of a new defensive capability, marking the first UK service member death on duty since...
18h
/2h
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USA
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on campaign finance laws, considering whether to overturn limits on political party spending in coordination with candidates. The National Republican Senatorial Committee and JD...
22h
/11h
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USA
US
ICE
faces scrutiny over reports of holding hundreds of immigrant children and pregnant women, including asylum seekers, in custody for extended periods exceeding legal limits. Advocates, including the
ACLU
, allege...
32h
/13h
#
USA
Bryan Fuller
, creator of the mystery-fantasy series "
Pushing Daisies
," has confirmed that a third season is being considered, with a pitch ready. The entire cast of the
Emmy
-winning show is eager to return for new...
10h
#
Greece
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's trip to Santorini, Greece, is fraught with high tensions and interpersonal conflicts, primarily an ongoing rift between
Heather Gay
and
Meredith Marks
over the "
plane-gate
"...
10h
#
USA
GoFundMe
's 2025 Year in Help report highlights significant generosity from donors and growing concern over the rising cost of living in the USA. The platform observed a 20% increase in fundraisers for essential needs...
14h
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USA
Luigi Mangione
faces state and federal murder charges for the December 2024 killing of
UnitedHealthcare
CEO
Brian Thompson
outside a Manhattan hotel. Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in December 2024,...
40h
/13h
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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...
24h
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Germany
Thyssenkrupp
's shares dropped Tuesday as the German industrial giant forecast significant financial losses for the current fiscal year, citing persistent weak trends in the automotive sector, high energy costs in...
24h
#
Ireland
Fabio Panetta
, Governor of the
Bank of Italy
, emphasized Europe's need to act decisively to strengthen its international monetary role. Panetta highlighted Europe's potential to play a larger role in the international...
12h
#
USA
Skydance Media
, led by
David Ellison
, has launched an all-cash takeover bid of $108.4 billion for
Warner Bros. Discovery
, directly challenging an earlier $82.7 billion proposal from
Netflix
. Ellison asserts Skydance's...
46h
/13h