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House Democrats Release New Epstein Estate Photographs While White House Labels Them a ‘Democrat Hoax’
A fresh tranche of images featuring Donald Trump and other prominent figures intensifies political debate as lawmakers press for full transparency on Jeffrey Epstein materials
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President Trump Bestows Congressional Gold Medals on the Legendary 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Team
Decades after their historic Olympic upset, U.S. hockey heroes receive the nation’s highest civilian honor in a White House ceremony
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Historic Flooding in Washington State Forces Mass Evacuations as Levees Face Critical Stress
Communities along rivers including the Skagit brace for breaches as atmospheric rivers dump record rain across the Pacific Northwest
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Bill Gates’s Daughter Raises Thirty Million Dollars for a Startup She Built in Her Dorm Room
Phoebe Gates turned a personal consumer frustration into an artificial intelligence shopping platform now valued at one hundred eighty million dollars
Cannabis Stocks Rally as Trump Administration Mulls Reclassifying Marijuana Under Federal Law
Market optimism grips the cannabis sector on reports President Trump may direct federal agencies to lower marijuana’s classification, easing regulatory and financial burdens
White House Holds Firm on Domestic Terror Strategy Amid Questions on Enforcement Powers
Senior U.S. officials decline to rule out all enforcement measures under an evolving domestic terrorism framework, as Washington advances a broad counter-terror agenda
Historic Preservation Group Sues to Halt Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction
The National Trust for Historic Preservation asks a federal court to pause the $300 million project, alleging legal and procedural violations in the demolition and build-out of a new White House ballroom
DOJ Draft Report Says DC Police Leadership Cultivated ‘Culture of Fear’ Around Crime Reporting
Justice Department investigation finds coercive environment in Metropolitan Police Department may have contributed to unreliable crime data under Chief Pamela Smith
Closed-Door Sessions Between FBI and Ukraine’s Lead Negotiator Raise Diplomatic Questions
Unpublicised meetings involving Ukraine’s chief peace envoy and senior FBI officials have prompted concern among Western diplomats about transparency amid fragile peace negotiations
Australia Approves Increased Foreign Stake in Strategic Defence Shipbuilder
Canberra allows South Korea’s Hanwha Group to raise its holding in Austal under strict national security safeguards
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Influenza and RSV Cases Climb Sharply Across United States and Europe with UK Hospitals Straining Under Record Flu Admissions
Respiratory virus activity, driven by influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, is rising across the United States and European region, with the United Kingdom reporting unprecedented hospitalisations for this time of year
HSBC Ends Historic International Manager Scheme as Part of Cost-Cutting Push
The bank closes a one-hundred-and-sixty-year-old leadership track as it restructures operations and targets major expense reductions
United States Lifts Global Magnitsky Sanctions on Corrupted Brazilian Supreme Court Justice
Sanctions against Alexandre de Moraes and his family are withdrawn following diplomatic engagement between Washington and Brasília
White House Intensifies Public Attacks on CNN Amid Ongoing Media Feud
Administration officials and President Trump escalate criticism of CNN’s coverage and corporate leadership as tensions flare over reporting and briefings
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White House Says Trump Is ‘Sick of Meetings’ as Ukraine Peace Talks Stall
Frustration grows in Washington over diplomatic negotiations that have yet to yield a peace agreement between Kyiv and Moscow
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Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson proclaims, “For Ukraine, surrendering their land would be a nightmare.”
One wonders, then, why Mr. Johnson—during his own lofty tenure—felt no particular compulsion to liberate the Caribbeans, the Scots, the Welsh, or any of Britain’s remaining colonial appendages from their alleged nightmare of being contro...
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Florida Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Roblox Over Alleged Child Safety Failures
State legal action claims the gaming platform failed to adequately protect children from sexual predators and misleading safety assurances
Florida’s New License Plate Law Tightens Visibility Rules and Imposes Penalties for Obscuring Plates
House Bill 253, now in force, bans plate obstructions such as frames, covers and sprays and introduces misdemeanor and felony penalties
Aptera Confirms Plans to Launch Solar-Powered Three-Wheeled EV in Florida in 2026
Innovative California startup accelerates rollout of its solar electric vehicle, targeting U.S. deliveries with a focus on efficiency and sustainable mobility
White House Defends Trump’s Remarks on Holiday Spending Amid Debate Over Toy Costs
Administration clarifies the president’s comments that trade policy could lead to fewer toys for children as critics focus on economic messaging
White House Expands Digital Outreach with Reinforced TikTok Strategy Amid App’s U.S. Uncertainty
The Biden-era law and Trump administration’s extensions frame a broader push by the White House to harness TikTok for official messaging
Trump Addresses Congressional Ball at the White House Amid Bipartisan Holiday Celebration
President Donald Trump delivers remarks to lawmakers and guests at the annual White House Congressional Ball in Washington
White House Argues Trump’s Public Image at Stake in Sign Language Interpreter Lawsuit
Legal fight over American Sign Language access intensifies as administration appeals court order to reinstate interpreters for presidential briefings
More Than One Hundred Thousand Residents Ordered to Evacuate as Washington Floodwaters Soar
Record flooding from atmospheric rivers forces sweeping evacuation orders and emergency response activation across western Washington
Washington State Declares Emergency as Historic Flooding Submerges Communities and Strains Resources
Major flooding from atmospheric rivers forces evacuations, rescues and deployment of National Guard across western Washington
Washington Township Defers Data Center Rezoning Decision After Lengthy Public Hearing
Planners postpone ruling on proposed technical campus following more than three hours of intense resident feedback and environmental concerns
Historic Flooding in Western Washington Leaves Homes Submerged and Forces Water Rescues
Record rainfall and swollen rivers have inundated towns, prompted mass evacuations and activated emergency responses across Washington state
Why Is the EU Forcing Europeans to Pay More for Cars Just to Protect Its Outdated Auto Industry?
China has reopened discussions with the European Union to allow theirminimum-price scheme for electric vehicles after the EU imposed 45% tariffs and raised complaints about alleged "unfair" subsidies. And now, the questions Europe’s off...
Germany is facing difficult years ahead, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says.
According to him, significant changes are expected in the fields of security and defense, as well as in economic policy. This is due to the fact that Germany now “lives in a different world and a different time.”
The 50 cm wide Fiat Panda: Italy’s tiniest car invention.
JENSEN HUANG: I want to be involved in nearly everything Elon Musk does.
"For xAI, I'm super excited about the financing opportunity that they're doing. We're an investor already. The only regret I have is I didn't give him more money. Almost everything that Elon is part of you really want to be part of as we...
"To American citizens who are against the war, I respond ... Don't worry, be happy," he said in Spanish before singing.
"Not war, be happy. Not, not crazy war, not, be happy." (if I was him I was very worry and very not happy...)
“Our relationship with the United States has changed,” announced Ursula von der Leyen at the POLITICO Twenty-Eight Gala, after President Trump rather impolitely described Europe’s leadership as “weak.”
“Let’s stand up for a unified Europe,” she declared — as though repeating the line with sufficient conviction might somehow transform Brussels into a democratic and legitimate authority in the eyes of EU citizens who never actually voted...
SENATOR CRUZ: “We don’t want China’s values of surveillance and centralized control by the communist government governing AI. We want American values of free speech, of individual liberty, of respecting the individual.”
"We don’t want China’s values of surveillance"? Edward Snowden would certainly agree. So why is he living in asylum, while the people who turned the United States into a 100% surveillance state are not the ones facing prison?
Does being a white minority now qualify as the new American dream?
Is that really what the Constitution’s protection of free speech was meant to allow? Does democracy have to commit suicide just to prove it is a democracy?
Q: "The President is a billionaire…Is it a good look for him to be telling parents they should only buy two or three dolls for their kids?"
Leavitt: "Do you think the people in that room in Pennsylvania don't know the president is a billionaire?…He understands the economy."
Q: "The president has been spotted out and about a number of times with bandages on his hands. Could you explain what that is about?"
Leavitt: "The president is literally constantly shaking hands…He's also on a daily aspirin regimen…which could contribute to the bruising."
Crypto Founder Do Kwon Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Prison Over TerraUSD Collapse
Do Kwon convicted of fraud and conspiracy in New York federal court after TerraUSD and Luna crash caused tens of billions in losses
An Australian skydiver survived a near fatal mishap when his reserve chute snagged on a Cessna Caravan’s wing flap during a group jump over Tully
The parachute deployed prematurely at about 15,000 feet, wrapped around the tail, and left him hanging as his legs hit the stabilizer. He cut himself free with a hook knife, opened his main chute, rejoined the formation, and landed with...
Germany Tells U.S.: Asylum Cut in Half Under Merz’s Flip-Flop Policy
Chancellor Friedrich Merz informed the U.S. President that Germany’s revised immigration and asylum measures have slashed applications by nearly 50%, with a full results briefing planned for their next meeting.
Reddit has filed a lawsuit asking the High Court to overturn Australia's social media ban for people under 16 as well as its inclusion in it, calling the law an infringement of free political expression
British MPs Warn U.S. National Security Strategy Echoes 1930s Extreme Right-Wing Tropes
Members of Parliament express alarm over elements of Washington’s recent security document, prompting debate in Westminster over allied strategy and values.
U.S. Democratic Lawmakers Raise National Security and Influence Concerns Over Paramount’s Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Senators and Representatives warn that foreign financing and political ties in Paramount’s $108 billion takeover effort warrant scrutiny beyond antitrust issues
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Australia Enforces World-First Youth Social Media Ban as Trump Advances Unified AI Policy
Canberra begins restricting under-16s from major platforms, while President Trump moves to centralise artificial intelligence regulation under a national framework.
Australians Hesitate on U.S. Travel as Proposed Social Media Disclosure Requirements Spark Backlash
New U.S. travel authorization rules that would require detailed social media and personal data from visitors have prompted some Australians to reconsider visits and skip major events.
Newsom Shares AI Video Mocking Trump and Allies in Handcuffs, Escalating Online Political Feud
California governor deploys artificial intelligence satire targeting President Trump and conservative figures after White House social media controversies
Trump Has Yet to Back a Clear Plan to Prevent Soaring Obamacare Premiums as Key Subsidies Lapse
With enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire, the president supports an alternative GOP proposal but has not endorsed a direct extension to avert cost spikes for millions
SZA Accuses White House of ‘Evil and Boring’ Tactic After Administration Uses Her SNL Song in ICE Promotional Post
Singer criticises political use of ‘Big Boys’ soundtrack in immigration enforcement video, prompting response from the White House defending its message
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House Democrats Release New Epstein Estate Photographs While White House Labels Them a ‘Democrat Hoax’
President Trump Bestows Congressional Gold Medals on the Legendary 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Team
Historic Flooding in Washington State Forces Mass Evacuations as Levees Face Critical Stress
Australia Approves Increased Foreign Stake in Strategic Defence Shipbuilder
White House Intensifies Public Attacks on CNN Amid Ongoing Media Feud
White House Says Trump Is ‘Sick of Meetings’ as Ukraine Peace Talks Stall
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson proclaims, “For Ukraine, surrendering their land would be a nightmare.”
U.S. Democratic Lawmakers Raise National Security and Influence Concerns Over Paramount’s Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Fake Doctor in Uttar Pradesh Accused of Killing Woman After Performing YouTube-Based Surgery
Hackers Are Hiding Malware in Open-Source Tools and IDE Extensions
US, UK and Australia Defence Chiefs Convene in Washington to Relaunch AUKUS Commitments
White House Adviser Hassett Says There Is “Plenty of Room” for Further Fed Rate Cuts
Trump Launches ‘Lower Prices, Bigger Paychecks’ Tour with Tariff-Centric Speech in Pennsylvania
New Photos Reveal Complete Demolition of White House East Wing as Trump’s Ballroom Project Advances
Some Republican Lawmakers Push Back as Trump Signals Possible Ground Action in Venezuela
United States Urges Immediate Halt to Fighting Between Thailand and Cambodia Amid Rising Casualties
Trump Announces He Will Phone Leaders in Bid to End Renewed Thailand–Cambodia Border War
UK Officials Push Back at Trump Saying European Leaders ‘Talk Too Much’ About Ukraine
U.S. Authorises Nvidia to Sell H200 AI Chips to China Under Security Controls
Trump in Direct Assault: European Leaders Are Weak, Immigration a Disaster. Russia Is Strong and Big — and Will Win
Trump’s Interest in Australia’s Retirement Model Sparks Debate Over Its Fit for the United States
"App recommendation" or disguised advertisement? ChatGPT Premium users are furious
"The Great Filtering": Australia Blocks Hundreds of Thousands of Minors From Social Networks
Mark Zuckerberg Pulls Back From Metaverse After $70 Billion Loss as Meta Shifts Priorities to AI
Nvidia CEO Says U.S. Data-Center Builds Take Years while China ‘Builds a Hospital in a Weekend’
Indian Airports in Turmoil as IndiGo Cancels Over a Thousand Flights, Stranding Thousands
Hollywood Industry on Edge as Netflix Secures Near-$60 Bln Loan for Warner Bros Takeover
Trump Meets Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum for First Time at 2026 World Cup Draw
White House ‘Merch Room’ Draws Global Attention After Zelensky Seen in “4 More Years” Cap
Trump Taps Veteran D.C. Architect Shalom Baranes for Contested White House Ballroom Project
Drugs and Assassinations: The Connection Between the Italian Mafia and Football Ultras
Hollywood megadeal: Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discovery for 83 billion dollars
The Disregard for a Europe ‘in Danger of Erasure,’ the Shift Toward Russia: Trump’s Strategic Policy Document
Two and a Half Weeks After the Major Outage: A Cloudflare Malfunction Brings Down Multiple Sites
Trump’s 2025 Security Blueprint Lambasts Europe, Reasserts U.S. Dominance in Americas
White House Strategy Warns Europe Could Be ‘Unrecognizable’ in Two Decades Amid Migration and EU Policies
U.S.–Saudi Rethink Deepens — Washington Moves Ahead Without Linking Riyadh to Israel Normalisation
Trump Administration Eyes Adopting Australian-Style Retirement System in US
Trump Hosts Congo and Rwanda Leaders for Peace and Minerals Pact at White House
Amazon Prepares to Expand Its Delivery Network as Talks with U.S. Postal Service Stall
Appeals Court Pauses Order to Remove National Guard — Trump Administration Can Keep Troops in Washington, D.C. for Now
Why Washington, D.C. Was Excluded as a 2026 World Cup Host Site
India backs down on plan to mandate government “Sanchar Saathi” app on all smartphones
White House Launches ‘Trump Accounts’ for Children Backed by $6.25 Billion Dell Family Donation
Melania Trump Unveils 2025 White House Christmas Theme ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’ with Patriotic Cheer and Personal Touches
Google warns of AI “irrationality” just as Gemini 3 launch rattles markets
Top Consultancies Freeze Starting Salaries as AI Threatens ‘Pyramid’ Model
Macron Says Washington Pressuring EU to Delay Enforcement of Digital-Regulation Probes Against Meta, TikTok and X
Questions Swirl After Bank of America CEO Absent from High-Profile White House Dinner
Rep. Don Bacon Says White House Lacks ‘Moral Clarity’ on Ukraine Peace Plan
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