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Tuesday, Dec 09, 2025
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Joined a group? WhatsApp will finally show you what was discussed before you arrived
WhatsApp is developing a feature that lets new members see the previous 24 hours of group messages without compromising end-to-end encryption.
President Donald Trump saying Europe is in serious trouble
“They have been invaded by a force of illegal aliens like nobody's ever seen before”
When did defending free speech become the controversial position?
Elon Musk just dropped the most important litmus test for freedom you’ll hear all year:
Binance picks Abu Dhabi after securing global crypto licences under ADGM framework
The world’s largest crypto exchange wins full authorisation from Abu Dhabi Global Market, signalling a shift toward regulated global operations under UAE oversight.
Paramount launches $108 billion hostile bid to derail Warner Bros-Netflix sale
Paramount Skydance, backed by Jared Kushner’s firm and Middle East sovereign funds, offers all-cash takeover for full Warner Bros Discovery, challenging Netflix’s recent agreement
"The Great Filtering": Australia Blocks Hundreds of Thousands of Minors From Social Networks
Australia begins enforcing a sweeping law that blocks access to major social platforms for youths aged thirteen to fifteen, prompting mass account freezes, industry warnings, and global debate over youth online freedom.
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Better to Live Under Putin Than to Die, and with Keffiyehs
Germany passes a new conscription framework law for future mandatory service, while thousands of left-wing high school students protest in more than eighty cities under slogans rejecting military enlistment.
When Truth Is Criminalised: Swiss man jailed after stating skeletons are biologically male or female
A ten-day prison sentence for a biological facts fuels global concern over rising speech restrictions in Western “democracies” with psychological agenda
Mark Zuckerberg Pulls Back From Metaverse After $70 Billion Loss as Meta Shifts Priorities to AI
Meta plans as much as 30 % budget cut for Reality Labs after massive spending on virtual-world ambitions fails to deliver
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"Feels Like a Dream": A TikTok Video Earned an Eighty-Eight-Year-Old Cashier a Check for 1.7 Million Dollars
An eighty-eight-year-old Michigan cashier received one point seven million dollars after a short TikTok video about why he still works went viral, prompting a global fundraising campaign launched by a twenty-two-year-old Australian influ...
Nvidia CEO Says U.S. Data-Center Builds Take Years while China ‘Builds a Hospital in a Weekend’
Jensen Huang warns U.S. regulations slow AI infrastructure rollout compared with China’s rapid build pace
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Apple shaken by wave of senior departures as hardware chief Johny Srouji considers exit
Key executives quit or weigh leaving amid mounting pressure over Apple’s performance in AI and chip development
Indian Airports in Turmoil as IndiGo Cancels Over a Thousand Flights, Stranding Thousands
Crew shortages linked to new pilot rest rules trigger mass cancellations by India’s biggest airline, prompting government intervention and regulatory rollback
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Wow, LED reception screen
Made in China, obviously
Watch the moment London’s Muslim Mayor Sadiq Khan realizes the Christmas song he’s singing is about Jesus Christ
Hollywood Industry on Edge as Netflix Secures Near-$60 Bln Loan for Warner Bros Takeover
Unions, filmmakers and cinema owners warn the Netflix–Warner deal could shrink jobs, theatrical releases and creative diversity
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino just stunned the World by giving Trump the 2025 Peace Prize for promoting PEACE worldwide
Unlike Obama, Trump earn this prize by making peace, not war…
EU President Ursula Von Der Leyen says the EU protects freedom of speech
She told a crowd protesting against her they should feel lucky they're in the EU where you can protest freely. At that very moment a man was arrested for protesting. You couldn't make it up…
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Europe has a ‘real problem’
JPMorgan CEO says Europe’s ‘slow bureaucracy’ and economic stagnation endanger both the continent and allied interests
Hong Kong Moves Forward with Election as City Seeks Accountability After Deadly Tower-Block Fire
Judge-led inquiry launched into Tai Po blaze that killed at least 159 as authorities face calls for safety reform ahead of Sunday’s vote
Chinese Smartphone Makers Exploit Apple AI Delay to Gain Ground in China
Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo and Honor roll out iPhone-migration tools and AI features as Apple’s “Apple Intelligence” remains stalled in China
Trump Meets Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum for First Time at 2026 World Cup Draw
U.S. President and Mexican leader share stage in Washington as 2026 tournament draw brings them face-to-face for first time in office
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White House ‘Merch Room’ Draws Global Attention After Zelensky Seen in “4 More Years” Cap
Donald Trump showcases MAGA-style merchandise to visiting world leaders, spotlighting a controversial new feature of the presidential residence
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Trump Taps Veteran D.C. Architect Shalom Baranes for Contested White House Ballroom Project
Shalom Baranes replaces James McCrery amid escalating scale, cost and preservation concerns over White House East Wing rebuild
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Drugs and Assassinations: The Connection Between the Italian Mafia and Football Ultras
A state witness reveals how Inter and Milan ultras became an operational arm of Italian organized crime, generating vast illicit profits around San Siro.
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Hollywood megadeal: Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discovery for 83 billion dollars
Streaming giant wins bidding war, sets stage for sweeping consolidation of film and TV assets under Netflix umbrella
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The Disregard for a Europe ‘in Danger of Erasure,’ the Shift Toward Russia: Trump’s Strategic Policy Document
A newly published national security strategy outlines President Trump’s priorities, emphasizing reduced intervention abroad and a renewed opening toward Russia.
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Two and a Half Weeks After the Major Outage: A Cloudflare Malfunction Brings Down Multiple Sites
Cloudflare faces another disruption affecting many websites shortly after its previous large-scale failure.
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U.S. Loses 32,000 Private-Sector Jobs Even as White House Highlights Record GDP Growth
ADP’s November data adds pressure on Trump’s narrative of ‘explosive’ economic rebound despite mixed labour-market signals
Trump Defends $300 M White House Ballroom Amid Criticism, Calls Reporter “Stupid and Nasty”
President insists new ballroom is privately funded and on schedule after sharp exchange with CNN journalist over soaring cost
Trump’s Security Doctrine Forces Europe to Confront a New Strategic Reality
Washington’s updated national security approach urges Europe to rearm and assume full defensive responsibility amid warnings of long-term decline
U.S. Immigration Hawks Push Sweeping Restrictions After National Guard Shooting in Washington
White House and Homeland Security impose travel bans, pause asylum and green-card processing following fatal attack by Afghan national
White House Reposts Sabrina Carpenter Video After Singer Objects to Use of Her Song
Administration replaces soundtrack with edited SNL lip-sync clip following artist’s condemnation of earlier ICE video
Trump’s 2025 Security Blueprint Lambasts Europe, Reasserts U.S. Dominance in Americas
New National Security Strategy criticises European allies’ migration and governance, shifts U.S. focus to Western Hemisphere under revived Monroe Doctrine
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White House Strategy Warns Europe Could Be ‘Unrecognizable’ in Two Decades Amid Migration and EU Policies
New U.S. National Security Strategy argues mass migration and transnational governance threaten Europe’s cultural identity and reliability as an ally
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White House Pauses Executive Order Aimed at Overriding State AI Laws
Administration shelves plan to challenge state-level regulations while shifting focus to a national AI innovation strategy
White House Removes Video After Sabrina Carpenter Labels It ‘Evil and Disgusting’ — But Posts Altered Replacement
Administration deletes ICE-raid montage set to Carpenter’s hit ‘Juno’ yet escalates dispute with revamped video using manipulated footage
White House Crackdown on Journalists Raises Alarms Over Press Freedom in the U.S.
New restrictions and media-shaming campaign spark fears of growing constraints on independent reporting under the current administration
Trump Hosts at White House Ahead of World Cup Draw Concert
Italian tenor performs in Oval Office and will return December 5 as part of a cultural spotlight tied to festivities
Netflix Agrees to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery Studios and Streaming Units in $83 Billion Mega-Deal
Streaming giant wins bidding war, acquiring HBO, HBO Max, and iconic film and TV libraries — deal awaits regulatory approval
Washington Lawmaker Proposes Statewide Corporate Payroll Tax to Shore Up Budget
Seattle Representative unveils plan to extend city’s ‘JumpStart’ model statewide, aiming to raise over two billion dollars annually from large firms
Washington State Confronts $4.3 Billion Shortfall Despite Record Tax Increases
Revenue collapse and sluggish collections force budget strain even after historic tax hikes
Virginia’s governor-elect Spanberger unveils agenda prioritising affordability and workforce development
Abigail Spanberger sets out plans on cost-of-living, healthcare, skills and housing ahead of January inauguration
There’s a whole different universe in China
Ben the toddler is back as he satirises Labour & the culture wars, for example.
He asked why is he not allowed at school to go out to play? "Because Labour have put an illegal migrant hotel just round the corner."
They tried to silence her. They failed.
The Liz Truss Show — December 5th.
U.S.–Saudi Rethink Deepens — Washington Moves Ahead Without Linking Riyadh to Israel Normalisation
Crown Prince’s White House visit cements a strategic recalibration: ties with Saudi Arabia now rest on direct bilateral interests, not conditional diplomacy over Israel
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U.S. President Announces End to Rwanda-Congo Conflict and Signs Minerals Agreement
A historic move to conclude three decades of strife alongside a significant minerals partnership.
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"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
Melania Trump Ushers in Holiday Season with 2025 White House Christmas Tree
Starmer Defends Autumn Budget as Finance Chief Faces Accusations of Misleading Public Finances
Southeast Asia Floods Push Death Toll Above Nine Hundred as Storm Cluster Devastates Region
EU Firms Struggle with 3,000-Hour Paperwork Load — While Automakers Fear De Facto 2030 Petrol Car Ban
White House launches ‘Hall of Shame’ site to publicly condemn media outlets for alleged bias
250 Still Missing in the Massive Fire, 94 Killed. One Day After the Disaster: Survivor Rescued on the 16th Floor
Trump: National Guard Soldier Who Was Shot in Washington Has Died; Second Soldier Fighting for His Life
"I Would Have Given Her a Kidney": She Lent Bezos’s Ex-Wife $1,000 — and Received Millions in Return
European States Approve First-ever Military-Grade Surveillance Network via ESA
Joe and Hunter Biden Step Out Together in Nantucket — First Public Sighting Since Leaving the White House
Trump-McCrery Dispute Exposes Rift Over Gigantic New White House Ballroom Plan
Two National Guard Soldiers Shot Near White House; Afghan-Born Suspect in Custody, Trump Labels It Terror
Lamine Yamal? The ‘Heir to Messi’ Lost to Barcelona — and the Kingdom Is in a Frenzy
The Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Who Escaped the War — and Is Captivating Japan
The Three Letters Lifting Google and Challenging Nvidia’s Dominance in the AI-Chip Market
Warner Music Group Drops Suit Against Suno, Launches Licensed AI-Music Deal
HP to Cut up to 6,000 Jobs Globally as It Ramps Up AI Integration
MediaWorld Sold iPad Air for €15 — Then Asked Customers to Return Them or Pay More
Tensions Surface in Trump-MBS Talks as Saudi Pushes Back on Israel Normalisation
COP30 Ends Without Fossil Fuel Phase-Out as US, Saudi Arabia and Russia Align in Obstruction Role
NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Reveals Unusual Book He Spotted at White House
Melania Trump Welcomes White House Christmas Tree in Festive Holiday Tradition
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