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U.S. Judge Blocks Detention of British Researcher Studying Online Hate — A U.S. judge granted an injunction blocking federal authorities from detaining a British researcher who analyzes online hate and disinformation. The ruling allows the activist to remain free while the legal…
U.S. Judge Blocks Detention of British Researcher Studying Online Hate
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December 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM
U.S. Judge Blocks Detention of British Researcher Studying Online Hate — A U.S. judge granted an injunction blocking federal authorities from detaining a British researcher who analyzes online hate and disinformation. The ruling allows the activist to remain free while the legal…
Jailed Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Undergoes Successful Hernia Surgery — Jailed ex‑president Jair Bolsonaro underwent a hernia operation that officials have described as successful. Authorities reported no immediate complications as Bolsonaro recovers while remaining in…
Jailed Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Undergoes Successful Hernia Surgery
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December 26, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Jailed Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Undergoes Successful Hernia Surgery — Jailed ex‑president Jair Bolsonaro underwent a hernia operation that officials have described as successful. Authorities reported no immediate complications as Bolsonaro recovers while remaining in…
Japan’s Cabinet Approves Record $785 Billion Budget, Vows Debt Controls — Japan’s cabinet approved a record $785 billion budget aimed at sustaining the recovery while pledging measures to keep public debt growth in check. The plan boosts social and economic support, signaling continued…
Japan’s Cabinet Approves Record $785 Billion Budget, Vows Debt Controls
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December 26, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Japan’s Cabinet Approves Record $785 Billion Budget, Vows Debt Controls — Japan’s cabinet approved a record $785 billion budget aimed at sustaining the recovery while pledging measures to keep public debt growth in check. The plan boosts social and economic support, signaling continued…
Bangladesh Opposition Leader Tarique Rahman Returns After 17-Year Exile, Emerges as Prime Minister Contender — Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, returned to Dhaka after 17 years in exile in Britain and is widely seen as a frontrunner to become Bangladesh’s next…
Bangladesh Opposition Leader Tarique Rahman Returns After 17-Year Exile, Emerges as Prime Minister Contender
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December 26, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Bangladesh Opposition Leader Tarique Rahman Returns After 17-Year Exile, Emerges as Prime Minister Contender — Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, returned to Dhaka after 17 years in exile in Britain and is widely seen as a frontrunner to become Bangladesh’s next…
Tesla CEO and AI Director Describe Driverless Robotaxi Experiences on Christmas Eve — Tesla CEO Elon Musk and AI Director Ashok Elluswamy shared personal accounts of rides in Robotaxi vehicles operating without a safety monitor on Christmas Eve, highlighting the company’s autonomous…
Tesla CEO and AI Director Describe Driverless Robotaxi Experiences on Christmas Eve
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December 26, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Tesla CEO and AI Director Describe Driverless Robotaxi Experiences on Christmas Eve — Tesla CEO Elon Musk and AI Director Ashok Elluswamy shared personal accounts of rides in Robotaxi vehicles operating without a safety monitor on Christmas Eve, highlighting the company’s autonomous…
Nvidia Agrees Major Deal with Groq to Bolster AI-Chip Capabilities — Nvidia struck what is described as its largest-ever agreement with AI-chip startup Groq to advance and scale Groq’s technology and personnel. The move signals greater consolidation in the high-performance AI accelerator…
Nvidia Agrees Major Deal with Groq to Bolster AI-Chip Capabilities
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December 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Nvidia Agrees Major Deal with Groq to Bolster AI-Chip Capabilities — Nvidia struck what is described as its largest-ever agreement with AI-chip startup Groq to advance and scale Groq’s technology and personnel. The move signals greater consolidation in the high-performance AI accelerator…
Single Ticket Wins $1.817 Billion Powerball Jackpot in Arkansas — A single ticket sold in Arkansas won the $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot, lottery officials reported. The enormous prize ranks among the largest in U.S. lottery history and will prompt nationwide attention on validation…
Single Ticket Wins $1.817 Billion Powerball Jackpot in Arkansas
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December 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Single Ticket Wins $1.817 Billion Powerball Jackpot in Arkansas — A single ticket sold in Arkansas won the $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot, lottery officials reported. The enormous prize ranks among the largest in U.S. lottery history and will prompt nationwide attention on validation…
DOJ Says It May Need Weeks to Finish Releasing Jeffrey Epstein Files — The Justice Department told courts it may require a few more weeks to complete the phased release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The delay prolongs public access to potentially significant records tied to a…
DOJ Says It May Need Weeks to Finish Releasing Jeffrey Epstein Files
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December 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
DOJ Says It May Need Weeks to Finish Releasing Jeffrey Epstein Files — The Justice Department told courts it may require a few more weeks to complete the phased release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The delay prolongs public access to potentially significant records tied to a…
U.S. Coast Guard Pursues Sanctioned Oil Tanker 'Bella 1' Linked to Iran and Venezuela — The U.S. is mobilizing personnel and weaponry to seize the sanctioned oil tanker Bella 1 as it flees across the Atlantic, officials say. The vessel, tied to Iran and Venezuela, is under heightened…
U.S. Coast Guard Pursues Sanctioned Oil Tanker 'Bella 1' Linked to Iran and Venezuela
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December 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
U.S. Coast Guard Pursues Sanctioned Oil Tanker 'Bella 1' Linked to Iran and Venezuela — The U.S. is mobilizing personnel and weaponry to seize the sanctioned oil tanker Bella 1 as it flees across the Atlantic, officials say. The vessel, tied to Iran and Venezuela, is under heightened…
Russia Launches 131 Drones in Overnight Attack, Ukraine Reports Deadly Christmas Morning Strikes — Ukraine says Russian forces launched 131 drones overnight, striking multiple targets and causing civilian casualties on Christmas morning. The attacks damaged infrastructure and intensified…
Russia Launches 131 Drones in Overnight Attack, Ukraine Reports Deadly Christmas Morning Strikes
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December 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Russia Launches 131 Drones in Overnight Attack, Ukraine Reports Deadly Christmas Morning Strikes — Ukraine says Russian forces launched 131 drones overnight, striking multiple targets and causing civilian casualties on Christmas morning. The attacks damaged infrastructure and intensified…
AI Boom Creates 50+ New Billionaires as Investors Pour $200B into Startups, Crunchbase — Crunchbase data shows the AI sector produced more than 50 new billionaires in 2025 as investors committed over $200 billion to AI startups, driving rapid valuation growth. The surge highlights…
AI Boom Creates 50+ New Billionaires as Investors Pour $200B into Startups, Crunchbase
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December 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
AI Boom Creates 50+ New Billionaires as Investors Pour $200B into Startups, Crunchbase — Crunchbase data shows the AI sector produced more than 50 new billionaires in 2025 as investors committed over $200 billion to AI startups, driving rapid valuation growth. The surge highlights…
SEC Opens Probe into Alleged Activist Insiders Influencing Corporate Voting — The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an investigation into the role of alleged activist insiders in corporate voting, focusing on recent influence by ESG advocates. Regulators are probing whether…
SEC Opens Probe into Alleged Activist Insiders Influencing Corporate Voting
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December 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
SEC Opens Probe into Alleged Activist Insiders Influencing Corporate Voting — The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an investigation into the role of alleged activist insiders in corporate voting, focusing on recent influence by ESG advocates. Regulators are probing whether…
Democrats Warn Trump Greenlighting Nvidia AI Chip Sales Could Boost China’s Military Edge — Senate and House Democrats cautioned that the Trump administration’s move to approve Nvidia AI chip exports to China could enhance the People’s Liberation Army’s machine-learning and weapons…
Democrats Warn Trump Greenlighting Nvidia AI Chip Sales Could Boost China’s Military Edge
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December 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Democrats Warn Trump Greenlighting Nvidia AI Chip Sales Could Boost China’s Military Edge — Senate and House Democrats cautioned that the Trump administration’s move to approve Nvidia AI chip exports to China could enhance the People’s Liberation Army’s machine-learning and weapons…
Supreme Court Delivers Rare Legal Defeat to Donald Trump — The Supreme Court issued a ruling that represents a rare and significant legal loss for former President Donald Trump. The decision marks one of the few occasions the high court has sided against Trump on a high-profile legal…
Supreme Court Delivers Rare Legal Defeat to Donald Trump
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December 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Supreme Court Delivers Rare Legal Defeat to Donald Trump — The Supreme Court issued a ruling that represents a rare and significant legal loss for former President Donald Trump. The decision marks one of the few occasions the high court has sided against Trump on a high-profile legal…
Powerful Winter Storm Slams California, Triggers Severe Flooding and Evacuations — A powerful winter storm brought torrential rain to parts of California, producing widespread flooding, road closures and mandatory evacuations. Officials warned of increased mudslide risk and urged…
Powerful Winter Storm Slams California, Triggers Severe Flooding and Evacuations
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December 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Powerful Winter Storm Slams California, Triggers Severe Flooding and Evacuations — A powerful winter storm brought torrential rain to parts of California, producing widespread flooding, road closures and mandatory evacuations. Officials warned of increased mudslide risk and urged…
Hackers Ramp Up Cyberattacks During Holiday Office Downtime, Security Teams Brace — As offices and security staffs scale back between Christmas and New Year’s, malicious actors intensify cyber operations to exploit reduced monitoring. Security teams warn the holiday window is a high-risk…
Hackers Ramp Up Cyberattacks During Holiday Office Downtime, Security Teams Brace
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December 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Hackers Ramp Up Cyberattacks During Holiday Office Downtime, Security Teams Brace — As offices and security staffs scale back between Christmas and New Year’s, malicious actors intensify cyber operations to exploit reduced monitoring. Security teams warn the holiday window is a high-risk…
U.S. Bars Five European Officials, Accusing Them of Pressuring Tech Firms to Censor American Viewpoints — The U.S. government announced sanctions barring five European individuals it says pressured technology companies to remove or suppress American political viewpoints online. The…
U.S. Bars Five European Officials, Accusing Them of Pressuring Tech Firms to Censor American Viewpoints
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December 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
U.S. Bars Five European Officials, Accusing Them of Pressuring Tech Firms to Censor American Viewpoints — The U.S. government announced sanctions barring five European individuals it says pressured technology companies to remove or suppress American political viewpoints online. The…
Arkansas Ticket Claims $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot on Christmas Eve — A single Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas won an estimated $1.8 billion jackpot in Wednesday night's draw, making it one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history. The windfall raises questions about…
Arkansas Ticket Claims $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot on Christmas Eve
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December 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Arkansas Ticket Claims $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot on Christmas Eve — A single Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas won an estimated $1.8 billion jackpot in Wednesday night's draw, making it one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history. The windfall raises questions about…
USPS Announces 2026 Shipping Price Increases and Network Modernization — The U.S. Postal Service said it will implement higher shipping prices in 2026 alongside new stamp designs and continued efforts to modernize its network. The changes aim to address financial pressures and update…
USPS Announces 2026 Shipping Price Increases and Network Modernization
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December 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
USPS Announces 2026 Shipping Price Increases and Network Modernization — The U.S. Postal Service said it will implement higher shipping prices in 2026 alongside new stamp designs and continued efforts to modernize its network. The changes aim to address financial pressures and update…
Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years in Exile, Threatens to Reshape Opposition — Tarique Rahman, widely viewed as the front-runner to be Bangladesh’s next prime minister, has returned to the country after 17 years in exile. His arrival injects new momentum into opposition…
Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years in Exile, Threatens to Reshape Opposition
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December 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years in Exile, Threatens to Reshape Opposition — Tarique Rahman, widely viewed as the front-runner to be Bangladesh’s next prime minister, has returned to the country after 17 years in exile. His arrival injects new momentum into opposition…
Rescue Helicopter Crashes on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, Five Dead — A helicopter on a rescue mission crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, killing all five people aboard. Authorities report the aircraft went down during an operation on Africa’s highest peak and have opened an…
Rescue Helicopter Crashes on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, Five Dead
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December 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Rescue Helicopter Crashes on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, Five Dead — A helicopter on a rescue mission crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, killing all five people aboard. Authorities report the aircraft went down during an operation on Africa’s highest peak and have opened an…
Turkey Detains 115 Suspected Islamic State Members Over Alleged Attack Plots — Turkish authorities detained 115 people suspected of Islamic State links who are believed to have been planning attacks, officials said. The large-scale arrests are part of intensified counterterror operations…
Turkey Detains 115 Suspected Islamic State Members Over Alleged Attack Plots
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December 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Turkey Detains 115 Suspected Islamic State Members Over Alleged Attack Plots — Turkish authorities detained 115 people suspected of Islamic State links who are believed to have been planning attacks, officials said. The large-scale arrests are part of intensified counterterror operations…
North Korea Releases Images Claiming First Nuclear-Powered Submarine — North Korea state media released photographs showing what it says is the completed hull of its first nuclear-powered submarine, with leader Kim Jong-un visiting the manufacturing site. If authenticated, the vessel…
North Korea Releases Images Claiming First Nuclear-Powered Submarine
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December 25, 2025 at 6:03 AM
North Korea Releases Images Claiming First Nuclear-Powered Submarine — North Korea state media released photographs showing what it says is the completed hull of its first nuclear-powered submarine, with leader Kim Jong-un visiting the manufacturing site. If authenticated, the vessel…
Sacramento Deputy Dies in Crash While Driving to Work on Christmas Eve — A Sacramento County sheriff’s deputy was killed in a crash while driving to work on Christmas Eve, authorities say. The incident has prompted an internal investigation and raised questions about officer safety…
Sacramento Deputy Dies in Crash While Driving to Work on Christmas Eve
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December 25, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Sacramento Deputy Dies in Crash While Driving to Work on Christmas Eve — A Sacramento County sheriff’s deputy was killed in a crash while driving to work on Christmas Eve, authorities say. The incident has prompted an internal investigation and raised questions about officer safety…
Honduras Declares Nasry Asfura Winner of Presidential Election — Honduras’s electoral authorities have declared Nasry Asfura the winner of the presidential election; Asfura is an ally of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The outcome has drawn international attention and could shape…
Honduras Declares Nasry Asfura Winner of Presidential Election
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December 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Honduras Declares Nasry Asfura Winner of Presidential Election — Honduras’s electoral authorities have declared Nasry Asfura the winner of the presidential election; Asfura is an ally of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The outcome has drawn international attention and could shape…