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Donald Trump is actively seeking a new Federal Reserve chair, with Kevin Warsh emerging as his top candidate after a recent interview.Trump has consistently criticized current chair Jerome Powell for his reluctance to lower interest rates, which he believes are crucial for managing the US Treasury's $30 trillion debt.While also considering Kevin Hassett, Trump emphasized that the next Fed chair should heed his "smart voice" on economic policy, even as the Federal Reserve balances rate cuts against inflation and job market risks.
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The House Oversight Committee, led by James Comer, warned Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton they face contempt of Congress charges for failing to testify about their connections to Jeffrey Epstein. This threat follows...

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House Republicans, led by Mike Johnson, unveiled a healthcare proposal to reform the ACA, aiming to eliminate enhanced subsidies set to expire on December 31, 2025, which could double premiums for 24 million Americans....

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Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer announced their amicable divorce after more than seven years of marriage. The couple affirmed their commitment to co-parenting their son, Gene, and expressed continued love and respect for...

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Donald Trump is actively seeking a new Federal Reserve chair, with Kevin Warsh emerging as his top candidate after a recent interview. Trump has consistently criticized current chair Jerome Powell for his reluctance to...

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Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen announced they are expecting their first child, sharing the joyful news on Instagram and through Steinfeld's "Beau Society" newsletter. The couple, who married earlier this year after...

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Donald Trump faces a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation over his $300 million White House ballroom project, which involved demolishing parts of the historic East Wing. The lawsuit, filed in US...

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Donald Trump dismissed recently released photos showing him with Jeffrey Epstein as "not a big deal," asserting he had no knowledge of the financier's criminal activities. House Democrats released these images, which...

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Cambodia

Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, but Cambodia immediately reported that Thailand continued its attacks, alleging that two Thai fighter jets dropped seven bombs over its...

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JB Pritzker signed the Medical Aid in Dying Act, making Illinois the 12th US jurisdiction to permit terminally ill patients, with less than six months to live, to request and self-administer life-ending medication. The...

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A $31.5 million settlement was reached in a lawsuit concerning the starvation death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack, with payments from the City of San Diego, San Diego County, Pacific Coast Academy, and Rock Church....

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Jordan Firstman, known for his role in "I Love LA," criticized the HBO Max-acquired series "Heated Rivalry" for its unrealistic portrayal of gay sex scenes, stating they felt overly staged and not authentic. Firstman...

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The US and DRC accuse Rwanda of fueling conflict in eastern Congo by backing M23 rebels, whose recent offensive has caused hundreds of civilian deaths and displaced around 200,000 people. US Ambassador Mike Waltz warned...

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Powerball's jackpot has reached $1 billion for the second time this year, with the upcoming Saturday drawing offering a cash value of $457.7 million; this follows a $1.787 billion jackpot split last month. Separately,...

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John Cena will conclude his illustrious WWE career this weekend, headlining "WWE Saturday Night's Main Event" in his final match against Gunther, streamed on Peacock. The event follows "WWE SmackDown" yesterday, which...

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Alvin Holsey unexpectedly retired from US Southern Command after just one year, transferring leadership to Evan Pettus amid controversy over US military strikes. His early departure followed reported disagreements with...

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Fans of the "Stuart Little" film series are surprised to learn that the titular character, in E.B. White's original 1945 book, is a human boy who resembles a mouse rather than an actual mouse. This revelation sparked...

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Volodymyr Zelensky visited Kupyansk, a frontline town, after Ukrainian forces successfully regained control of parts of the city, directly contradicting earlier Russian claims of full capture. The Ukrainian military's...

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Quinn Hughes, the former Norris Trophy winner and Vancouver Canucks captain, has been traded to the Minnesota Wild in a significant move shaking up the NHL. In exchange, the Canucks received Marco Rossi, Liam Öhgren,...

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Sherrone Moore was fired as head football coach by the University of Michigan and subsequently arrested on felony home invasion and misdemeanor stalking charges following an alleged inappropriate relationship with a...

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EssilorLuxottica, the French-Italian eyewear giant, is expanding its medical technology division by acquiring Signifeye, a Belgian ophthalmology platform with 15 eye care centers in the Flanders region. Francesco...

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Donald Trump faces a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which seeks to halt his White House ballroom construction plans. The preservationists allege that Trump violated regulations by...

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Donald Trump recently honored the 1980 US Olympic men's ice hockey team at the White House, signing a bipartisan bill to award them Congressional Gold Medals for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. The ceremony,...

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Norway

María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, successfully completed a perilous secret sea escape from Venezuela to Norway to attend the Nobel Prize events. Bryan Stern, founder of Grey Bull Rescue Foundation,...

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A 38-year-old woman accidentally drove her Jaguar into a municipal swimming pool in La Ciotat, France, after mistaking the gas pedal for the brake. She and her 5-year-old daughter were quickly rescued unharmed by...

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Venezuela

US forces seized the oil tanker "Skipper" off the coast of Venezuela, disrupting an illicit oil-shipping network that used "spoofing" to evade US sanctions. The "Skipper", previously sanctioned for ties to Iran's...

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Charles III announced a reduction in his cancer treatment starting next year, attributing the positive development to early diagnosis and effective medical intervention. The monarch used his health update to champion...

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Kerri Aherne faces charges including attempted murder and assault after allegedly stabbing a mother multiple times in a Macy's bathroom in New York. The unprovoked attack occurred while the 38-year-old victim, an...

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Switzerland

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Germany

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Canada

Hallmark Channel is expanding its popular series "When Calls The Heart" with a new prequel titled "Hope Valley: 1874," starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Benjamin Ayres, which begins production next week in Vancouver and...

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The Justice Department filed lawsuits against 18 states and Fulton County, Georgia, seeking sensitive voter data and records from the 2020 election. These actions demand access to ballots, absentee ballot signature...

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Belgium

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Donald Trump recently defended US military actions against Venezuela, initially citing drug smuggling concerns, but also suggesting broader motives including economic interests, oil, and immigration. These operations,...

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USA

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USA

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler returns to television, joining "Grey's Anatomy" for its 22nd season as Dr. Laura Kaplan, a urologist with multiple sclerosis in a role specifically created to reflect Sigler's own health journey....

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Dan Driscoll, US Secretary of the Army, was removed from Ukraine peace negotiations by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who cited Driscoll's overstepping of authority amid reports of internal power struggles within the...

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Australia

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USA

Under Donald Trump's administration, the DHS is aggressively pursuing the deportation of undocumented immigrants through new initiatives like the "CBP Home" app and enhanced data sharing. The "CBP Home" app, promoted by...

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USA

Donald Trump recently signed an executive order establishing a national framework for AI regulation, aiming to preempt diverse state-level laws and ensure American global AI dominance over competitors like China. The...

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Denmark

The Danish Defense Intelligence Service (DDIS) has for the first time identified the US as a threat in its annual assessment, citing its use of economic power and threats of military action under Donald Trump. Concerns...

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Aubrey O'Day was hospitalized for severe illness and re-traumatization after watching the Netflix docuseries "Sean Combs: The Reckoning", causing her to miss a Danity Kane reunion show in Los Angeles. O'Day alleged she...

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France

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Netherlands

Germany defeated France 29-23 in the Handball World Championship semi-finals in Rotterdam, securing their first final appearance since 1993. In the other semi-final, Norway advanced to the final by overcoming host...

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USA

Ashley Wasielewski suffered severe second- and third-degree burns after an unknown assailant poured a corrosive chemical on her head while she was walking in Forsyth Park, Savannah. Savannah police, with assistance from...

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Belgium

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USA

Google has significantly upgraded its AI models, including Gemini and Flash Text-to-Speech, to enhance audio generation, real-time speech-to-speech translation, and language learning tools within its ecosystem. These...

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Germany

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Italy

Mahmoud Abbas met with Giorgia Meloni in Italy to discuss regional developments, emphasizing a Gaza ceasefire, the Trump Peace Plan, and Italy's role in stabilization and rebuilding. Abbas later spoke at the Atreju...

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Japan

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USA

Sean Duffy may withhold $73 million in highway funds from New York, citing improper issuance of commercial driver's licenses to immigrants that remain valid long after their legal authorization to be in the country has...

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CNN

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Special forces veteran who rescued Machado begs her not to return to Venezuela”
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USA

Andy Dick was found unresponsive on a Los Angeles street earlier in the week, reportedly after a suspected overdose that required Narcan administration. Despite initially refusing hospitalization and claiming he was...

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Israel

Hanukkah, the Jewish "festival of lights," will begin at sundown on December 14 and continue for eight nights, commemorating the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem about 2,200 years ago after its liberation by...

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Germany

Germany accused Russia of conducting cyberattacks on its air traffic control and spreading disinformation campaigns targeting its upcoming 2025 Bundestag elections and political figures. The German Foreign Ministry...

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USA

Wall Street analysts issued numerous upgrades and initiations for companies across various sectors, including tech, travel, energy, and real estate, while the S&P 500 saw value stocks outperform growth stocks. Major...

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USA

Emma Mackey stars in James L. Brooks' new film "Ella McCay," portraying a 34-year-old lieutenant governor navigating complex personal and political challenges. The film, described by critics like Alison Willmore as a...

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USA

Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's chief peace negotiator, held secret meetings in the US with FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy Director Dan Bongino, and Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, sparking concerns among Western...

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Ukraine

Kyiv residents face a brutal fourth winter of war, enduring relentless Russian attacks on energy infrastructure that cause frequent power outages and force them into shelters. Amidst these hardships, diplomatic efforts...

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USA

FEMA announced over $1 billion in federal funding for Georgia, including $350 million for recovery from Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby, and $671 million for COVID-19 healthcare facility protective measures....

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USA

Rian Johnson's "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," the third film in the Benoit Blanc series, is now streaming on Netflix and stars Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Josh Brolin, and Mila Kunis. The mystery unfolds...

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USA

T.J. Watt underwent successful surgery for a partially collapsed lung today after a dry needling treatment at the Pittsburgh Steelers' facility. His brother, J.J. Watt, announced that T.J. is expected to be released...

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USA

Bijan Robinson, a running back for the Atlanta Falcons, apologized on X for an insensitive comment he made during the Prime Video postgame show following his team's victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The comment,...

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Spain

Pedro Sánchez and his government are facing a severe political crisis in Spain, embroiled in multiple corruption cases and sexual harassment allegations within his PSOE party. These scandals, involving figures like José...

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USA

Todd Bowles expressed intense frustration after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 29-28 "Thursday Night Football" loss to the Atlanta Falcons, criticizing the team's collapse from a 28-14 lead. Baker Mayfield took...

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Italy

Fulvio Rigotti defended the decision to use helicopters to transport artificial snow to Monte Bondone's ski slopes in Trento, Italy, citing economic necessity to prevent potential losses of up to $500,000 for Trento...

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Italy

Pope Leo XIV met with Italian intelligence officials at the Vatican, urging them to uphold ethical standards, respect human rights, and avoid using confidential information to target journalists, politicians, or civil...

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USA

Donald Trump is reportedly moving forward with reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance under federal law, a significant policy shift discussed with Mike Johnson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and...

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Norway

María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Prize laureate, expressed strong confidence in a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela, stating that Nicolás Maduro's departure from power is...

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USA

The Pittsburgh Penguins traded two-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin to the Edmonton Oilers for goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak, and a 2029 NHL Draft second-round pick. This...

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USA

Tyler Robinson appeared in a Utah court facing aggravated murder charges for the fatal shooting of conservative leader Charlie Kirk last year. The proceedings focused on media access, with defense lawyers requesting...

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USA

The highly anticipated "Street Fighter" film adaptation, directed by Kitao Sakurai, debuted its first trailer on December 12, featuring Andrew Koji as Ryu and Noah Centineo as Ken Masters. The trailer, which premiered...

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USA

Carl Erik Rinsch was convicted of wire fraud and money laundering for diverting $11 million from Netflix, funds originally allocated for his unfinished sci-fi series "White Horse". The director, known for "47 Ronin",...

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NewYorkTimes

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Stuck in quicksand a hiker has his SOS answered”
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UK

Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool FC remains highly uncertain following public outbursts, recent benching by coach Arne Slot, and exclusion from a Champions League squad. Salah expressed deep frustration, stating he...

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Italy

Italy's government approved a reform package for its armed forces, aiming to increase personnel to 160,000 by 2033 with an operational start date of January 1, 2027. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto emphasized the need...

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USA

Donald Trump issued a symbolic federal pardon for Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections clerk convicted of state charges related to breaching voting machine equipment in support of his 2020 election fraud claims....

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UK

Stanley Baxter, the acclaimed Scottish actor and comedian, passed away at 99, prompting tributes from John Swinney and the King's Theatre in Glasgow. Baxter was celebrated for his unique impersonations, extravagant TV...

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Germany

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USA

Bronwyn Newport and Todd Bradley, stars of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," have confirmed their separation and impending divorce after nine years of marriage. Their marital struggles, marked by allegations of...

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UK

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Italy

Italy celebrated the recognition of its national cuisine as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, a historic achievement championed by Giorgia Meloni for "Made in Italy". Concurrently, the nation addressed...

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TheHill

“
Is AI Feeding Children's Narcissism?”
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Venezuela

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USA

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USA

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