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Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Washington — President Trump on Wednesday said the National Guard is leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, but warned that "we will come back" if crime "begins to soar again." The president made the announcement on Truth Social . "We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, despite the fact that CRIME has been greatly reduced by having these great Patriots in those ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
US president goes on racist tirade against lawmaker and Somali Americans, alleging fraud in industry Donald Trump took further aim at Minnesota's Democratic governor Tim Walz and the Somali American representative Ilhan Omar on Wednesday in the wake of his administration's decision to freeze federal childcare funding to their state. "Much of the Minnesota Fraud, up to 90%, is caused by people that came into our ...
Source: theguardian.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
in a deal reported to be worth more than $2 billion — one of the most high-profile instances of a US tech giant buying an Asian AI company. designed to autonomously execute tasks like résumé screening and stock analysis. pitched by its creators as the world's first "general" AI agent — a system designed to carry out tasks independently. Since its launch, the startup has continued to expand ...
Source: insider.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Israel says it will suspend more than three dozen humanitarian organisations, including Doctors Without Borders (MSF), for failing to meet its new rules for aid groups working in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. MSF – one of the largest medical groups operating in Gaza, where the health sector has been targeted and largely destroyed – says Israel's decision will have a catastrophic effect on its work in the ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing charges that he allegedly assaulted and strangled a woman who was employed as his personal chef in early December, according to court documents. Diggs, 32, has denied the allegations. The Patriots organization said in a statement Tuesday that they "support Stefon" and "will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
– Trains were running again Wednesday in both directions through the Channel Tunnel between continental Europe and the United Kingdom but problems remained after caused by power malfunctions. The tunnel operator, Eurotunnel, said the 50-kilometer (32-mile) undersea link was back to "full capacity" after a power fault inside it was fixed overnight Tuesday. The short statement didn't detail the cause of the ...
Source: news4jax.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Trump himself has discussed building a White House ballroom for years, even before entering politics 's plans for a White House ballroom are not unique , according to the longest -serving top aide in the executive residence. Gary Walters, who spent over two decades as White House ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to its lowest level of 2025 this week, an encouraging sign for prospective home buyers. The average long-term mortgage rate dipped to 6.15% from 6.18% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Wednesday. That's the lowest average long-term rate since October 3, 2024 ...
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Documents suggest Kilmar Ábrego García was retaliated against after wrongful deportation Judge said newly unsealed government documents show 'some evidence' of vindictive prosecution by DoJ A newly unsealed order in the criminal case against Kilmar Ábrego García reveals that high-level justice department officials pushed for his indictment, calling it a "top priority", only after he was ...
Source: theguardian.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. The , and whether you're looking to start off the new year with a cup of coffee, a sit-down breakfast, or looking for some retail therapy, consumers should have some options on New Year's Day. Most , grocery and will be open on Jan. 1, albeit some under adjusted hours. ...
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Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
As annual inflation remains above 2% and the labor market shows weakness, the Federal Reserve has been split in recent months over the direction of monetary policy. The past year has seen split votes among the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voting committee on interest rates-setting; the July FOMC, for instance, saw Fed Governors Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller dissent from the majority, the first ...
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Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WWSB) - Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade resulted in 52 bears killed, less than one-third of the potential number. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Tuesday released details about the hunt, which was held from Dec. 6 through Sunday in four parts of the state. Through a lottery-style system, the state issued 172 permits for the hunt, with each permit-holder able ...
Source: mysuncoast.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
PHOENIX (AP) — Former Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona on Tuesday announced his withdrawal from public life following a dementia diagnosis. Kyl, 83, represented Arizona in both chambers of Congress for nearly three decades. Most of those years were in the Senate including a term as minority whip. "My family and I now head down a path filled with moments of joy and increasing difficulties," Kyl said in ...
Source: apnews.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article The military asserted the vessels were part of a convoy on known narco-trafficking routes The U.S. military confirmed Wednesday it struck three boats suspected of drug smuggling , resulting in three fatalities, while others reportedly jumped overboard. The operation, overseen by ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Bulgaria will become the 21st member of the eurozone – or Schengen monetary area – on Thursday, despite deep scepticism from some in the country amid fears of inflation. The Southeast European country has been a member of the European Union since 2007, but formally met the eurozone's entry criteria only in January 2025, paving the way for its currency ascension after a long delay. The move will increase ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Finnish police on Wednesday seized a ship sailing from Russia on suspicion of sabotaging an undersea telecoms cable running from Helsinki to Estonia across the Gulf of Finland , an area hit by a string of similar incidents in recent years. The seized cargo vessel "Fitburg" was en route from the Russian port of St Petersburg to Israel at the time of the incident, Finland's Border Guard authority said at a news ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Authorities found a body during a search for a missing Texas woman who went missing on Dec. 24. Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, disappeared soon after she left her San Antonio, Texas, home on Christmas Eve. The body, which was found in a field with a gun, has not yet been identified, and an official cause of death has not been reported. But Sheriff Javier Salazar said the body was wearing "very similar" ...
Source: upi.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A teenager from Greene County is Ohio's first reported flu-related pediatric death of the 2025-26 flu season, the Ohio Department of Health said Wednesday. "This death is tragic and our hearts go out to the family," said Ohio Department of Health director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff. "It also reminds us that influenza, though common, is a serious health threat, and we urge parents to protect their ...
Source: cleveland.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
British tourists were on board a train to Peru's Machu Picchu when it collided head-on with another, killing one and injuring 40. The conductor of one of the trains was killed in the crash, according to the prosecutor's office in Cusco, the city closest to the world-renowned archaeological site. It is currently unclear how many of the wounded were British nationals. Video footage circulating on social media shows ...
Source: aol.com
Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2025 -
Demolition of the East Wing of the White House continues where U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed ballroom will be built, in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 23, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Not long after its demolition of the historic East Wing of the White House , the Trump administration is now looking to expedite the demolition of more than a dozen historic buildings in Washington, D.C. – and leading ...
Source: rawstory.com
Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2025 -
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The kingdom later directly linked the UAE to the separatists' recent advances in Yemen and warned Abu Dhabi its actions were "extremely dangerous." The attack signals a new escalation in tensions ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2025 -
US president says Chinese leader did not notify him of drills that have involved live missile launches into Taiwan strait Donald Trump has said he is not worried by China's live-fire military drills surrounding Taiwan and that he has a great relationship with the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, who "hasn't told me anything about it". The US president's comments came amid a large two-day surprise attack simulation ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2025 -
The United States carried out a drone strike on a port near Venezuela, marking the first known U.S. attack on a target inside the country, according to several media organizations. The Trump administration, however, offered few details on the strike or what took place. President Donald Trump on Monday suggested the strike hit a dock he believes is used to load drugs onto boats. He stopped short when pressed by ...
Source: aol.com
Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2025 -
Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The search for a missing teen hiker on Southern California's Mount Baldy resulted in three hikers being found dead Tuesday, local officials said. The names and ages of the teen and two other hikers have not been released. Local officials said they temporarily closed Mount Baldy to prevent further emergencies following last week's torrential rains and snowfall at higher elevations that have made ...
Source: upi.com
Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2025 -
By Nate Raymond Dec 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit challenging a Virginia law that makes immigrants in the country illegally eligible for reduced in-state tuition and financial aid at the state's public colleges and universities. Monday's lawsuit marked the latest in a campaign by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to challenge state laws that extend tuition ...
Source: aol.com