The Petersburg Post
Top News Stories for Wednesday, December 17th 2025
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
US President Donald Trump has repeated his criticism of Rob Reiner - after his earlier remarks about the killed Hollywood director, a longtime Trump critic, sparked widespread condemnation. The US president told reporters the director was "very bad for our country", having earlier written on Truth Social that Reiner's death was linked to "Trump derangement syndrome" - a term he often uses to describe his critics. ...
Source: bbc.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - U.S. job growth rebounded more than expected in November after government-related spending cuts triggered the biggest drop in nonfarm payrolls in nearly five years in October, suggesting no material deterioration in labor market conditions as businesses navigate economic uncertainty wrought by President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policy . While the Labor Department's closely ...
Source: reuters.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
The end of the year brings noise. Your membership ensures our newsroom remains a clear, reliable source of facts for the whole community. Help us keep the signal strong for the year ahead. Already a member? WASHINGTON – One of President Donald Trump's closest advisers said the nondrinking president has "an alcoholic's personality," that he's in the Epstein files, that the vice president is a "conspiracy ...
Source: huffpost.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
The BBC has said it will defend itself against a $10 billion lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump on Monday, which alleges the British public broadcaster defamed him in a documentary before last year's presidential election by deceptively editing parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech. In a brief statement, the BBC said it would fight the lawsuit, raising the possibility of a legal battle over whether the edit of the ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
Nearly 40 states have adopted or enacted artificial intelligence measures this year, and more are expected in 2026. This story was originally published by Stateline . State lawmakers of both parties said they plan to keep passing laws regulating artificial intelligence despite President Donald Trump's efforts to stop them. Trump signed an executive order Thursday evening that aims to override state artificial ...
Source: route-fifty.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
Federal authorities in the United States have arrested four members of an antigoverment left-wing group over an alleged bomb plot targeting immigration agents and companies, among others, in California, officials have said. Announcing the arrests on Monday, US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation had disrupted "a massive and horrific terror plot" being ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Donald Trump's plan for a $300 million ballroom on White House grounds faces an early courtroom test on Tuesday. Preservationists accuse him of illegally tearing down the East Wing in a sweeping makeover critics call an abuse of power. US District Judge Richard Leon scheduled a ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
By Mortgage rates held steady Dec. 16, with the 30-year fixed rate (FRM) at 6.27%, according to Mortgage News Daily . The 15-year fixed mortgage rate is 5.75%. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis had reported a 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 6.22% on Dec. 11. These numbers signal a sign of stability in the low 6% range, which is a remarkable development - even though it's not in the realm homeowners and buyers ...
Source: miamiherald.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By ANDREW DALTON and CHRISTOPHER WEBER, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner was charged Tuesday with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, which stunned their communities in Hollywood and Democratic politics, where both were widely beloved. Nick Reiner, 32, is charged with killing the ...
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
In a lawsuit, the state's attorney general, Letitia James, said UPS had "repeatedly and persistently" failed to pay seasonal workers for all of the time they spent on the job. Listen to this article · 3:27 min New York's attorney general, Letitia James, on Monday accused UPS of stealing wages from thousands of seasonal workers in the state. UPS unlawfully withheld millions of dollars of these workers' wages ...
Source: nytimes.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Gizmodo may earn an affiliate commission. Reading time 2 minutes The normalization of vertical video is almost complete. On Tuesday, Amazon announced that its Fire TV devices, including Fire TV Stick products and TVs with Fire TV as its built-in operating system, will be the first to get ...
Source: gizmodo.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
– A colleague of the "Judges shouldn't help defendants evade arrest," Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Kristela Cervera testified at Hannah Dugan's trial. The testimony on the second day of trial came after officers involved in the arrest told the jury that Dugan's behavior on April 18 made it more dangerous for them to do their jobs. Dugan is on trial on charges of obstruction and concealment in connection ...
Source: news4jax.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
Designates illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and directs the use of national security, criminal, sanctions, intelligence, and military-support authorities to combat fentanyl trafficking. Expands enforcement tools against cartels and foreign terrorist organizations involved in fentanyl production and distributions. Additional Documentation Trump Executive Order - ...
Source: jdsupra.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
Police said Paul Doyle, 54, used his vehicle 'as a weapon' in a moment of rage at a victory parade in the city on 26 May A former Royal Marine is starting a 21-year jail term for mowing down dozens of Liverpool football fans in a "truly shocking" act that "defies ordinary understanding". Paul Doyle, 54, bowed his head as he was sentenced at Liverpool crown court where victims and their families watched, some in ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
Former Kellanova CEO Steve Cahillane will become Kraft Heinz's latest CEO in the new year, the company announced. Kraft Heinz is planning to break up into two separate publicly traded companies by the second half of 2026. After the split, Cahillane will lead the business that will own high-growth brands like Heinz, Philadelphia and Kraft Mac & Cheese. In this article Kraft Heinz announced plans to split into two ...
Source: cnbc.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
Affinity Partners dropped out of backing the hostile takeover bid by Paramount Skydance for Warner Bros. Discovery. Affinity is led by Jared Kushner, a former White House advisor and the son-in-law of President Donald Trump. In this article Jared Kushner, Founder & CEO, Affinity Partners, speaks during the second day of the FII PRIORITY Summit held at the Faena Hotel on Feb. 20, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. Jared ...
Source: cnbc.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal and Chris Van Hollen demand answers from tech firms including Google and Amazon Three Democratic US senators announced on Tuesday that they are investigating whether big tech companies are passing the soaring utility costs of "energy-guzzling" data centers on to ordinary Americans. The trio sent letters to the heads of Google, Microsoft , Amazon and Meta as well as the data ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
Irresponsibility of retailers has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to take strict action. On November 11, the ByHeart baby formula extended their voluntary recall period after pulling the product due to risk of infant botulism. The recall period was extended after more infant botulism cases emerged in connection with the baby formula. Surprisingly, many renowned retail stores, including Target, ...
Source: greenmatters.com
Tuesday, Dec 16th, 2025 -
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Monday authored by U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown that aims to reduce wasteful federal spending on software licenses and improve government efficiency. The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act passed unanimously by voice vote after clearing the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform earlier this month. ...
Source: cleveland.com