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Six dead and a family left reeling after Mexican Navy medical fight crashes in Texas
2025-12-24

Six dead and a family left reeling after Mexican Navy medical fight crashes in Texas

Mexico's president says air traffic controllers lost communication for 10 minutes with a small Mexican Navy plane on a medical mission before it crashed off the Texas coast. The crash killed at least five people. Authorities initially believed it had...

2025-12-23

Tree Rings May Reveal Hidden Clues About Water History

By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Trees don’t just clean the air, they also keep a quiet record of the...

Bill Clinton spokesperson urges DOJ to release all remaining Epstein files
2025-12-23

Bill Clinton spokesperson urges DOJ to release all remaining Epstein files

After photos of Clinton appeared in newly released files, his spokesperson says withholding documents fuels speculation and unfair assumptions.

FBI: Lyft driver terrorized by escaped Georgia inmates before she was rescued in Florida
2025-12-23

FBI: Lyft driver terrorized by escaped Georgia inmates before she was rescued in Florida

ATLANTA (AP) — Three inmates who escaped from a jail east of Atlanta, including a murder suspect, commandeered a terrified Lyft driver's car to reach south Florida before she was rescued and they were captured, according to details revealed in...

3 inmates captured in Florida after escape from jail near Atlanta
2025-12-23

3 inmates captured in Florida after escape from jail near Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — Three inmates who escaped from a jail east of Atlanta, including one who was being held on a murder charge, have been apprehended in Florida, a member of a federal fugitive task force confirmed.

Yemen’s sides agree to release 2,900 detainees in war's largest exchange
2025-12-23

Yemen’s sides agree to release 2,900 detainees in war's largest exchange

Yemen’s government and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have agreed to release 2,900 detainees from the 11-year civil war

SKYE Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Skye Bioscience, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the ...
2025-12-23

SKYE Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Skye Bioscience, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the ...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Skye Bioscience, Inc. (“Skye” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: SKYE ) for violations of §§10(b)...

Port workers navigate Trump's unpredictable tariff policies
2025-12-23

Port workers navigate Trump's unpredictable tariff policies

In a breathless year of tariffs unleashed by the administration of President Donald Trump, perhaps no one has had to live the reality of every fluctuation of trade policy than customs brokers

AP News Summary at 9:32 a.m. EST
2025-12-23

AP News Summary at 9:32 a.m. EST

US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter

US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter
2025-12-23

US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter

The U.S. economy economy expanded at a strong 4.3% annual rate from July through September as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew. Tuesday’s report from the Commerce Department said U.S. gross domestic product — the economy’s total output...

Trump’s MAGA coalition is showing cracks over religion
2025-12-23

Trump’s MAGA coalition is showing cracks over religion

As Trump and Vance attack immigrants and proclaim religious liberty, some Christian denominations are uncomfortable

Keep getting texts about job offers? Don’t fall for this common scam
2025-12-23

Keep getting texts about job offers? Don’t fall for this common scam

Spokeo reports job offer scams via text are rising, often posing as recruiters to steal personal info.

Trapped under Israeli bombardment, Gazans fear the 'new border'
2025-12-23

Trapped under Israeli bombardment, Gazans fear the 'new border'

When her children, trembling with fear, ask where the family can go to escape Israel's continued bombardment in southern Gaza's Khan Yunis area, Umm Ahmed has no answer.

Ilia Topuria’s Wife Takes Legal Action Amid Dispute: Report
2025-12-23

Ilia Topuria’s Wife Takes Legal Action Amid Dispute: Report

A situation that has largely remained behind closed doors has taken another step into the public eye, as a personal dispute involving one of MMA’s most...

Georgetown beats Coppin State 97-67 as Hoyas coach Ed Cooley sits out due to one-game suspension
2025-12-23

Georgetown beats Coppin State 97-67 as Hoyas coach Ed Cooley sits out due to one-game suspension

Julius Halaifonua scores 20 points as Georgetown beats Coppin State 97-67. The game on Monday night happened without coach Ed Cooley, who was suspended for one game. Cooley was suspended on Sunday after throwing a water bottle into the stands...

Nowell scores 19 off the bench, VCU beats Rider 100-79
2025-12-23

Nowell scores 19 off the bench, VCU beats Rider 100-79

Ahmad Nowell scored 19 points off of the bench to lead the VCU Rams past the Rider Broncs 100-79 on Monday. The Rams moved to 9-4 with the win and the Broncs fell to 1-10.

Families want answers a year after South Korea’s deadliest plane crash
2025-12-23

Families want answers a year after South Korea’s deadliest plane crash

Grieving mother Lee Hyo-eun returns every weekend to the airport where her daughter and 178 others died last year, desperate for the truth about South Korea’s deadliest airline disaster. Jeju Air Flight 2216 was coming in to land at Muan International Airport from Thailand when it struck a flock of birds and was forced to [...]The post Families want answers a year after South Korea’s deadliest plane crash appeared first on Digital Journal.

Families want answers a year after South Korea's deadliest plane crash
2025-12-23

Families want answers a year after South Korea's deadliest plane crash

Grieving mother Lee Hyo-eun returns every weekend to the airport where her daughter and 178 others died last year, desperate for the truth about South Korea's deadliest airline disaster.

Britain’s economy has been damaged by Brexit. But what should ministers do about it?
2025-12-22

Britain’s economy has been damaged by Brexit. But what should ministers do about it?

The idea of a customs union has gained traction, but agreeing a deal would be far from straightforward Almost a decade on from the Brexit vote, the verdict is clear. Britain’s immediate doomsday economic scenario might not have come to pass. But after years of political paralysis – and with the eventual introduction of tougher trade barriers in 2020 – trade, investment and growth in living standards have all suffered.Just as it was on the morning after the 2016 referendum, the big fight is about what the government should do in response. Continue reading...

’60 Minutes’ holds off on airing critical piece on Trump deportation policy
2025-12-22

’60 Minutes’ holds off on airing critical piece on Trump deportation policy

The move is sure to increase scrutiny on CBS and “60 Minutes,” which Trump sued last fall over an interview with Kamala Harris and has recently complained about stories critical of him.

ICE fires at Cuban man believed to be in US illegally after SUV hits agents
2025-12-22

ICE fires at Cuban man believed to be in US illegally after SUV hits agents

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fired shots at a Cuban man allegedly in US illegally after the man hit two agents with an SUV in St Paul, Minnesota, according to ICE. Government officials said the man also bit an ICE agent after he tried to flee the scene on foot. The first agent struck [...]

2025-12-22

South Africans Dragged Into Russia's War in Ukraine Dig Trenches, Dodge Bullets

By Tim CocksDURBAN, South Africa, Dec 22 (Reuters) - South African father-of-three Dubandlela was overcome with pride when his 20-year-old son...

Israeli government approves controversial closure of Army Radio after 75 years | CNN
2025-12-22

Israeli government approves controversial closure of Army Radio after 75 years | CNN

The Israeli government has approved the closure of the country’s Army Radio after 75 years of broadcasting, in a move that shutters one of Israel’s oldest media institutions at a time of mounting concerns over press freedom.

5 top-rated used small SUVs
2025-12-22

5 top-rated used small SUVs

Edmunds reports on top-rated used small SUVs, including the Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-50, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, and Hyundai Tucson.

Can your auto insurance policy be canceled in the first 60 days?
2025-12-22

Can your auto insurance policy be canceled in the first 60 days?

CheapInsurance.com reports that auto insurance policies can be canceled within 60 days for various reasons, including misrepresentation or undisclosed risks.

US military to stop shooting pigs and goats as a way to train medics for the battlefield
2025-12-22

US military to stop shooting pigs and goats as a way to train medics for the battlefield

The prohibition on "live fire" training that includes animals is part of this year's annual defense bill, although other uses of animals for wartime training will continue.

2025-12-22

National Date Nut Bread Day fills kitchens with holiday warmth and nostalgia

Each Dec. 22, National Date Nut Bread Day returns with a loaf that has long been part of holiday kitchens and cold mornings. Old recipe ... Read moreThe post National Date Nut Bread Day fills kitchens with holiday warmth and...

2025-12-22

13 Christmas appetizers that make every gathering more merry

These Christmas appetizers keep hosting simple while still feeling special. They’re easy to set out, fun to share, and bring the kind of warm energy that makes holiday gatherings even better.The post 13 Christmas appetizers that make every gathering more...

Edited pictures of British influencer falsely linked to Bondi attack
2025-12-22

Edited pictures of British influencer falsely linked to Bondi attack

As Australia reeled from its worst mass shooting in decades, baseless rumours surfaced online that one of the attackers was named Khaled Al-Nabulsi, a...

Another 130 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria
2025-12-22

Another 130 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria

Nigerian authorities confirm the remaining students kidnapped from a Catholic school last month have been freed.

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 15 people, official says
2025-12-22

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 15 people, official says

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A passenger bus crash killed at least 15 people on Indonesia’s main island of Java just after midnight Monday, officials said. The bus carrying 34 people lost control on a to...

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 16 people, official says
2025-12-22

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 16 people, official says

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A passenger bus crash killed at least 16 people on Indonesia’s main island of Java just after midnight Monday, officials said.

Australian state pushes tough gun laws, ‘terror symbols’ ban after shooting
2025-12-22

Australian state pushes tough gun laws, ‘terror symbols’ ban after shooting

Australia’s most populous state pushed ahead Monday with what it said were the country’s strictest gun laws and a ban on displaying “terrorist” symbols after two gunmen killed 15 people celebrating a Jewish festival in Sydney last week. A father and son are accused of targeting a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, killing 15 people [...]The post Australian state pushes tough gun laws, ‘terror symbols’ ban after shooting appeared first on Digital Journal.

Australian state pushes tough gun laws, 'terror symbols' ban after shooting
2025-12-22

Australian state pushes tough gun laws, 'terror symbols' ban after shooting

Australia's most populous state pushed ahead Monday with what it said were the country's strictest gun laws and a ban on displaying "terrorist" symbols after two gunmen killed 15 people celebrating a Jewish festival in Sydney last week.

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia’s Central Java province kills at least 15 people, officials say
2025-12-22

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia’s Central Java province kills at least 15 people, officials say

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia’s Central Java province kills at least 15 people, officials say.

Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025
2025-12-21

Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025

The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.

AFC playoff picture: What Broncos loss means for Pats' No. 1 seed chances
2025-12-21

AFC playoff picture: What Broncos loss means for Pats' No. 1 seed chances

The Jacksonville Jaguars helped the New England Patriots on Sunday... sort of.By beating the No. 1 seed Denver Broncos, the Jaguars gave New England a chance to boost its odds of earning a first-round bye if it wins its Sunday Night Football showdown with the Baltimore Ravens. A loss, however, would still hurt the Patriots in the AFC standings since Jacksonville would then own the same record (11-4).As for the battle for the AFC East, the Patriots still have the advantage over the Buffalo Bills despite last week’s crushing loss. Buffalo put some pressure on New England, however, with its win over Cleveland on Sunday.Here’s a full rundown of the Patriots’ No. 1 seed and AFC East scenarios heading into Sunday Night Football.Current AFC standingsHere’s a look at the AFC standings and the remaining schedules of the teams still in the playoff hunt. Every team not on this list has been eliminated from postseason contention.Denver Broncos (12-3, AFC West leader)New England Patriots (11-3, AFC East leader)Jacksonville Jaguars (11-4, AFC South leader)Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6, AFC North leader)Los Angeles Chargers (11-4, First wild card)Buffalo Bills (11-4, Second wild card)Houston Texans (10-5, Third wild card)Indianapolis Colts (8-6)Baltimore Ravens (7-7)MORE PATRIOTSNew England Patriots2 hours agoLive updates: Patriots battle Ravens needing win to clinch playoff spotPhil PerryDec 17Will Ravens replicate what Bills did to stifle Maye, Pats offense?Phil PerryDec 17Drake Maye on MVP odds: I'd rather win Super Bowls than personal awardsRace for seeding in the AFCThe Jacksonville Jaguars took down the No. 1 seed Denver Broncos on Sunday, but that doesn’t necessarily boost the New England Patriots’ odds of earning the top spot in the AFC.If the Patriots lose to the Ravens, the Jaguars will overtake them for the No. 2 seed. If Jacksonville finishes with a better record than New England, it will earn the higher seed due to a better conference record.To earn the No. 1 seed, New England would then need...To win its final two games against the New York Jets and Miami DolphinsDenver to lose out.Jacksonville to lose at least one game.If the Pats win in Baltimore, their No. 1 seed odds will skyrocket. They would need to win out and for Denver to lose one more game. The Broncos own the tiebreaker due to their better record against common opponents.Either way, Patriots fans hoping for a first-round bye will be rooting hard against the Broncos over the final two weeks of the regular season. Denver’s last two games are against the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, while Jacksonville’s are against the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans.Race for the AFC EastEarning the AFC’s top seed won’t be an easy task for New England, but how about the division?The Buffalo Bills (11-4), fresh off a wild comeback win over the Patriots, took down the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Patriots will still be favored to win the AFC East regardless of Sunday’s result vs. the Ravens, though a loss would make matters slightly more complicated.The Pats would win the division if they win out, Buffalo loses out, or if they split their final two games and the Bills fall to the Jets in Week 18. As of Sunday, New England owns the tiebreaker against Buffalo.If the Patriots and Bills finish the season with the same record, the tiebreakers are as follows:Head-to-head record (Patriots 1, Bills 1)Record in division games (Patriots: 3-1; Bills 3-2)Record in games vs. common opponents (Patriots: 8-1; Bills 9-2)Current playoff matchupsIf the season ended today, the No. 2 seed Patriots would meet the No. 7 Houston Texans in the Wild Card round. That would be a scary matchup for New England against arguably the best defense in the NFL.No. 1 Broncos: BYENo. 2 Patriots vs. No. 7 Houston TexansNo. 3 Jaguars vs. No. 6 BillsNo. 4 Steelers vs. No. 5 ChargersThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.

Muddy eruption at Yellowstone's Black Diamond Pool captured on video
2025-12-21

Muddy eruption at Yellowstone's Black Diamond Pool captured on video

A muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park has been captured on camera. The video was recorded by the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory webcam Saturday morning. U.S. Geological Survey volcano experts shared it on social media. They said...

Russia Says Talks on US Peace Plan for Ukraine 'are Proceeding Constructively'
2025-12-21

Russia Says Talks on US Peace Plan for Ukraine 'are Proceeding Constructively'

The talks are part of the Trump administration’s monthslong push for peace.

Pressure on Morocco to deliver as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off
2025-12-21

Pressure on Morocco to deliver as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off

Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury, aim to see off stiff competition to claim continental glory.

Packers QB Jordan Love Departs With a Concussion After Helmet-To-Helmet Hit
2025-12-21

Packers QB Jordan Love Departs With a Concussion After Helmet-To-Helmet Hit

Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love has left the Packers' NFC North showdown against Chicago because of a concussion

2025-12-21

Chargers could clinch playoff spot in a visit to the Cowboys, who are officially eliminated

The Los Angeles Chargers will try to make it 2 for 2 in playoff trips under second-year coach Jim Harbaugh when they visit the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The...

2025-12-21

Australia marks Day of Reflection for Bondi Beach shooting victims

Australians are lighting candles Sunday to remember the victims of a mass shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney's Bondi Beach. The attack, which occurred a week...

2025-12-21

Australia needs 3 wickets to retain the Ashes. England needs 126 runs to keep the series alive

Australia needs three wickets to clinch the Ashes in Adelaide. England needs 126 runs to keep the series alive. England started Day 5 at 6-207, needing 228 runs...

2025-12-21

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18

The Philadelphia Eagles have won their second straight NFC East title. Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley led the Eagles to a 29-18 win over the Washington Commanders...

AP News Summary at 9:25 p.m. EST
2025-12-21

AP News Summary at 9:25 p.m. EST

US forces stop oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers

Myanmar mystics divine future after ill-augured election
2025-12-21

Myanmar mystics divine future after ill-augured election

What lies ahead after Myanmar’s forthcoming elections? The answer is hidden in the alignment of the stars, the occult flame of black magic candles and sacred geometry visible only to the third eye — if you believe the country’s spiritual soothsayers. “The question most people ask is clear. When will Myanmar prosper?” said astrologer Linn [...]The post Myanmar mystics divine future after ill-augured election appeared first on Digital Journal.

Australia remove Smith as England still need 126 to keep Ashes alive
2025-12-21

Australia remove Smith as England still need 126 to keep Ashes alive

England lost Jamie Smith for 60 to reach lunch on 309-7 with the help of a rain delay Sunday as they battled to keep the Ashes alive in the third Test against Australia.

US forces stop oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers
2025-12-21

US forces stop oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers

U.S. forces have stopped a second oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in international waters. That action Saturday has been confirmed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. A U.S. official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke...

Knife-wielding man shot dead by police in Corsica after threatening bystanders
2025-12-20

Knife-wielding man shot dead by police in Corsica after threatening bystanders

AJACCIO, France (AP) — A man armed with a knife who threatened bystanders and shopkeepers was shot dead in Corsica on Saturday, police said, as French authorities reinforced security measures during t...

Haaland's 2 in Man City Win Over West Ham Gives Him More Premier League Goals Than Ronaldo
2025-12-20

Haaland's 2 in Man City Win Over West Ham Gives Him More Premier League Goals Than Ronaldo

Erling Haaland continues to motor along at better than a goal a game for Manchester City in the Premier League

Taiwan Constitutional Court resumes operation amidst constitutive quorum controversies
2025-12-20

Taiwan Constitutional Court resumes operation amidst constitutive quorum controversies

The Taiwan Constitutional Court ruled Friday that the 2024 amendment to the Constitutional Procedure Act is unconstitutional. The ruling allows the court to resume its operations after the amendment barred it for almost a year, as the number of sitting judges is not sufficient to constitute a quorum required by the amendment. In the ruling, [...]The post Taiwan Constitutional Court resumes operation amidst constitutive quorum controversies appeared first on JURIST - News.

2025-12-20

3 lottery hits, 2 from Publix, before Saturday’s $1.5 billion Powerball draw

Friday’s Florida Lottery winners came from Oveido, Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors. Saturday’s Powerball drawing will be worth an estimated $1.5 billion.

UN briefing warns recovery remains fragile in Syria amid considerable progress
2025-12-20

UN briefing warns recovery remains fragile in Syria amid considerable progress

The UN’s top political affairs official and the deputy emergency relief coordinator briefed ambassadors in the Security Council on Thursday, saying Syrians have made tangible progress over the past year but warning that the country’s recovery remains fragile and uneven since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024. Head of UN political affairs [...]The post UN briefing warns recovery remains fragile in Syria amid considerable progress appeared first on JURIST - News.

2025-12-20

US Offers New Talks Format Including Russia and Ukraine, Zelenskiy Says

KYIV, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The United ‌States ​has offered a ‌potential new format for peace talks between ​Ukraine and Russia with American and...

Pope Leo summons cardinals for assembly to help him govern the church
2025-12-20

Pope Leo summons cardinals for assembly to help him govern the church

The consistory, as such gatherings are called, will be held Jan. 7-8, immediately following the Jan. 6 conclusion of the 2025 Holy Year.

Jordan says its air force joined US strikes on Islamic State in Syria
2025-12-20

Jordan says its air force joined US strikes on Islamic State in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Jordan confirmed Saturday that its air force took part in strikes launched by the United States on Islamic State group targets in Syria in retaliation for the killing of three U.S. citizens earlier this month.

The cold returns and so does the chance for snow before Christmas
2025-12-20

The cold returns and so does the chance for snow before Christmas

Friday’s weather brought everything but the kitchen sink to Greater Boston! From damaging winds and mild temps to heavy rain and flurries, we got it all. And more changes are on the way, including more wind and a chance for snow.As we continue moving through this Saturday, expect a cold, breezy day. Winds will gust up to 30-35 mph at times, creating a cold day for many of us. High temperatures will be in the upper 30s to near 40, but it will feel like the 20s and low 30s. Bundle up! We’ll see mostly sunny skies. On Sunday, the first day of winter, highs will climb into the mid 40s, but still, with a gusty west wind, feels-like temperatures will be in the 30s. We’ll see mostly to partly cloudy skies on Sunday.A cold front will bring another surge of cold air our way on Monday. In fact, feels-like temperatures will be in the single digits Monday morning! Actual high temperatures for the day will be in the lower 30s under mostly sunny skies.Will we see snow before Christmas?Another round of snow and rain arrives on Tuesday with a frontal system. The event will likely start Tuesday morning as snow for much of the Boston area (with a mix farther south toward South Coast, the Cape and the Islands). Then, as temperatures warm into the upper 30s through the day, the snow will transition to rain. Right now, it’s a bit too early to hammer down how much snow we could see, so check back in with us for details.Christmas weatherConditions look dry for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In fact, on Christmas Day, morning temperatures will be in the mid 20s. Highs will be in the low 40s under mostly cloudy skies.Enjoy your weekend!

MAGA civil war erupts into the open at Turning Point meeting
2025-12-20

MAGA civil war erupts into the open at Turning Point meeting

The first major gathering of Turning Point USA since the murder of its influential founder was supposed to bring America's right-wing activists together to celebrate the life of Charlie Kirk.

Conrad Martinez scores 24 off the bench, High Point takes down La Salle 84-72
2025-12-20

Conrad Martinez scores 24 off the bench, High Point takes down La Salle 84-72

Conrad Martinez scored 24 points off of the bench to lead the High Point Panthers past the La Salle Explorers 84-72 on Friday. The Panthers moved to 10-3 with the win and the Explorers fell to 4-8.

US Denies Visas to Honduran Electoral Officials Amid Election Chaos
2025-12-20

US Denies Visas to Honduran Electoral Officials Amid Election Chaos

Dec 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ‌said ​on Friday the State ‌Department has refused the visa application of Marlon Ochoa, a...

The Latest: Justice Department releases some case files on Jeffrey Epstein
2025-12-20

The Latest: Justice Department releases some case files on Jeffrey Epstein

The Department of Justice has released some of its records related to its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. The convicted sex offender and wealthy financier was known for his connections to some of the world’s most powerful people, including President Donald...

Timothée Chalamet puts alter-ego rumors to rest in remix with EsDeeKid
2025-12-20

Timothée Chalamet puts alter-ego rumors to rest in remix with EsDeeKid

After speculation actor was actually underground MC, pair join on remix to EsDeeKid’s 4 RawsIt’s been arguably the most popular musical meme of the year: is masked Liverpudlian rapper EsDeeKid actually Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet in disguise? Now the speculation has been put to bed, with Chalamet jumping on an unexpected remix of EsDeeKid’s track 4 Raws.Chalamet posted a clip of a video for the track to his social media, rapping alongside EsDeeKid in a series of scenes, from a cramped kitchen to a housing estate. Continue reading...

US Afghans in limbo after Washington soldier attack
2025-12-20

US Afghans in limbo after Washington soldier attack

Afghans who worked alongside US troops during almost two decades of war were once promised a home in the United States to shelter them from the extremist intolerance of the Taliban.

Anthony Edwards returns for the T-wolves to face the Thunder after 3-game absence with foot soreness
2025-12-20

Anthony Edwards returns for the T-wolves to face the Thunder after 3-game absence with foot soreness

Anthony Edwards returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves to face the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder after a three-game absence while managing an injury to his right foot. The three-time All-Star has already tallied his most absences since the 2021-22 season when...

Tajuan Simpkins scores 22 off the bench, Seton Hall defeats Providence 72-67
2025-12-20

Tajuan Simpkins scores 22 off the bench, Seton Hall defeats Providence 72-67

Tajuan Simpkins scored 22 points off of the bench to lead the Seton Hall Pirates over the Providence Friars 72-67 on Friday. The Pirates moved to 11-1 with the victory and the Friars dropped to 7-6.

WARMINGTON: Cops say they 'definitely foiled something' with terror arrests of Toronto trio
2025-12-20

WARMINGTON: Cops say they 'definitely foiled something' with terror arrests of Toronto trio

Toronto Police, Peel Regional Police and the RCMP claim they stopped a group of ISIS-inspired men from allegedly targeting women and the Jewish community

Sri Lanka tea workers struggle in poverty. Flooding cost many their lives
2025-12-20

Sri Lanka tea workers struggle in poverty. Flooding cost many their lives

After Sri Lanka struggled through one of the worst storms in its history, tea plantation workers are taking temporary refuge in government schools and temples as entire villages were buried in mud in the central highlands

2025-12-19

Freed Belarus Opposition Figures Kalesnikava, Babaryka to Speak in Berlin on Tuesday

BERLIN, Dec ‌19 (Reuters) - ​The ‌freed Belarus opposition ​figures Maria ‍Kalesnikava and Viktar ​Babaryka ​will ⁠take part in a press conference...

Conservative women find a home in a Turning Point led by Charlie Kirk's widow
2025-12-19

Conservative women find a home in a Turning Point led by Charlie Kirk's widow

Camdyn Glover used to be a quiet conservative. She worried what her teachers would think or if she would lose friends over her convictions. But she said something changed when Charlie Kirk was assassinated in September, and she started crying in her classroom at Indiana University while other students cheered and clapped.“We can’t be silenced,” Glover decided.Now she’s visiting Phoenix with her parents and brothers for this year’s Turning Point USA conference, the first to take place since Kirk’s death. Although the organization became a political phenomenon with its masculine appeals to college men, it’s also been expanding outreach to young women like Glover. The shift is poised to accelerate now that Turning Point is led by Erika Kirk, Charlie’s widow, who has embraced her new role at the helm of a conservative juggernaut with chapters across the country.US & WorldElections19 hours agoErika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president in 2028Trump administrationDec 18Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie KirkCrime and CourtsDec 11Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes 1st in-person court appearance as judge weighs media accessIf successful, the organization that helped return President Donald Trump to the White House could narrow a gender divide that has been a persistent challenge for Republicans. Turning Point offers a blend of traditional values, such as encouraging women to prioritize marriage over careers, and health trends pushed by online influencers. Glover, 18, said discovering Turning Point in high school gave her an appreciation for dialogue when she felt like an outcast for her beliefs, such as being anti-abortion. At her first conference, she feels like she’s found a political and cultural home for herself. “They want to promote a strong independent woman who does hold these values and can go stand up for herself,” she said. “But it’s also OK to do it in heels, put some makeup on, wear a dress.”‘If Erika can do it, I can do it’One of Glover’s classmates, Stella Ross, said she stumbled upon Charlie Kirk on TikTok in the months before the last presidential election.She already felt like her perspectives were being treated differently on campus and thought she was receiving unfairly low grades in her political science classes. A devout Catholic, Ross said she was inspired by how Charlie Kirk wasn’t afraid to weave his evangelical faith into his political arguments. She also noticed how many women posted comments of appreciation on Erika Kirk’s videos, and she joined Indiana University’s Turning Point chapter in the same month that Trump won his comeback campaign.“I was like, wow, if Erika can do it, I can do it,” Ross said. Ross has career aspirations of her own — she interns with Indiana’s Republican Party and aspires to be a press secretary for a governor or president. But she hopes to have flexibility in her job to be fully present with her children and believes that a traditional nuclear structure — man, woman and their children — is “God’s plan.”When she thinks of Erika Kirk, “it’s really cool to see that she can live out that balance and it makes me feel like that could be a more realistic future for me because I’m seeing it firsthand.” A new messenger Erika Kirk often appeared alongside with her husband at Turning Point events. A former beauty pageant winner who has worked as a model, actress and casting director, she also founded a Christian clothing line and a ministry that teaches about the Bible.In a recent interview with The New York Times, she said she had fully bought into “boss babe” culture before Charlie showed her a “healthier” perspective on life. Now she leads the multimillion-dollar organization, which she said at a memorial for her husband would be made “10 times greater through the power of his memory.”The political gap between young men and women has been growing for years, according to a recent Gallup analysis. Not only have women under 30 become more likely to identify as ideologically liberal, they’ve also embraced liberal views on issues such as abortion, the environment and gun laws.The schism was clearly apparent in the last presidential election, where 57% of male voters under 30 supported Trump, compared to only 41% of women under 30, according to AP VoteCast. Turning Point has been working to change that, hosting events like the Young Women’s Leadership Summit and urging attendees to embrace traditional family values and gender roles. Charlie Kirk said earlier this year that if a young woman’s priority is to find a husband, she should go to college for a “MRS degree.” Matthew Boedy, a professor of rhetoric at University of North Georgia, said Erika Kirk could be a more effective messenger because she was focused on her career before meeting her husband.“I do think her story resonates more because she tried it out and can tell them it is not for them,” he said.Some conservative women are turned off by this approach. Raquel Debono, an influencer who lives in New York City, described the event as a “Stepford wives conference,” featuring women in pink floral dresses.She said Turning Point’s emphasis on being traditional wives “leaves out a lot of women who work,” she said, “and I think they’re going to lose all those voters, honestly, in the next election cycle if they keep it up.”Debono founded her own organization, Make America Hot Again, where she throws parties intended to make voters feel welcomed into the conservative movement and allow them to get to know people who share their politics. ‘Big time’ growth for some chapters Aubree Hudson had been president of Turning Point’s chapter at Brigham Young University for only two weeks when she visited nearby Utah Valley University for an event with Charlie Kirk.She said she was standing only about six feet away when he was fatally shot. She ran to find her husband, who was at the back of the crowd, and they fled to her car. Hudson, 22, is from a rural farm town in southwestern Colorado. Her conservative convictions are rooted in her family’s faith and patriotism. A copy of the U.S. Constitution hangs in her parents’ home, and her father taught her to value God, family and country, in that order. Her mother stayed at home, telling her children that “you guys are my career.”Since Kirk’s assassination, Hudson said the number of people — particularly women — getting involved with the organization jumped “big time.” Emma Paskett, 18, is one of them. She was planning to attend the Utah Valley University event after one of her classes, but Kirk was shot before she made it there.Although she wasn’t very familiar with Turning Point before that point, Paskett said she started watching videos of Kirk later that night.Paskett considers Erika Kirk to be a “one in a million” role model, and her role as a leader was a driving factor in signing up. “That’s exactly what I want to be like,” she said._____ Associated Press writer Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux contributed to this report from Washington.

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