↑ RSS Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case - The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay release by a "few more weeks".Arctic blast to bring multiple waves of dangerous cold to the Midwest and Northeast next week - A pair of potent cold fronts will plunge into the northern tier of the United States as 2025 ends and 2026 begins. Behind each front, temperatures will drop and the lake-effect snow machine will be flipped on.Epstein files: Senators call for audit into DOJ's release - A bipartisan group of Senators on Wednesday said the Trump administration violated the law by failing to release the records in full last week.Alito rips Supreme Court majority as 'unwise' for blocking Trump's National Guard plan - Supreme Court temporarily blocks President Trump's National Guard deployment in Chicago as Justice Samuel Alito warns the decision could limit federal protection ability.California farming tycoon arrested in wife's killing - California farming tycoon Michael Abatti is accused of murdering his wife in an Arizona mountain town as the two were in the midst of a divorce.Inside the White House Christmas card tradition – from Coolidge to Trump - The history of the White House Christmas card list is long, unique, with annual messages as unique as the former presidents themselves.Martha Stewart's bagel habit sparks fierce debate across social media: 'Put her back in jail' - Dividing social media users over her portion control approach, lifestyle maven Martha Stewart sparks new online debate with her unconventional bagel-eating method.In Private Letters, Harvard and Trump Administration Escalate Duel - It is the latest twist in the marquee battle of the administration’s campaign to rein in colleges and universities it views as too liberal.Raiders star does not 'give a s---' about potentially landing the top draft pick amid rough season - Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby offered a blunt reaction when asked about the team potentially landing the top pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.'The Middle' star Pat Finn dead at 60 - Pat Finn, beloved actor who played Bill Norwood in "The Middle," has died at 60 after battling cancer. The comedian appeared in "Seinfeld" and "Friends."Your holiday travel plans could be ruined if you wear one particular item to the airport - The TSA is advising holiday travelers to skip sparkly sweaters and sequined outfits at airport security checkpoints, as glittery clothing can trigger extra screening.4 Hospitalized, More Sick in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Seattle-Area Restaurant - The investigation into the outbreak is ongoing, and officials have said that the contamination source could be outside of the establishmentFenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics test - The president of Fenerbahce, one of Turkey’s leading sports clubs, was taken into custody in Istanbul on Wednesday as part of a widening drug investigation that has ensnared prominent entertainment and media figures, state media reported. Democrats warn Trump green-lighting Nvidia AI chip sales could boost China’s military edge - Congressional Democrats oppose NVIDIA's advanced H200 chip sales to China, with lawmakers calling the decision a threat to U.S. military security.Kenyans protest after roaming elephants kill 4 people in a week - Some Kenyans on Wednesday protested after roaming elephants killed four people over the past week in what experts describe as human–wildlife conflict driven by scarcity of vegetation. One elephant believed to have killed two people was shoPerformance Cars That Still Feel Special — Without Supercar Prices - Performance enthusiasts have always cherished the connection they feel with their cars, that sense of balance, feedback, and precision that turns every drive into something more than transportation. It’s the steering loading up through a ..Flu by state: Where this season’s highly contagious variant is spreading the most - A highly contagious flu mutation called subclade K is sweeping the nation, raising health concerns about vaccine effectiveness this season. Here are the states at most risk.From farm to table, high beef prices squeeze margins. How our steakhouse stock is balancing costs - Beef costs are still pressuring portfolio name Texas Roadhouse and leading to shakeups at other industry players. How a Scholar Nudged the Supreme Court Toward Its Troop Deployment Ruling - Accepting an argument from a law professor that no party to the case had made, the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a stinging loss that could lead to more aggressive tactics.Norwegian Olympic hopeful dead at 27 - Olympic biathlon hopeful Sivert Guttorm Bakken was found dead in his hotel room in Italy on Tuesday, according to Norwegian media. He was 27.Copper prices are soaring. Here's what that often signals for the economy. - Copper prices have rallied over 35% so far this year amid supply shortages, surging global demand, and tariff uncertainty.Prominent Rhode Island Democrat caught on video telling officer, 'You know who I am?' during DUI stop - The arrest of Maria Bucci, the chairwoman of the Democratic committee in Cranston, Rhode Island, was captured in a bodycam video by East Greenwich police.Minnesota mayors say constituents 'scared' as fraud crisis leaves questions unanswered - Nearly 100 Minnesota mayors demand answers as an alleged fraud crisis leaves constituents "scared" and desperately seeking help from local officials.Supreme Court Decision Casts Doubt on National Guard Deployments - Pentagon says China’s nuclear warhead growth slows, commits to stabilizing tensions - The Department of Defense’s new China Military Power Report notes China’s continued buildup, while taking a more conciliatory approach to tensions with Beijing.Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers - A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a March presidential memorandum to revoke the security clearance of prominent Washington attorney Mark Zaid, ruling that the order — which also targeted 14 other individualBrowns make decision on $230 million quarterback as season winds down - Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that the team will not activate quarterback Deshaun Watson to the active roster after 21 days of practicing with the team.SC sentences 2 in 'disgusting, horrific' case - South Carolina couple sentenced to decades in prison after authorities uncover video evidence of a mother sexually abusing her three-year-old daughterIllinois’ safe gun storage law goes into effect Jan. 1 - (The Center Square) – Components of Illinois Safe Gun Storage Act go into effect Jan. 1.Free streaming service Tubi is rivaling major players for viewership. Here's how it's winning - Fox's Tubi outpaced Peacock and HBO Max for share of streaming minutes in Nielsen's November Gauge report.Trump lashes out at Stephen Colbert, urges CBS to 'put him to sleep' - President Donald Trump called "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert a "dead man walking" and urged CBS to "put him to sleep" in a Wednesday Truth Social post attacking the late-night host.App offers alternative to classroom phone ban - (The Center Square) – As the concern over cell phones in the classroom rises, banning them from schools will not solve the deep-rooted issue, says the founder of Opal, a phone app that helps users with daily screen time and blocks games andWhere is Santa right now? NORAD’s tracks his 2025 Christmas Eve flight - The North American Aerospace Defense Command has been tracking the location of Santa Claus for children since 1955.EXCLUSIVE: 17,500 illegal immigrants arrested under Laken Riley Act in Trump’s second term - DHS arrests over 17,500 illegal immigrants in 2025 under new Laken Riley Act, targeting criminals for mandatory detention and deportation processing.Here’s how the Cabinet Secretaries and their families celebrate the holidays - From White House parties to Pentagon worship, Cabinet members mark the holidays with official events in Washington as well as family traditions.ICE Sweeps Into Ohio, Stirring Fear Among Somalis and Other Immigrants - After Mayor Andrew Ginther of Columbus said that its policy prohibited local cooperation on immigration enforcement, Elon Musk called him a “traitor.”Christmas spirit returns to Jesus' birthplace after more than two years of war - Thousands celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem for the first time since the implementation of the U.S.-brokered Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.Motocross bikes worth thousands stolen from shed - Police say four motocross bikes were taken from a shed in Ludgvan in the early hours of 16 December.College Middle Eastern studies departments are broken — shut them down to end campus radicalism - Campus antisemitism linked to Middle Eastern studies programs as faculty allegedly praise Hamas while students face harassment and exclusion from spaces.Louisville players dive into massive bowl of baked beans after bowl game victory - Louisville players celebrated their Boca Raton Bowl victory by diving into a massive bowl of baked beans on the field after defeating Toledo 27-22.How Solana’s Developers Outpaced the Hype in 2025 - Solana’s developers made CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential in 2025. While crypto Twitter chased memecoins like $TRUMP and debated $LIBRA, Solana’s builders focused infrastructure and on hardware, launching the Seeker phone for 140,000 pre-ordeSteelers' Mike Tomlin laments 'volatile rhetoric' across sports after DK Metcalf fan altercation - Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin lamented the rise in "volatile rhetoric" from fans toward players after DK Metcalf's altercation.INTC: Intel Stock Falls After Nvidia Backs Out of 18A Chip Deal - Intel Faces Hurdles in Advanced Chip Rollout After Nvidia DecisionUkraine, US near 20-point peace deal as Putin spurns Zelenskyy Christmas ceasefire offer - Ukraine and US near finalizing 20-point security framework as Zelenskyy reports 90% agreement on guarantees while Russia pushback, signals changes needed.A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation - An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the U.S.-backed ceasefire. The blast came as Hamas met with Turkish officials in Ankara to discuss the seconMcDonald's locks doors to keep out individuals who present 'a risk' in crime-ridden Minneapolis area - A viral McDonald's notice reveals new safety measures in Uptown Minneapolis amid rising crime. The restaurant is locking its doors even during business hours.We're buying the post-earnings slump in a stock alongside Tim Cook. It's not Apple - We're scooping up shares of struggling company on a confidence-inducing signal from the board of directors that a bottom could be forming.Nick Fuentes says he'll campaign against Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio in slur-laced rant - Far-right White nationalist Nick Fuentes suggested he will head to Ohio and campaign against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, who is running for governor there.Ancient 'Wet Lava Ball' Exoplanet Defies Expectations - What is going on here?US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening. U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 20 fel