↑ RSS U.S. Kills 2 in Strike in Pacific, as Trump Pressures Venezuela - The attack was the 30th announced by the U.S. military since early September. It came days after President Trump said the U.S. had struck a coastal site related to drugs and Venezuela.Winter storm packing snow and strong winds to descend on Great Lakes and Northeast - A wild winter storm was expected to bring strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast on Tuesday, a day after a bomb cyclone barreled across the northern U.S. and left tens thousands of customers withouNovo Nordisk's 'long game' on weight loss drugs sparks hope in science, but the Street is impatient - The medicine developed by the100-year old Danish drugmaker may impact patients' brains in surprising waysWith Live Artillery and New Warships, China Practices Blockading Taiwan - China flew bombers and fired long-range artillery during a second day of exercises designed to show its ability to claim the island-democracy by force.Republicans try to flip an Iowa Senate seat and reclaim a supermajority in year-end special election - Some Iowans are ringing in 2026 with a special election on the final Tuesday of the year, casting ballots for a state senator in a race that offers Republicans an opportunity to reclaim two-thirds control of the chamber. The seat is vacantElon Musk envisions humanoid robots everywhere. China may be the first to make it a reality - China has made the development of humanoid robots a strategic priority in its tech battle with the U.S.Justice Department Sues Virginia Over Tuition Aid for Unauthorized Immigrants - The department said the state’s policy of granting unauthorized immigrants in-state financial aid at public colleges and universities violates federal law.Meta acquires intelligent agent firm Manus, capping year of aggressive AI moves - Meta Platforms has acquired Manus, a Singapore-based developer of general-purpose AI agents, capping a year of massive spending on artificial intelligence. How ancient Sparta explains 2025 - Netanyahu, the Trump administration and others on the global right are drawing renewed inspiration from a Greek city-state mythologized for its militarism.Experts raise red flags on concerning side effect of shipping industry: 'We know there is a longer-term solution' - Some companies are already acting.C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela - The attack last week, on a dock purportedly used for shipping narcotics, did not kill anyone, people briefed on the operation said. But it was the first known U.S. operation inside Venezuela.Australian police find no evidence of 'broader terrorist cell' in Bondi Beach antisemitic shooting - An investigation that extended to the Philippines of two men accused of shooting dead 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival has found no evidence that they were part of a “broader terrorist cell,” police said on Tuesday. Sydney residents SRob and Michele Reiner death reports suddenly sealed in mystery court order requested by LAPD - Rob and Michele Reiner's death reports sealed by Los Angeles court order after Medical Examiner had already released cause of death information to public.Why This High-Dividend ETF Is One I Would Hold Forever - This ETF brings geographic diversification to portfolios with an above-average (though not risky) dividend yield.How a Research Trip to Antarctica Deals With Time Zones - The clocks aboard our icebreaker will be changed several times en route to Antarctica. It’s one of many things that make the expedition feel otherworldly.Hundreds Sue Virginia Hospital and Executives Over Unneeded Surgeries - More than 500 women claimed that they had received unnecessary operations. Hospital leaders said they were not aware of a doctor’s misconduct.State officials and daycare manager push back on viral video fraud allegations in Minnesota - Minnesota officials deny daycare fraud allegations after viral video questioned state-funded centers, sparking widespread controversy over taxpayer money usage.Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE - Saudi Arabia bombed the port city of Mukalla in Yemen on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The UAE did not immediately acknowledge the strike. Unearthed surveillance exposes how parents were allegedly involved in Minnesota's daycare fraud scheme - As federal authorities investigate reports of massive fraud taking place in Minnesota daycares, a resurfaced video from a 2018 fraud case shows parents and providers scheming the system.Nashville shooter Audrey Hale allegedly used federal student aid to buy guns for school attack - Audrey Elizabeth Hale used federal Pell Grant money to purchase firearms for Covenant School shooting in Nashville, according to newly released FBI records.Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached - States will share $10 billion for rural health care next year in a program that aims to offset the Trump administration's massive budget cuts to rural hospitals, federal officials announced Monday. Officials said the average award for 2026Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister, Dies - A leader for three terms, she traded the country’s leadership with Sheikh Hasina, the head of another political dynasty, over decades. She was believed to be 80.Russia Threatens to Harden Its Stance on Ukraine - Plus, food trends for 2026. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.USC coach Lincoln Riley blames Notre Dame for ending 96-year rivalry with shocking scheduling change - The USC-Notre Dame college football rivalry won't return in 2026, and Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley is pointing the finger at the Fighting Irish.Trucker slapped with charges in fatal driving incident previously immigrated to US illegally: source - A trucker who allegedly killed three in a reckless driving incident in Virginia immigrated to the U.S. illegally in the 1990's, according to a federal law enforcement source.Democrats Aim to Spotlight Republican Efforts to Rewrite the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot - On the fifth anniversary of the attack, which falls next Tuesday, Democrats plan to hold an informal hearing to review President Trump’s clemency for the rioters and G.O.P. attempts to sanitize the event.World's top tourist city turns ancient ruins into part of the daily subway commute - Rome's new subway stations near the Colosseum showcase ancient artifacts discovered during construction, turning commutes into archaeological journeys.Hamas confirms five leaders killed including 'masked spokesperson' in major blow to terror group - Five Hamas military commanders confirmed dead by terrorist group's armed wing, marking significant blow to Palestinian militant organization's leadership structure in Gaza conflict.Gwinnett couple handcuffed at home after fake hostage call - A Gwinnett County man says he’s still waiting for answers after a fake 911 call sent officers storming into his home on Christmas Eve, leaving him and his wife handcuffed and traumatized.Iranian protesters clash with security forces as tear gas fills Tehran streets amid nationwide unrest - Iran protests escalated as demonstrators clashed with security forces in Tehran and Mashhad, with tear gas deployed amid nationwide strikes, reports say.FBI releases images of seized motorcycles as search for Ryan Wedding continues - The motorcycles are estimated to be worth $40 million, the FBI said.Zelenskyy says peace deal is close after Trump meeting but territory remains sticking point - Ukraine's Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia are 'very close' but territorial disputes remain the key sticking point after recent Trump meeting.Fox’s Jessica Tarlov Says There’s ‘No Way’ a YouTuber Uncovered More Than $100 Million of Fraud in Minnesota ‘On His Own’ - Fox News co-host Jessica Tarlov expressed skepticism over a single YouTuber managing to uncover more than "$100 million worth of fraud on his own" in Minnesota.Key bridge in Lytle Creek reopens as SoCal communities face storm damage - County officials said they are working closely with the National Weather Service as forecasts show rain could come New Year's Eve.Asia-Pacific markets set to open mostly lower on penultimate day of the year - Investors will be focused on China's military exercises around Taiwan today, after it announced new drills surrounding the island Monday. Somali Minnesotans being 'scapegoated' in fraud investigation, NYT writer claims - New York Times writer Mara Gay claimed investigations into Minnesota fraud allegations are politically motivated and "scapegoated" the Somali community.Texas man charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS in federal terrorism case - Texas man John Michael Garza Jr., 21, was charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS after allegedly paying cryptocurrency to undercover agent.Israeli recognition of Somaliland prompts global outcry, emergency U.N. meeting - Israel’s diplomatic move makes it an outlier in the international community. Lapsed Epstein deadline underscores challenge of reviewing troves of files in 30 days - DOJ defends Epstein files delay citing need to review over one million pages. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says "well-settled law" supports missing deadline for victim protection.US military kills 2 narco-terrorists in Eastern Pacific strike operation targeting vessel - U.S. Southern Command's Joint Task Force killed two narco-terrorists in international waters on Dec. 29, marking the 30th strike since September.These Are The Closest Airports To Zion National Park - Zion National Park is a natural treasures that everyone should visit. However, there is no airport nearby, so travelers will need to rely on these close hubs.More Kennedy Center Performances Are Canceled After Trump’s Renaming - A dance company withdrew from two performances next year, and the arts center’s website says two New Year’s Eve jazz concerts have been canceled.Arch Manning says there is 'no reason to leave' Texas, wants to further his development - Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning said he has "no reason to leave" the school as rumors swirled about him possibly departing before 2026.What are progressive driving licences and will the UK introduce them? - Calls are growing for the UK to new rules for younger drivers - but what are they?Oklahoma man firing gun in yard fatally shoots neighbor sitting blocks away, authorities say - An Oklahoma man firing a gun he bought as a Christmas present has been charged with manslaughter after authorities say a stray bullet left his yard during target practice and fatally struck a neighbor who was sitting on a porch blocks away.Trump says Hamas must disarm quickly or face severe consequences - STORY: :: Trump says other countries will wipe Hamas out if it doesn't disarm quickly:: December 29, 2025:: Palm Beach, FloridaTRUMP: "Well, we talked about Hamas and we talked about disarmament, and they're going to be given a very short pMore Kennedy Center Performances Are Canceled After Trump’s Renaming - A dance company withdrew from two performances next year, and the arts center’s website says two New Year’s Eve jazz concerts have been canceled.California's Ro Khanna faces Silicon Valley backlash after embracing wealth tax - A proposal to tax California billionaires at 5% of their wealth could land on the California ballot in November. Claire Brosseau Wants to Die. Will Canada Let Her? - Ms. Brosseau says mental illness has made her life unbearable. She wants a medically assisted death. Even her psychiatrists are split over whether she should have one.Gold, silver plunge after historic rally: 'When it gets this stretched, be careful' - Gold and silver prices tumbled on Monday as the precious metals rally came to a halt.