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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 9:32 AM ET

World News

Independent.ie

Happy New Year: Sydney rings in 2026 with fireworks display

Independent.ie - 49 minutes ago

The traditional fireworks display in Sydney marked the New Year as parts of the world entered 2026 ahead of Ireland.

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The Week

Colombia reacts to Trump's strike on Venezuela

Newsweek - 40 minutes ago

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said the facility that was attacked was tied to cocaine trafficking.

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Apple Valley News Now

China’s Xi hails nation’s technological progress and renews promise to take back Taiwan

CTV News - 1 hour ago

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed his country’s technological progress in areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors while once again insisting his country would annex self-ruled Taiwan.

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Times of India

U.S. removal of cemetery panels honoring Black World War II troops spurs anger in Netherlands

CBS News - 3 hours ago

The removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.

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Politics News

The Week

Follow live updates on the Trump administration - The Boston Globe

Boston Globe - 9 hours ago

We’re following the latest updates and analysis on the Donald Trump administration. Follow along live.

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Breitbart

Artists Who Recently Canceled Kennedy Center Shows Had Low Ticket Sales

Breitbart - 49 minutes ago

Some artists who recently canceled shows at the Kennedy Center in protest of the board voting to change the name to the "Trump-Kennedy Center" had low ticket sales prior to their cancelation.

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CBS News

Democrat wins Iowa state Senate special election, keeps GOP from reclaiming supermajority in Legislature

CBS News - 4 hours ago

Democrat Renee Hardman was elected to the Iowa state Senate in a year-end special election, keeping Republicans from reclaiming two-thirds control of the chamber and Legislature.

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ABC News

Federal Child Care Funds to Minnesota Halted Amid Fraud Claims

NBC News - 1 hour ago

A federal investigation into alleged daycare fraud in Minnesota is growing and the Trump administration says it’s halting all federal child care payments to the state. It comes after a viral video racked up more than 100 million views online of YouTuber Nick Shirley, who describes himself as an independent journalist, says he went to ten childcare centers receiving federal and state subsidies and did not see children at the site. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.

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Business News

Boston Herald

Donald Trump expected to impose new levies if US supreme court strikes down tariffs

Irish Times - 21 hours ago

US administration has other ways to hit trading partners with duties

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CBS News

Silver is rebounding after its worst trading day in four years. Here's what is behind the move.

CBS News - 1 hour ago

Silver prices have more than doubled in 2025, outpacing this year's surge in gold prices, as investors seek safe haven investments.

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Musk's xAI buys third building to expand AI compute power

Channel NewsAsia - 16 hours ago

Dec 30 : ‌Elon Musk said on Tuesday his artificial intelligence startup xAI has bought a third building to expand its infrastructure, aiming to boost training capacity to nearly 2 gigawatts of compute power.The latest expansion underscores xAI's ambitious push to compete more effectively with industry leade

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Fox News

Further rate cuts in question as Fed policymakers deeply divided over December cut, minutes show

Fox News - 14 hours ago

Federal Reserve policymakers were split on December's rate cut decision, with multiple dissents revealing disagreements over inflation and labor risks.

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Technology

Street analyst reveals 3 AI stocks set to dominate 2026 – plus, Meta’s next move

CNBC - 18 hours ago

There's more room to run for four Club holdings after shattering records this year.

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Evening Standard

Seven tech firms joined Canada’s $100-million club in 2025 – and 2026 could bring even more

The Globe and Mail - 1 day ago

Surging AI companies could lead a bumper crop of nine-figure revenue generators within two years

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A billion chatbot users can’t be wrong … or can they? Let’s ask a human

Sydney Morning Herald - 5 hours ago

It’s a job description for the 21st century: human-AI relationship coach. But this job is all about the humans.

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Deccan Chronicle

How $160 million worth of export-controlled Nvidia chips were allegedly smuggled into China

CNBC - 2 hours ago

The scheme involved falsifying shipping documents to misclassify the GPUs and hide their true destinations, including China and other prohibited locations.

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Sports Headlines

Deccan Chronicle

Josh Cullen ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup playoffs with ACL injury

Irish Times - 2 hours ago

Burnley midfielder faces up to nine months pout after suffering knee injury against Everton

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Los Angeles Times

Kawhi Leonard scores 33 as Clippers defeat Kings for fifth straight win

Los Angeles Times - 7 hours ago

Kawhi Leonard finishes with 33 points and the Clippers defeated the Sacramento Kings 131-90 to pick up their fifth consecutive win.

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Los Angeles Times

The Sports Report: No. 16 USC unravels during stunning Alamo Bowl loss

Los Angeles Times - 2 hours ago

USC let TCU erase a 10-point fourth quarter Trojans lead to force overtime and failed to tackle during the Horned Frogs' Alamo Bowl winning touchdown run.

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Independent.ie

Seán O’Connor: Josh Cullen’s injury is heartbreaking but it opens a door for one of these Ireland players

Independent.ie - 4 minutes ago

Forty-four days on from the greatest night of his football career, Josh Cullen’s worst arrived. From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, his ACL in...

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Entertainment News

Chicago Tribune

'The Wire,' 'Veep' alum Isiah Whitlock Jr. dead at 71 - UPI.com

UPI - 53 minutes ago

"The Wire" and "Veep" alum Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at the age of 71.

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Independent UK

George Clooney on his once-friendly relationship with Donald Trump

Independent UK - 3 hours ago

Clooney, an outspoken liberal, knew Trump before his political career began

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UPI

Watch: Netflix releases final 'Stranger Things' trailer - UPI.com

UPI - 3 hours ago

Netflix released a trailer for the final episode of "Stranger Things," which is set to premiere on the streaming service and in theaters on Wednesday.

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Breitbart

Artists Who Recently Canceled Kennedy Center Shows Had Low Ticket Sales

Breitbart - 49 minutes ago

Some artists who recently canceled shows at the Kennedy Center in protest of the board voting to change the name to the "Trump-Kennedy Center" had low ticket sales prior to their cancelation.

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Odd/Weird News

Fox News

Wild video shows speeding car going airborne, ejects driver into backyard pool

Fox News - 12 hours ago

Surveillance footage captures car crashing through Nevada home's backyard, ejecting female driver into pool.

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New York Post

Buffalo, New York earns chicken wing world record

New York Post - 3 days ago

This is one finger-licking feat.

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Fox News

Florida man allegedly steals 400 pounds of avocados to buy Christmas presents for children

Fox News - 4 days ago

A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly trespassed in an avocado grove and stole roughly 400 pounds of the fruit in order to sell them for money to buy Christmas gifts.

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New York Post

The government's keeping track of what people get stuck in their...

New York Post - 4 days ago

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has a database of what brings people to the ER — including all the things they get stuck inside them.

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