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Trump announces 'warrior dividend' payments for troops
BBC - 18 Dec 2025 03:42
In an address to the nation, Trump touted his economic record and blamed Democrats for lingering economic pain.
Ukraine war briefing: Drones strike tanker in Russian port, local officials say
The Guardian - 18 Dec 2025 02:22
Deaths and damage to ship reported in attack in Rostov-on-Don; Zelenskyy to reportedly push EU plan to use frozen Russian assets. What we know on day 1,394Ukrainian forces have struck a tanker in a southern Russian port ...
U.S. Government Admits Liability in Deadly D.C.-Area Air Collision
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2025 01:56
A federal court filing says the Army crew piloting a Black Hawk helicopter could have avoided the nighttime accident in January if it had been able to see and avoid a commercial jet.
For Hegseth, There Is One Boat Strike He Doesnt Want the Public to See
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2025 01:11
The Pentagon has released plenty of video clips that show American missiles blowing boats suspected of carrying drugs out of the water. But the double tap strike on Sept. 2 is being kept under wraps.
Trump Unveils Presidential Walk of Fame With Jabs at Biden and Obama
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2025 01:04
The White House unveiled plaques near the Oval Office that describe U.S. presidents with varying levels of accuracy, depending on President Trumps opinion of them.
Ghislaine Maxwell Asks a Judge to Throw Out Her Sex-Abuse Conviction
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2025 00:51
Ms. Maxwell, who conspired with Jeffrey Epstein in a sex-trafficking scheme, argued that she had been denied a fair trial.
Prisoner charged with murder of fellow inmate appears in court
Sky News - 18 Dec 2025 14:09
A prisoner charged with the murder of a fellow inmate at a high-security prison has appeared in court.
Trump's Ballroom May Now Cost $400 Million While Americans Face Tripling Health Care Premium
IBTimes - 18 Dec 2025 13:47
Trump's announcement that his $400 million White House ballroom may proceed draws sharp contrast with looming healthcare premium spikes for millions of Americans as ACA subsidies expire.
US announces more than $10bn of arms sales to Taiwan
The Guardian - 18 Dec 2025 13:37
Package includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, and has drawn an angry response from ChinaThe maps that show how Chinas military is squeezing TaiwanThe Trump administration has announced a massive package o...
6 Takeaways From Trumps Address to the Nation
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2025 13:09
In an 18-minute address, President Trump said the economy was booming despite the publics consistent concerns about prices. Here are six takeaways from the speech.
Australia to Crack Down on Hate Speech After Bondi Attack
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2025 03:59
New legislation will be drafted to target those who promote violence and to increase penalties for hate speech, the prime minister said Thursday.
Trump Pressed Georgia Speaker to Overturn States Election Vote in 2020 Call
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2025 01:18
During much of the 12.5-minute call, President Trump reiterated his claims that he had won Georgia, a state he lost by more than 11,000 votes that year.
Cambodia counts the cost of its border war with Thailand
BBC - 18 Dec 2025 23:50
Despite a Trump-brokered ceasefire in July, fighting has flared up again between Thailand and Cambodia.
The U.S. Moves to End Gender-Related Care for Minors
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2025 23:34
Also, authorities search for a person of interest in the Brown shooting. Heres the latest at the end of Thursday.
Inside the Fight to Keep Mamdanis Promise of 200,000 Affordable Homes
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2025 23:31
As Zohran Mamdani prepares to take over as mayor of New York, his team and allies have been pushing back against proposals that could make it more difficult to build new homes in the city.
Australia v England: Ashes third Test, day three - live
The Guardian - 18 Dec 2025 23:20
Tourists resume on 231-8, still trailing by 158 runs Adelaide play: 10am local/10.30am AEDT/11.30pm GMT Ashes top 100 | Get The Spin newsletter | Email RobI have mentioned this to you and fellow OBO journalists, and I ha...
TikTok Signs Agreements With Investors in Step Toward Avoiding a U.S. Ban
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2025 23:14
The Chinese-owned video app reached agreements with the software giant Oracle and two investment firms, Silver Lake and MGX, as part of a deal to keep TikTok operating in the United States.
Greg Biffles wife sent harrowing text moments to her mother before deadly plane crash
New York Post - 18 Dec 2025 23:13
Cristina Biffle, the wife of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, sent a haunting text to her mother before the fatal plane crash that took the lives of the couple and their two children.
Police issue arrest warrant for suspect in Brown University attack, sources say
BBC - 18 Dec 2025 23:12
Investigators are also searching for a car they believe was rented by the suspect in the shooting that killed two students and injured nine.
President's proposal to subsidise hair loss treatment splits South Korea
BBC - 18 Dec 2025 23:02
Experts say Lee Jae Myung's bid to insure hair loss treatment is a "strategic gesture targeting young male voters".
Hero NY fire commissioner suffers fatal heart attack while rescuing hiker stranded in Catskills Mountains: Ultimate sacrifice
New York Post - 18 Dec 2025 23:00
Ryan's surviving family described his "ultimate sacrifice" in the line of duty as "a fitting tribute to a man who always put the lives of others before his own," according to his obituary.
Two Countries. Two Tragedies. One Huge Difference.
Mother Jones - 18 Dec 2025 22:55
Im in Sydney visiting family for Christmas. Im writing this a short drive from where two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday, killing 15 people-one of the worst days of violence in modern Australian hi...