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How a Scholar Nudged the Supreme Court Toward Its Troop Deployment Ruling
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2025 17:53
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.
Thailand, Attacking Cambodia, Says Its Target Is the Scam Industry
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2025 05:03
Thai warplanes have bombed compounds where people are forced to defraud others online. Rights activists say trafficking victims lives are at risk.
Warning to others: murky death of militia leader as Kremlin reasserts control
The Guardian - 24 Dec 2025 05:00
Reports that Stanislav Orlov was killed by Moscow security services highlights careful managing of non-state powerBeneath the frescoed ceilings and golden icons of Moscows Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, hundreds of men...
Nursing Home Explosion in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Leaves Multiple Injured
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2025 01:20
Two explosions at the Bristol Health and Rehab Center in Bristol Township resulted in a large fire and partial collapse of the building, officials said. It was not clear how many were injured.
Brazil's Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for surgery
BBC - 24 Dec 2025 01:10
Former president is granted permission to leave jail for a hernia operation on Christmas Day.
American woman accused of killing her two children extradited to US from UK
The Guardian - 24 Dec 2025 00:56
Kimberlee Singler was arrested in London in 2023, a week after her daughter, 9, and son, 7, found dead in ColoradoAn American woman accused of killing two of her children after a Colorado judge demanded she comply with a...
Former EU commissioner and activists barred from US in attack on European tech regulators
The Guardian - 24 Dec 2025 00:54
State department accuses group of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints through regulation of disinformationThe state department has barred five Europeans from the US, accusing them of leading e...
Ukraine war briefing: Pope Leo expresses great sadness at Russian rejection of truce calls
The Guardian - 24 Dec 2025 00:41
Pontiff calls for day of peace on Christmas Day after huge Russian attack in Ukraine kills three and cuts power to several regions. What we know on day 1,400Pope Leo XIV has called for a global truce on Christmas Day, ex...
Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbols
BBC - 24 Dec 2025 00:25
The immigration minister said the man is an unwelcome "guest" in Australia.
Long Carrier Deployment Projects Strength in U.S. Pressure Campaign on Venezuela, and Carries Costs
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2025 14:43
The U.S.S. Ford has been deployed for six months, now in the Caribbean as part of President Trumps pressure campaign on Venezuela. Maintenance woes and strains on sailors will likely mount.
Is Trump mentally OK? A look back at the presidents unusual behavior in 2025
The Guardian - 24 Dec 2025 14:00
Trump has shown erratic and bizarre behavior throughout the year, leading to questions about his mental acuityIn an address from the White House in December, Donald Trump claimed that, over the past 11 months, his admini...
19 States Sue to Block White House Plan to End Gender-Related Care for Minors
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2025 04:34
The coalition of states seeks to stop a Trump administration effort to cut off federal funding to hospitals that provide such care.
National Guard Troops to Arrive in New Orleans
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2025 00:50
The troops will join an existing wave of Border Patrol agents, months after Gov. Jeff Landry first suggested that the National Guard could help tamp down on crime in Louisiana.
Trump-backed candidate Asfura declared new president of Honduras
The Guardian - 24 Dec 2025 23:42
Winning margin of 28,000 votes announced a month late but before review of all inconsistent ballots was completedDonald Trump-backed candidate Nasry Tito Asfura has been declared the winner of Hondurass presidential elec...
Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
BBC - 24 Dec 2025 23:39
Rep Joyce Beatty, who sits on the centre's board, argues the name change is illegal because it requires approval from Congress.
Why Drake Maye had an issue with latest Patriots Pro Bowl selections
Boston - 24 Dec 2025 23:30
I think theres numerous guys on our squad that I think are deserving. I dont want to leave out anybodys name." The post Why Drake Maye had an issue with latest Patriots Pro Bowl selections appeared first on Boston.co...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs files appeal asking for immediate prison release
BBC - 24 Dec 2025 23:30
Combs argues his sentence was improperly decided and asked that his conviction also be thrown out.
Red Sox have reportedly shopped Brayan Bello this offseason
Boston - 24 Dec 2025 23:25
"The Diamondbacks want young pitching in return." The post Red Sox have reportedly shopped Brayan Bello this offseason appeared first on Boston.com.
21-year-old woman dies in massive Christmas Eve fire at Needham home
Boston - 24 Dec 2025 23:16
Needham police called the fire an unimaginable tragedy and said the time will come for donations and other support. The post 21-year-old woman dies in massive Christmas Eve fire at Needham home appeared first on Boston.c...
We invited a man into our home at Christmas and he stayed with us for 45 years
BBC - 24 Dec 2025 23:00
An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.
Two Doors Down Christmas Special review - festive larks with TVs most hilarious monsters
The Guardian - 24 Dec 2025 22:35
The Glasgow-set sitcom is back after two years and the highlight is Cathy losing any semblance of civility, flirting aggressively then calling Eric a big stupid donkey. Happy holidays! Sitcoms arent meant to go anywhere:...
The Room in the Tower: A Ghost Story for Christmas review - Tobias Menzies is perfect in Mark Gatisss spooky tale
The Guardian - 24 Dec 2025 22:30
The understated lead in this years creepy festive drama is ideal for the whispered dread it drips with. Be warned, though: it verges on horror - young kids may well be terrifiedIt is a truth universally acknowledged that...