Manhunt continues after two killed in shooting at Brown University
BBC · 9h ago · The gunman is at large after opening fire in a building where exams were taking place at the campus in Providence, Rhode Island.
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At least 2 killed, several wounded in Brown University shooting; manhunt on for suspect
· CBS News · 10h ago · The shooting occurred in a first-floor classroom of a school engineering building during final exams, authorities said. The gunman remains at large.
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NBC News · 14h ago ·
Trump says he has been 'fully briefed' on Brown University shooting
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President Donald Trump said he has been "fully briefed" on the Brown University shooting that killed at least two people and injured eight more.
NPR · 14h ago ·
Shooting at Brown University kills two, others injured, says Mayor of Providence
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Mayor Brett Smiley of Providence, Rhode Island says two people are dead and multiple people hurt after a shooting at Brown University.
Bloomberg · 16h ago ·
Multiple People Shot at Brown University
International Business Times · 12h ago ·
'It's Just Horrifying': Brown University Students Recount Terror as Mass Shooting Triggers Panic on Campus
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A mass shooting at Brown University's Barus & Holley Engineering building on 13 December left at least two dead and eight critically injured, sending students into lockdown and panic as police launched a search for the suspect.
Australia Police on How Bondi Beach Shooting Unfolded
Bloomberg · 2h ago
Nine Killed in Shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
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Gunmen kill nine people at Sydney's Bondi Beach, injuring eleven others, with one shooter dead and another arrested
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Two gunmen have shot dead nine people at Sydney's Bondi Beach, with eleven wounded, including two police officers. Police shot dead one gunman, second was arrested in critical condition.
ABC News · 4h ago ·
Gunmen kill 9 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach with 1 shooter dead and another arrested
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Two gunmen have shot dead nine people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Washington Post · 5h ago ·
Nine killed in shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach
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At least 12 others were injured in a shooting at Sydney’s popular Bondi Beach. One gunman was also killed, and another suspect is in custody, police said.
'The Mask' and 'Pulp Fiction' actor Peter Greene dies at 60
NPR · 18h ago · The character actor was best known for playing villains in movies like Pulp Fiction and The Mask. Greene was found dead in his New York City apartment on Friday, his manager and friend told NPR.
Peter Greene, character actor known for iconic villains, dies at 60
· CBS News · 20h ago · Peter Greene, best known for his role in "Pulp Fiction," has died at his home in New York City at 60 years old.
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ABC News · Dec 13, 2025 ·
Peter Greene, a character actor known for role as the iconic villain in 'Pulp Fiction,' has died
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Peter Greene, a character actor best known for his role as the iconic villain Zed in “Pulp Fiction,” has died
Rolling Stone · Dec 13, 2025 ·
Peter Greene, ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Mask’ Actor, Dead at 60
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Character actor who specialized in criminals and corrupt cops also appeared in The Usual Suspects, Training Day, and Blue Streak
Deadline Hollywood · Dec 13, 2025 ·
Peter Greene Dies: ‘Pulp Fiction’ & ‘The Mask’ Actor Was 60
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Peter Greene, a character actor known for playing bad guys in such movies as Pulp Fiction and The Mask, has passed away at the age of 60. He was found dead Friday, Dec.
NBC News · Dec 12, 2025 ·
Peter Greene, actor known for 'Pulp Fiction' and 'The Mask,' dead at 60
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Peter Greene, the actor known for playing villains and criminals, including in his role as Zed in "Pulp Fiction," died at his New York City home Friday, his manager confirmed.
At least 12 people killed in a terrorist attack on a Jewish event in Sydney, Australia
NPR · 1h ago · We're following the latest on the shooting in Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia. At least 12 people were killed as shooters targeted celebrants at a Hanukkah celebration.
Video appears to show moment Bondi Beach shooter is disarmed
· NBC News · 2h ago · Video appears to show one of the shooters at Australia’s Bondi Beach being disarmed by a bystander. “That man is a genuine hero," New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said.
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The Independent UK · 2h ago ·
Bondi beach shooting: Moment hero bystander tackles gunman
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Chris Minns, the premier of New South Wales, has called the bystander a ‘genuine hero’
ABC News · 2h ago ·
Mass shootings are rare in Australia. Here is a look at some previous attacks
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Police say at least 11 people were killed Sunday in a shooting attack on a Jewish community event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
BBC · 4h ago ·
Eyewitness captures moment man tackles and disarms shooter
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New South Wales Police say that 11 people were killed, plus one gunman, in a shooting at Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community.
Bloomberg · 5h ago ·
Ten People Confirmed Killed in Bondi Beach Shooting
Politics
US envoys arrive in Berlin for latest round of Ukraine peace talks with Zelenskyy
NPR · 4h ago · U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, as Trump grows increasingly exasperated by delays.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to hold talks with Zelenskyy and European leaders in Berlin
· NBC News · Dec 13, 2025 · United States special envoy Steve Witkoff is on his way to Berlin, Germany, to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders for peace negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, a senior White House official told NBC News
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BBC · Dec 12, 2025 ·
Witkoff to meet Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks
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Donald Trump's envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.
Bloomberg · Dec 12, 2025 ·
Zelenskiy to Meet Europeans in Berlin to Discuss Peace Plan
ABC News · 4h ago ·
US envoys arrive in Berlin for another round of Ukraine peace talks
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U.S. envoys are in Berlin for another round of talks intended to secure a deal to end the war
Wall Street Journal · Dec 12, 2025 ·
Witkoff to Meet Zelensky and European Leaders in Berlin This Weekend on Peace Plan
Week in politics: Crunch time for new health insurance plans, Trump sued over White House renovations, Americans killed by ISIS
NPR · 2h ago · Despite being in control of the White House and Congress, Republicans have been unable to pass their health care agenda. We look at why that's the case, as well as a new lawsuit against the president.
Transcript: María Corina Machado on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
CBS News · 2h ago · The following is the transcript of the full interview with Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
12 dead in Bondi Beach after gunmen fire on Jewish celebration
Politico · 3h ago · The attack targeted the Jewish community, with Prime Minister Albanese calling it “an act of evil antisemitism, terrorism.”
Thousands of carveouts and caveats are weakening Trump's emergency tariffs
Politico · 3h ago · At least $1.7 trillion of imports are now excluded, either because they are duty-free or subject to another tariff.
Trump administration races to finalize tariff payments — and hamstring possible refunds
Politico · 3h ago · In response, companies are now filing lawsuits to make sure they get paid back if the Supreme Court invalidates some of the president's duties.
Why inflation angst may temper Trump’s trade threats to Mexico, Canada
Politico · 3h ago · As Trump floats pulling out of a trade deal with Mexico and Canada, officials on both sides of the border are betting the president won’t risk quashing a deal that has helped keep prices in check.
‘They’re trying to get rich off it’: US contractors vie to rebuild Gaza, with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ team in the lead
The Guardian · 4h ago · Exclusive: group behind notorious Florida immigration detention center created bid for reconstruction dealTrump administration insiders and well-connected Republican businesses have been jostling to dominate pending humanitarian aid and reconstructio
‘A very hostile climate for workers’: US labor movement struggles under Trump
The Guardian · 4h ago · National Labor Relations Board, the federal watchdog for workers’ rights, has been rendered toothless as employees grapple with corporationsOn a cold January day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, workers at a Whole Foods Market store in the heart of the city made history.
The Political Skirmish Over Trump’s AI Order Is Just the Beginning
Wall Street Journal · 4h ago
Nation
'Person of interest' detained over Brown University shooting, police say
BBC · 47m ago · Two people died and nine others were injured in the incident in Rhode Island on Saturday.
Person of interest taken into custody in Brown University shooting, officials say
· CBS News · 1h ago · At least two people were killed and nine more wounded in a shooting Saturday afternoon in a building on the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island, authorities said.
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NPR · 2h ago ·
Police say they have arrested a person of interest in yesterday's Brown University shooting
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Two people were killed and nine injured in a shooting at Brown University in Providence, R.I., on Saturday afternoon.
Police arrest person of interest in Brown University shooting
ABC News · 3h ago · Police arrest person of interest in Brown University shooting
2 Dead in Brown Univ Shooting, Soldiers Killed in Syria, More
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Wall Street Journal · 16h ago ·
Brown University Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, 9 Injured
Winning numbers announced for estimated $1 billion Powerball jackpot
CBS News · 11h ago · The $1 billion jackpot is the seventh-largest in the game's history.
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions
· ABC News · Dec 12, 2025 · The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 10-50-55-58-59, Mega Ball: 5, Megaplier:
United flight returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff
CBS News · 13h ago · United Airlines said no injuries were reported after the plane returned to Dulles International Airport.
United Airlines flight returns to Dulles airport after engine loses power during takeoff
· NPR · 17h ago · Shortly after departing the Virginia airport on Saturday, the Tokyo-bound plane's engine cover separated and caught fire, according to the transportation secretary. No injuries were reported.
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ABC News · 18h ago ·
United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff
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The Federal Aviation Administration says a plane experienced an engine failure while taking off from Dulles International Airport before safely returning to the airport
Bloomberg · 18h ago ·
United Flight to Tokyo Returns to Dulles After Engine Fails
3 Americans ambushed and killed in Syria, Trump blames ISIS and promises response
CBS News · 13h ago · Two U.S. Army soldiers and an American civilian serving as an interpreter are dead after a lone gunman in Syria ambushed their patrol near Palmyra. No group has claimed responsibility, but President Trump is blaming ISIS. Willie James Inman reports.
Three Americans killed by IS gunman in Syria, US military says
· BBC · 17h ago · Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in the attack, according to the US Central Command.
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Wall Street Journal · 22h ago ·
Two U.S. Soldiers, American Civilian Interpreter Killed in Attack in Syria
Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her
ABC News · 2h ago · Brian Jack is a first-term Republican congressman from Georgia, but he's become a key figure in the Oval Office
What to know about the US military's role in Syria after deadly IS attack
ABC News · 2h ago · An attack by an alleged Islamic State member in Syria has killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian
Emma Allen on Otto Soglow’s Spot Art
New Yorker · 4h ago · Fifty years after his death, the work of the pioneering New Yorker cartoonist still appears in every issue.
California's role in shaping the fate of the Democratic Party and combating Trump on full display
Los Angeles Times · 4h ago · While California remains a major force in Democratic politics nationally, it's also a major target for criticism by President Trump and Republicans.
Barabak: Is Newsom blazing a path to the White House? Running a fool's errand? Let's discuss
Los Angeles Times · 4h ago · Times columnist and Newsom skeptic Mark Z. Barabak doubts the California governor's chances in 2028. Veteran Democratic strategist Garry South believes Newsom has a strong shot. The two hash it out.
Business
The chutzpah of Marjorie Taylor Greene
Financial Times · 2h ago · Once a pugnacious devotee, the former Maga maximalist is now one of the few Republicans who stands up to Trump
At a Holiday Party in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s District, MAGA Faithful Are Torn
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Get a free Nintendo Switch with Verizon Fios
NBC News · Dec 10, 2025 · New Verizon Fios home internet customers can get a Nintendo Switch for free before December 23rd.
Vivid Pictures (Wednesday Crossword, December 10)
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The Crossword: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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University in the documentary “Deaf President Now!”: nine letters.
Forbes · Dec 10, 2025 ·
NYT Connections Hints Today: Thursday, December 11 Clues And Answers (#914)
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Looking for today's NYT Connections hints? Some help and the answers for today's game are right here to help keep your streak alive.
OpenAI to End Equity Vesting Period for Employees, WSJ Says
Bloomberg · 16h ago
OpenAI Ends ‘Vesting Cliff’ for New Employees in Compensation-Policy Change
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Zelenskiy Eyes US, EU Guarantees to Prevent Future Attacks
Bloomberg · 48m ago
EU’s Eastern Flank Starting Tangible Defense Work, Finland Says
Bloomberg · 57m ago
Carry Trade Revival That Electrified EM Spurs Optimism for 2026
Bloomberg · 1h ago
What’s Happening in EM: More Life for Carry Trades (Podcast)
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My mother is spending the holidays with me for the first time in years. I'm struggling with the added costs and to-dos.
Business Insider · 2h ago · My mother's husband recently died, so she's spending the holidays with me for the first time in years. I'm happy, but it's a strain on my budget.
Shooter Fires at Crowds in Sydney's Bondi Beach
Bloomberg · 2h ago
US Power Shortage: How Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Could Fill the Gap
Bloomberg · 2h ago
Technology
Nanit Home Display Review: A Transformative Tablet
Wired · 52m ago · The innovative smart baby monitor ecosystem adds a tablet to its lineup. Is it worth overlooking some quirks?
I’m finally beginning to trust Microsoft’s handheld Xbox
The Verge · 56m ago · I still wouldn't buy an Xbox Ally, and I still don't think the tweaked version of Windows that shipped with it is ready for primetime. The Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) needs work.
Apple To Release iOS 18.7.3: Is This The Last iPhone Update For Those Refusing iOS 26.2?
Forbes · 1h ago · Apple is about to release an update for every iPhone that can run iOS 26, for users who don’t want it. And it’s probably the last chance to avoid iOS 26.
On online prediction markets, people place bets on the outcomes of real-life wars
NPR · 2h ago · Online prediction markets are allowing people to place bets on the outcomes of real-life wars. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to reporter Matthew Gault about the rise of the practice and its consequences.
The Best Bike Gear for Your Brisk, Wintry Commute (2025)
Wired · 2h ago · Stay strong, fair-weather friends—you can keep biking to work even through the darkest, coldest days.
AI image generators are getting better by getting worse
The Verge · 2h ago · This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on smartphones and digital imagery - real or otherwise - follow Allison Johnson.
A new old idea about video stores
The Verge · 2h ago · Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 109, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, hope you're staying warm, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've bee
GravaStar’s Reveals The New V60 Pro HE Is A Magnetic Switch Keyboard For Elite Gaming
Forbes · 3h ago · With its revolutionary UFO magnetic switches and full-aluminum sci-fi design, the new GravaStar V60 Pro HE offers magnetic precision for an ultimate gaming experience.
‘Completely Deactivate Wi-Fi’—Cyber Agency Warns iPhone And Android Users
Forbes · 3h ago · Users now warned to turn off Wi-Fi when not connected to a trusted network. Every time.
Samsung Galaxy XR Review: Needs More Polish
Wired · 3h ago · A little more accessible than the Apple Vision Pro, this Android XR headset could use more polish.
Entertainment
Watch: John Cena takes his final bow, after last ever WWE fight
BBC · 6h ago · The actor and wrestler brought the curtain down on a 24-year career that saw him become one of wrestling's biggest stars.
How to Watch John Cena’s Final WWE Match Online
· Rolling Stone · 21h ago · John Cena enters the WWE ring one last time tonight. Here’s how to watch the legendary wrestler’s retirement online
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., Selena’s Father and Manager, Dead at 86
Rolling Stone · 14h ago · He helped his daughter become a Tejano superstar at an early age, and guided her estate after she was slain in 1995
Producer Abraham Quintanilla, father of Tejano icon Selena, dies at 84
· CBS News · 21h ago · Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
Trump Allegedly Covers Mystery Bruises With Maybelline, Falls Asleep During Foreign Policy Briefing
International Business Times · 45m ago · Experts question Donald Trump's health after deep purple bruises reappear on his hands, allegedly covered with makeup. The White House insists it's from handshaking.
Kate Hudson and Jeremy Allen White Go Deep on Springsteen, Making Films ‘About Music Saving People’ and Why Rom-Coms Are a ‘Game-Changer’
Variety · 56m ago · There are no better actors for making beautiful music together than Kate Hudson and Jeremy Allen White. Hudson stormed Hollywood at 20 as the hippie muse of Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous.” And this year, she delivers a career-best turn in “S
The Best TV Needle Drops of 2025
Rolling Stone · 1h ago · From thrashing headbangers to thumping club tracks to ethereal ballads, these 10 songs soundtracked key music moments in our favorite series this year
This DJ shares his trade secrets for getting folks out on the dance floor
NPR · 2h ago · How do DJs and MCs coax people onto the dance floor at office parties, bat mitzvahs and weddings? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to an MC, Chris Schultz, about the best tricks for working the crowd.
From asbestos to soap to paper, Hollywood has used many tricks to let it (fake) snow over the years
NPR · 2h ago · Many beloved holiday movies share this one special effect: fake snow. We look at the history of fake snow and the technology behind crafting it has evolved.
Six Months Later, the Switch 2 Proves It Has Staying Power
Gizmodo · 3h ago · There's no other handheld offering what the Nintendo Switch 2 does at its price.
This Star Is Being Eaten Alive—and Its Explosive Death Will Be Visible in Broad Daylight
Gizmodo · 4h ago · Researchers have figured out why V Sagittae is so gosh dang bright.
DVDs and CDs are becoming cool again, thanks mostly to Gen Z
Washington Post · 4h ago · Consumers of all ages are looking to discs to get offline and away from algorithms, and for a younger generation, it’s seen as “vintage.”
Sports
'MVP' Brunson drops 40 as Knicks make Cup final
ESPN · 8h ago · Knicks head coach Mike Brown made Jalen Brunson's case for MVP after the superstar PG dropped 40 to beat the Magic and advance to the NBA Cup final.
Jalen Brunson's season-high 40 points lead Knicks past Magic to NBA Cup final
· ABC News · 13h ago · Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 40 points to lead the Knicks past the Orlando Magic 132-120
Bruns' 29 help South Dakota down Prairie View A&M 97-85
ABC News · 16h ago · Led by Isaac Bruns' 29 points, the South Dakota Coyotes defeated the Prairie View A&M Panthers 97-85 on Saturday
LA Bowl will reportedly shut down after Saturday's Boise State-Washington game
· Los Angeles Times · Dec 11, 2025 · The LA Bowl is expected to fold after Saturday's game, with the bowl's six-year contract coming to an end amid difficulty filling bowl slots.
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CBS News · Dec 11, 2025 ·
Bowl season in trouble? LA Bowl will fold after Saturday's Washington vs. Boise State matchup, per report
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The LA Bowl will be the latest bowl game to shut its doors as college football's postseason faces an uncertain future
Week 15 inactives: Status of Rome Odunze, Christian McCaffrey and others
ESPN · 1h ago · Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.
NFL anytime TD best bets: Our favorite picks for Week 15, including Eagles QB Jalen Hurts
CBS News · 2h ago · Five anytime TD bet to consider for Week 15
Prep talk: The Shaws enjoy a memorable basketball moment at Oak Park
Los Angeles Times · 3h ago · Grant Shaw, son of coach Aaron Shaw, makes game-winning shot to beat rival Agoura
Liverpool 'united as one' after Salah return - Van Dijk
BBC · 3h ago · Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool "are absolutely united and go forward as one" after Mohamed Salah returned to the squad for Saturday's win over Brighton.
Plaschke: Edwin Díaz's magical trumpeter leaps to top of Dodgers' iconic walk-up hit list
Los Angeles Times · 3h ago · In the pantheon of Dodgers entrance and walk-up songs, Timmy Trumpeter immediately moves to the top of a playlist that has become ingrained in the hearts of fans.
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid target Man United's Dalot
ESPN · 4h ago · Real Madrid are interested in a deal for Manchester United full back Diogo Dalot. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
'I'm where I want to be.' UCLA's Mick Cronin got a new five-year contract this summer
Los Angeles Times · 7h ago · UCLA men's basketball coach Mick Cronin agreed to a new five-year contract in June and says he plans to continue coaching the Bruins.
OKC shrugs off loss, 'excited' to have challenge
ESPN · 7h ago · Far from despondent, the Thunder said Saturday's 111-109 loss to the Spurs was an "exciting" test and a chance for the team to grow from its mistakes.
World
Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor
ABC News · 2h ago · Egypt has unveiled two colossal statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in Luxor
Egypt reveals it’s new tourist attraction – huge restored colossal statues of Pharaoh
· The Independent UK · 2h ago · The colossi were toppled by a strong earthquake in about 1200 BC
College basketball picks, schedule: Predictions for Kentucky vs. Indiana, Top 25 games Saturday
CBS News · Dec 12, 2025 · Our experts have picks for all of Saturday's big games on the college hardwood
2025 Emirates NBA Cup Finals Set: Knicks and Spurs Clash for In-Season Tournament Glory
· International Business Times · 3h ago · The New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs won their respective semifinal match ups to advance to the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup final.
Chile votes in polarizing presidential runoff as far-right takes lead
NPR · 20h ago · Chile heads to a presidential runoff on Sunday, with far-right contender José Antonio Kast — a supporter of former dictator Augusto Pinochet — tipped to win.
Jimmy Lai, former pro-democracy newspaper founder, to hear verdict in national security case
ABC News · 10h ago · A Hong Kong court will deliver its verdict in the national security case of former pro-democracy newspaper founder Jimmy Lai on Monday
UN chief says 6 peacekeepers killed in drone strike on UN facility in Sudan
ABC News · 8h ago · A drone strike on a U.N. facility in war-torn Sudan left six peacekeepers dead, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said
U.N. chief says 6 international peacekeepers killed in drone strike in Sudan
· CBS News · 17h ago · All the victims are Bangladeshi nationals, serving in the U.N. Interim Security Force for Abyei, UNISFA.
Trump vows retaliation after two U.S. soldiers and an interpreter are killed in Syria
NBC News · 15h ago · President Trump vowed retaliation Saturday after two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter were killed in an attack in Syria, an incident the Pentagon said occurred during “a key leader engagement.” NBC News’ Keir Simmons and Courtney Kube have the latest.
Trump vows "we will retaliate" after fatal attack on U.S.-Syrian patrol in Syria
· CBS News · 13h ago · President Trump said in a Truth Social post that it was an "ISIS attack against the U.S." and Syria and that there will be "very serious retaliation."
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Bloomberg · 20h ago ·
Trump Vows Retaliation After US Soldiers Killed in Syria
Trump vows to retaliate after U.S. troops killed in Syria
Washington Post · 16h ago · A joint U.S.-Syrian security patrol was attacked in the city of Palmyra, the Pentagon and Syria’s state news agency said.
Trump vows retaliation after two U.S. soldiers and an interpreter killed in Syria
· NBC News · 21h ago · Two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter were killed Saturday in an attack in Palmyra, Syria, the Pentagon said.
NBC News speaks one-on-one with daughter of Venezuela’s opposition leader
NBC News · 18h ago · After Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado escaped her home country to escape her reward, Machado’s daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, is speaking out to NBC News’ Jose Diaz-Balart, saying her mother will return to Venezuela.
'She's awesome': How U.S. veterans helped Venezuela's Machado escape
· NPR · Dec 12, 2025 · In a daring nighttime martime operation, U.S. veterans whisked Venezuela's María Corina Machado out of the country to claim her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and others who took on Belarus' president are among the freed prisoners
ABC News · 18h ago · Belarusian authorities have freed 123 prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figures Maria Kolesnikova and Viktar Babaryka, as part of a deal with Washington that lifted U.S.
Belarus releases 123 prisoners including opposition leaders after US lifts sanctions
· The Guardian · 23h ago · Nobel prize winner Ales Bialiatski and opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava among those freed after US talks with Alexander LukashenkoThe Belarusian president, Alexander Lukashenko, has freed 123 prisoners, including Nobel peace prize winner Ales Bial
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BBC · Dec 13, 2025 ·
Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions
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Opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova is among those released in exchange for a deal with the US.
Israel's military says it killed top Hamas commander in Gaza
CBS News · 20h ago · The military said it killed Raed Saad, described as one of the architects of the Oct. 7 attack, after an explosive device detonated and wounded two soldiers.
Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike
· BBC · 20h ago · The strike killed Raed Saad, a senior commander in Hamas' Qassam Brigades, the Israeli military said.
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Wall Street Journal · 21h ago ·
Israel Kills a Top Hamas Commander in Gaza, Military Says
Science
Webb finds a hidden atmosphere on a molten super-Earth
Science Daily · 2h ago · Webb’s latest observations reveal a hellish world cloaked in an unexpected atmosphere: TOI-561 b, an ultra-hot rocky planet racing around its star in under 11 hours.
Nasal Spray Recall: FDA Urges Users to 'Immediately Discontinue' After Contamination Found
International Business Times · 3h ago · A nasal spray sold across the US has been recalled as the FDA warns of contamination and urges consumers to immediately discontinue use.
Jeffrey Manchester Roofman Explained: How the True Story Was Darker Than the Film
International Business Times · 3h ago · Jeffrey Manchester's Roofman true story is darker than the film. Here's what really happened behind the Paramount+ crime drama.
Meghan Markle Reportedly Spending Christmas in Montecito — 'No Plans' to See Amputee Father Thomas
International Business Times · 3h ago · Meghan Markle and Prince Harry rule out visiting Thomas Markle after his leg amputation, opting for a quiet Montecito Christmas with Doria Ragland.
3I/ATLAS Update: Harvard Physicist Puzzled by Alien Comet's Striking Color Change — It Glows Green
International Business Times · 4h ago · Harvard physicist Avi Loeb is puzzled by the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS after it turned a shocking green colour near the sun. Is this a natural phenomenon, or a sign of alien technology?
New quantum antenna reveals a hidden terahertz world
Science Daily · 11h ago · Researchers at the University of Warsaw have unveiled a breakthrough method for detecting and precisely calibrating terahertz frequency combs using a quantum antenna made from Rydberg atoms.
A clear new material could make windows super efficient
Science Daily · 11h ago · MOCHI uses microscopic, air-filled channels to stop heat in its tracks while remaining nearly crystal clear. If scaled up, it could transform windows into powerful energy savers and solar harvesters.
Tea may strengthen bones in older women while heavy coffee weakens them
Science Daily · 22h ago · A decade-long study of older women found that tea drinkers had slightly stronger bones, while moderate coffee drinking caused no harm. Heavy coffee intake—over five cups a day—was linked to lower bone density, especially in women who consumed more alcohol.
New ghost marsupial related to the kangaroo found in Australia
Science Daily · 22h ago · Researchers analyzing ancient fossils from caves across Western Australia have uncovered a completely new species of bettong along with two new woylie subspecies—remarkable finds made bittersweet by signs that some may already be extinct.
Elon Musk Says Womb Defines Womanhood After Calling Trans Daughter 'My Son' With 'Mental Illness'
International Business Times · Dec 13, 2025 · Elon Musk faces backlash after defining womanhood by biology and reviving controversy over remarks about his transgender daughter.
Health
Can Lawmakers Find a Solution to Expiring Health Care Subsidies?
NBC News · 58m ago · The United States Senate rejected a pair of health care bills that would have delivered relief to more than 20 million Americans before the end of the year.
Rank-and-file Republicans feel heat from constituents on health care
· Washington Post · 4h ago · As efforts to address expiring Obamacare subsidies stall in Congress, members of Trump’s party say it’s time to find a way to help millions afford health insurance.
Poll: Most are satisfied with their health insurance, but a quarter report denials or delays
NBC News · 57m ago · An overwhelming majority of U.S. adults are satisfied with their health insurance coverage overall, including most older Americans and those on Medicare and Medicaid, according to a new NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey
Like many holiday traditions, lighting candles and fireplaces is best done in moderation
ABC News · 3h ago · The warm scents of gingerbread and pine are holiday favorites, but experts warn they can affect indoor air quality
Voices of experience and hope soar in a song to prevent suicide
NPR · 3h ago · "Hold the Hope" was sparked by one woman's experience as a caregiver to someone who survived suicidal struggles. It started as a poem that has become a film, a song and even a dance.
Tanning bed users are at higher risk of skin cancer, especially in unusual places
NPR · 3h ago · Indoor tanning is trending among Gen Z. A new study finds tanning bed users not only have a much higher risk of melanoma, they also have DNA damage linked to cancer across nearly their entire skin.
The 'magic' of walking with grief
NPR · 5h ago · Walking with other people who are grieving a loss is one way to ease some of the pain and feel less alone.
Senate Isn’t Working Toward Compromise On Expiring Obamacare Subsidies
Forbes · Dec 13, 2025 · It's troubling that the Senate isn’t working towards a compromise solution, as expiring subsidies negatively affect millions who rely on subsidized Obamacare coverage.
To 'graduate' from poverty, they can borrow to build a business. So why aren't they?
NPR · Dec 13, 2025 · It's called the "graduation" approach — both financial and moral support to help people move from extreme poverty to self-sufficiency. But in this innovative Uganda project, something isn't clicking.
Notorious 'winter vomiting bug' rising in California. A new norovirus strain could make it worse
Los Angeles Times · Dec 13, 2025 · Norovirus levels are increasing across California, and the rise is especially notable in the San Francisco Bay Area and L.A., according to state officials.
Why one trauma doctor sees self-driving cars as a 'public health breakthrough'
NPR · Dec 12, 2025 · NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Dr. Jonathan Slotkin about the new data released by Waymo about accidents and their self-driving cars.
Books
Books We Love: NPR staff's top non-fiction picks of the year
NPR · 2h ago · NPR staff share recommendations for non-fiction reading from our Books We Love list: "The War of Art," "Shattered Lands," "Toni at Random" and "Patchwork."
Remembering world-renowned architect Frank Gehry
NPR · Dec 12, 2025 · Gehry, who died Dec. 5, designed the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and the Disney Concert Hall in LA. His work has been likened to sculptures rather than buildings. Originally broadcast in 2004.
Birds, butterflies, botanicals, and coastal wonders
Christian Science Monitor · Dec 11, 2025 · A quartet of art and nature books captures the splendor and mystery of the natural world.
Feast your eyes on these 10 cookbooks from 2025
NPR · Dec 11, 2025 · Whether you're craving something sweet, savory, spicy — or all of the above in one flavorful meal — we've got you covered. Here are 10 favorite cookbooks from the past year.
New books coming in December tell tales of the sea, colonialism and midlife
NPR · Dec 10, 2025 · As the year wraps up, we bring you some final notable titles — including The Sea Captain's Wife and The Rest of Our Lives — publishing before 2025 comes to a close.
Can the lessons of 1929 help us avert another economic crisis?
NPR · Dec 10, 2025 · New York Timesfinancialcolumnist Andrew Ross Sorkin draws parallels between the stock market crash of 1929, which led to the Great Depression, and today's economic uncertainty.
The top 25 books for 2025
Christian Science Monitor · Dec 8, 2025 · From mystery and history to fiction and memoir, these are the titles that captivated Monitor reviewers this year.
'Placeless' author traces the roots and realities of mass homelessness in America
NPR · Dec 8, 2025 · Patrick Markee spent two decades walking through New York City's tunnels, armories and intake centers. His book asks: what if homelessness isn't a personal failing, but the result of policy choices?
Maureen Corrigan's 10 favorite books of 2025 — with plenty for nonfiction lovers
NPR · Dec 8, 2025 · Fresh Air's book critic says her picks tilt a bit to nonfiction, but the novels that made the cut redress the imbalance by their sweep and intensity. Karen Russell's The Antidote was her favorite.
A royal romance novel with the British throne at stake
NPR · Dec 7, 2025 · Rebecca Armitage, author of the novel 'The Heir Apparent', imagines a woman forced to choose between love and the British crown.
Lifestyle
How Rising Food Prices Will Steal America’s Holiday Cheer
Forbes · 3h ago · Grocery prices continue to climb amidst Trump-era tariff and supply chain pressures. New survey data shows that Americans will be buying less food this holiday season.
Hanukkah Lights 2025
NPR · 3h ago · This year, to honor Susan Stamberg's memory, we reflect on her 34 years of performances that can still move us, make us laugh and bring us fresh meaning.
James Cameron Is Now A Billionaire
Forbes · 4h ago · With several titanic box office successes—and a third Avatar film expected to gross more than $2 billion—the Oscar-winning director is now in elite company in Hollywood.
Wayne McGregor’s Infinite Bodies: AI, Technology, And Dance
Forbes · 6h ago · Wayne McGregor’s Infinite Bodies: AI, Technology And Dance
John Cena’s Final WWE Match Ends In Brutal Loss—And Fans Aren’t Happy
Forbes · 6h ago · John Cena lost his his final WWE match against Gunther by tapping out, and angry fans took to the internet, many blaming Triple H for the disappointing ending.
The Vegan Bolognese That Has Beverly Hills Diners Demanding Proof
Forbes · 13h ago · The Peninsula Beverly Hills turned a menu experiment into the hotel’s most unexpected hit: a vegan Bolognese so convincing, diners are calling out the chef.
'Wait Wait' for December 13, 2025: With Not My Job guest Lucy Dacus
NPR · 21h ago · This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade, special guest Lucy Dacus and panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Adam Burke
Ruinart And Liu Bolin Reunite For An Artist Residency At The Ritz-Carlton Maldives
Forbes · 23h ago · Ruinart champagne invites Liu Bolin back for a powerful photo-performance merging art, nature and environmental reflection, this time at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives.
New Yorkers Can’t Shut Up About DC’s Flaws
Bloomberg · Dec 13, 2025
Big 12 in Advanced Talks for Deal With RedBird-Backed Fund
Bloomberg · Dec 13, 2025
Travel
The ultimate rail adventure from London to Morocco
The Independent UK · 4h ago · This week, TravelSmart is taking you on the ultimate rail voyage: from Europe to Africa. Starting in the heart of London, then travelling through the French countryside, cultural Spanish cities, and across the Mediterranean to Morocco, Tinuke Oyedira
Visiting the Wagah border crossing –India’s tribute to Checkpoint Charlie
The Independent UK · 4h ago · The Man Who Pays His Way: Where India meets Pakistan a frontier is no longer a border crossing, it’s performance
Comedian Pete Davidson Kits Out A Surprising Vehicle Choice With eBay
Forbes · 10h ago · The latest eBay-created build is going to comedian Pete Davidson, and it may be a shock that it’s not a supercar or muscle car but a custom Honda Odyssey minivan.
The Best Places To Eat In Antigua, Guatemala, According To Latin America’s Top Chefs
Forbes · 12h ago · Antigua, Guatemala welcomed chefs from across the region for the Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony. Here are best chef-approved places to eat in town.
Meet The Luxury Hotels Making Taiwan A Hub For Sustainable Tourism
Forbes · 16h ago · New environmental protection laws and ambitious city targets have become powerful catalysts for change, driving Taipei’s top properties to pioneer greener solutions.
Joe Walsh On Alcohol, Ham Radio And The Eagles/James Gang Connection
Forbes · 20h ago · Rocker Joe Walsh has led a full life. Here, he opens up about his days of alcohol abuse, differences playing in The Eagles and James Gang and his passion for ham radio.
Christmas And New Year’s In Cancún: Celebrate Culture And Tradition With Ocean Views
Forbes · 21h ago · Swap the snow for sand and celebrate Christmas and New Year’s in Cancún with cultural traditions, beachfront festivities and experiences.
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E53 Is A Joy-Inducing Station Wagon With Teeth
Forbes · 22h ago · The 2026 Mercedes-AMG E 53 hybrid wagon offers power, 41 miles of all-electric range, and swagger. This isn't your grandpa's station wagon, folks. Read more here.
Why travellers are now opting for lesser-travelled US destinations
The Independent UK · 23h ago · Travellers are picking less-heralded destinations like Tennessee, Montana and Idaho
Tourists will now be charged more than £10 to visit famous Juliet balcony
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025 · Shakespeare fans will have to pay to enter the courtyard for the first time
Opinion
Europe IsRapidly Unraveling
Bloomberg · 2h ago
The ‘Free World’Is at Peak Disunity
Bloomberg · 2h ago
The GOP Still Isn’t Getting It on Affordability
Bloomberg · 2h ago
Can Jasmine Crockett's TikTok Campaign Win Texas?
Bloomberg · 2h ago
Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat on these 3 dividend stocks for enhanced returns
CNBC · 2h ago · TipRanks' ranking service discusses threedividend-paying stocks, including Devon Energy and CVS Health.
How to avert a U.S.-Europe breakup
Washington Post · 4h ago · As the transatlantic alliance becomes transactional, Trump’s tough love is no reason to get in bed with China.
Activist Starboard reveals 5% stake in Clearwater as tech company reviews its options
CNBC · Dec 13, 2025 · Starboard is urging Clearwater Analytics to run a robust sales process if it has received in-bound interest from potential buyers.
NASCAR Didn’t Stand a Chance Against Michael Jordan
Bloomberg · Dec 13, 2025
Testosterone Isn’t a Magic Cure-All for Middle Age
Bloomberg · Dec 13, 2025
Google’s Catch-Upin the AI Race Wasn’t Fair
Bloomberg · Dec 13, 2025
Features
St. John the Wondermaker
Longreads · Dec 12, 2025 · "Since April, on the past five fourth Wednesdays of the month I have driven to St. John the Wondermaker Orthodox Church, in Atlanta’s Grant Park neighborhood, to wash and trim and file the feet of a handful of the city’s 2,200 unhoused men."
A Year in Reading: Restraint as Wisdom
Longreads · Dec 12, 2025 · We live in a culture built on ignoring limits—of land, of bodies, of attention—and these stories kept returning me to that truth.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Longreads · Dec 11, 2025 · Recommending stories from Yasmin Tayag, Elliott Woods, David Ramsey, Larissa Diakiw, and A.S. Hamrah.
A Total Breakdown of All the Easter Eggs
Longreads · Dec 11, 2025 · "Major film studios embracing AI, newspapers announcing the death of moviegoing, critics devoid of values: all of this can instill a great sense of defeat. We have to write against it."
Soul Blind
Longreads · Dec 11, 2025 · "On interrogating fear and what bats can teach about human connection."
Inside the Deadliest Immigration-Related Disaster in US History
Longreads · Dec 11, 2025 · "He went in search of a better life for his family. His brother refused to let him go alone. Only one survived the journey."
A Year in Reading: Inward Journeys
Longreads · Dec 11, 2025 · Navigating a world in flux demands some understanding of who you really are, and some of my favorite pieces from this year speak to that need.
Ain’t It a Cold, Cold World?
Longreads · Dec 10, 2025 · "The collected stories of Blaze Foley."
Can Jollibee Beat American Fast Food at Its Own Game?
Longreads · Dec 10, 2025 · "The U.S. introduced fast food to the Philippines. Now Jollibee is serving it back to America."
A Year in Reading: When the Going Gets Tough
Longreads · Dec 10, 2025 · These are the stories I couldn't stop thinking about—the ones that ask us to sit with darkness and still find reasons to keep going.