Daily news from around the world · U.S. edition · Last updated Sat, Dec 13, 2025 5:51 pm PST
NBC News · 16h ago · 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
· BBC · 21h ago · Donald Trump's envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.
Wall Street Journal · Dec 12, 2025 ·
Witkoff to Meet Zelensky and European Leaders in Berlin This Weekend on Peace Plan
Bloomberg · Dec 12, 2025 ·
Zelenskiy to Meet Europeans in Berlin to Discuss Peace Plan
NBC News · 12h ago · The National Trust for Historical Preservation is suing the Trump administration over the construction of a new ballroom to replace the demolished East Wing.
· Wall Street Journal · Dec 12, 2025
Washington Post · Dec 12, 2025 ·
National Trust sues to stop Trump’s ballroom construction
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The organization, which is charged by Congress with historic preservation, is seeking to halt construction on one of the president’s priorities.
CBS News · Dec 12, 2025 ·
Historic preservation group sues Trump over White House ballroom project
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"No president is legally allowed to tear down portions of the White House without any review whatsoever," said the National Trust for Historic Preservation in its lawsuit.
International Business Times · 12h ago ·
Trump Turns White House Into 'Construction Disaster Zone' as He Struggles to Find Architect Willing to Do The Job
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National Trust for Historic Preservation sues Trump over £233m White House ballroom after East Wing demolition proceeded without federal reviews, as architects resign over design disputes.
The Guardian · Dec 12, 2025 ·
Trump sued by preservation group over $300m White House ballroom project
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National Trust looks to halt construction, claiming Trump tore down historic East Wing without needed permissionDonald Trump is facing a federal lawsuit seeking to halt construction on his $300m White House ballroom, with historic preservationists ac
BBC · Dec 12, 2025 ·
White House sued by historic preservation group over ballroom plans
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the White House failed to seek necessary reviews before demolishing the historic East Wing.
CNBC · Dec 12, 2025 ·
Trump sued by preservation group seeking to halt White House ballroom construction
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The lawsuit argues that President Trump was legally required to get federal approvals before demolishing the historic East Wing of the White House.
CBS News · Dec 12, 2025 · Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a batch of photos obtained from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including images of President Trump and former President Bill Clinton. Scott MacFarlane has details.
· NBC News · Dec 12, 2025 · Democrats on the House Oversight committee released new photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate. The photos show Epstein with a number of powerful men including President Trump, President Clinton, Woody Allen and Steve Bannon.
BBC · Dec 12, 2025 ·
More photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Clinton and former Prince Andrew
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The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate.
The Guardian · Dec 12, 2025 ·
House Democrats release Epstein photos with Trump, Bannon, Clinton and others
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Notable figures in the batch of images include Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Woody Allen and Bill GatesHouse Democrats published a new tranche of what they called “disturbing” photographs from the estate of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstei
Los Angeles Times · Dec 12, 2025 ·
Powerful men in politics and media shown in new Epstein estate images
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Newly released photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate do not reveal wrongdoing, but do show Epstein in the company of powerful men from the worlds of politics, business and entertainment.
NPR · Dec 12, 2025 ·
19 photos were released from the Epstein files. We unpack their significance
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Nineteen of 95,000 photos for the Jeffrey Epstein files were released by a House committee Friday. What do they tell us and when will more information be available?
CNBC · Dec 12, 2025 ·
Epstein photos: Trump, Clinton, Bill Gates, Steve Bannon, others in newly released files
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Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released the photos to pressure the Trump administration to release files about Jeffrey Epstein.
Washington Post · Dec 12, 2025 ·
House Democrats release photos of Epstein with Trump, other public figures
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Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released more than a dozen photos showing the convicted sex offender with Bill Clinton, Woody Allen, Steve Bannon and others.
International Business Times · 20h ago ·
New Epstein Photos Reveal Dangerous Sex Toys and Deadly 'Jawbreaker' Device
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Newly released photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate reveal a deadly 'Jawbreaker' sex device, novelty Trump condoms, and unseen images of global elites
ABC News · 23h ago · A federal judge says the Justice Department violated the constitutional rights of a close friend of James Comey and must return to him computer files that prosecutors had hoped to use for a potential criminal case against the former FBI director
· CNBC · Dec 11, 2025 · The original indictments against Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey had been dismissed by a judge.
Washington Post · Dec 11, 2025 ·
Administration fails again to indict N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James
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A grand jury has refused to indict New York attorney general Letitia James, the second panel to refuse to do so, dealing a major setback to President Trump.
BBC · Dec 11, 2025 ·
Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James for second time in a week
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The move marks the latest blow to Trump's effort to prosecute the New York attorney general for financial crimes.
NBC News · Dec 11, 2025 ·
Justice Department fails to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James for third time
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A federal grand jury is refusing to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James. It was the Justice Department's third attempt to prosecute James. NBC News’ Ryan Reilly details where the case goes next.
CBS News · Dec 11, 2025 ·
Another grand jury refuses to indict Letitia James
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For the second time in a month, prosecutors in Virginia failed to secure an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The Guardian · Dec 11, 2025 ·
Grand jury again declines to indict Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges
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New York attorney general dodges indictment for second time in a week as Trump DoJ seeks retributionA federal grand jury has declined to indict New York attorney general Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges for the second time in a week, according
Bloomberg · Dec 11, 2025 ·
DOJ Again Fails to Indict James for Alleged Mortgage Fraud
Wall Street Journal · Dec 11, 2025 ·
Grand Jury Refuses Latest Attempt to Indict Letitia James
Politico · 8h ago · The Pentagon confirmed the news on X, saying the troops were “conducting a key leader engagement.”
Politico · 9h ago · A year after being elected to the Senate by running against the status quo, Andy Kim is wielding his political might.
The Guardian · 9h ago · Cuban foreign ministry called US military action ‘maritime terrorism’ under a policy of ‘economic suffocation’Cuban officials have denounced the US seizure of the Skipper oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast on Wednesday, calling it an “act o
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Politico · 11h ago · At a series of Christmas parties this week, diplomats were still struggling to come to grips with the uncertain future of the transatlantic relationship.
NPR | Podcast | Up First · 12h ago · Health care subsidies are set to expire at the end of this year. Millions of Americans face price hikes but can Congress reach a deal to alleviate the pain? Historic flooding hits part of the Pacific Northwest, we’ll have the latest from Washington.
Rolling Stone · 12h ago · From crime deep dives to investigations to chat shows with our favorite celebrities, here's our top podcast picks for the year
Christian Science Monitor · 14h ago · Criminal cases over a “fake elector” scheme to keep Donald Trump in office after his 2020 election loss have mostly run aground. In Wisconsin,a case involving three key figures in the effort might be headed for trial.
NBC News · 14h ago · Green card holders are among the most thoroughly vetted individuals in the nation’s immigration system, but citizenship is currently uncertain for many of them.
Christian Science Monitor · 16h ago · With his approval rating for economic leadership dropping in polls, President Trump has tried to downplay voters’ concerns about affordability. The same problem that tripped up Joe Biden is now dogging Mr. Trump.
Christian Science Monitor · 16h ago · It’s been a big month for politics in Texas, after the Supreme Court approved redistricted congressional maps and top candidates solidified running plans.
Christian Science Monitor · 16h ago · Study abroad benefits can be life-changing, in terms of retention, economic capital, and upward mobility. So why do so few Black men get that opportunity?
ABC News · 19h ago · The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 10-50-55-58-59, Mega Ball: 5, Megaplier:
ABC News · 21h ago · Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation helped galvanize opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, has been released from immigration detention, and a judge has temporarily blocked any further efforts to detain him
ABC News · 21h ago · Record floodwaters are slowly receding in Washington state after triggering evacuations, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues from rooftops and vehicles
ABC News · 23h ago · Utah has repealed a collective bargaining ban that prevented labor unions serving teachers, firefighters, police and other public employees from negotiating on behalf of their workers
Financial Times · 11h ago · Share of balances past due has doubled as Biden-era forbearance expires
Financial Times · 11h ago · Agnelli holding company Exor, the majority shareholder, says the Italian team is not for sale
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Business Insider · 11h ago · I was convinced AI was ruining human connection. Then my husband used it to write the most heartfelt anniversary card I've ever received.
NBC News · 11h ago · From shipping deadlines to end of year deals, Zoe Malin from NBC Select joins Saturday TODAY to break down what you need to know about holiday shopping and when you should be ordering any last-minute gifts.
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Business Insider · 12h ago · I told my kids that they can be successful without a college degree, but they decided to attend college anyway. I'm still so proud of them.
BBC · 12h ago · The 28-day stretch with no arrivals was the longest period without any small boat crossings in seven years.
Business Insider · 13h ago · I wanted my family of five to travel more, so I created budgeting strategies to take more vacations. I know when to splurge and when to save.
NBC News · Dec 10, 2025 · New Verizon Fios home internet customers can get a Nintendo Switch for free before December 23rd.
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New Yorker · Dec 9, 2025 ·
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.
International Business Times · 21h ago · iOS 26.2 is now available. Learn about the release date, key features, design tweaks and security updates included in Apple's latest update.
· Forbes · Dec 11, 2025 · 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.
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· Financial Times · 21h ago · Private capital giant shorted loans and cut exposure to sector amid concerns over threat from AI
The Verge · 11h ago · The Nex Playground is apparently one of the hottest consoles this holiday season thanks to its kid-friendly games and fun, motion-controlled gameplay. And now through December 14th, the cube-shaped console is on sale for its Black Friday low of around $199 ($50 off) at Amazon.
International Business Times · 11h ago · Trump's reported four-hour sleep routine and on-camera fatigue have reignited debates over his health and fitness for office, prompting official pushback and intense public scrutiny.
Forbes · 11h ago · What the OpenAI Disney deal reveals about storytelling, attention, and the friction required for brands, and myths, to remain meaningful.
The Verge · 11h ago · As a writer, I take the tools of my trade relatively seriously. I’m not crazy enough to drop $3,600 on a keyboard, but I also find typing on a MacBook for extended periods of time deeply unsatisfying — and distracting.
Forbes · 11h ago · The Google Threat Intelligence Group has now confirmed widespread and ongoing attacks using no-password-required malware.
Forbes · 11h ago · A rare discovery in a Cuban cave has rewritten what we thought we knew about reptile intelligence: the first snake hunters we know that work together.
Forbes · 11h ago · Every long-term couple will tell you that relationships are basically trust and commitment. Observe them and you’ll notice the micro-compatibilities that prove it.
ABC News · 11h ago · Peter Greene, a character actor best known for his role as the iconic villain Zed in “Pulp Fiction,” has died
· Rolling Stone · 12h ago · Character actor who specialized in criminals and corrupt cops also appeared in The Usual Suspects, Training Day, and Blue Streak
NBC News · 21h ago ·
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.
Deadline Hollywood · 23h ago · What happens in Vegas… gets a LaKeith Stanfield-starring movie, if you’re Dennis Rodman. Nearly two years after Jonathan Majors was dropped from the role and Lionsgate exited the project, the studio is back on board with Stanfield set to play the
· Variety · Dec 12, 2025 · LaKeith Stanfield is set to play NBA legend Dennis Rodman in Lionsgate’s “48 Hours in Vegas,” taking over the role after Jonathan Majors was dropped from the film following his 2023 assault conviction.
Gizmodo · 11h ago · The program has been running since March but we're only learning about it now.
Variety · 11h ago · SPOILER ALERT:This story discusses major plot developments, including the ending, in “Wake Up Dead Man,” currently streaming on Netflix. About midway through “Wake Up Dead Man,” the buzz of activity and intrigue around the murder of a small-town priest slows down — way down.
International Business Times · 12h ago · Taylor Swift's wedding dress is fuelling speculation over hidden symbolism and its designer as fans link subtle details to Travis Kelce.
Gizmodo · 12h ago · Time to get excited as Amblin prepares to finally reveal this new sci-fi movie from Steven Spielberg.
Variety · 12h ago · Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose. The “Friday Night Lights” rallying cry has certainly proven true for Michael B. Jordan and Jesse Plemons. After the beloved high school football TV series concluded in 2011, Jordan starred in Ryan Coogler’
BBC · 12h ago · Ahead of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, The Other Bennet Sister cast reflects on why the author’s work still captivates audiences.
International Business Times · 13h ago · Miley Cyrus fears her wedding to Maxx Morando could become a 'nightmare' as explosive feuds between Billy Ray, Tish and Trace threaten the big day.
Gizmodo · 13h ago · The hot super-Earth exoplanet has a magma ocean and orbits a very old star.
CBS News · Dec 8, 2025 · Our CBS Sports experts have prognosticated how the 2025-26 College Football Playoff will play out
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ESPN · Dec 12, 2025 · Canucks captain Quinn Hughes was traded to the Wild for defenseman Zeev Buium, center Marco Rossi, winger Liam Ohgren and a first-round pick on Friday.
· CBS News · Dec 12, 2025 · The Wild just landed one of the two best defensemen in the NHL
CBS News · 11h ago · As Rivers is expected to start an NFL game at 44 years old and Burrow has raised eyebrows across the league, sources weigh in on what it all actually means
CBS News · 11h ago · SportsLine AI evaluated the Week 15 NFL odds and revealed its NFL score predictions and best NFL picks today
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CBS News · 11h ago · Grading every ACC football team, with Virginia getting an A and Florida State getting a D
CBS News · 11h ago · The final four in the NBA Cup will battle it out on Saturday
NPR · 12h ago · Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said.
ESPN · 12h ago · From the "prisoner exchange" to a Presidential visit, there's plenty of spectacle beyond the game itself.
ESPN · 13h ago · With first-year success stories, chances at redemption and general silliness, college football bowl season always delivers.
BBC · 11h ago · Opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova is among those released in exchange for a deal with the US.
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CBS News · 13h ago · John Coale, the U.S. special envoy for Belarus, said that normalizing relations between Washington and Minsk was "our goal."
· ABC News · 13h ago · The United States has decided to lift sanctions on Belarusian potash, signaling a potential thaw in relations with the isolated autocracy
CBS News · 13h ago · Fighting is raging along the Thailand-Cambodia border despite U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of a ceasefire agreement.
· ABC News · 18h ago · Fighting is continuing along the Thailand-Cambodia border despite U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of a ceasefire agreement
Wall Street Journal · 22h ago ·
Fighting Persists on Thai-Cambodian Border After Trump’s Cease-Fire Claim
CBS News · Dec 12, 2025 · Allen and Steinfeld tied the knot in May
· International Business Times · 14h ago · Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen are expecting their first child together. The 'Pitch Perfect' star married the Buffalo Bills quarterback in May 2025 and announced her pregnancy one day after turning 29.
ESPN · Dec 12, 2025 ·
🍼 Josh Allen, Hailee Steinfeld expecting first child
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The Buffalo Bills quarterback and the "Sinners" star got married in May and are expecting their first baby together.
ABC News · Dec 12, 2025 ·
Hailee Steinfeld and NFL husband Josh Allen are expecting their first child
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Actor Hailee Steinfeld and her NFL husband Josh Allen are expecting their first baby together
Rolling Stone · Dec 12, 2025 ·
Hailee Steinfeld Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby With Husband Josh Allen
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Steinfeld announced the news in her Substack newsletter with a home video
International Business Times · 21h ago · Police say Kerri Aherne was arrested after a stabbing inside Macy's Herald Square. Here is what authorities have confirmed about the suspect and charges.
· Los Angeles Times · 23h ago · The woman and her husband were shopping with their baby in Herald Square before stopping in the West 34th Street Macy's restroom.
CBS News · 14h ago · Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had sent over 450 drones and 30 missiles into Ukraine overnight.
· ABC News · 16h ago · A drone attack in Russia's Saratov region has killed at least two people and damaged a residential building
International Business Times · 22h ago · Dry needling explained after T.J. Watt's injury raises questions about a rare collapsed lung risk linked to the popular physical therapy treatment.
· BBC · Dec 12, 2025 · Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt has surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung sustained during dry needle treatment.
ESPN · Dec 12, 2025 ·
Steelers' Watt has surgery for collapsed lung
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Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung, his brother J.J. Watt posted on social media.
Gizmodo · 10h ago · Want to know what to expect from 'Avengers: Doomsday'? You'll be waiting in the theater from your home for a month-long rollout.
BBC · 11h ago · The allegations, first reported in October, said he tried to obtain personal information about his accuser Virginia Giuffre through his police protection.
International Business Times · 11h ago · A TikTok of Erika Kirk's eye contact has gone viral, sparking intense reactions and unfounded theories.
International Business Times · 10h ago · Elon Musk faces backlash after defining womanhood by biology and reviving controversy over remarks about his transgender daughter.
NPR · 13h ago · There are roughly 2.5 million known species on the planet, but scientists estimate that's only a fraction of the biodiversity on Earth. A new study shows we're finding new species like never before.
Wired · 14h ago · A destructive storm in 2020 prematurely shut down Iowa’s only nuclear plant. With Google’s plans to reopen it to power nearby data centers, will extreme weather threaten the reactor’s safety?
International Business Times · 14h ago · The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is racing away from the sun. Hubble and JWST track the object's strange composition: high CO2, low water, and atomic nickel vapour.
Smithsonian · Dec 12, 2025 · New research suggests the Romans used a method known as "hot mixing" to produce self-healing concrete, which allowed them to build structures that endured for centuries
Smithsonian · Dec 12, 2025 · The remarkable skull will be on display from December 22 through December 28. After spending the next few years behind the scenes for research, it will join NMNH’s permanently showcased fossil collection
NASA · Dec 12, 2025 · NASA astronaut Jonny Kim will recap his recent mission aboard the International Space Station during a news conference at 3:30 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 19, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Smithsonian · Dec 12, 2025 · The filmmaker's custom F.P. Journe watch, which he helped design in 2014, brought in nearly $11 million at auction
NASA · Dec 12, 2025 · Two icons of discovery, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and NASA’s Curiosity rover, have earned places in TIME’s “Best Inventions Hall of Fame,” which recognizes the 25 groundbreaking inventions of the past quarter century that have had t
The Economist · Dec 12, 2025 · We weigh up the options
Washington Post · Dec 12, 2025 · Charles encouraged all Britons to undergo cancer screening, crediting early detection with “enabling me to continue leading a full and active life.”
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Rolling Stone · Dec 12, 2025 ·
King Charles Reveals He Will Scale Back Cancer Treatment in 2026
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"Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives. I know, too, what a difference it has made in my own case," the king says in video message
BBC · Dec 12, 2025 ·
King says he can 'share the good news' his cancer treatment will be reduced
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The 77-year-old says the milestone is a "personal blessing" and testimony to advances in cancer care.
CBS News · Dec 12, 2025 ·
King Charles says he'll scale back cancer treatment thanks to early diagnosis
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King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
NBC News · Dec 12, 2025 ·
King Charles reveals his cancer treatment will be scaled back as he credits early diagnosis
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Britain’s King Charles III has revealed that his cancer treatment will soon be scaled back, crediting an “early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctors’ orders” for an improvement in his condition.
NPR · 13h ago ·
King Charles III says early diagnosis allows his cancer treatment to be reduced
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The monarch revealed the positive outlook in a recorded message broadcast on British television as part of a campaign to promote screening, which increases the likelihood of successful treatment.
ABC News · Dec 12, 2025 ·
King Charles III to speak about his cancer treatment, recovery on TV show promoting early screening
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King Charles III will speak about his cancer diagnosis and recovery during a TV broadcast on Friday as the monarch continues to use his personal story to encourage others to get the early screening that can boost their chances of survival
Forbes · 12h ago · 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.
NPR · 12h ago · 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.
Los Angeles Times · 15h ago · 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.
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.
NPR · Dec 12, 2025 · The reverberations are still being felt from a vote by advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to strike a longstanding recommendation on the hepatitis B vaccine.
CNBC · Dec 12, 2025 · The FDA is reportedly preparing to add what's known as a "black box" warning to Covid shots by the end of the year, marking a major shift in vaccine oversight.
NPR · Dec 12, 2025 · Managing a full December calendar can quickly take you from festive to frazzled. Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano shares advice on reducing stress and increasing joy this season.
CNBC · Dec 12, 2025 · As consumers find their next grocery obsession in fiber, food and beverage companies are racing to keep up with the trend.
NBC News · Dec 11, 2025 · The Senate failed to pass two different health care plans, which means premiums will spike for many people who rely on Obamacare. One breast cancer survivor told NBC News she feels caught in the middle of a political fight.
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.
Christian Science Monitor · Dec 11, 2025 · A quartet of art and nature books captures the splendor and mystery of the natural world.
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.
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.
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.
Christian Science Monitor · Dec 8, 2025 · From mystery and history to fiction and memoir, these are the titles that captivated Monitor reviewers this year.
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?
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.
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.
NPR · Dec 7, 2025 · Why do the works of Jane Austen still hold so much appeal 250 years after her birth? We ask members of the Jane Austen Society of North America as well as writers Sandra Cisneros and Brandon Taylor.
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Forbes · 17h ago · With movie-set interiors straight out of a rom-com script, this picture-perfect beach house hits all the right plot points.
Forbes · Dec 12, 2025 · From Patti Smith to Dua Lipa the best music in 2025 inspired, uplifted and offered solace in these times. This is the best of 2025.
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NPR · Dec 12, 2025 · This is the first Hanukkah that Murray Horwitz will not be joined by the late Susan Stamberg on NPR's holiday special Hanukkah Lights. We talk with him about their 35 years of making the show.
Bloomberg · Dec 12, 2025
Forbes · Dec 12, 2025 · New Honma woods and irons have hit the market.
NPR · Dec 12, 2025 · Independent video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept the Game Awards last night. The L.A. ceremony draws millions of views for its industry honors and exclusive previews of upcoming games.
Forbes · Dec 12, 2025 · This year's Nutcracker keeps the warmth and tradition audiences expect but adds a freshness that welcomes both loyal fans and those seeing the ballet for the first time.
The Independent UK · 14h ago · Shakespeare fans will have to pay to enter the courtyard for the first time
Forbes · 14h ago · A series of eye-catching hotel openings in 2026 points towards an evolution of the travel experience in Denmark. Here’s what to expect from Denmark’s newest hotels.
The Independent UK · 14h ago · The new route travels around half the circumference of the globe
The Guardian · 15h ago · The most exciting places our writers came across this year, from untouched islands in Finland to an affordable ski resort in Bulgaria and the perfect Parisian bistroOn a midsummer trip to Ireland, I saw dolphins in the Irish Sea, sunset by the Liffey, and misty views of the Galtee Mountains.
The Independent UK · 15h ago · Here’s how to enjoy the best of the warm temperatures, volcanic peaks and Atlantic shallows that the cluster of Canaries has to offer
Forbes · 23h ago · Have American Airlines struggles kicked it out of the U.S. Big Three, as United's CEO has implied, or is American on the comeback trail?
Forbes · Dec 12, 2025 · Americans are rewriting their vacation travel plans, according to Allianz. The insurance company’ latest list of holiday travel destinations has a few big surprises.
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025 · Resorts such as Beitostolen, Geilo, and Pyha have been ranked among the most affordable European ski trips
Forbes · Dec 12, 2025 · Biking and boating through Greece's southernmost archipelago, the Dodecanese islands, is a perfect active family getaway that blends adventure, sunshine and history.
Forbes · Dec 12, 2025 · From heritage tearooms to avant-garde pastry programs, these hotel teas deliver a taste of local culture—beautifully plated.
CNBC · 12h ago · Starboard is urging Clearwater Analytics to run a robust sales process if it has received in-bound interest from potential buyers.
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Washington Post · 14h ago · Trump unfairly levels collective punishment against people legally in the U.S. from 19 countries.
Washington Post · 15h ago · America’s closest allies are among the 42 countries in the visa waiver program targeted by Trump.
Washington Post · Dec 12, 2025 · Republican bigotry, tariffs and defense spending, through readers’ eyes.
Washington Post · Dec 12, 2025 · Congress must act quickly to save children from addictive, predatory social media.
Washington Post · Dec 12, 2025 · Suburban life and cannibalistic death, through readers’ eyes.
Washington Post · Dec 12, 2025 · The company’s history of failed mergers and acquisitions is not stopping its latest suitors.
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."
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.
Longreads · Dec 11, 2025 · Recommending stories from Yasmin Tayag, Elliott Woods, David Ramsey, Larissa Diakiw, and A.S. Hamrah.
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."
Longreads · Dec 11, 2025 · "On interrogating fear and what bats can teach about human connection."
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."
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.
Longreads · Dec 10, 2025 · "The collected stories of Blaze Foley."
Longreads · Dec 10, 2025 · "The U.S. introduced fast food to the Philippines. Now Jollibee is serving it back to America."
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.