Trump Confirms Deadly Christmas Airstrikes Against ISIS in Nigeria
President Donald Trump announced powerful US airstrikes against ISIS militants in Sokoto, Nigeria, targeting those he accused of “slaughtering Christians.”
Why Trump is Obsessed with ‘Owning’ Greenland
Inside Donald Trump’s “psychological” push for Greenland. From mocking dog sleds to asserting American dominance in the Arctic.
Inside the White House Struggle Over the Iran Crisis
Inside the White House debate: Vice President JD Vance urges diplomacy while exiled leaders call for intervention. Trump weighs his next move in the Iran crisis.
Behind the Horrific Multi-Victim Shooting in Clay County
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott details the horrific moments of the Cedarbluff shooting. Suspect Daricka Moore faces capital murder charges for the death of 6 relatives.
Understanding Shark Risks in the US Virgin Islands After Fatal Encounter
Following a fatal attack in St. Croix, we look at the statistics of shark encounters in the Caribbean and how travelers can stay safe in the water.
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Legal Firestorm Erupts as Lawmaker Sues to Strip Trump’s Name from Kennedy Center
Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty files a lawsuit against the renaming of the Kennedy Center. Learn why critics call the “Trump-Kennedy” merger illegal.
New Files Reveal FBI Tracked 10 Potential Epstein Co-Conspirators
Internal FBI emails reveal 10 potential Epstein co-conspirators were investigated in 2019. Lawmakers are now fighting DOJ redactions.
Transparency vs. Privacy in the DOJ’s Redacted Release
The DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files has ignited a firestorm in Washington. Analysis of why files were pulled and why lawmakers are threatening contempt.
TikTok Takeover Bid in Limbo: US Investor Frank McCourt Awaits Fifth Deadline Extension
Billionaire investor Frank McCourt (Project Liberty) says his consortium has raised the capital to buy TikTok’s US operations but remains in limbo as the Trump administration prepares to extend the sale deadline for a fifth time. McCourt expressed concern over the platform’s “concentration of power and influence” and plans to remove all Chinese technology, including the core algorithm.
Tourists from UK, Allies Face Mandatory 5-Year Social Media Vetting; Privacy Watchdogs Alarmed
The Trump administration proposes requiring ESTA applicants from 40+ countries (including the UK) to provide five years of mandatory social media history to CBP. Critics warn the move will “exacerbate civil liberties harms” and harm US tourism, which is already facing projected declines despite hosting the World Cup and Olympics.
Russia Launches Massive Strike, Vows to ‘Liberate’ All of Donbas
Moscow dramatically intensified its military campaign during a US-Ukrainian peace summit, launching 653 drones and 51 missiles across Ukraine. Concurrently, President Vladimir Putin warned Kyiv to fully withdraw from the Donbas this week or face “liberation by force.” The escalation highlights the deep divisions over the US peace plan and future Nato membership, which Russia views as a “key question” for the region.
Adidas Cleared in Lawsuit Over Fallout from Ye’s Antisemitic Outbursts
Adidas successfully defended itself against investors claiming they were misled about Kanye West’s volatile conduct, highlighting the inherent risks of celebrity brand partnerships in the face of brand crisis
Solar Glitch Grounds Half of A320 Fleet, Disrupting Thanksgiving Travel
A software glitch caused by solar radiation forced Airbus to recall 6,000 A320s. The issue stemmed from a JetBlue incident. Cancellations, including 70 JetBlue flights, hit holiday travel globally
GHF Completes Mission: US Claims Aid Bypass Model Forced Hamas to the Table for Ceasefire
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a strategic initiative created to bypass the UN as the main aid supplier, has closed operations, with the Trump administration claiming the model was instrumental in achieving a ceasefire by preventing Hamas from \”looting and profiting\” from aid. The GHF’s framework will be adopted by the new US-led Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC), despite humanitarian groups condemning its methods for operating in Israeli military zones and causing hundreds of civilian deaths.