California storm eases but flooding and avalanche risks remain high
Powerful weather system brought Los Angeles its wettest Christmas in 54 years, killing two people and prompting evacuation warnings in the mountains....
Powerful weather system brought Los Angeles its wettest Christmas in 54 years, killing two people and prompting evacuation warnings in the mountains....
Some Polymarket users reported that their accounts had been breached and drained, which the prediction market blamed on a third-party provider....
The Vatican this week released statistics showing 3.2 million people had participated in Vatican liturgies, audiences, Angelus prayers and Jubilee audiences this year....
The Legal Accountability Project complaint, which has not been previously reported, states that it is based on conversations with multiple former law clerks. (Image credit: Mark Lennihan)...
Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup, faces weak opposition as UN warns of intimidation and restricted freedoms ahead of the vote....
Torrential rains inundated the California coast through Christmas, sparking numerous flash flood warnings, turning roads into rivers and sending debris cascading down hillsides....
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano marked one year of continuous eruptions as Episode 39 sent lava fountains more than 1,000 feet into the air Wednesday....
The Department of Defense’s new China Military Power Report notes China’s continued buildup, while taking a more conciliatory approach to tensions with Beijing....
Money printing is a catalyst for higher risk-on asset prices, but the looming 2026 US midterm elections could throw a wrench in markets....
From Grok’s “MechaHitler” meltdown to North Korea’s “vibe-hacking” ransomware, 2025 was the year AI stopped pretending to be smart and started acting unhinged....
Bitwise is seeking SEC approval for 11 single‑token “strategy” ETFs tied to major altcoins, expanding its product shelf deeper into the altcoin market....
The raids came a day after three police officers and six suspected Islamic State (IS) members were killed in a gunfight in northwest Turkey....
Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia — once praised for restoring democracy and empowering millions of women — has died at the age of 80....
The former Olympic champion was in a car that was involved in an accident in Nigeria. Joshua will face countryman Tyson Fury in 2026....
After two years in office, the libertarian leader's budget was approved by Congress. Despite triggering protests, Milei has stuck to his controversial austerity measures....
President Mirziyoyev says GDP reached a record high in the Central Asian country's history as exports rose 23% and foreign investment reached €37 billion....
As AI blurs the line between real and synthetic media, strategies for restoring user trust online are still taking shape as we enter 2026....
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The 'powerful and deadly' strikes were carried out against Islamic State militants 'targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians,' Trump wrote on social media....
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