US military strikes 3 more boats in the Pacific Ocean, killing 8

The U.S. military carried out strikes on three suspected drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing eight people, according to U.S. Southern Command. The operation, part of “Operation Southern Spear,” targets vessels linked to designated terrorist organizations and narcotics trafficking, with at least 95 people killed in previous strikes since September. The Trump administration considers the campaign an “armed conflict” against drug cartels, … Continue reading US military strikes 3 more boats in the Pacific Ocean, killing 8

Brown University shooting manhunt continues

Police continue searching for the gunman who killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others, releasing new videos and images of a person of interest seen near the campus on Saturday. Earlier, authorities had detained another individual at a hotel but released them after evidence pointed in a different direction, leaving no known suspect. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 … Continue reading Brown University shooting manhunt continues

PayPal applies to form bank that can offer small business loans and savings accounts

PayPal announced Monday that it has applied to form PayPal Bank, which would allow the company to offer loans to small businesses. The move, subject to review by the FDIC and Utah’s Department of Financial Institutions, aims to expand PayPal’s banking-like services and support economic growth. The bank would also offer interest-bearing savings accounts to customers, complementing existing credit lines, CNBC has reported. CEO Alex … Continue reading PayPal applies to form bank that can offer small business loans and savings accounts

Bank of Japan expected to hike rates to 30-year high

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates Friday for the first time since January, potentially hitting their highest level in 30 years and adding pressure to debt markets. Rising yields on Japanese government bonds and a weaker yen reflect concerns over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s fiscal policies and Japan’s heavy reliance on imports. Despite a 0.6% contraction in the third quarter, inflation … Continue reading Bank of Japan expected to hike rates to 30-year high

Ford pivoting to hybrids and dropping all-electric F-150

Ford is shifting its electric vehicle strategy, canceling the all-electric F-150 Lightning and focusing more on hybrid trucks and battery storage for data centers and the power grid. The company expects nearly $20 billion in charges through 2027, with over $5 billion in cash spent in the next two years, as it pivots to meet customer demand for more affordable, practical vehicles. Future F-150 Lightnings … Continue reading Ford pivoting to hybrids and dropping all-electric F-150

Remains of ancient king’s temple dedicated to sun god discovered in Egypt

Italian archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a sun temple belonging to King Nyuserre near Cairo, in the Abusir necropolis, the Egyptian antiquities ministry announced. The temple, dating to Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty, is part of a monumental complex dedicated to the sun god Ra and is among the few solar temples identified to date. Excavation revealed more than half of the structure, over 1,000 square … Continue reading Remains of ancient king’s temple dedicated to sun god discovered in Egypt

UPS Purchases 400 Robots to Unload Trucks in Automation Push

UPS will invest $120 million in 400 Pickle robots to automate unloading trucks, part of its broader $9 billion automation plan aimed at cutting labor costs and boosting profits. The robots use AI-powered arms on mobile bases to lift boxes up to 50 pounds from shipping containers onto conveyor belts, typically paying for themselves in 18 months. UPS plans to deploy the robots in multiple … Continue reading UPS Purchases 400 Robots to Unload Trucks in Automation Push

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites into orbit on 100th Falcon 9 flight

SpaceX successfully launched 29 Starlink satellites from Florida early Monday, marking the 100th Falcon 9 flight from the state in 2025. The rocket lifted off at 12:25 a.m. EST from Cape Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex 40 and reached space about 8 minutes and 40 seconds later. After a coast period and a second engine burn, the Falcon 9 upper stage deployed the satellites, completing the … Continue reading SpaceX launches Starlink satellites into orbit on 100th Falcon 9 flight

U.S. Army names 2 Iowa National Guard members killed in attack in Syria

Two Iowa National Guard members, Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, were killed in a weekend attack in Syria blamed on the Islamic State. A U.S. civilian interpreter was also killed, and three other Guard members were wounded, two in stable condition and one in good condition. The attack occurred near Palmyra during a meeting between U.S. and Syrian security … Continue reading U.S. Army names 2 Iowa National Guard members killed in attack in Syria

FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve

The Justice Department announced Monday the arrest of four people in Los Angeles—Audrey Ilene Carroll, Dante Garfield, Zachary Aaron Page, and Tina Lai—for allegedly plotting coordinated bomb attacks on New Year’s Eve. According to federal court documents, the suspects, members of the extremist Turtle Island Liberation Front (TILF), planned to plant backpacks containing pipe bombs at five locations across the city. The plot involved detailed … Continue reading FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve

President Trump sues the BBC

President Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday, alleging that a documentary aired before the 2024 election deceptively edited his Jan. 6, 2021, speech. The suit, filed in federal court in Miami, seeks $5 billion in damages for each of two counts—defamation and violating Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act—and requests a jury trial. Trump’s legal team claims the … Continue reading President Trump sues the BBC

Trump signs executive order labelling fentanyl ‘weapon of mass destruction’

President Donald Trump announced he will sign an executive order classifying fentanyl and its core precursors as a “weapon of mass destruction” (WMD), framing it as part of his administration’s intensified language against drug cartels. The move follows prior measures labeling Latin American cartels as “foreign terrorist organizations” and referring to smugglers as “narco-terrorists.” Trump argued that fentanyl trafficking is intended to harm Americans and … Continue reading Trump signs executive order labelling fentanyl ‘weapon of mass destruction’

Nasdaq seeks to extend trading hours, as Wall Street gears up for 24/7

Nasdaq plans to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to introduce round-the-clock trading of stocks, aiming to meet growing global demand for U.S. equities. The exchange, home to major tech companies like Nvidia, Apple, and Amazon, is taking its first formal step toward nonstop trading five days a week, targeting a potential launch in the second half of 2026. Investor interest in extended … Continue reading Nasdaq seeks to extend trading hours, as Wall Street gears up for 24/7

Trial Begins for Judge Charged With Helping Man Evade Immigration Authorities

Federal trial proceedings began Monday for Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities inside her courtroom. Prosecutors allege Dugan directed Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, an illegal immigrant wanted by federal agents, to exit through a back hallway after learning officers were waiting to arrest him. She faces charges of obstructing law enforcement and concealing an individual, which together carry a … Continue reading Trial Begins for Judge Charged With Helping Man Evade Immigration Authorities

Australia vows crackdown on guns, antisemitism after shooters kill 15

At least 15 people were killed and more than two dozen injured in a shooting at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach in Sydney, authorities said. Police identified the suspects as a 50-year-old father and his 24-year-old son, with the older suspect fatally shot by officers and the younger hospitalized with critical injuries. Officials declared the attack an act of terrorism aimed at Jewish people, … Continue reading Australia vows crackdown on guns, antisemitism after shooters kill 15

Rob Reiner’s Son Nick Charged with Murder Following Deaths of His Parents

Nick Reiner has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the deaths of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner. The couple was found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, Dec. 14, after authorities and firefighters responded to a medical call, and they were reportedly discovered by their daughter Romy. Police said Nick Reiner is being held … Continue reading Rob Reiner’s Son Nick Charged with Murder Following Deaths of His Parents

Erika Kirk agrees to ‘private discussion’ with Candace Owens amid rising tensions

Erika Kirk announced she will meet privately with commentator Candace Owens on Monday, December 15, marking their first direct conversation following public tensions after her late husband’s death. Both women agreed to pause public commentary, livestreams, and tweets until after the meeting. The discussion aims to address weeks of online speculation and conspiracy theories in a more thoughtful, personal setting. Erika has previously expressed the … Continue reading Erika Kirk agrees to ‘private discussion’ with Candace Owens amid rising tensions

Storm drops heavy snow around Northeast as Pacific Northwest braces for more rain

A weekend storm brought heavy snow to the Northeast and plunging subzero temperatures to the Midwest, causing slick roads and widespread travel disruptions. The New York-New Jersey area received its first significant snowfall of the season, while crews worked overnight in New Jersey and Pennsylvania to clear roads and reduce speed limits. Over 1,000 U.S. flights were delayed, with more than 100 cancellations due to … Continue reading Storm drops heavy snow around Northeast as Pacific Northwest braces for more rain

Police say new evidence gathered in JonBenét Ramsey killing

Nearly 28 years after JonBenét Ramsey’s 1996 murder, Boulder police say her case remains a top priority. Authorities have conducted new interviews and tested evidence using evolving DNA technology, though details of the findings have not been released. JonBenét, a 6-year-old child beauty queen, was found dead in her family’s basement after being strangled, sexually assaulted, and suffering a fractured skull. Her parents and older … Continue reading Police say new evidence gathered in JonBenét Ramsey killing

Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor

Egypt unveiled the restored Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, two colossal alabaster statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, following a renovation project lasting about two decades. The statues, toppled by an earthquake around 1200 BC and partially quarried, were painstakingly reassembled by archaeologists, preserving remnants of the pharaoh’s mortuary temple. The 14.5- and 13.6-meter statues depict Amenhotep III seated, facing east toward the Nile, with smaller … Continue reading Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor

Atlas V rocket launch 27 of Amazon’s internet satellites to orbit

United Launch Alliance (ULA) will launch 27 Amazon Leo satellites on an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral on Monday, Dec. 15, at 3:49 a.m. EST. Amazon Leo, formerly Project Kuiper, aims to build a 3,200-satellite internet megaconstellation in low Earth orbit across more than 80 launches. This will be the fourth Atlas V mission for the project, which has already placed 153 satellites in … Continue reading Atlas V rocket launch 27 of Amazon’s internet satellites to orbit

Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy

iRobot, maker of the Roomba vacuum, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after agreeing to be taken private by its primary manufacturer, Picea Robotics. The company faced declining profits due to competition from lower-priced Chinese rivals, U.S. tariffs, and rising costs, generating $682 million in revenue in 2024 but struggling with debt and reduced margins. Under the bankruptcy plan, Picea will acquire 100% of iRobot’s … Continue reading Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy

DOJ files suit to obtain 2020 election records in Fulton County, Georgia

The Justice Department sued Fulton County, Georgia, seeking 2020 election records, including ballots and signature envelopes, after the county refused to comply with subpoenas, citing state laws sealing the documents. The lawsuit names Fulton County Clerk of Courts Che Alexander, alleging violations of the Civil Rights Act, and requests the records be produced within five days of a court order. The move comes amid ongoing … Continue reading DOJ files suit to obtain 2020 election records in Fulton County, Georgia

Viking-Age Grave Reveals a Burial Unlike Anything Seen Before

Archaeologists in Trøndelag, Norway, have uncovered a Viking-age burial of a woman, notable for the unusual inclusion of two scallop shells placed at her mouth, a practice previously unknown in pre-Christian Viking graves. The woman was buried with typical Viking-era jewelry and clothing, suggesting she was a free, possibly married, woman of some status. The grave also contained carefully arranged bird bones, hinting at symbolic … Continue reading Viking-Age Grave Reveals a Burial Unlike Anything Seen Before

Drone strike on UN facility in war-torn Sudan leaves six peacekeepers dead

A drone strike hit a UN peacekeeping logistics base in Kadugli, Sudan, killing six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and wounding eight others, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. The Sudanese military blamed the attack on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group fighting the army for control of the country, while the RSF has not commented. Guterres condemned the strike as potentially a war crime and called … Continue reading Drone strike on UN facility in war-torn Sudan leaves six peacekeepers dead