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Disney Invests $1 Billion in OpenAI, Licenses 200+ Characters to Sora and ChatGPT

The three-year pact signals Hollywood’s shift from legal fights to controlled licensing of generative AI.

Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight With Up to 120 Meteors an Hour

Minimal moonlight creates prime viewing conditions for tonight’s Geminid peak.

Ukraine Submits 20-Point Peace Plan as EU Freezes €210 Billion in Russian Assets

Kyiv says any territorial changes require a public mandate.

Democrats Release 19 Epstein Estate Photos Showing Trump, Clinton and Other High-Profile Figures

The release heightens a transparency push as a Dec. 19 legal deadline compels the Justice Department to disclose many Epstein records.

Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 With Edge Light and 46 Security Fixes

The update is rolling out as build 25C56 and limits the new video lighting effect to Apple silicon models.

Indiana Senate Rejects Trump-Backed Mid‑Decade Map in 31–19 Vote

A rare GOP revolt in a deep-red state underscored resistance to a White House pressure campaign to force a mid‑decade map rewrite.

Taylor Swift Docuseries ‘The End of an Era’ Debuts on Disney+ With First Two Episodes

Early chapters deliver intimate backstage footage that confronts the tour’s scale alongside the toll of security crises.

King Charles Says His Cancer Treatment Will Be Reduced Next Year

Palace officials say doctors will move his care into a precautionary, closely monitored phase following a strong response to treatment.

Apple and Google Ship Emergency Patches for Linked WebKit Zero-Days Used in Targeted Attacks

The shared CVE across Chrome and WebKit suggests a highly targeted spyware operation.

Thailand Rejects Trump’s Ceasefire Claim as Fighting With Cambodia Intensifies

Neither Bangkok nor Phnom Penh has confirmed any truce announced by the US president.

Apple Releases AirPods Pro 3 and 2 Firmware 8B30 and 8B28

The updates install passively, with a lingering AirPods panel in iOS Settings indicating that installation is in progress.

Woman Charged With Attempted Murder in Stabbing of Tourist Changing Baby at Macy’s Herald Square

Police describe an unprovoked restroom attack stopped by the victim’s husband, with motive under investigation.

Conor McGregor Marries Dee Devlin in Private Vatican Ceremony

The wedding followed the Supreme Court’s dismissal of his final appeal in a civil sexual assault case.

Orcas Team Up With Dolphins to Hunt Salmon, Study Finds

Tag, drone plus acoustic data indicate coordinated dives that may aid salmon detection, with researchers urging further study.

Comer Threatens Contempt if Bill and Hillary Clinton Skip Epstein Depositions Next Week

The move lands days before a legal deadline for the Justice Department to release Epstein-related records.

Mosasaur Tooth Shows Bus-Sized Marine Reptiles Hunted in Cretaceous Rivers

Isotope data from the Hell Creek find point to a late-Cretaceous freshening of the Western Interior Seaway that drew marine predators into river habitats.

GAO and Navy Reports Cite Years of V-22 Safety Failures as Accidents Surge

The Pentagon accepted recommendations to tighten oversight, with key mechanical fixes projected into the 2030s.

20 States Sue to Block Trump’s $100,000 H‑1B Visa Fee

Plaintiffs say the surcharge violates federal law, bypassing required rulemaking.

Trump Weighs Marijuana Rescheduling as Reports of Executive Order Lift Cannabis Stocks

The White House says no decision is final, with any move to Schedule III requiring agency rulemaking that stops short of federal legalization.

Rivian Unveils Custom Self-Driving Chip, Lidar Plan and Paid Autonomy Service

The company is pivoting to a vertically integrated autonomy platform to open software revenue in a tougher U.S. EV market.

Reddit Mounts High Court Challenge to Australia’s Under‑16 Social Media Law

The case tests Australia’s new law requiring platforms to block under‑16 accounts or face A$49.5 million penalties.

Apple and Google Ship Emergency Patches for Linked WebKit Zero-Days Used in Targeted Attacks

The shared CVE across Chrome and WebKit suggests a highly targeted spyware operation.

Pyth Network Launches DAO-Run Reserve to Buy PYTH With Protocol Revenue

The mechanism links product income to scheduled open-market purchases under a verified treasury process.

Blue Origin Sets Dec. 18 New Shepard Flight Carrying First Wheelchair User to Edge of Space

The short suborbital flight is being framed as a step for accessibility in human spaceflight.

Law Firms Press Synopsys Investors Ahead of Dec. 30 Lead‑Plaintiff Deadline

Plaintiffs say Synopsys hid AI‑related strains on its Design IP unit before a steep post‑earnings selloff.

Vanguard Opens Crypto ETF Trading as Executive Dismisses Bitcoin as 'Digital Labubu'

Executives describe the access as a response to ETF track records, client demand.

AI Selloff Pulls Nasdaq and S&P Off Records After Broadcom Margin Warning, Oracle Capex Jolt

New signals of thinner AI margins plus larger spending revived doubts about whether the buildout can deliver profits.

SoFi Raises $1.5 Billion as Profits Surge and CEO Sets Trillion-Dollar Target

Fresh capital follows a quarter of rapid user gains, reinforcing long‑term scale targets.

Tether Makes €1.1 Billion Cash Bid for Juventus as Agnelli Family Rebuffs Sale

Any deal still hinges on Exor’s written acceptance plus regulatory clearance.

Epic Gives Away Hogwarts Legacy on PC for a Week as Holiday Sale Kicks Off

The weeklong offer serves as the Holiday Sale’s marquee draw, paired with a Fortnite cosmetic reward for players who log two hours in the RPG.

Gen Alpha Becomes Beauty’s Growth Engine, Reshaping How Families Buy

New data shows tweens are driving skincare growth, redirecting family budgets.

Rivian Unveils Custom Self-Driving Chip, Lidar Plan and Paid Autonomy Service

The company is pivoting to a vertically integrated autonomy platform to open software revenue in a tougher U.S. EV market.

Phantom Integrates Kalshi, Bringing Regulated Prediction Markets to 20 Million Wallet Users

The in-app rollout enables Solana-token settlement for Kalshi markets alongside live chat in each market.

Leaked iOS 26 Build Points to Major iOS 26.4 Update and Roadmap Through iOS 28

The unconfirmed plan comes from Macworld’s analysis of internal code flags in a leaked iOS build.

Washington Post’s AI Podcast Draws Internal Rebuke Over Fabrications

Newsroom leaders question safeguards following error reports.

Space Force Adopts Themed Naming for Systems and New Satellite Designators

The move aims to strengthen Guardian identity by tying mission areas to recognizable themes selected across the force.

GAO and Navy Reports Cite Years of V-22 Safety Failures as Accidents Surge

The Pentagon accepted recommendations to tighten oversight, with key mechanical fixes projected into the 2030s.

Disney Invests $1 Billion in OpenAI, Licenses 200+ Characters to Sora and ChatGPT

The three-year pact signals Hollywood’s shift from legal fights to controlled licensing of generative AI.

SpaceX Sets $800 Billion Private Valuation, Prepares 2026 IPO After Insider Share Sale

Company messages frame the move as driven by Starlink growth and funding needs for Starship and space‑based AI.

Parker Solar Probe Reveals CME Material Falling Back to the Sun as Craft Repeats Record-Close Pass

New close-range measurements show CME-driven magnetic fields reconfigure the corona, refining space‑weather forecasts.

Lindsey Vonn Takes Second in St. Moritz Downhill a Day After Record-Breaking Win at Age 41

The results bolster her comeback bid for a Milan–Cortina Olympic roster spot.

Arteta Backs Gyökeres, Rules Out January Sale of Gabriel Jesus

Arteta frames the slow start as the product of a late arrival, no pre-season, a hamstring setback.

Prairie View A&M vs. South Carolina State Set for Celebration Bowl in Atlanta Today

Oddsmakers slightly favor SC State in a matchup treated as the HBCU championship.

Browns Entrust Rookie Shedeur Sanders With Final Four Starts Before Frigid Bears Test

Cleveland evaluates the fifth‑round quarterback in a Chicago matchup featuring the NFL’s top takeaway defense and brutal cold.

Army–Navy Kicks Off in Baltimore With Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy on the Line

With the trophy at stake, sportsbooks and models tilt toward ranked Navy on Blake Horvath’s 1,000–1,000 dual‑threat form.

Wild Acquire Quinn Hughes From Canucks in Blockbuster for Rossi, Buium, Öhgren and 2026 First

The move reflects Vancouver’s shift to a youth-first rebuild.

Cris Cyborg Faces Undefeated Sara Collins for Inaugural PFL Women’s Featherweight Title in Lyon

The undefeated Australian judoka makes her promotional debut against one of MMA’s most decorated champions after a 3-0 run in Bellator.

Colts Leave Philip Rivers on Practice Squad as Week 15 QB Decision Nears

Shane Steichen says the 44-year-old impressed in practice and that a decision on elevating him for Sunday at Seattle will come after staff discussions.

Liverpool Touted as Front-Runner for Arda Guler as Man United Step Up Contacts

Real Madrid's backing under Xabi Alonso makes a sale unlikely before the summer.

Michigan State Visits Penn State Seeking Rebound in First True Road Test

Cam Ward’s wrist has improved entering MSU’s first true road game.

Cole Palmer Cleared to Start vs Everton, With Minutes Curbed by Groin Pain

Chelsea are not considering surgery, with staff monitoring his condition day to day.

Arsenal Host Wolves Tonight With Late Calls on Rice and Timber

Defensive absences force late decisions for Mikel Arteta following a 3-0 Champions League win.

Tether Makes €1.1 Billion Cash Bid for Juventus as Agnelli Family Rebuffs Sale

Any deal still hinges on Exor’s written acceptance plus regulatory clearance.

England Security Staffer Confronts Channel 7 Cameraman at Brisbane Airport as Team Departs for Adelaide

Seven says it is handling the incident through formal channels to protect its staff.

Chelsea Host In-Form Everton in 3pm Blackout Match at Stamford Bridge

Contrasting form frames the match, Everton surging, Chelsea sliding.

Bayern Open Talks To Secure Michael Olise Against Big-Money Bids

The club plans improved terms to reinforce his status and discourage approaches reported near €150 million.

Morocco Names AFCON 2025 Squad Including Injured Hakimi as Nigeria Opts for Striker‑Heavy 28

Final roster moves land in a narrow window before clubs release players on December 15 for a December 21 kickoff in Rabat.

LA Bowl Plays Final Game as Washington Faces Boise State at SoFi Stadium

Reports cite an expiring six-year agreement alongside the Pac-12’s collapse as reasons for the event’s shutdown.

Donovan Mitchell’s 48, Season-Best Fourth Quarter Lift Cavs Past Wizards

The comeback underscored Cleveland’s reliance on Mitchell despite a weeklong reset.

Salah Reinstated for Liverpool vs Brighton After Talks With Slot

After private talks, only a short-term truce is in place before Salah’s AFCON departure.

Dick Van Dyke Turns 100 as Theaters Screen New Centennial Documentary

The milestone comes as he maintains a public schedule of local performances powered by daily music-driven routines.

Lucasfilm Reveals 'Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic' as KOTOR Spiritual Successor

Casey Hudson’s Arcanaut Studios is developing the game with Lucasfilm Games in an early phase with no release timetable.

Wake Up Dead Man Streams on Netflix as Rian Johnson’s Benoit Blanc Returns

Critics praise a Gothic shift with standout work from Josh O'Connor.

Pink Floyd Marks 'Wish You Were Here' 50th With Deluxe Reissue Featuring First Official 1975 LA Show

Reviews frame it as a collector-focused trove anchored by new mixes, unreleased demos, plus a restored 1975 LA concert.

Peter Greene, Villain of Pulp Fiction and The Mask, Found Dead at 60 in New York City

Police say no foul play is suspected pending the medical examiner’s ruling on the cause.

John Cena’s Final WWE Match vs. GUNTHER Will Close Saturday Night’s Main Event Tonight

A celebrity tribute on SmackDown precedes a finale built to showcase NXT talent.

Disney Sets March 1, 2026 as Final Day for Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

The summer 2026 relaunch features a Muppets storyline with new animatronics, a redesigned guitar facade and the same ride system.

Taylor Swift Docuseries ‘The End of an Era’ Debuts on Disney+ With First Two Episodes

Early chapters deliver intimate backstage footage that confronts the tour’s scale alongside the toll of security crises.

Lenny Kravitz Cast as Bond Villain Bawma in 007: First Light Trailer Reveal

IO Interactive set a March 27, 2026 release, with pre-orders and a Collector’s Edition opening after an earlier leak.

Timothée Chalamet Teases 'All Will Be Revealed' When Pressed on EsDeeKid Rumor

His coy radio reply prolongs an online mystery that faces timeline challenges from independent reporting.

Zootopia 2 Hits $1 Billion in 17 Days, Setting Animated and PG Records

A record China launch drove the surge to the benchmark.

Epic Gives Away Hogwarts Legacy on PC for a Week as Holiday Sale Kicks Off

The weeklong offer serves as the Holiday Sale’s marquee draw, paired with a Fortnite cosmetic reward for players who log two hours in the RPG.

Sherrone Moore Charged After Firing, Released on Bond as Michigan Regents Order Expanded Probe

Michigan has ordered an open-ended outside review of its athletic department’s handling of the case.

ESPN Ends F1 Tenure With Record U.S. Viewership as Apple TV Takes Over in 2026

Starting in 2026, Apple TV's exclusive deal may limit publicly reported U.S. audience figures.

Billie Jean King and Roger Rasheed Criticize Sabalenka–Kyrgios Exhibition in Dubai

Organizers frame the matchup as entertainment rather than a reprise of 1973.

Scott Frost Sues Nebraska Regents Over Tax Reporting and Severance Dispute

Frost says Nebraska inflated his 2022 wages by counting unpaid severance, leaving him with a tax bill topping $1.72 million.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Enters Final Stretch With Strong Presales and Big Opening Projections

James Cameron says the film’s box‑office results will determine the franchise’s path.

Amy Schumer Says She and Chris Fischer Are Divorcing After Seven Years

Schumer calls the split amicable, pushing back on claims it relates to her weight loss or Fischer’s autism.

Barry Keoghan Fronts New Generation as Peaky Blinders Movie Sets March 2026 Rollout

Empire’s new issue presents first images that frame the film as Tommy Shelby’s closing chapter.

Justin Bieber Revisits 'Baby' Video Bowling Alley, Shares A Cappella Instagram Clip

A casual singalong at the original Universal CityWalk lanes reignited nostalgia for the 2010 breakout, with fans asking for an acoustic redo.

Webb Data Point to Thick Atmosphere on Ultra‑Hot Super‑Earth TOI‑561 b

A cooler‑than‑expected dayside suggests heat‑shifting gases above a global magma ocean.

Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight With Up to 120 Meteors an Hour

Minimal moonlight creates prime viewing conditions for tonight’s Geminid peak.

Blue Origin Sets Dec. 18 New Shepard Flight Carrying First Wheelchair User to Edge of Space

The short suborbital flight is being framed as a step for accessibility in human spaceflight.

Mosasaur Tooth Shows Bus-Sized Marine Reptiles Hunted in Cretaceous Rivers

Isotope data from the Hell Creek find point to a late-Cretaceous freshening of the Western Interior Seaway that drew marine predators into river habitats.

Study Links Warmer Greenland Temperatures to Surge in Polar Bears’ ‘Jumping Gene’ Activity

UEA researchers say the blood-RNA signal warrants larger genomic studies to test heritability.

Pompeii ‘Time Capsule’ Confirms Romans Made Self-Healing Concrete With Hot-Mixing

Analyses of intact construction materials identified reactive quicklime clasts that drive long-term crack repair.

Parker Solar Probe Reveals CME Material Falling Back to the Sun as Craft Repeats Record-Close Pass

New close-range measurements show CME-driven magnetic fields reconfigure the corona, refining space‑weather forecasts.

Tsunami Advisory Lifted After 6.7–6.9 Quake Off Northern Japan

A special JMA subsequent‑earthquake advisory remains in effect for the week following Monday’s M7.5 mainshock.

Tom Cruise’s Space Movie Reportedly Shelved Over Reluctance to Seek Trump’s Help

The claim relies on anonymous accounts, with NASA and Cruise representatives declining to comment.

Peer-Reviewed Study Finds Global Hunger System Undercounts Crisis by 66 Million

Analysts’ conservative calls near the 20% Phase 3 trigger leave urgent needs out of view.

Ron Johnson Confirms Endorsement of Book Promoting Chlorine Dioxide as Medical Treatment

Federal health agencies warn the disinfectant can cause severe injury or death when ingested.

Trail Cameras Capture Moths Drinking a Moose’s Tears in Vermont

The Ecosphere study marks only the second verified instance outside the tropics.

Orcas Team Up With Dolphins to Hunt Salmon, Study Finds

Tag, drone plus acoustic data indicate coordinated dives that may aid salmon detection, with researchers urging further study.

Indoor Tanning Tied to Nearly Triple Melanoma Risk as Study Maps DNA Damage Across the Skin

Researchers paired medical‑record analysis with single‑cell sequencing to show tanning devices drive melanoma‑linked mutations across the skin.

CRISPR Yields Compact Goldenberry Lines Deemed Ready for Production

Edits to the ERECTA gene cut plant height by about 35%, enabling denser plantings, with regulatory review planned.

Record Fall Rains Revive Shallow Lake Manly in Death Valley’s Badwater Basin

Park officials expect a short-lived, inches-deep lake, with access constrained by storm-damaged roads.

Colorado Returns Wandering Gray Wolf to Grand County After New Mexico Capture

Officials invoked a multistate pact to protect Mexican wolf recovery by returning the animal to Colorado.

WHO Panel Reaffirms No Link Between Vaccines and Autism

The review draws on 31 studies through August 2025 to rebut recent U.S. messaging that questioned the consensus.

FDA Proposes Adding Bemotrizinol to U.S. Sunscreens, Invites Public Comment

If finalized, the order would deem the UV filter GRASE at up to 6% under the OTC monograph, enabling launches without individual drug applications.

X-Ray and Gemini Observations Refine View of Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS as Dec. 19 Earth Flyby Nears

Fresh multiwavelength data highlight unusual gases consistent with volatile-driven activity.

Thailand Rejects Trump’s Ceasefire Claim as Fighting With Cambodia Intensifies

Neither Bangkok nor Phnom Penh has confirmed any truce announced by the US president.

Reddit Mounts High Court Challenge to Australia’s Under‑16 Social Media Law

The case tests Australia’s new law requiring platforms to block under‑16 accounts or face A$49.5 million penalties.

CBS Airs Erika Kirk Town Hall Tonight as Bari Weiss Defends Platforming

Weiss says the program launches a series intended to revive cross‑divide persuasion.

Probe Finds Nancy Mace at Fault in Charleston Airport Clash as Political Fallout Widens

New disclosures have turned the October airport altercation into a flashpoint in South Carolina’s governor’s race.

U.S. Unseals Warrant After Helicopter Seizure of Tanker Off Venezuela

A newly unsealed, heavily redacted warrant underpins the helicopter seizure of the M/T Skipper in a sanctions case tying its cargo to IRGC- and Hezbollah-linked oil.

Israel Approves Legal Status for 19 West Bank Settlements, Including Two Evacuated in 2005

The step advances a far-right plan to expand settlement control, drawing sharp Palestinian criticism.

England Security Staffer Confronts Channel 7 Cameraman at Brisbane Airport as Team Departs for Adelaide

Seven says it is handling the incident through formal channels to protect its staff.

Trump Confirms 'Shithole' Remark as Administration Pauses Immigration Processing for Multiple Nations

His admission coincides with a broad administration pause on asylum, green cards and naturalizations.

New Poll Puts Jasmine Crockett Ahead in Texas Democratic Senate Primary

A reported NRSC effort to elevate her profile has intensified Democratic worries about her general‑election viability in a race with national stakes.

North Korea Hails Engineers Back From Russia, Confirms Kursk Mine-Clearing and 9 Deaths

The public tribute signals Pyongyang's shift to openly embracing its support for Russia in Ukraine.

Iran Detains Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi at Lawyer’s Memorial in Mashhad

Her detention has drawn urgent demands for clarity on her whereabouts from the Nobel Committee.

USCIS Puts Cases From 19 'High-Risk' Countries on Hold, Canceling Citizenship Oaths

USCIS cites enhanced security vetting after the D.C. Guard shooting, offering no timeline to restart affected cases.

Indiana Senate Rejects Trump-Backed Mid‑Decade Map in 31–19 Vote

A rare GOP revolt in a deep-red state underscored resistance to a White House pressure campaign to force a mid‑decade map rewrite.

Pritzker Signs Medical Aid-in-Dying Law, Making Illinois First in Midwest

Implementation is delayed until September 2026 to permit state rulemaking.

Trump Claims 'Full Pardon' for Tina Peters, But Colorado Says It Has No Effect

Presidential clemency covers federal offenses, so the state conviction that put the former Mesa County clerk in prison remains unchanged.

Ukraine Submits 20-Point Peace Plan as EU Freezes €210 Billion in Russian Assets

Kyiv says any territorial changes require a public mandate.

Florida Advances Rule to Drop Four School and Child Care Vaccine Requirements

The draft change moves into public comment before any decision.

U.S. Ends TPS for Ethiopians, Sets 60-Day Departure Window

Homeland Security says conditions have improved enough to end the designation, triggering a 60-day wind-down with exit incentives.

House GOP Unveils Health Plan Without ACA Subsidy Extension as Year-End Cliff Nears

Millions face sharp premium hikes on Jan. 1 with enhanced ACA credits set to lapse without congressional action.

Trump Orders Multi-Agency Review of Proxy Advisory Giants

The order launches coordinated federal scrutiny of ISS and Glass Lewis, setting up potential future rulemaking.

Day 7 Testimony Sharpens Dispute Over Altoona Search in Mangione Murder Case

A January ruling will decide what evidence from the Altoona encounter reaches jurors.

Probe Finds Nancy Mace at Fault in Charleston Airport Clash as Political Fallout Widens

New disclosures have turned the October airport altercation into a flashpoint in South Carolina’s governor’s race.

CBS Airs Erika Kirk Town Hall Tonight as Bari Weiss Defends Platforming

Weiss says the program launches a series intended to revive cross‑divide persuasion.

U.S. Unseals Warrant After Helicopter Seizure of Tanker Off Venezuela

A newly unsealed, heavily redacted warrant underpins the helicopter seizure of the M/T Skipper in a sanctions case tying its cargo to IRGC- and Hezbollah-linked oil.

DoorDash Driver Arrested After Video Shows Spray on Evansville Delivery

Investigators reject her spider explanation after reviewing cold‑weather conditions alongside the video.

Georgia's Dontrell Glover, Bo Walker Arrested on Misdemeanor Shoplifting Charges

UGA says it is gathering information, with no disciplinary decisions announced.

Sherrone Moore Charged After Firing, Released on Bond as Michigan Regents Order Expanded Probe

Michigan has ordered an open-ended outside review of its athletic department’s handling of the case.

Wounded Guardsman Andrew Wolfe Ready for Inpatient Rehab After 'Extraordinary Progress'

Doctors credit rapid emergency care after the Nov. 26 D.C. ambush that killed Spc. Sarah Beckstrom.

Police Report Says 6-Year-Old Was Unbelted in Fatal Urban Air Go-Kart Crash as Family Alleges Mechanical Failures

State and local investigations continue with the Port St. Lucie park closed.

Democrats Release 19 Epstein Estate Photos Showing Trump, Clinton and Other High-Profile Figures

The release heightens a transparency push as a Dec. 19 legal deadline compels the Justice Department to disclose many Epstein records.

Pennsylvania Women Charged With 900+ Counts in Alleged Abuse of Adopted Teen

School staff reported severe malnutrition, prompting the boy’s removal to a hospital where he began to recover.

Trump Claims 'Full Pardon' for Tina Peters, But Colorado Says It Has No Effect

Presidential clemency covers federal offenses, so the state conviction that put the former Mesa County clerk in prison remains unchanged.

USCIS Puts Cases From 19 'High-Risk' Countries on Hold, Canceling Citizenship Oaths

USCIS cites enhanced security vetting after the D.C. Guard shooting, offering no timeline to restart affected cases.

Enoch Burke’s Dismissal Appeal Proceeds After Court Refuses Stay

Judges said the panel must reach its own conclusions.

Times Report Reveals TSA Sharing Airline Passenger Lists With ICE

DHS defends the transfers as consistent with Trump-era directives from Secretary Kristi Noem.

Judge-Ordered Vacate Empties South Shore Building Deemed Unsafe

The order forced rapid relocation under a foreclosure receivership.

New Footage Jolts Drew Cain Shooting Probe as Threats and Family Rifts Intensify

Prosecutors may reassess who to charge after investigators brief ADA Justine Turner.

Holly Man Arraigned on First-Degree Murder in Mother’s Strangulation Death

He remains jailed without bond with a probable-cause hearing set for Dec. 23 and a preliminary exam on Dec. 30.

Woman Charged With Attempted Murder in Stabbing of Tourist Changing Baby at Macy’s Herald Square

Police describe an unprovoked restroom attack stopped by the victim’s husband, with motive under investigation.

Mortgage Rates Hold Near Lows After Fed Cut, With 30-Year Fixed at 6.22%

Bond-market pricing rather than the Fed's short-term move kept mortgage costs largely steady this week.

Pyth Network Launches DAO-Run Reserve to Buy PYTH With Protocol Revenue

The mechanism links product income to scheduled open-market purchases under a verified treasury process.

SoFi Raises $1.5 Billion as Profits Surge and CEO Sets Trillion-Dollar Target

Fresh capital follows a quarter of rapid user gains, reinforcing long‑term scale targets.

AI Selloff Pulls Nasdaq and S&P Off Records After Broadcom Margin Warning, Oracle Capex Jolt

New signals of thinner AI margins plus larger spending revived doubts about whether the buildout can deliver profits.

House GOP Unveils Health Plan Without ACA Subsidy Extension as Year-End Cliff Nears

Millions face sharp premium hikes on Jan. 1 with enhanced ACA credits set to lapse without congressional action.

Vanguard Opens Crypto ETF Trading as Executive Dismisses Bitcoin as 'Digital Labubu'

Executives describe the access as a response to ETF track records, client demand.

U.S. Unseals Warrant After Helicopter Seizure of Tanker Off Venezuela

A newly unsealed, heavily redacted warrant underpins the helicopter seizure of the M/T Skipper in a sanctions case tying its cargo to IRGC- and Hezbollah-linked oil.

EU Approves Temporary €3 Levy on Small Parcels Starting July 2026

The stopgap targets a flood of low-value imports from Chinese platforms pending a data-driven customs overhaul in 2028.

20 States Sue to Block Trump’s $100,000 H‑1B Visa Fee

Plaintiffs say the surcharge violates federal law, bypassing required rulemaking.

Colorado Adds 500 Jobs in September as Unemployment Slips to 4.1%

Falling labor‑force participation complicates assessment of the state’s cooling job market.

Target Debuts Design-Led SoHo Concept Store as Turnaround Testbed

The New York site serves as a testbed for incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke’s design-first bid to restore Target’s style credibility.

China Sets 2026 Course to Lift Domestic Demand, Expand Exports and Imports

A senior official pledged steps to raise incomes for a more 'sustainable' trade model.

Interactive Brokers Begins Pilot Letting U.S. Retail Clients Fund Accounts With Stablecoins

The limited rollout tests direct wallet transfers to keep pace with crypto‑savvy rivals.

Tesla U.S. Sales Sink to Near Three-Year Low as Post-Credit Slump Deepens

The end of the federal tax credit has created a demand gap Tesla's cheaper trims or incentives have not closed.

Lucasfilm Reveals 'Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic' as KOTOR Spiritual Successor

Casey Hudson’s Arcanaut Studios is developing the game with Lucasfilm Games in an early phase with no release timetable.

Nioh 3 Demo Set for Jan. 29 on PS5 and PC With Progress Carryover

The demo serves as an onboarding step that moves saves into the February 6 release.

Epic Gives Away Hogwarts Legacy on PC for a Week as Holiday Sale Kicks Off

The weeklong offer serves as the Holiday Sale’s marquee draw, paired with a Fortnite cosmetic reward for players who log two hours in the RPG.

Larian Unveils New 'Divinity' at The Game Awards

The studio promises a scope surpassing Baldur’s Gate 3, with gameplay and release specifics still under wraps.

Resident Evil Requiem Confirms Leon S. Kennedy as Playable Co-Lead in Dual-Protagonist Reveal

Capcom’s new trailer establishes a near-even split that contrasts Leon’s action-heavy chapters with Grace Ashcroft’s survival-horror segments.

Amazon, Crystal Dynamics Announce Two Tomb Raider Titles: Legacy of Atlantis in 2026, Catalyst in 2027

Alix Wilton Regan debuts as a unified Lara Croft across both titles.

Bandai Namco Reveals Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve for 2026 Release

Bandai Namco says the Unreal Engine 5 entry elevates the sky to a centerpiece as it frames a cinematic, story-led campaign.

Sakurai Says Kirby Air Riders Team to Disband After One Final Patch

The director frames the next update as a definitive balance pass that ends active development.

Netflix Concludes Animated Tomb Raider With Season 2 Release on Dec. 11

The franchise next moves to Amazon’s live-action adaptation alongside a coordinated game effort.

Capcom Dates Pragmata for April 24, 2026, Adds Switch 2 and Drops PC Demo

Capcom kicks off a staged demo rollout to rebuild momentum for its long-delayed new IP.

Arknights: Endfield Sets Global Launch for January 22, 2026 Across PC, PS5, and Mobile

A OneRepublic-backed Game Awards trailer signals a mainstream push for the Arknights spin-off.

Werner Herzog Reintroduces Warframe Lore in Game Awards Trailer

The studio says the collaboration boosts its confidence in the game's 2026 direction.

Gears of War: E-Day Reaffirmed for 2026 After Game Awards No-Show

The Coalition posted a brief reassurance on social media during the show.

Phantom Blade Zero Sets September 9, 2026 Release for PS5 and PC

A Game Awards trailer highlights Wuxia‑steampunk combat alongside the studio's 'not-a-Soulslike' stance.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Adds Free ‘Thank You’ Update With New Versos Drafts Area

The content drop follows Sandfall Interactive’s nine wins at The Game Awards.

Xbox Sets January 2026 Developer Direct, Confirms Playground Games Appearance

Executives signal a stacked 2026 lineup with reveals staggered beyond the January broadcast.

Neon Giant Reveals No Law, a Cyber‑Noire FPS RPG Set in Port Desire

The small team behind The Ascent shifts to first-person with a denser, reactive world built in Unreal Engine 5.

Sony and Bad Robot Reveal 4:Loop, a Four-Player Roguelite Co-Op Shooter for PS5 and PC

Led by Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth, the game invites early testers to help refine its improvisation-driven combat sandbox.

Street Fighter Reboot Unleashes Teaser and 17 Character Posters at The Game Awards

The reboot presents a 1993 World Warrior storyline with arcade-accurate style, dated for October 16, 2026.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins Game of the Year in Record Nine-Trophy Game Awards Sweep

The debut RPG from France’s Sandfall Interactive capped a breakout year with a record haul at Geoff Keighley’s global showcase.