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Ukraine Sends Revised Peace Plan to U.S. as Trump Demands Speed and Europe Seeks Guarantees

Zelenskyy seeks firm allied security assurances, including guarantees that would allow wartime elections.

Fed Cuts Rates for Third Straight Meeting, Signals Pause After Divided Vote

Officials flagged a higher bar for more easing, with delayed jobs and inflation reports next week likely to steer the next move.

Adobe Puts Photoshop, Express and Acrobat Inside ChatGPT for Free

The move makes creative and PDF work conversational in ChatGPT, with projects transferable to Adobe’s web apps.

IDC: Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Set to Grab 22% Share and 34% of Value in 2026

IDC ties the projection to a roughly $2,400 price point and a late‑2026 debut.

Michigan Fires Coach Sherrone Moore for Cause After Policy Violation

The university’s for-cause decision is set to void his buyout, intensifying an already difficult coaching search.

Earliest Evidence of Human Fire-Making Found in Britain 400,000 Years Ago

Imported pyrite fragments alongside high‑temperature, repeatedly heated sediments indicate deliberate ignition.

Apple and Google Build Setup-Time Transfer to Ease Switching Between iPhone and Android

The EU credits the Digital Markets Act for prompting the cross‑platform portability push now appearing in early test builds.

Japan Issues Rare Megaquake Advisory as Injuries Rise After M7.5 Off Northern Coast

The alert denotes a roughly 1% one-week risk of an M8+ along the Hokkaido–Sanriku coast.

Man City Beat Real Madrid 2-1 at Bernabéu as Alonso Comes Under Growing Pressure

The outcome strengthens City’s push for an automatic last‑16 place under UEFA’s new league‑phase format.

Pentagon Launches GenAI.mil, Deploys Google’s Gemini to 3 Million Users

The secure IL5 service debuts with Google’s Gemini for Government to equip millions of authorized users with training.

Trump’s Pennsylvania Affordability Stop Backfires as He Calls Issue a ‘Hoax’ and Shifts to Immigration Rhetoric

The appearance highlighted a growing gap between upbeat claims versus voters’ reports of persistent price pressure.

Paramount Takes $30 Cash Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to Shareholders as Trump Says CNN Should Be Sold in Any Deal

The board must decide by Dec. 22 whether the hostile offer is superior to Netflix’s signed asset sale.

Real-Time Black Hole Flare Triggers Ultrafast Wind at 20% Light Speed

The sequence indicates a magnetically driven ejection mechanism.

Australia Enforces First National Ban on Social Media Accounts for Under‑16s

Platforms face fines up to A$49.5 million as age checks roll out nationwide.

Third Judge Clears Release of Epstein 2019 Grand Jury Files as DOJ Races Toward Dec. 19 Deadline

A new transparency law compels a vetted public release by Dec. 19 under strict survivor‑privacy safeguards.

Geminid Meteor Shower Set to Peak This Weekend With Dark, Moon-Free Skies

A late-rising waning crescent creates unusually dark conditions that should boost visibility to well over 100 colorful meteors per hour.

China and Russia Stage Joint Bomber Patrol Near Japan and South Korea

Officials in Beijing and Moscow called the eight-hour flight a planned annual drill.

Dashcam Captures Emergency Plane Landing on Florida I-95 That Struck a Car

Investigators say the twin‑engine Beechcraft lost power in both engines before the highway landing.

Google Rolls Out Pixel Watch Update With One-Handed Gestures and On-Device Smart Replies

An OTA adds Gemma-based replies to Pixel Watch 3–4 for faster, phone-free messaging.

Democrat Eric Gisler Projected to Flip Georgia’s HD-121, a Trump +12 District

The projected flip narrows the GOP majority in the Georgia House pending certification.

NASA Confirms Loss of Contact With MAVEN Mars Orbiter

Engineers are probing a post-eclipse communications failure that underscores the strain on Mars relay assets.

Reports Point to Galaxy S26 Camera Reuse as Ultra Enters Mass Production

Supply‑chain reports say planned upgrades were dropped to preserve the base model’s launch price.

Binance Co‑CEO Yi He’s Hijacked WeChat Promoted MUBARA Before the Account Was Restored

On-chain analysis shows two fresh wallets pre-bought and then sold into the spike after attackers seized a reclaimed phone number tied to the dormant profile, turning the fake posts into roughly $55,000 in gains.

Coupang CEO Resigns as Police Raid Headquarters in Expanding Data-Breach Probe

The leak exposed data from about 33.7 million accounts, prompting the U.S. parent to install Harold Rogers as interim chief.

Palm Beach County Delays Project Tango Vote to April 2026 After Residents Press for Answers

The delay gives officials time to seek additional studies ahead of a town hall.

Australia Enforces First National Ban on Social Media Accounts for Under‑16s

Platforms face fines up to A$49.5 million as age checks roll out nationwide.

Supercars Wraps Windshear Tests as Camaro Sets Benchmark for 2026 Parity

Officials say the results will drive Mustang standardisation plus Toyota styling revisions to deliver aerodynamic parity in 2026.

UK and Google DeepMind Seal AI Partnership With 2026 Automated Lab

By formalizing cooperation without financial commitments, the UK secures priority access to DeepMind tools.

McDonald’s Netherlands Removes AI Christmas Ad After Harsh Reception

The company labeled the takedown an “important learning” about using generative video.

San Francisco Woman Delivers Baby in Waymo Robotaxi

Waymo cites remote monitoring plus 911 coordination to underscore safety procedures.

DOJ Unseals Indictments, Arraigns Ukrainian in Russia-Backed Attacks on U.S. Infrastructure

The filings underscore a layered U.S. response with prosecutions, reward offers, and technical alerts.

Toyota Reveals GR GT, GR GT3 and Lexus LFA EV Concept Targeting 2027

Project leaders signal broader access by confirming no volume cap for the flagship coupe.

Ukrainians File Texas Suits Against Intel, AMD, Texas Instruments and Mouser Over Chips in Russian Weapons

The cases convert forensic reporting on diverted Western components into state-law claims that challenge the companies’ export-control safeguards.

YouTube TV Unveils Genre Bundles for 2026, Led by Sports Plan With ESPN and ESPN Unlimited

Fresh carriage deals clear the path to slimmer packages.

Kia Unveils Second-Generation Seltos in India as Bookings Open at Midnight

India serves as the global launchpad for a larger K3‑based Seltos featuring a panoramic twin‑screen cabin with Level‑2 ADAS.

Elon Musk Calls DOGE Only 'Somewhat Successful,' Says He Wouldn’t Do It Again

The initiative has since been disbanded following outside reviews that found its headline savings overstated.

Chevrolet Launches 2026 ‘Stars & Steel’ Lineup for America’s 250th

Each model is U.S.-assembled, with Chevrolet pledging $250 per sale to veteran nonprofits.

Bipartisan Senators Move to Strip NDAA Helicopter Loophole, Push ROTOR Act

They say Section 373 preserves dangerous exemptions, prompting a push for ADS‑B Out requirements.

JWST Maps Giant Dual Helium Tails Streaming From Ultra-Hot Jupiter WASP-121 b

Continuous full-orbit NIRISS measurements reveal persistent atmospheric escape that forces a rethink of exoplanet mass-loss modeling.

UCI Health Opens First U.S. All-Electric Hospital of Its Size in Irvine

The project caps a $1.3 billion buildout that prioritizes decarbonized care with a less clinical feel.

Alonso to Orioles, Díaz to Dodgers Leave Mets With Major Offseason Holes

Steve Cohen urged patience after the exits, telling a reporter there is ample offseason left.

Sam Ehlinger Declines Colts Return, Stays on Broncos’ Practice Squad

Indianapolis pivots to veteran reinforcements following quarterback injuries.

Kerr Keeps Pat Spencer in Warriors Rotation as Curry Returns Friday

His rise spotlights two-way limits and second-apron constraints.

Suns’ Grayson Allen Ejected for Flagrant 2 After Shove on Thunder’s Chet Holmgren

Oklahoma City’s blowout lead set up a likely trip to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas.

Overtime Nationals Kicks Off Tonight: St. Frances vs. Corner Canyon on ESPN2

The Omaha Productions broadcast awards $250,000 to the winner.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Reassessing Bucks Future as Knicks Emerge as Preferred Destination

Sidelined with a calf strain, he urged teammates to ignore trade noise as Milwaukee insists he is not available.

FIA Raises IndyCar Superlicence Points From 2026

The revision aims to better recognize IndyCar’s status by making F1 licence qualification more attainable for future contenders.

Thunder Host Suns in NBA Cup Quarterfinal With Vegas Berth at Stake

Oklahoma City is a heavy betting favorite at 23-1 while Devin Booker is listed as questionable for Phoenix.

Michigan Fires Coach Sherrone Moore for Cause After Policy Violation

The university’s for-cause decision is set to void his buyout, intensifying an already difficult coaching search.

Chargers' Justin Herbert Practices on Limited Basis After Hand X-Rays Mostly Clean

Los Angeles expects the quarterback to face the Chiefs on Sunday if his recovery continues without setbacks.

Banks Jr.'s Late Free Throws Lift UMass Past Boston College 76-74 in Hall of Fame Classic

The Minutemen steadied after Boston College's 23-2 surge with Marcus Banks Jr. closing the rivalry win at the line.

Penn State Safety Zakee Wheatley Opts Out of Pinstripe Bowl to Prepare for 2026 NFL Draft

The fifth-year standout ends his college career after a 74-tackle regular season under a program known for producing NFL-ready safeties.

Jake Paul–Anthony Joshua On Track for Dec. 19 as Paul Unveils Dubois Signing

The sanctioned eight-round heavyweight bout will stream on Netflix, with Joshua widely favored by sportsbooks.

Joe Burrow Recasts Career Priorities, Says He Must Have Fun to Keep Playing

The Bengals quarterback returned from turf-toe surgery to a 4-9 season, using protective footwear that limits motion in his big toe.

Buccaneers vs. Falcons Tonight: Tampa Bay Favored as Evans Activated, London Out

Betting markets tilt toward Tampa Bay to strengthen its NFC South position.

Stephen Daley Likely Out for College Football Playoff After Postgame Leg Injury

Imaging confirmed a postgame leg injury to the transfer standout, forcing Indiana to reshape its edge rush for the Rose Bowl.

Brewers Field Widespread Interest in Freddy Peralta as Talks Remain Distant From a Deal

Milwaukee says it will consider trading the All-Star only for an exceptional return.

Insiders Dispute 'Deal in Place' as Dodgers–Tigers Skubal Talks Are Reported to Be Serious

Detroit is entertaining offers for its Cy Young winner only at a price commensurate with his projected mega-contract.

Warriors Bench Jonathan Kuminga as Trade Window Nears

Golden State plans to evaluate offers once Kuminga becomes trade‑eligible on Jan. 15 following Steve Kerr’s decision to sit him for inconsistent play.

MRI Confirms Ankle Sprain for Heat’s Pelle Larsson, Out 1–2 Weeks

A light stretch of games after Miami’s NBA Cup exit could limit his absence to only a few contests.

Grand Jury Tightens Focus in D4vd Case as Executive Is Grilled and DA Moves to Compel No‑Show Witness

Prosecutors pressed a label manager before a Los Angeles grand jury in the Celeste Rivas death investigation.

‘The Reckoning’ Soars on Netflix as 50 Cent’s Feuds With Marlon Wayans and Ja Rule Escalate

The show’s reach now collides with new legal challenges over footage rights.

Jen Shah Leaves Federal Prison, Transferred to Community Confinement Under BOP Supervision

The move followed repeated sentence reductions credited to good conduct, prison programs, restitution progress.

Taylor Swift’s ‘End of an Era’ and ‘Final Show’ Hit Disney+ Dec. 12, With ABC Preview

A new trailer plus a New York screening underscore unprecedented backstage access, including the first full Tortured Poets set captured on film.

Iceland Becomes Fifth Broadcaster to Boycott Eurovision 2026 Over Israel’s Inclusion

The EBU kept Israel eligible under new safeguards, prompting several public broadcasters to withdraw.

Khloé Kardashian’s Flirty Instagram Comment Puts Santa Cruz Teacher in Viral Spotlight

He followed up by inviting her to his school’s holiday party.

On Podcast, Josh Hutcherson Says He Learned Rejection Only After The Hunger Games

The actor says early blockbuster success delayed his first lessons in rejection.

Amanda Seyfried Refuses to Apologize for Calling Charlie Kirk 'Hateful' in New Interview

She says her Instagram remark reflected documented statements, not an endorsement of violence.

Andy Dick Revived After Apparent Overdose on Hollywood Street

Authorities report he was not transported to a hospital.

Jake Paul–Anthony Joshua On Track for Dec. 19 as Paul Unveils Dubois Signing

The sanctioned eight-round heavyweight bout will stream on Netflix, with Joshua widely favored by sportsbooks.

Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson to Appear in Hunger Games Prequel 'Sunrise on the Reaping'

Their roles remain under wraps ahead of the 2026 prequel's release.

SZA Denounces White House for Using Her ‘Big Boys’ SNL Audio in ICE Arrest Video

Her criticism underscores a broader backlash to the administration’s music-backed immigration posts.

‘Survivor’ 49 Nears Finale as Advantage Drama Peaks at Final Six

With the finale a week away, advantages are driving a volatile endgame.

Taylor Swift Guests on Colbert Tonight Ahead of Disney+ Eras Docuseries and Concert Film

The booking tees up Disney+'s Friday debut of a six‑episode Eras Tour docuseries plus a concert film with a two‑episodes‑per‑week rollout.

National Geographic Orders ‘Best of the World With Antoni Porowski’ for 2026

The four-part docuseries brings Nat Geo’s Best of the World list to life through on-the-ground stories in Paris, Mexico City, London and New York.

‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Actor Wenne Alton Davis, 60, Killed in Midtown Collision

Authorities say Davis had the right of way when a Cadillac SUV turned left into the crosswalk, with no charges filed against the driver.

The Housemaid Builds Buzz Ahead of Dec. 19 Release as Author Calls Film Better Than Her Book

Amanda Seyfried weighs in on Sydney Sweeney’s intense spotlight during the final publicity push.

McDonald’s Netherlands Removes AI Christmas Ad After Harsh Reception

The company labeled the takedown an “important learning” about using generative video.

YouTube TV Unveils Genre Bundles for 2026, Led by Sports Plan With ESPN and ESPN Unlimited

Fresh carriage deals clear the path to slimmer packages.

The Amazing Race Season 38 Finale Heads to New York Tonight With $1 Million at Stake

The Big Brother alumni edition culminates in a New York City leg featuring an Empire State Building rappel.

NASA Confirms Loss of Contact With MAVEN Mars Orbiter

Engineers are probing a post-eclipse communications failure that underscores the strain on Mars relay assets.

Earliest Evidence of Human Fire-Making Found in Britain 400,000 Years Ago

Imported pyrite fragments alongside high‑temperature, repeatedly heated sediments indicate deliberate ignition.

KATRIN and MicroBooNE Find No Evidence for Light Sterile Neutrinos

The null results sharply narrow the simple 3+1 explanation for long-standing oscillation anomalies.

Nature Study Identifies EPO Receptor on Dendritic Cells as Switch for Immune Tolerance

The mouse-only study outlines a tunable tolerance mechanism with potential applications in autoimmunity, transplantation, and cancer.

UK and Google DeepMind Seal AI Partnership With 2026 Automated Lab

By formalizing cooperation without financial commitments, the UK secures priority access to DeepMind tools.

Record-Long Gamma-Ray Burst and Earliest-Known Supernova Challenge Models of Cosmic Explosions

The paired discoveries are pushing researchers to rethink gamma‑ray burst progenitor models.

Copernicus Says 2025 Virtually Certain to Rank Second or Third Hottest on Record

The 2023–2025 global mean is on track to top 1.5°C for the first time, underscoring warnings that faster emissions cuts are needed.

JWST Maps Giant Dual Helium Tails Streaming From Ultra-Hot Jupiter WASP-121 b

Continuous full-orbit NIRISS measurements reveal persistent atmospheric escape that forces a rethink of exoplanet mass-loss modeling.

Aetherflux Sets 2027 Launch for ‘Galactic Brain’ Orbital Data Center Node

The startup aims to bypass terrestrial constraints by marrying space-based solar power with on-orbit compute.

GigaTIME AI Converts Routine H&E Slides Into Virtual Spatial Proteomics at Population Scale

The open-source model from Microsoft Research reports large-scale validation across diverse cancers.

SNO+ Detects Solar Neutrinos Turning Carbon-13 Into Nitrogen-13

A deep‑underground paired‑flash technique isolates a rare 13C reaction to enable new probes of low‑energy neutrino physics.

Shenzhou-21 Astronauts Install Debris Shields, Inspect Cracked Shenzhou-20 Window on Spacewalk

The outing responds to a debris strike that cracked Shenzhou-20’s window, forcing an in-orbit crew swap last month.

Astronomers Report First Black Hole Frame-Dragging Signal in Tidal Disruption Event

Researchers model a synchronized 20-day wobble in X-ray plus radio signals from a tidal disruption event as disk–jet coprecession driven by frame-dragging.

Cedar Fever Season Begins in San Antonio as Cold Fronts Send Pollen South

Allergists forecast a weeks-long run of symptoms through February, prompting calls for immediate exposure-reduction.

Lab-Grown 'Mini-Noses' Reveal Why RSV Hits Infants Harder

New organoid research maps broader RSV targeting in infant noses, pointing to potential infant-focused therapies.

AI Pinpoints Single-Protein Mpox Target That Elicits Neutralizing Antibodies in Mice

AlphaFold 3 guidance focuses countermeasure design on OPG153 to enable simpler manufacturing than whole‑virus shots.

Drone-Led Rescue Frees Hiker Trapped in Quicksand at Arches

A satellite SOS routed to county responders, with drone reconnaissance proving decisive in a rare canyon hazard.

Overview Energy Unveils Airborne Laser Test Beaming Power 5 Kilometers to Earth

The startup has a 2028 LEO demo booked on a SpaceX rideshare, targeting the first commercial megawatt from GEO in 2030.

UK Trial’s Base-Edited Off-the-Shelf CAR T Cells Deliver Durable Remissions in T-Cell Leukemia

Peer-reviewed results have unlocked charitable funding for further treatments.

Ancient Sheep Yields First Non-Human Bronze Age Plague Genome, Recasting Disease Spread

The Cell study points researchers toward a livestock link to transmission, with fresh excavations funded near Arkaim.

Alameda County DA Seeks Dismissal of Manslaughter Case in 2020 San Leandro Police Shooting

A hearing is set for Friday following a family objection to the dismissal.

House Sends Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization to President After 399–5 Vote

The measure restores lapsed payments for timber-dependent counties through retroactive funding.

Democrat Eric Gisler Projected to Flip Georgia’s HD-121, a Trump +12 District

The projected flip narrows the GOP majority in the Georgia House pending certification.

Iceland Becomes Fifth Broadcaster to Boycott Eurovision 2026 Over Israel’s Inclusion

The EBU kept Israel eligible under new safeguards, prompting several public broadcasters to withdraw.

Machado Reaches Oslo After Missing Nobel Ceremony as Daughter Accepts Peace Prize

Her clandestine journey underscores mounting legal threats from Nicolás Maduro’s government.

Hamas Threatens to Stall Gaza Ceasefire’s Next Phase as Israel Moves to Reopen Aid Route

Disputes over withdrawals, disarmament, and international oversight block a smooth shift to phase two.

AUKUS Partners Shift From Review to Delivery After Pentagon Assessment

Recommitment comes despite unresolved shipyard constraints, workforce hurdles, confidential recommendations.

U.S. Weighs Terrorism Sanctions on UNRWA, Setting Off Internal Clash

Career diplomats warn the step would be unprecedented for a U.N. agency.

Blair Dropped From U.S. Gaza Board Plan as White House Targets Month-End Rollout

Arab and Muslim governments rejected his role over the Iraq war legacy, prompting a recalibration of leadership for the planned Gaza oversight body.

Trump’s Pennsylvania Affordability Stop Backfires as He Calls Issue a ‘Hoax’ and Shifts to Immigration Rhetoric

The appearance highlighted a growing gap between upbeat claims versus voters’ reports of persistent price pressure.

CBP Proposes Mandatory Five-Year Social Media Disclosure for Visa‑Waiver Travelers

The plan enters a 60‑day public comment period under a push to meet a January executive order on maximum vetting.

Amanda Seyfried Refuses to Apologize for Calling Charlie Kirk 'Hateful' in New Interview

She says her Instagram remark reflected documented statements, not an endorsement of violence.

Judge Orders End to Trump’s LA National Guard Deployment, Returning Control to Newsom

The order is stayed until Monday to allow a federal appeal.

Australia Enforces First National Ban on Social Media Accounts for Under‑16s

Platforms face fines up to A$49.5 million as age checks roll out nationwide.

Hopkins Unveils Narrower Chicago Teen Curfew Plan Requiring 12-Hour Notice

The proposal now moves into the City Council process following a fatal downtown takeover that renewed calls for a targeted response.

Trump Launches $1 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa, Opens Government Site for Applications

The White House casts the investor‑visa overhaul as a Treasury‑boosting tool to retain foreign talent.

Palm Beach County Delays Project Tango Vote to April 2026 After Residents Press for Answers

The delay gives officials time to seek additional studies ahead of a town hall.

Coupang CEO Resigns as Police Raid Headquarters in Expanding Data-Breach Probe

The leak exposed data from about 33.7 million accounts, prompting the U.S. parent to install Harold Rogers as interim chief.

Fed Cuts Rates for Third Straight Meeting, Signals Pause After Divided Vote

Officials flagged a higher bar for more easing, with delayed jobs and inflation reports next week likely to steer the next move.

Rubio Orders State Department Back to Times New Roman, Reversing Calibri Policy

The immediate switch to 14-point serif type is framed as restoring professionalism to present a unified voice.

Alameda County DA Seeks Dismissal of Manslaughter Case in 2020 San Leandro Police Shooting

A hearing is set for Friday following a family objection to the dismissal.

Grand Jury Tightens Focus in D4vd Case as Executive Is Grilled and DA Moves to Compel No‑Show Witness

Prosecutors pressed a label manager before a Los Angeles grand jury in the Celeste Rivas death investigation.

John Wayne Airport Probes Taxiway Car Incident, Suspends Contract Guard

The guard remains under medical observation following a reported medical emergency.

Human Skull and Additional Remains Found Near Coney Island Boardwalk

Forensic specialists with the city medical examiner are analyzing the remains.

Andy Dick Revived After Apparent Overdose on Hollywood Street

Authorities report he was not transported to a hospital.

Jen Shah Leaves Federal Prison, Transferred to Community Confinement Under BOP Supervision

The move followed repeated sentence reductions credited to good conduct, prison programs, restitution progress.

Downers Grove Police Seek Man Who Broke Into High School and Tried to Rob Worker

Police released a detailed suspect description to aid the ongoing search.

Hopkins Unveils Narrower Chicago Teen Curfew Plan Requiring 12-Hour Notice

The proposal now moves into the City Council process following a fatal downtown takeover that renewed calls for a targeted response.

Binance Co‑CEO Yi He’s Hijacked WeChat Promoted MUBARA Before the Account Was Restored

On-chain analysis shows two fresh wallets pre-bought and then sold into the spike after attackers seized a reclaimed phone number tied to the dormant profile, turning the fake posts into roughly $55,000 in gains.

Amanda Seyfried Refuses to Apologize for Calling Charlie Kirk 'Hateful' in New Interview

She says her Instagram remark reflected documented statements, not an endorsement of violence.

Coupang CEO Resigns as Police Raid Headquarters in Expanding Data-Breach Probe

The leak exposed data from about 33.7 million accounts, prompting the U.S. parent to install Harold Rogers as interim chief.

Oklahoma Parents Charged With First-Degree Murder in Toddler's Fatal Dog Mauling

Prosecutors cite affidavit details to justify the upgrade.

‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Actor Wenne Alton Davis, 60, Killed in Midtown Collision

Authorities say Davis had the right of way when a Cadillac SUV turned left into the crosswalk, with no charges filed against the driver.

Georgia Mother Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Killing 4-Year-Old During Potty-Training Punishment

The judge called the crime the most gruesome she has seen in 14 years on the bench.

Aurora Man Gets 38 Years After Pleading Guilty in 2022 Killing of His Mother

Officials credited a family tip and cross‑state police work after a welfare check uncovered the killing.

Court Filings Detail Alleged Killing of Pregnant Michigan Woman and Disposal of Newborn in Cooler

Preliminary hearings were postponed to mid-January following the release of detailed affidavits.

Milwaukee Police Seek Help Finding Critically Missing 26-Year-Old Jessica Dent

Tipsters are asked to call District 3 at 414-935-7232.

DOJ Unseals Indictments, Arraigns Ukrainian in Russia-Backed Attacks on U.S. Infrastructure

The filings underscore a layered U.S. response with prosecutions, reward offers, and technical alerts.

U.S. Seizes Oil Tanker Off Venezuela in Coast Guard-Led Operation

The action signals a move to constrict Nicolás Maduro’s oil revenues, with key details of the vessel still undisclosed.

Illinois Enacts Law Curbing Courthouse Immigration Arrests, Expanding Right to Sue Federal Officers

The statute is a direct response to Chicago-area raids under Operation Midway Blitz.

House Sends Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization to President After 399–5 Vote

The measure restores lapsed payments for timber-dependent counties through retroactive funding.

Trump’s Pennsylvania Affordability Stop Backfires as He Calls Issue a ‘Hoax’ and Shifts to Immigration Rhetoric

The appearance highlighted a growing gap between upbeat claims versus voters’ reports of persistent price pressure.

Fed Cuts Rates for Third Straight Meeting, Signals Pause After Divided Vote

Officials flagged a higher bar for more easing, with delayed jobs and inflation reports next week likely to steer the next move.

French Assembly Passes Social Security Budget, Freezing Macron’s Pension Reform

A 247–234 margin buys Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu temporary breathing room before a tougher test in the Senate.

Trump Launches $1 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa, Opens Government Site for Applications

The White House casts the investor‑visa overhaul as a Treasury‑boosting tool to retain foreign talent.

AUKUS Partners Shift From Review to Delivery After Pentagon Assessment

Recommitment comes despite unresolved shipyard constraints, workforce hurdles, confidential recommendations.

France Reaffirms No Permanent Charters as Plaintiffs Rest in NASCAR Antitrust Trial

The case shifts to NASCAR’s witnesses following testimony that the 2024 charter offer set a midnight deadline without granting permanent rights.

USDA Approves Six More State Waivers to Restrict SNAP ‘Junk Food’ Purchases

New approvals extend the Make America Healthy Again push by rewarding states that curb sugary purchases through SNAP.

Senate Sets Votes on Dueling Health Plans as ACA Subsidy Deadline Nears

Neither proposal appears to have 60 votes, putting the enhanced credits on course to end December 31.

Rep. Thomas Massie Files House Bill to Withdraw U.S. From NATO

The bill would start the Article 13 exit clock, halting U.S. payments to NATO.

UK and Google DeepMind Seal AI Partnership With 2026 Automated Lab

By formalizing cooperation without financial commitments, the UK secures priority access to DeepMind tools.

World Cup Hosts Warn of Cost Gaps as Fan Costs Surge and FIFA Faces Ethics Complaint

Fresh reporting shows soaring travel costs alongside a formal challenge to Gianni Infantino’s political neutrality.

St. Paul Declares 96-Hour Snow Emergency With Two-Phase Plowing

An alternate-side parking pilot is planned to help plows reach residential streets sooner.

Silver Hits Fresh Record Above $62 as Fed-Cut Bets and Tight Supply Drive Rally

Rate-cut expectations are propelling new highs for a market contending with tight supply.

UNESCO Names Italian Cuisine to Intangible Heritage List, a First for a National Food Tradition

The recognition focuses on communal food rituals rather than specific dishes.

Bitcoin Briefly Tops $94,000 After Fed Rate Cut as Supply Tightens

A 25 basis point move has traders reassessing risk into a market with thinning exchange supply.

Boston Delays White Stadium Cost Update to 2026 as City Council Demands Answers

A full taxpayer estimate will follow the award of remaining construction bids in early 2026.

Denver Panel Backs $50 Million to Advance Summit FC Stadium Plan, Sending Measures to Full Council

The vote puts four measures before the full council on Monday ahead of a Dec. 22 decision.

White House Rolls Out $12 Billion Farm Aid as Leavitt’s Soybean Claim Is Debunked

USDA trade records show China remained a leading buyer of U.S. soybeans through 2024.

Trafigura Warns of 2026 Oil 'Super Glut' as New Supply Overwhelms Soft Demand

The trading house points to long‑lead projects coming online into weak consumption.

Nintendo Adds Wario World to Switch Online + Expansion Pack GameCube Library

The 2003 Treasure-developed platformer underscores Nintendo's steady rollout of curated GameCube classics.

Microsoft Details 2026 Windows Gaming Push With Insider FSE Preview, Wider ASD, Auto SR on Ally X

The push builds on handheld work with ROG Xbox Ally to counter SteamOS momentum.

Long-Lost NES Game 'Xcavator' Revived as Charity Cartridge, Preorders Open

All profits will support the Video Game History Foundation following a rights donation by Incredible Technologies.

Prime Video Drops Free 'Ghoul Log' to Kick Off Weekly Rollout for Fallout Season 2

The holiday short signals a deeper New Vegas focus for the new season.

Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Mega Dimension DLC Launches With Version 2.0.0, Adds 19 New Mega Evolutions

The update gates its endgame chapter behind the credits, seeding new Mega Evolutions via quests, boss drops, event distributions.

Activision Ends Back-to-Back Call of Duty Subseries, Vows 'Meaningful' Innovation

The move follows Black Ops 7's rough launch to reset expectations.

Lucasfilm Games Taps Zero36 and CCG Lab for New Star Wars Digital Card Game

The reveal sets up a mobile-plus-PC debut with key specifics still under wraps.

AMD Launches FSR Redstone on RDNA 4 With ML Upscaling, Frame Generation and Ray Tools

The soft launch arrives through AMD drivers plus an SDK for RX 9000 cards, with uptake hinging on per‑game support.

Sony Confirms December PlayStation Plus Catalog Led by Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Most titles arrive December 16 for Extra and Premium members, with Soulcalibur III joining the Premium Classics catalog.

Rayman 2 and Tonic Trouble Join Switch Online’s N64 Library on December 17

Access requires the Expansion Pack subscription tier.

Limited Run Games Revives 1987 NES Jaws for PS5 and Switch

Physical pre-orders run December 19 to January 18, with no release date announced.

Razer Revives Boomslang as 20th Anniversary Mouse in 1,337-Unit Drop

Razer frames the revival as a collectible, marrying the classic shape to a 45K optical sensor with 8,000Hz wireless.

Temple of Elemental Evil Returns to Steam in Official Build With 1,000+ Fixes

The new release formalizes years of community patches into an official version with more than 1,000 fixes across stability, AI, performance, UI, and quality-of-life.

Cyberpunk 2077 Marks Fifth Anniversary With Big Sale, Merch Push, and Official TCG Announcement

Years of updates restored player trust, powering a broader expansion of the brand.

Xbox Debuts Fallout Pip-Boy Controllers With Pre-Orders Open and Design Lab Customization Live

The Pip-Boy look targets Fallout fans ahead of the TV show's second season.

Fallout Season 2 Heads to New Vegas Next Week as Lead Game Writer Decries Lack of Credit

John Gonzalez says game narratives operate under work-for-hire terms that leave creators without on-screen attribution or residuals.

John Romero Revives Canceled Shooter as Smaller, Redesigned Game

Romero says the once-large project has been rebuilt from existing assets into an indie-scale shooter.

ININ Announces R-Type Dimensions III for May 2026 Multi-Platform Launch

ININ calls the project its most ambitious restoration to date.

UK Government to Review Rockstar Firings After PM Calls Case 'Deeply Concerning'

The pledge follows an MP's challenge over the dismissal of 31 unionized staff.

Viture and CD Projekt Red Launch Limited-Edition Cyberpunk 2077 XR Glasses

The collectible run targets handheld play with a new dock extending support to Nintendo’s next Switch.