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Ukraine denies Putin drone strike claim & Beyoncé becomes a billionaire

by Particle News on December 30th, 9:13 PM

December 30, 2025

Meta to Buy AI Agent Maker Manus in Deal Valued at Over $2 Billion

Meta will keep Manus’s subscription service running to seed agent capabilities across its products.


Russia Alleges 91-Drone Strike on Putin’s Valdai Residence as Ukraine Calls Claim Fabricated

The unverified claim is already straining U.S.-brokered peace efforts as Moscow threatens retaliation.


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China’s EV Exports Surge as Domestic Market Cools and North America Stalls

Fresh figures show an 87% jump in November shipments and nearly 2 million exports this year, highlighting China’s outward push as U.S. and Canadian sales sink after federal rollbacks.


Forbes Says Beyoncé Is Now a Billionaire, the Fifth Musician to Join the Club

Forbes credits an ownership-driven touring empire for pushing her net worth past $1 billion.


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Greene Says Trump Warned ‘My Friends Will Get Hurt’ in Epstein Files Fight

A New York Times profile details her claim that a dispute over releasing Epstein records ended their alliance ahead of her Jan. 5 exit from Congress.


Starbucks to Shutter 400 Urban Stores in $1 Billion Restructuring

The chain is refocusing on suburban drive-throughs to restore profitability.


‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Expands to Eight Hours With First Chicago Countdown

ABC complements the telecast with next‑day Hulu streaming, reflecting a broader push by networks into platform‑spanning New Year’s coverage.