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Trump administration abruptly recalls over two dozen career ambassadors - The Washington Post
Trump administration abruptly recalls over two dozen career ambassadors The Washington PostTrump recalls nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and embassy posts PBSTrump administration plans to promote loyal diplomats after recall of 30 ambassadors, sources say The GuardianTrump administration removes dozens of career diplomats from overseas posts CNNTrump admin recalling around 30 ambassadors as part of State Dept realignment, […]
Federal judge says U.S. must give due process to deported Venezuelans - NPR
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Galveston Bay: At least 4 die after Mexican Naval plane crashes in Texas: KPRC - CNN
Galveston Bay: At least 4 die after Mexican Naval plane crashes in Texas: KPRC CNN5 dead, 2 hospitalized after plane from Mexico crashes in Galveston Bay, Coast Guard officials say KHOUMexican consulate releases names of 5 killed after military aircraft carrying burn patient crashes in Galveston Bay Click2HoustonPlane that crashed near Galveston Causeway was 'carrying out a medical […]
Chris Rea, Grammy-Nominated Singer of ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ Dies at 74 - The New York Times
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Larry Ellison Personally Guarantees Paramount Bid for Warner Bros. - The New York Times
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Washington State 34-21 Utah State (Dec 22, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN
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The 5 best science books of 2025 December 23, 2025
It's been an uneasy year for science.
Eva Recinos
Vince Zampella, 'Call of Duty' co-creator, dies in fiery crash of Ferrari on Angeles Crest Highway December 23, 2025
Vince Zampella, the video game developer who launched the 'Call of Duty' franchise and 'Apex Legends' outlet Respawn Entertainment with Jason West, has died.
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The 25 best Latino movies of 2025 December 22, 2025
From absurdist metafictions involving doppelgängers to a documentary about a slain music star that utilizes never-before-seen home footage, these were the best Latino films of 2025.
Carlos Aguilar
Zara Larsson has been fantasizing about this December 22, 2025
The 28-year-old Swedish pop singer is nominated for her first Grammy Award with her song 'Midnight Sun.'
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Eddie Sotto, former Imagineer who shaped modern theme parks, dies at 67 December 22, 2025
Eddie Sotto, a former Imagineer whose worked influenced several Disney theme parks, died in December in Orange Country. Sotto is best known for designing Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland Paris, but also touched many Disneyland attractions.
Todd Martens
Forget the ugly sweaters: How a Latino leather community does the holidays December 22, 2025
Members of the queer leather community talk about spending the holidays with chosen family at the latest CLAW convention in Los Angeles.
Frank Rojas
Tony Hawk skates his way into 'Nutcracker' for San Diego show: 'You just have to say yes' December 22, 2025
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk over the weekend faced an experience 'WAY outside' his comfort zone: performing in the 'Nutcracker' ballet.
Alexandra Del Rosario
Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, will postpone January concerts December 22, 2025
Barry Manilow shared on social media that he will be postponing his January concerts to have surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung.
Tracy Brown
James Cameron explains 'the power couple from hell' at the core of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' December 22, 2025
With the help of the VFX experts at Wēta FX, the filmmaker turned his focus to the physics of fire for 'Avatar 3' — and forged a villain alliance like no other.
Bill Desowitz
Larry Ellison pledges $40-billion personal guarantee for Paramount's Warner Bros. bid December 22, 2025
Paramount again ups the ante in the acrimonious auction, saying Larry Ellison would personally back part of Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Meg James

What do Christmas cracker jokes do to our brains? December 23, 2025
Experts say cracker jokes are more about the sharing of a moment than the quality of the gag.
UK white Christmas unlikely despite a chilly festive forecast December 23, 2025
Colder weather is heading our way this week but it is unlikely to bring widespread snow.
US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drug December 23, 2025
Wegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections.
The Papers: 'Chris Rea dies at Xmas' and 'King of Industry' December 23, 2025
Tributes to late singer Chris Rea dominate the front pages of Tuesday's papers.
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash December 23, 2025
The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles.
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Fleet' battleships named after himself December 23, 2025
The US president has vowed to revive American shipbuilding after lagging behind China in naval capacity.
What the underwhelming Epstein files release means for Trump and Maga December 23, 2025
Conservative influencers were conspicuously silent following the latest release - but political danger remains for the president.
Royal Christmas cards have a touchy-feely look this year December 23, 2025
Correspondent Sean Coughlan takes a look at the themes in some of this year's royal cards from across Europe.
The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool December 23, 2025
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
Our son can't come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over December 23, 2025
Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.

FDA Approves Pill Version of Wegovy December 22, 2025
Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide will soon be available in a daily pill Americans can take for weight loss.
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The ‘Epstein’s Suicide’ Video in the Latest DOJ Release Isn’t What It Seems December 22, 2025
Here’s how a fake clip from 2019 wound up in the latest Justice Department Epstein files dump.
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6 Best Dehumidifiers to Keep Your Home Mold-Free (2026) December 22, 2025
If you care about good air, it’s time for a dehumidifier. These are the best ones we’ve tested for everything from basements to drying laundry.
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HelloFresh Meal Kit’s Discount Code for December 2025 Unlocks a Free Zwilling Knife December 22, 2025
The Zwilling Four-Star chef’s knife is the carbon steel blade WIRED recommends for most casual home chefs. It’s free with HelloFresh meal kits, using this promo code.
Matthew Korfhage
The Justice Department Released More Epstein Files—but Not the Ones Survivors Want December 22, 2025
The DOJ says it still has “hundreds of thousands” of pages to review, as the latest Epstein files release spurred more pushback from Democratic lawmakers and other critics of the administration.
Brian Barrett, Maddy Varner
OpenAI’s Child Exploitation Reports Increased Sharply This Year December 22, 2025
The company made 80 times as many reports to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children during the first six months of 2025 as it did in the same period a year prior.
Maddy Varner
The Doomsday Glacier Is Getting Closer and Closer to Irreversible Collapse December 22, 2025
An analysis of the expansion of cracks in the Thwaites Glacier over the past 20 years suggests that a total collapse could be only a matter of time.
Ritsuko Kawai
Grado Signature S750 Review: Insane Sound, Old-School Fit December 22, 2025
These open-back headphones sound insane, but they aren't that comfortable.
Simon Lucas
The Best Japanese Planners (2026): Hobonichi Techo, Kokuyo Jibun Techo December 22, 2025
Are Japanese planners like the Hobonichi really better than American planners? Here’s where they differ and why you might want to switch.
Nena Farrell
People Are Using Sora 2 to Make Disturbing Videos With AI-Generated Kids December 22, 2025
Videos such as fake ads featuring AI children playing with vibrators or Jeffrey Epstein- and Diddy-themed play sets are being made with Sora 2 and posted to TikTok.
Laura Holliday

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